Demon night at the Daizenji Tamadaromiya

Demon night at the Daizenji Tamadaromiya

Event Overview

A traditional pall [tszina] fire festival with a little over 1600 years of being designated as an important intangible folk cultural treasure of the country. The large torch, which starts around 21 o'clock, is about 1m in diameter and is said to be Japan's best six large torches with a total length of about 13m. Hundreds of naked young children support them with karimata, and they go around the precincts while scattering fire powder, the way it burns with the flame of the red lotus is just amazing. It is said to be a disease-free disaster when you bathe in the fire of this great torch, and it is crowded with people who pray for the safety of the house, the elimination of calamity, and the invitation to open. There is a paid pier stand.

Info

  • Event Location:   
  • Dazen-ji Temple
  • Address:   
  • 1463-1 Miyamoto, Daizenji-cho, Kurume, Fukuoka
  • Public Transportation:   
Nishitetsu Daizenji Station → About 5 minutes walk
  • Car Access:   
From Kurume IC on Kyushu-do via National Route 322/Prefectural Road 23 about 11km 30 minutes
  • Phone Number:   
  • 0942-31-1717 (Kurume Tourism Convention International Exchange Association)
  • Parking Number:   
250 units/free

Event Period

  • January 7, 2026 (Wednesday)

Price

Free viewing (there are paid bleachers * inquiry required)

Event Category

Seasonal Festivals & Annual Events

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