Katsube Shrine/Sumiyoshi Shrine Fire Festival

Katsube Shrine/Sumiyoshi Shrine Fire Festival

Event Overview

In the early Kamakura period, it is said to be the beginning of the extermination of a large snake attached to the emperor and burning it down due to Emperor Domikado's illness. At both shrines, a large torch imitating a large snake was burned and prayed for a disease-free disaster.

Info

JR Moriyama Station → 10-minute walk
5km 10 minutes from Meishin High Speed Kuriyama IC

Event Period

Price

Free

Event Category

Festival of fire and lights

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