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October 2022
Saijo Sake Matsuri
Become a connoisseur of Japanese sake in two days... or just get smashed.
Find out more »Onomichi Akari Matsuri
30,000 candles decorate the route up from the water's edge all the way along the Onomichi Sanzan (3 mountain) Route taking in Senkoji-ji, Saikoku-ji and Jyodo-ji as well as many other temples. Live music adds to the atmosphere and several buddhist treasures, usually locked away, are on public display. In the event of rain the event will be postponed until the following day. Unfortunately, the official website is mostly only in Japanese, but you can see photos of the candles…
Find out more »November 2022
Ritual Fire-walking at Daigan-ji Temple, Miyajima
Impressive and elaborate ritual that culminates in priests and members of the public rushing across hot coals in front of Daigan-ji Temple, located at the exit from Itsukushima Shrine on Miyajima. Ceremonies begin at 1pm, but the actual fire walking usually starts around 2pm. For more about and photos and video of this fire-walking ritual click here.
Find out more »May 2023
Naki-zumo Cry Baby Sumo at Gokoku-jinja Shrine
What better way to celebrate Children's Day than by dressing your baby up in funny clothes and making them cry in front of a big crowd.
Find out more »August 2023
Miyajima Kangensai
The Kangensai is Itsukushima Shrine on Miyajima's biggest and most elaborate festival of the year.
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