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Kokuseki-ji Temple
temple
Kokuseki-ji Temple
黒石寺
4.1Est. 90Oshu, Tohoku
Overview
Ancient temple hosting Japan's most intense naked festival, where men in loincloths battle for sacred talismans.
This ancient Iwate temple hosts Japan's most intense naked festival each February, when men in loincloths battle for sacred talismans in freezing temperatures. The 1,000-year-old Somin-sai ritual draws hardy participants and amazed spectators.
Practical info
- Japanese name
- 黒石寺
- Nearest station
- Hiraizumi Station (30 min bus)
- Payment
- Cash only
- Reservations
- not required
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