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Oniyo Fire
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Oniyo Fire
鬼夜
Est. 90Kurume, Kyushu
Overview
1,600-year-old Daizenji ceremony to exorcise evil spirits with climax of six enormous torches lit by men.
The Daizenji Fire Festival is a 1,600-year-old ceremony to exorcise evil spirits. The sheer scale of the festival is astounding. The climax of the event is when six enormous torches are lit and men climb them and dance in a seemingly mad frenzy.
Practical info
- Japanese name
- 鬼夜
- Nearest station
- Daizenji Station (5 min walk)
- Reservations
- not required
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