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Komaki-City Fukugonji Temple's Great Akiba Festival

Date : 12/02/2023


  • Fukugonji Temple's Great Akiba Festival
  • Fukugonji Temple's Great Akiba Festival
  • Fukugonji Temple's Great Akiba Festival

A 540-year-old festival of flames

Fukugonji Temple's Great Akiba Festival is over 540 years old and relates to the passing of Akiha Sanshakubo Daigongen, the god of fire prevention. Participants cleanse their minds and bodies through a firewalking ritual as they reflect on the past year and pray for an even better one. Each year, thousands of worshippers take part in the firewalking ritual, walking through the flames no matter their gender or age. The act burns away any impurity or bad luck, letting them be reborn as they meet another year.

EVENT OVERVIEW

Date : Sat, Dec 2, 2023
Holding time : Prayers: From 1:00 pm, 2:00 pm, and 3:00 pm
Firewalking ritual: From 5:00 pm

Notes:
• Prayer during the Great Akiba Festival are now available only through reservation as the day of the festival experiences congestion.
Place : Daisozan Fukugonji Temple premises
Location : 〒485-0802
5229 Okusa, Komaki-shi, Aichi
Parking : Unavailable. Use public transportation.
Phone number : 0568-79-2183 (Great Akiba Festival Office, available 10:00 am–4:00 pm)
Cautionary notes : Firewalking:
• Umbrellas are not allowed when firewalking.
• Do not participate if you are not feeling well, are pregnant, or are with an infant.
• Do not participate with flammable clothing (judge for yourself) or high heels.
• Be serious as you participate and follow the directions of the staff. Do not play around, push others, or any other dangerous acts while waiting in line.
• Do not stand around the firewalking exit and converse or take commemorative photos.
• The festival bears no responsibility whatsoever regarding injuries during the firewalking ritual. Participate at your own risk.
• There is a limit to the amount of people allowed to enter the premises, so leave yourself plenty of time and come early.

Prayers:
• If you wish to receive a prayer, prepare your mind and body, and come in formal attire.

Note: This page may not be current due to update time differences between site databases.
Should accuracy be critical, please verify this information using a direct source, whenever possible.

ACCESS

  • Access by public transport
    Access by public transport
    From Kasugai Station of the JR Chuo Line:
    • Take the Aoi Kotsu Bus bound for Tokadai and get off at Fukugonji-mae Bus Stop. 5-min. walk west.
    • Take the Meitetsu Bus bound for Tokaidai Higashi and get off at Shiroyama Yon-chome. 15-min. walk south.
  • Access by car
    Access by car
    Approx. 10 min. (2.9 km) north from Kasugai Interchange on the Tomei Expressway via Routes 155, 196, and the Route 155 Bypass.

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