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Experience the awe-inspiring Hitaki Fire Festival at Fushimi Inari Shrine in Kyoto, a centuries-old tradition that honors the return of the deity Inari from the rice fields to the mountain. During this festival, priests and shrine attendants conduct sacred rituals in front of towering bonfires, igniting flames that illuminate the night. The roaring fires, accompanied by rhythmic chanting and offerings, symbolize purification and a successful harvest. The festival, typically held in November, draws both locals and visitors who come to witness this dramatic spectacle and give thanks for a fruitful year. It’s a deeply spiritual event that blends ritualistic fire with the mystical surroundings of Fushimi Inari Shrine, renowned for its thousands of vermilion torii gates winding up the mountain. The Hitaki Fire Festival offers a unique glimpse into Japan’s ancient traditions and the spiritual connection between the people and nature.

Experience the awe-inspiring Hitaki Fire Festival at Fushimi Inari Shrine in Kyoto, a centuries-old tradition that honors the return of the deity Inar...Read More