Mountain priests in special raiment walk over embers from the pieces of wood with prayers written on them. The blazing fire and courageous monks are truly a dramatic sight to see. The festival is held annually on the second Sunday in March.
Date: March 11 (Sun), 2012, from 13:00. (This event is held on the second Sunday in March every year.)
Venue: Open area in front of the Jidosha Kito-den Hall at Mount Takao Yakuo-in Temple
Access: 5 minutes on foot from Keio Line Takaosanguchi Station
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