Fire Festival in Daisho Mountain
It is an event of protection against the fire that is held once a year at Hosenji Temple.
The ritual for the ascetic Buddhist monk to walk barefoot in the burning flame, and after the fire has settled down, the general public is free to participate.
Before the Fire-walking begins, there is also a humorous Yamabushi preaching, the worship of great perfection of sutra, and the treat of Tengu Mochi.
Date
October 14th (Sunday) ※Every year in Sport and Health day
11:00 am ~, It will be carry out if it is rains.
Place
Hosenji Temple(756 Nishibacho)
Phone
+81-284-64-9020(Hosenji Temple)
Access
15 minutes by Car from JR Ryomo Line Ashikaga Station
25 minutes by Car from Tobu-Isesaki Line Ashikagashi Station
20 minutes from Ashikaga I.C on the Kita-Kanto Expressway
30 minutes from Sano-Fujioka I.C on the Kita-Kanto Expressway