Most viewed - Misaki Shrine Fire Festival 御崎神社の火まつり |

Misaki Shrine Fire Festival in Aisho. The shrine has a 5-meter tall pile of bamboo which is lit to make a towering inferno within the shrine grounds. Very dramatic. Also see the video at YouTube.599 views
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Held annually on May 4, the Misaki Shrine Fire Festival (hi-matsuri) has local people carry 2-meter long torches from their homes to the shrie where a 5-meter tall pile of bamboo is lit to make a towering inferno.483 viewsA taiko drum is also carried and beaten.
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Torii at Misaki Shrine Fire Festival.366 views
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Procession of local residents carrying torches to the shrine. Map301 views
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Lantern273 views
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Fire finally dies down.273 views
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After the bon fire, the taiko drum procession leaves the shrine and parades around the village.273 views
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The torch procession rings out.267 views
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Taiko drum beating261 views
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Towering inferno of bamboo on fire. The shrine has a 5-meter tall pile of bamboo which is lit to make a towering inferno within the shrine grounds. Very dramatic. 258 views
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