鎮火祭
Hiroshima · Chugoku
Traditional New Year's Eve fire-prevention rite at Itsukushima Shrine on Miyajima: large flaming pine torches carried through the island's streets and lit on the shore near the great torii gate to ward off fire in the coming year.
Happens every year
How to get there
JR Sanyo Line to Miyajimaguchi, then JR West Miyajima Ferry or Matsudai Kisen to Miyajima Pier, walk ~10 min to Itsukushima Shrine
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