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UPCOMINGFREE ENTRYMatsuri· Annual
Nanoka Hadaka Mairi
七日裸参り
Fukushima · Tohoku
Each year, more than three hundred men dressed only in fundoshi climb long ropes to ring the bell of Enzo-ji temple, praying for purification and a happy year. The festival references a legend in which men in fundoshi united to drive away a dragon god threatening a princess.
- Dates
- January 7Dates follow the event's usual annual pattern — confirm with the organizer before you travel.
- Location
- Fukushima · Tohoku
- Nearest station
- Fukushima Station · 21 min walk
- Crowd level
- Regional attendance
- Entry
- Free entry
Happens every year
What to expect
The air is filled with the sound of chanting and the clang of the temple bell as men in fundoshi climb the ropes, their breath visible in the cold January air. The historic Enzo-ji temple provides a dramatic backdrop.
Best viewing tips
Position yourself near the temple steps for a clear view of the climbers. Dress warmly and consider bringing a thermos of hot tea to stay comfortable in the winter chill.
How to get there
From Sendai Station · ~1h 18m by car
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