A festival held at Daigan-ji on the island of Itsukushima/Miyajima in which priests and brave members of the public walk briskly across searing hot coals in bare feet. The ceremonies generally begin at 1pm while the fire-walking starts an hour or two later, but we suggest you arrive with plenty of time in case schedules change on the day.
In 2022, the fire-walking ceremony will start at 2 p.m.
Daigan-ji is a short walk from Itsukushima Shrine.
If you’re thinking of participating, be aware that injuries are not unknown.
3rd Nov, 2023
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1:00pm – 4:00pm
Free
- 2.3 km from Hiroden-miyajima-guchi Station Hiroden Line 2
- 2.5 km from Kyoteijo-mae (temporary stop) Station Hiroden Line 2
- 2.9 km from Hiroden-ajina Station Hiroden Line 2
Typical weather at this time:
High: 19 ºC
Low: 12 ºC