Hitaki-sai Ritual (Yasui Konpiragu)
火焚祭（安井金比羅宮）
Watch your wishes take flight in the sacred flames of Yasui Konpiragu's autumn ritual.Every year on November 10, Yasui Konpiragu hosts the 'Shuki Hitaki-sai' (Autumn Fire Ritual).
Highlights
About Hitaki-sai Ritual (Yasui Konpiragu)
- Explore Local History: Feel the deep history of Yasui Konpiragu, a site closely linked to Fujiwara no Kamatari and Emperor Sutoku.
- Manifest Your Wishes: The highlight of the festival is the process of offering your written wishes to the sacred fire.
- Seasonal Beauty: Experience the serene atmosphere of Kyoto in November, a time of gratitude for the autumn harvest.
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November 10, 2026
Weather forecast
Mon
8/3
34°/26°
100%
Tue
8/4
33°/26°
18%
Wed
8/5
35°/25°
27%
Thu
8/6
34°/28°
51%
Fri
8/7
36°/27°
55%
Sat
8/8
36°/26°
67%
Sun
8/9
29°/24°
56%
Plan your stay & activities
Tips
Etiquette
As this is a sacred Shinto ritual, please dress modestly and show respect to the shrine.
Access
Very convenient via public transport; it is a 1-minute walk from the 'Higashiyama Yasui' bus stop.
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