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Fushimi Inari Taisha Hitaki-sai Festival

Name: Fushimi Inari Taisha Hitaki-sai Festival
Start: 2026-11-08
End: 2026-11-08
Location: Fushimi Inari Taisha

伏見稲荷大社火焚祭

A majestic fire ritual at Fushimi Inari Taisha featuring hundreds of thousands of burning ritual sticks.

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Schedule

November 8, 2026 13:00 – November 8, 2026 18:00

Fushimi Inari Taisha Hitaki-sai Festival

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The Hitaki-sai (Fire Festival) is a significant traditional ritual held annually on November 8 at Fushimi Inari Taisha.

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About Fushimi Inari Taisha Hitaki-sai Festival

Experience a Grand Ritual: Witness the overwhelming scale of hundreds of thousands of ritual sticks burning in a spectacle found nowhere else.
Traditional Music & Dance: Immerate yourself in Japanese aesthetics with the sounds of the flute and koto during the evening Kagura dances.
Photogenic Atmosphere: The sacred rituals held near the iconic Thousand Torii Gates offer a truly striking and spiritual sight.
Seasonal Culture: Gain a deeper understanding of Japan's agricultural heritage through this ritual of gratitude for the autumn harvest.

Weather forecast

Tue

9/1

32°/25°

100%

Wed

9/2

31°/25°

96%

Thu

9/3

26°/24°

85%

Fri

9/4

27°/23°

92%

Sat

9/5

28°/23°

63%

Sun

9/6

27°/24°

56%

Mon

9/7

30°/23°

39%

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Tips

Clothing
If you plan to watch the evening Kagura dances, we recommend bringing warm clothes to prepare for the nighttime chill.
Etiquette
Please observe the rituals quietly and respectfully to maintain the sanctity of the ceremony.

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