Introduction of The Festival
| Kokokuji-no-toroyaki | Wakayama Pref |
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Kokokuji-no-toroyaki is one of the three biggest fire festivals in Japan with 700 years history. It features a 3 meter long big torch, weighing 300 kilograms.
Category |
prayer for the dead・praying to Buddha・Fire festival |
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Location(s) |
Monzen, Yura Cho, Wakayama Prefecture Kokoku-ji Temple |
Date(s) of Matsuri |
August 15 |
Contact |
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Access |
Ten minutes walk from JR Kiiyura Station |
URL |
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Conservation Group |
Kokokuji Toroyaki Hozonkai |
Note |
Intangible folk cultural assets designated by the prefecture |