About Fire-Walking festival
It is an Aragyo (rigorous ascetic exercises) conducted once a year by Yamabushi (Shugenjin) of Oin, and prayers for world peace, long life and hopes for less disasters. Not only Yamabushi but also ordinary people can go through the fire. They can brave the fire with bare feet, and the audience who is watching is also imbued with good aura. It is popular among tourists from overseas and recommended for those who want to experience Japanese culture.
How to get there
Address
2390 Takaomachi, Hachioji city, Tokyo
By train
Keio line: get off at Takaosanguchi station and walk about 5 minutes
It takes about 80 minutes from Tokyo station
