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Fukugonji Temple's Great Akiba Festival

Fukugonji Temple's Great Akiba Festival

Date: Dec 6,2025(Sat)

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A 540-year-old festival of flames

Fukugonji Temple's Great Akiba Festival is over 540 years old and relates to the passing of Akiha Sanshakubo Daigongen, the god of fire prevention. Participants cleanse their minds and bodies through a firewalking ritual as they reflect on the past year and pray for an even better one. Each year, thousands of worshippers take part in the firewalking ritual, walking through the flames no matter their gender or age. The act burns away any impurity or bad luck, letting them be reborn as they meet another year.

Check here for prayer reservations (Japanese only. Advance reservation required.)

EVENT OVERVIEW

Holding time	• Prayers: From 1:00 pm, 2:00 pm, and 3:00 pm • Firewalking ritual: From 5:30 pm Note: • Prayer during the Great Akiba Festival are now available only through reservation as the day of the festival experiences congestion.
Place	Daisozan Fukugonji Temple premises
Location	〒485-0802 5229 Okusa, Komaki-shi, Aichi
Fee	Firewalking ritual is free of charge Note: Please mind your manners when passing through the main gate and into the middle of the shrine's premises. If possible, show your gratitude by making a visit to the Main Hall and make a monetary offering to the box at the entry.
Parking	Unavailable. Use public transportation.
Phone number	0568-79-2183 (Great Akiba Festival Office, available 10:00 am–4:00 pm)
Cautionary notes	Firewalking: • Do not participate if you are not feeling well, are pregnant, or are with an infant. • Do not participate with flammable clothing (judge for yourself) or high heels. • Be serious as you participate and follow the directions of the staff. Do not play around, push others, or any other dangerous acts while waiting in line. • Do not stand around the firewalking exit and converse or take commemorative photos. • The festival bears no responsibility whatsoever regarding injuries during the firewalking ritual. Participate at your own risk. Prayers: • If you wish to receive a prayer, prepare your mind and body, and come in formal attire.

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ACCESS

Access by public transport

From Kasugai Station of the JR Chuo Line:
• Take the Aoi Kotsu Bus bound for Tokadai and get off at Fukugonji-mae Bus Stop. 5-min. walk west.
• Take the Meitetsu Bus bound for Tokaidai Higashi and get off at Shiroyama Yon-chome. 15-min. walk south.
Access by car

Approx. 10 min. (2.9 km) north from Kasugai Interchange on the Tomei Expressway via Routes 155, 196, and the Route 155 Bypass.