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10/22/2009 - 10/22/2009Fire Festival
Kyoto,
Japan
Kurama is a charming village with hot springs in the mountains north of Kyoto. Once a year it erupts into a sea of fire as young men in loin-cloths carry gigantic 5m (15ft) torches called 'tiamatsu' through the streets to Yuki Shrine (Yuki-jinja) to the beat of great taiko drums. There are smaller torches for the children. This 1,000-year-old ritual is said to mark the establishment of a god at Yuki Shrine to protect the Buddhist Kurama temple farther up the mountain. The best place to watch the action is from the foot of the steps at the gate to Kurama Temple, but get there early.
Themes:
History
, Kids' Stuff
, Religion
Hours: 1800-2200.
Cost: Free.
Where: Kurama
Yuki-jinja Shrine
1073 Kurama
Honmachi
Sakyo-ku
Kyoto, Japan
Getting there:
Rail: Services from Kyoto by Eizan Railway to Kurama Station.
Contact Information:
Kyoto City Tourist Association
JR Kyoto Station Building 2 Floor
Karasuma-dori
Shiokoji-sagaru
Shimogyo-ku
Kyoto
Japan
Telephone: +81 (0)75 343 6655.
Website: http://raku.city.kyoto.jp/sight_e.phtml
