Kouzaki Temple Fire Festival

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This is an exciting fire festival with many highlights. First, Yamabushi monks tread barefoot through the burning flames. After that is the main event that is famous in the Kanto area – people from all over gather in the open field to witness the monks perform chants, dances, and traditional weapon displays -and finally, the burning of trees. This event is believed to protect peoples’ homes and keep people free of disease.