Tengu Fire Walking Shrine Festival
The "Tengu Fire Walking" ceremony, where participants kick through blazing flames, is a must-see!
A major summer event in Furubira Town dedicated to praying for bountiful fishing catches and maritime safety. The main attraction is the "Sarutahiko (Tengu) Fire Walking Ceremony," where the Sarutahiko, dressed in vermillion robes and wearing a Tengu mask, leads a procession through town in a ritual to purify the divine spirit. Many fans gather to watch the Sarutahiko's valiant fire walking through approximately 3-meter-high pillars of flame, accompanied by the echoing sounds of drums and flutes. Every year, nearly 1,000 spectators from places like Sapporo come to witness this spectacle.
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General Information
- Event period
- Sarutahiko Hiwatari, Main Festival (Land Watarigyo Festival)
Jul. 13, Baokaiji Parking Lot 20:00 (tentative)
Jul. 14, 20:00 scheduled at Midori Park
Time may change depending on the progress of the parade on land on the day of the festival.
Yoimatsuri (the festival at sea) will be held on Jul. 12 from 18:00 at the fishing port.
＜Ebisu Shrine Festival＞
To be determined - Postal code
- 〒046-0113
- Address
- 北海道古平町寶海寺（古平町港町47）、みどり公園（古平町新地町）、恵比須神社（古平町浜町）
- Telephone Number
- 0135-42-2249（Kotohira Shrine Office *May be unattended）
- Car Park
- Parking not available
- Directions
- Approximately 2 hours by car from Sapporo via National Route 5
- Website
* Information on facilities is subject to change. Please check each official website for the latest information.
