
Tochigi Tochigi
May 25, 2025 (Sun) <Held on the last Sunday of May every year>
*Held rain or shine
Time: 11:00〜12:00
Mount Kongō 'Fire Walking Practice'
金剛山「火渡り修行」
The 'Fire Walking Ritual' held at Kongozan Zuihoji Temple is a sacred ceremony to burn away worldly desires and pray for safety. On the last Sunday of May every year, ascetics walk barefoot across the goma fire to pray for protection from bad luck and safety for their households. This ceremony combines both impact and mystery, offering visitors a unique experience.
The event venue is Kongozan Zuihoji Temple in Kanuma City, Tochigi Prefecture. It is about half an hour by bus from Shin-Kanuma Station or Kanuma Station. While enjoying the mountain scenery, people seeking spiritual purification visit this place.
Participating in this special day allows you to escape the hustle and bustle of daily life and experience a tranquil and solemn moment. Visiting with family or friends is also a good choice.
If you have the opportunity to visit, please join in this mysterious 'Fire Walking Ritual' along with a hike enjoying the local scenery. It will leave a deep impression on your heart and become an unforgettable memory.
Place:Kongozan Zuioji Temple (2239 Kusakabe, Kanuma City)
Transportation:About 45 minutes by Re-Bus Kohogen Line from Tobu Nikko Line Shinkanuma Station About 55 minutes by Re-Bus Kohogen Line from JR Nikko Line Kanuma Station, get off at "Kongosan" and it's immediately there. Car: About 45 minutes from Kanuma IC on Tohoku Expressway
Contact:0289-74-2401