Shinryoku Yamabushi Festival at Inunakisan – Sacred Fire Rituals：April 29, 2026

Held at Shipporyuji Temple in the sacred mountains of Inunakisan, this annual festival offers a rare chance to experience Japan’s traditional mountain ascetic practices.

The highlight is the Goma fire ritual, where prayers are offered into rising flames, followed by the fire-walking ritual, performed to wish for good health and protection from illness.
(Fire-walking is a traditional Shugendo practice of walking across embers as a form of spiritual training.)

Surrounded by fresh spring greenery, visitors can experience a powerful and immersive moment of Japanese spiritual culture.
It is also a meaningful stop for those looking to enrich their journey before or after traveling through Kansai.

📅 Date: April 29, 2026 (Wed, public holiday)
🕙 Time: From 9:30 AM
🏠 Location: Shipporyuji Temple, Inunakisan
💴 Admission: Free
☔ Weather: Fire-walking ritual may be canceled in case of rain

📅 Schedule
9:30 AM – Procession from the main hall
10:00 AM – Goma fire ritual
11:30 AM – Fire-walking ritual

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⭐ Highlights
A rare opportunity to witness Shugendo practices, including fire rituals and ascetic training, in a sacred mountain setting.

🏞️ Recommended Nearby Attractions
🔗 Yamano-yu (Inunakisan Motoyu Onsen)
🔗 Café Terrace Ku