Inunaki-san Shipporyu-ji Temple Yamabushi Grand Spring Festival

Founded in 661 AD, Inunaki-san is regarded as the birthplace of Shugendo among Japan’s sacred mountains.
The mountain is believed to be infused with ancient spiritual energy, and its primeval forest is considered a sacred training ground for ascetic practices.
The 1.2 km pilgrimage path to Shipporyu-ji Temple’s main hall is also revered as a sacred power spot.
During spring, visitors can enjoy a scenic hike through the lush forest and unwind at the nearby Inunaki Hot Spring.

🔥 Highlights of the Yamabushi Grand Spring Festival
・Shiba-tou Goma: A sacred fire ritual for purification and prayers.
・Mochi-throwing ceremony: A traditional event to ward off misfortune and bring good fortune.
・Fire-walking ritual: Shugendo practitioners and participants walk barefoot over smoldering embers as part of their spiritual training.

📌Basic Information

🌟Inunaki-san Shipporyu-ji Temple Yamabushi Grand Spring Festival
🌟犬鳴山七宝瀧寺　 新緑山伏祭り大祭

📅 Season: Held annually on April 29 (National Holiday)

💰 Admission: Free admission (Donations are appreciated in the offertory box.)

📍 Venue: Inunaki-san Shipporyu-ji Temple

🚉 Access:
From Izumisano Station (Nankai Main Line) or Hineno Station (JR Hanwa Line), take the Nankai Bus bound for Inunaki-san and get off at the final stop.
From the bus stop, walk 150 meters to the mountain gate (spiritual boundary), then continue another 900 meters (about 40 minutes) to the main hall.

🚗 Parking: Free parking is available on-site.

📞 Phone: +81-72-459-7101 (Inunaki-san Shipporyu-ji Temple)

🏛 Organized by: Inunaki-san Shipporyu-ji Temple

🔗 Detail Page
📍Shipporyu-ji Temple, Inunaki-san