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Otaki Festival Takigyō Daigomaku (Great Fire Ritual)
Shipporyu-ji Temple, located at Inunaki Mountain, is a sacred site of Katsuragi Shugendo, where esteemed monks like En no Gyoja and Kobo Daishi once trained. Every year, on the Sunday in late August, the “Otaki Festival” takes place, featuring a grand waterfall ritual (Taki-gyo) at Gyosha Falls, which is believed to provide spiritual benefits equivalent to 100 days of training.
The event starts at 9:00 AM with the fire ritual (Saito Goma), and participants have the opportunity to experience waterfall purification under the guidance of monks. This cherished summer tradition offers a unique chance to purify the mind and body and seek blessings.
📌Basic Information
🌟Otaki Festival Takigyō Daigomaku (Great Fire Ritual)
🌟お瀧まつり瀧行大護摩供
📅 Season：The Sunday closest to August 28th every year.
💰 Participation fee：General admission: ¥3,000 (including Takigyō experience fee and attire)
※No reservation required for general participants; you can join on the day. Please check in between 9:00 AM and 10:00 AM at Seiryudo, the red building near the waterfall.
※Note: The regular “One-Day Training Experience” does not include the Takigyō experience alone.
📍 Venue：Shipporyuji Temple, Inunaki-san
🚉 Access：Approximately 30 minutes by Nankai Bus from Izumisano Station (Nankai Main Line) to Inunaki-san.
Approximately 20 minutes by Nankai Bus from Hineno Station (JR Hanwa Line). Get off at the Inunaki-san bus stop and walk about 40 minutes.
🚗 Parking：Free parking available on-site.
🏛 Organized by：Shipporyuji Temple, Inunaki-san
📞 Phone&FAX：072-459-7101(Temple Hall)
📌Basic Information
📍Shipporyuji Temple in Inunaki-san
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