Fire ceremony (official image)
Akiba Fire Festival: Hibo Taisai, with a mikoshi procession to Okunoin at Kasuisai Temple
On December 15, 2026, the Akiba Fire Festival: Hibo Taisai takes place on the grounds of Kasuisai Temple in Fukuroi, Shizuoka Prefecture. The mikoshi procession from Goshinden to Okunoin, prayers on the mountain and a fire-walking ceremony offer a chance to give thanks to Akiha Sanshakubo Daigongen and pray for safety in the coming year.
- Venue
- Kasuisai Temple grounds
- Admission & participation
- Please check official announcements for admission requirements.
HIGHLIGHTS
Event highlights
Give thanks for a safe year and pray for safety in the year ahead
This festival gives thanks to Akiha Sanshakubo Daigongen, known as a deity of fire prevention, for the safe passage of the current year and prays for safety in the next. Learning about the purpose of the event beforehand can help you follow the prayers expressed through the mikoshi procession, prayers and fire-walking ceremony.
Alongside the mikoshi procession and prayers on the mountain, the event features traditional ceremonies, including a fire-walking ritual. Follow each ceremony to see how prayers for protection from fire are expressed throughout the festival.
The procession from Goshinden to Okunoin
The mikoshi leaves Goshinden and proceeds to Okunoin, where prayers are held on the mountain. The movement of the place of prayer from Goshinden to Okunoin also offers a way to understand the festival’s structure.
The published information does not list a start time or the times of individual ceremonies. If you have a particular ceremony in mind, check the schedule with the organizer before your visit. The event takes place on the grounds of Kasuisai Temple, at 2915-1 Kuno, Fukuroi, Shizuoka Prefecture.
EVENT INFORMATION
Dates & participation
Official title秋葉の火祭り 火防大祭
| Dates | 2026-12-15 |
|---|---|
| Venue | Kasuisai Temple grounds |
| Admission and participation | Check the official information |
| Address | 2915-1 Kuno, Fukuroi, Shizuoka Prefecture |
Hours, admission rules, and ticket availability are subject to change. Please check the official website before heading out.
ACCESS
How to get there
Step-by-step guide
What to check before your visit
- 01
Check ceremony times
The event takes place on December 15, 2026. No start time or times for individual ceremonies are listed, so contact the organizer before your visit if you have a particular event in mind.
- 02
Check the venue location
Check the map for Kasuisai Temple grounds (2915-1 Kuno, Fukuroi, Shizuoka Prefecture) before setting out.
Detailed access info
Check the venue’s location using the official information and a map before setting out. Please also consult the official access information before your trip.
2915-1 Kuno, Fukuroi, Shizuoka Prefecture
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