On Dec. 6th every year, 'Yamabushi' attired in ascetic Buddhist monks (shugenja) will pray for universal peace and play out Buddhist catechism, then they will perform the ritual called Hiwatari (crossing fire) in which they will walk on the smoldering ashes to pray for good health. The Mt. Akiba has been worshipped as a place where a god of fire prevention resides in, and people related to fire such as fire fighters and employees at thermal power plants from all over Japan come to offer prayers and gratitudes on this day.
Add to trip planner 5With a diameter of 4.5m, this pine tree is the largest in Odawara City and is designated as a Natural Monument. It is a magnificent tree which leaves visitors in awe and blesses them with great power.
More detailsThis shrine was built to commemorate Ninomiya Sontoku who was born in Odawara and made all efforts to revitalize the villages everywhere. It is located near Odawara Castle, there are plenty of delicious restaurants and cafes. This is the shrine collecting all the things and events of that area.
More detailsOn December 6th the Yamabushi (ascetic monks) in their traditional clothing pray for peace and tranquility across the country. They carry out Yamabushi-Mondou, a Buddist ceremony in which questions in relation to Buddhism are both asked and answered. After this, they participate in the Hiwatari (Fire-crossing) Ceremony, which involves the monks walking over glowing embers and praying for sound ...
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