Nozawa Fire Festival
Update:2019/11/07
One of Japan’s Top Three Fire Festivals, this intense event is held every year on January 15th. The 42 and 25 year old men of the village take on special roles. A massive tower is erected as a petition for the health and growth of first born sons. At night, villagers rush at the tower with torches. The 25 year olds fight them off at the base and the 42 year olds protect the top. The event climaxes in a massive bonfire as the tower succumbs to the flames. The festival’s power and energy have to be seen to be believed.
| Location | Baba-no-hara, Nozawa Onsen Village Map |
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| TEL | 0269-85-3155 |
| FAX | 0269-85-3883 |
| nozawa@janis.or.jp | |
| Date（s） | Jan 15 |
| Hours | 19:00 - 22:00 |
Access and Parking
| Access |
By Train:20 min bus ride from Togari Nozawa Onsen Station (JR Iiyama Line) |
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