Oni Matsuri (Ryusan-ji Temple)

(瀧山寺  鬼まつり)

Date

2019.02.16

Description

Said to have its roots in a prayer given by Minamoto no Yoritomo. The demon in this festival approaches the roaring bonfire with the offering of "kagami mochi" and promises peace amongst all people and a rich harvest of grain, or so the story goes.

Location

Okazaki City
Aichi

Access Map (アクセスと地図)