Hakkai-san is the name of the holly mountain nearby. The Shinto Shrine where the festival takes place is called Hakkai-san Jinja. The festival falls under the Shinto religion and participants come from all over Japan to pray and walk across hot coals as a statement of their faith. This is a very colorful and interesting event. There are food booths and a few shops set up there as well. SO go for lunch, or at least enjoy one of the sweat treats!
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