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Festival & ritual
Kurama Fire Festival
Torch processions fill Kurama's mountain village during a striking annual festival.
Official information checked: 2026-10-05
Yuki Shrine and Kurama village6:00 PM–after midnight
Plan your visit
- Event dates
- Oct 22, 2026 · 6:00 PM until after midnight
- Address
- Yuki Shrine and Kurama village
- Admission
- Visitor fee is not stated in the official event listing.
- Reservation
- The official event listing does not state a reservation requirement or deadline.
What to know
Torch processions and calls move through the village around Yuki Shrine; the tradition is traced to the tenth century.
Use public transit. Private vehicles are restricted from Kibuneguchi to Kurama Onsen from 3 PM and official parking closes. Same date as Jidai Festival: choose one.
Highlights
Torch processions and calls move through the village around Yuki Shrine; the tradition is traced to the tenth century.
Good for
For night-festival enthusiasts prepared for crowds, late finish and mountain transit.
Suggested stay
Suggested stay: 2–3 hours, plus transit and queues.