The southernmost fire festival in Honshu
Honshu’s southernmost “lawn burning” takes place at the Observation Tower Lawn, an approximately 100,000 square meter lawn plaza at Shionomisaki Cape in Kushimoto Town. Members of Japanese archery clubs at local high schools shoot a series of lit arrows high into the air, setting the lawn on fire. The dusk highlights the flames, creating mystical scenery that is accompanied by performances of traditional taiko drums.
- Area
- Shirahama, Kushimoto
- Category
- Festivals & Traditional Events
General Information
- Event period
- Late January
- Address
- 和歌山県東牟婁郡串本町潮岬
- Telephone Number
- +81-(0)735-62-3171
- Directions
- At JR Kushimoto Station, take the Kumano Kotsu Bus bound for Shionomisaki Cape and get off at "Tower-mae"
* Facility information is subject to change. Please check each official website for the latest information.
