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Nozawa Onsen, Japan (Dosojin Matsuri) · Fire Festivals
This unique Shinto fire festival involves a dramatic fire battle and sake-fueled combat protecting the shrine. The festival includes shrine building and onsen bathing, taking place annually on January 15 in a small village setting with modest infrastructure.
Destination Overview
This unique Shinto fire festival involves a dramatic fire battle and sake-fueled combat protecting the shrine. The festival includes shrine building and onsen bathing, taking place annually on January 15 in a small village setting with modest infrastructure.
Trip insights
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- Best season
- Winter
- Difficulty
- 7
- Region
- Japan, Nagano Prefecture
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