Visit Japan: Situated near the summit of Mt Akiha in Shizuoka Prefecture, Akihasan Hongu Akih…

Situated near the summit of Mt Akiha in Shizuoka Prefecture, Akihasan Hongu Akiha Shrine enshrines the deity of fire protection and each year in December, a fire festival is held in dedication. 🔥 Through the unique gold-coloured torii gate, peek at the impressive summit views stretching across the Mikawa mountain range, the Tenryu River and Hamamatsu City in the distance.⛩

Note: The ‘chinowa’ grass purification ring is only placed on the path twice a year, once in summer (June) and again in December. It’s believed that walking through the ring 3 times drawing a figure 8 pattern wards off evil and disease.

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