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Dadaoshi Festival

だだおし

Dadaoshi Festival

だだおし

Dadaoshi is one of the biggest fire festivals in Nara. It is held annually at Hasedera Temple on February 14 and marks the finale of the Shunie celebrations held to mark the onset of Spring. The excitement takes place following a buddhist service given at the temple when three men dressed as differently colored demon make an appearance. They run around temple buildings stirring up the crowd until driven away by monks and revelers waving large flaming torches. The ritual is carried out to ward off evil.

Last update: 2023-11-08

Venue Details & Access Info
Event Location

Hasedera Temple

Address

731-1 Hase, Samurai (Hasedera Temple)

桜井市初瀬731-1(長谷寺)

Access

From Kintetsu Hasedera Station:
- 15 minutes on foot from the station.

Related VenuesHasedera Temple

Name/address in local language

  • だだおし Dadaoshi Festival
  • address 桜井市初瀬731-1(長谷寺) 731-1 Hase, Samurai (Hasedera Temple)
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Opening Time & Admissions
Event Date

14 Feb

Opening Hours

15:00

Contact Details
Tel

0744-47-7001

Website

https://www.hasedera.or.jp/free/?id=345

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