Hanazono’s fire festival, where people watch sparks rise from a bonfire on New Year's Eve
Taimatsu-oshi
Festival information
EVENT INFORMATION- Location
- Shimohananosono Shrine
- Area
- Wakayama Prefecture・Katsuragi Town(From Tokyo: approx. 3 h 30 min–4 h · bullet train + connecting train)Prefecture-level estimate to a main station or airport, not the venue. Airport access, check-in and onward travel are extra; remote areas and islands can take much longer.
- Features
- Highlights and activities
- Last updated
- 2026/11/11
Taimatsu-oshi, a fire festival held at Shimohananosono Shrine in Yanase, Hanazono, Katsuragi Town. On New Year's Eve, sparks are said to rise from the central bonfire.
About Taimatsu-oshi
Taimatsu-oshi is a fire festival held at Shimohananosono Shrine in Yanase, Hanazono, Katsuragi Town.
It takes place on New Year's Eve, and sparks are said to rise from the central bonfire.
It is introduced as a local event in Hanazono Yanase, linked to the festival’s name and venue.
Festival highlights
The highlight is the sight of sparks rising from the bonfire set up in the center.
Since it takes place on New Year's Eve, the movement of the fire stands out in the darkness.
The photo article focuses on the sparks at Taimatsu-oshi.
Hanazono’s fire festival, where people watch sparks rise from a bonfire on New Year's Eve
What to expect
At the festival, people gathered around a central bonfire, and sparks could be seen rising from it.
The event date was December 31, and the article indicates that it took place on New Year's Eve.
The available information covers the sparks and the venue, but does not describe specific steps or roles for participants.
Location and access
- Venue and address
Shimohananosono Shrine (Yanase, Hanazono, Katsuragi Town)
Address Yanase, Hanazono, Katsuragi Town
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Nearby attractions
Niutsuhime Shrine
和歌山県伊都郡かつらぎ町にある神社
Origins and History of Taimatsu-oshi
The available sources do not explain the origins, founding period, or historical changes of Taimatsu-oshi.
Meanwhile, records show that the fire festival was held at Shimohananosono Shrine on the night of New Year's Eve December 31.
Sparks rising from the central bonfire are a documented feature of the festival.
Taimatsu-oshi at a Glance
Taimatsu-oshi is a fire festival held at Shimohananosono Shrine in Yanase, Hanazono, Katsuragi Town.
Its main feature is described as sparks rising from a central bonfire on New Year's Eve.
Sources and references
Japanese Festivals.jp Editorial Team
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Article updated: 2026/11/11
