Akiba Shrine

There is a shrine named Akiba Shrine in Matsugaya, Taito-ku. This shrine was used to be in Akihabara, but relocated to this place near Kappabashi in 1888.



Once in a year in November, a holy event in order to defuse fire will be held here. The event is called Hiwatari-no-Shinji. People walk on the road of burning charcoal in bare feet. Kind of scary but anyone can try!








(photos by Masayuki Aoyagi)



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