Hiburi Kamakura in Kakunodate, Akita: Traditional New Year Ritual
Winter Night Experience with the 400-year-old Hiburi Kamakura tradition in Kakunodate, Akita.
A detailed description for this day is coming soon. The following stops will be visited:
Experience the Hiburi Kamakura tradition in Kakunodate, Akita, which has been ongoing for over 400 years. On a snow-covered winter night, you will participate in the ritual of swinging burning coal bales around you while praying for health and safety.
You can learn more about the tradition through a historical presentation given by a local guide and have the chance to wear a traditional "Happi" jacket during the ritual. Additionally, you can commemorate this experience with special souvenir gifts like a "Tenugui" towel. This event is a unique opportunity to deeply explore the local culture.