Designated as an Important Intangible Folk Cultural Property of Japan, the Yoshida Fire Festival is held every year on August 26th and 27th by Kitaguchi Hongu Fuji Sengen Shrine and Suwa Shrine.
On the afternoon of the 26th, a large mikoshi shrine and mikage mikoshi procession are led through the parishioners’ town, and when night falls, over 100 giant taimatsu pine torches nearly three meters high, and smaller torches at the front of each home are lit, turning the town into a sea of fire.
When dusk approaches on the 27th, parishioners and spectators holding “Susukino Sacred Tree branches” walk after the mikoshi around the ground of the shrine in what can only be referred to as sublime.

Event Dates	Every year on August 26 and 27
Event Details	August 26 and 27, 2026 *Please see the official website for details.
Official site	https://fujiyoshida.net/en/
Location (venue)	Kamiyoshida district, Fujiyoshida City Road closures are in effect around the venue. Temporary parking is also available. Visit the festival website for more information.
Address	5558 Kamiyoshida, Fujiyoshida-shi, Yamanashi

Region	Chubu
Category	Bravery, Shrines and temples

Event organizers may change the date and time. Please check the official website.

update: May.20.2026