Fire Ceremony

At Chuzenji Temple, a sanctuary dating back to 784 and afliated with the World Heritage Rinnoji Temple, engage in a writing meditation by copying an image of the Kannon bodhisattva or a wellness sutra related to the deity of compassion. Then, witness the burning of holy cedar sticks in a dynamic fre ceremony. The rhythmic chanting of monks and snap-crackling fames will transport you to an otherworldly place of tradition and mysticism.