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Oni Matsuri (瀧山寺 鬼まつり)
Time: February 10
Prefecture: Aichi
Location: Takisanji Temple Main Hall
In the grand spectacle of this festival, occurring on the Saturday nearest to the seventh day of the lunar calendar, participants carry around 30 torches into the main hall of Takisanji Temple—an esteemed national cultural property. Amidst the fervent flames, they engage in a spirited dance. Accompanied by numerous individuals wielding large torches, the scene unfolds like a chaotic dance. Ogres adorned with masks representing a grandfather, grandmother, and grandchild—attributed to the legendary Unkei—emerge, bringing forth an atmosphere of intense fire, symbolizing the bestowal of peace and a bountiful harvest upon the land.