Sacred Fire Drilling Ceremony (Private)
Kyoto · Yasaka Shrine
Dec 28, 2026
🎗️ Culture
Kyoto
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About this event
The Sanbi-shiki is a private sacred fire-drilling ceremony held at Yasaka Shrine on December 28th, not open to the public. Priests use traditional fire-drilling techniques to create divine fire, which will be used in New Year ceremonies. This ancient ritual is a closely guarded element of the shrine's spiritual preparation for the new year.
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