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Core Kyoto

Core Kyoto

Season 4, Episode 14

Episode Title: Atago Sennichi Mairi: Pilgrimage to the Guardian Against Fire

Air Date: 2016-09-01

Overview:

Paper talismans protecting against fire are common sights in Kyoto homes. People receive them at Atago Jinja, situated on top of a rugged mountain. The shrine holds Sennichi-mairi, or the 1,000-day pilgrimage, on the evening of July 31. Worshippers believe that if they make the grueling trek they have 1,000 days' worth of protection against fire-related disasters. Discover the deep faith in Atago as more than 10,000 Kyotoites undertake the pilgrimage with gratitude for the gifts fire bestows.

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