Sagichō 左義長
The Sagichō Fire Festival (Japanese: 左義長), also called Dondoyaki (Japanese: どんど焼き) or by other names, is a festival celebrated in Japan, usually on January 14 or 15. During this local event, town or village residents burn their gate pine and other New Year's decorations, as well as to pray for good fortune in the new year. Some Sagichō festivals are held at Shinto shrines.
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| Location | Shiga (滋賀県) |
|---|---|
| When | March (Spring — exact dates change every year) |
| Type | Japanese festival (matsuri) |
Planning to go? The Sagichō is held in March, but the exact dates, times and any entry fees are set year by year. Check the local tourist information for this year's schedule before you travel.
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Basic data from Wikidata (CC0). Description from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA), linked below. Details may change; the festival's official announcements are the authoritative source.
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