Core Kyoto Season 4 Episode 14 Atago Sennichi Mairi: Pilgrimage to the Guardian Against Fire 2016
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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.
- Released: 2016-09-01
- Runtime: 28 minutes
- Genre: Documentary
- Stars: Gary Tegler
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