Sagicho

Burning of New Year’s decorations and old charms

Sagicho is held on every Jan 15.
This is a ritual burning of New Year decorations, charms, talismans and other objects as an offering.
The rice cakes offered to the deity are baked with the fire and provided. (Providing rice cakes is canceled this year) It is said that you would live healthy if you eat the rice cake.
The ritual starts around 4:30 pm and the bon fire continues until about 8 p.m.