A Bakuro Inari Shrine ritual in which names, addresses, and wishes are written on wooden sticks that are then burned. The spiritual power of the fire purifies those present of sins and impurities they've unconsciously acquired over time, granting wishes and warding off evil.

• name

  Namba Shrine

• place

  Shrine grounds

• address

  4-1-3 Bakuromachi, Chuo-ku, Osaka, 541-0059

• transport

  5-minute walk from both Hommachi Station and Shinsaibashi Station on the Subway Midosuji Line

• schedule

  November 15th
  *May be rescheduled for a weekday if 11/15 falls on a weekend.
  14:00

• point

  After the festival, mochi rice cakes are thrown. This ritual draws a large, lively crowd to the shrine every year.
  Zenzai, a sweet bean dish, is also available for a cost of ¥100.

• name

  Namba Shrine

• tel

  06-6251-8000

• general participation

  Open to visitors.

• url

  http://www.nanba-jinja.or.jp/