AKIBASAN HONGU AKIBA JINJA

A shrine at Mt. Akiba in Shizuoka said to have been founded in 709AD. The kami of fire, known here by the name of hi-no-kagu-tsuchi-no-kami is worshipped for protection from fire. Hi-no-mai (fire dances) are performed at the shrine on December 16th by priests whirling flaming torches.