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Nakadake Mount Aso’s active volcano

The title Mount Aso Volcano is a little misleading as the whole central mountain range within the Aso caldera is comprised of volcanos, fortunately only one is still active. Mt. Nakadake – Mount Aso’s active volcano  Nakadake long worshipped as a powerful god, the active volcano at the center of Mount Aso is a rarity, not only does

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Aso shrine fire festival

Hifuri-Shinji Festival

Blazing torches light the sky and in the darkness a multitude of flaming reed straw ropes are swung around in an exciting spectacle to welcome the kami of Aso Shrine. The dramatic Hifuri-shinji  festival takes place in mid March in the grounds of  Aso Shrine.  The holy ritual has been designated as one of Japan’s Important Intangible Folk Cultural Properties. This ancient  ritual’s

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