Hifuri Shinji (Fire-Swinging Ritual) at Aso Shrine

Hifuri Shinji – Fire Swinging Ritual at Aso Shrine March 2, 2016 Events The Hifuri Shinji, or Fire Swinging Ritual, will take place on Tuesday, March 15 from 6PM-8PM at Aso Shrine. The ritual is done every year to pray for a good harvest. As part of the ritual, bales of straw are set on fire and swu…