Shutomachi Soo Pillar Pine

A traditional fire festival to pray for the safety of cattle and horses. When the torch is thrown at the top of the 20-meter-high Hashiramatsu and the flame spreads to the bowl, the flames blaze up into the night sky, creating a spectacular spectacle of sparks falling. Known as Sosho no Sanbonmatsu, the Suo Sosho Hashira Matsu is held on August 15th in the Sosho Nakamura area, August 19th in the Sosho Yamada area, and August 23rd in the Sosho Ochiai area. It has been designated as an Important Intangible Folk Cultural Property as a valuable example of a district that retains its traditional character.