－Itinerary introduction－ **Toyohashi Fire Festival** The handcuff fireworks have a history of more than 450 years. They originated at Yoshida Shrine in Toyohashi City, Aichi Prefecture, and have been spread throughout the surrounding Higashi Mikawa area. The prototype is the smoke used to convey messages in ancient times. In the Higashi Mikawa area, handheld fireworks have the meaning of praying for a good harvest, no disease and disaster, and good family luck. They are one of the must-have performances for important local ceremonies! The highlight of the show, "Dance of Fire," will feature more than 20 handgun fireworks. It is a spectacular and heroic performance that is unique in Japan. Bask in the firelight and enjoy the bold fireworks in the early autumn night sky! **Toyokawa Inari** The official name is "Myoganji". Since its completion in the Muromachi period (1441) about 580 years ago, it has been worshiped by local military commanders such as Oda Nobunaga, Toyotomi Hideyoshi, Tokugawa Ieyasu, etc. It