亮点

  • The huge 'Dai' (大) character igniting first at 20:00
  • Five mountain fires lit in sequence
  • A solemn, centuries-old Obon farewell ritual

由来与背景

A Buddhist Obon tradition of uncertain medieval origin, the Gozan no Okuribi guides ancestral spirits back to the other world with sacred mountain fires.

Good to know for visitors

Getting there
Viewable from the Kamo River banks; Demachiyanagi or Kyoto Station areas　Open directions in Google Maps ↗
Booking & entry
Free to attend — details on the official page (button above).
Language
Mostly in Japanese — a translation app on your phone helps.
Good for
culture seekers, date night, solo-goers

温馨提示

The Kamo River near Demachiyanagi gives a clear view of the 'Dai' fire — arrive before sunset.

交通

Mountains surrounding Kyoto (Daimonji et al.) — Mt. Nyoigatake (Daimonji) and four other peaks, Kyoto

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  • Primary sources, cited
  • Variable facts dated

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