Kyoto Gozan Okuribi, a traditional Obon event / locations in Kyoto City

Leaf KYOTO event Traditional event of Obon "Kyoto Gozan Okuribi" / various places in Kyoto city

2023.5.21

Kyoto Gozan Okuribi Federation

Traditional event of Obon "Kyoto Gozan Okuribi" / various places in Kyoto city

Wednesday, August 16, 2023
20:00~.
Various places in Kyoto city

The Gozan Okuribi (Bonfire Festival) will be held at 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 16, 2023, at various locations in Kyoto City. On the day of the festival, the bonfires will be lit in the order of Myoho, Funagata, Left Daimonji, and Torigatogatari, in five-minute intervals starting with Daimonji.
Obon is a traditional event to send off the spirits who have returned from the other world. Let's think of our ancestors as we enjoy the festival, wondering where to start looking.

Kyoto Gozan Okuribi Festival (May 5th)

Departure from Kyoto
Various places in Kyoto city
Wednesday, August 16, 2023 from 20:00
Tel.075-343-0548 (Kyoto Tourist Information Center)
Scheduled ignition times: Daimonji from 20:00, Myoho from 20:05, Funagata from 20:10, Left Daimonji from 20:15, Torii from 20:20
https://ja.kyoto.travel/event/major/okuribi/

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