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[August 16th Only!] Kyoto, See All “Gozan no Okuribi”! Chasing the Sparkle! ~Enjoying a Bento from a Long-established Kyoto Restaurant~ [Limited to 8 guests per car]

Point 1

We will chase "Gozan no Okuribi" in a private vehicle!

Point 2

You will get off the vehicle to see the exact moment the "Daimonji" is lit. "Myo," "Ho," "Funagata," and "Hidari Daimonji" will be viewed from the car window, and you will get off again to see the fading embers of "Toriigata"!

Point 3

We will head out after learning about the history and significance of "Gozan no Okuribi" at a pre-departure briefing, while enjoying a bento box from a long-established Kyoto restaurant!

Guide Undecided

Tour Features

Let's chase "Gozan no Okuribi"!

August 16th is a special day for both locals and tourists visiting Kyoto.
This is because "Gozan no Okuribi," a summer tradition in Kyoto that signals the end of summer, is held.

People in Kyoto light torches to brighten the path so that the souls of their ancestors, who returned for Obon, can return to the other world.
You may have seen these "Gozan no Okuribi" on TV, but why not see them for yourself this year?

Before departure, we will hold a briefing on "Gozan no Okuribi" while enjoying a bento meal from a long-established Kyoto restaurant.

Each Bon fire, lit every five minutes, burns for about 30 minutes.
After seeing the first character "Dai" (Large) appear on Mt. Nyoigatake, it's a rush from there!
We will depart in a private vehicle so that everyone can see the characters and shapes that appear for a short amount of time!
You will view "Myo," "Ho," "Funagata," and "Hidari Daimonji" from the car window, and for "Toriigata," you will get off the vehicle to see the fading embers (with a prayer).

See, Learn, Feel, and Experience a higher level of "Gozan no Okuribi"!

Tour Schedule

0:00 Meet up
↓　　-Pre-departure briefing (includes a bento meal from a long-established Kyoto restaurant)-
↓　　=Private vehicle=
↓　　Stop at a recommended viewing spot to see “Daimonji” *Get off the vehicle
↓　　　○Watch the first Bon fire lighting of the Gozan Okuribi (Gassho – hands together in respect)
↓　　=Private vehicle=
↓　　View “Myo” and “Ho” from the vehicle window *Drive-by viewing
↓　　=Private vehicle=
↓　　View “Funagata” from the vehicle window *Drive-by viewing
↓　　=Private vehicle=
↓　　View “Hidari Daimonji” from the vehicle window *Drive-by viewing
↓　　=Private vehicle=
↓　　Stop at a recommended viewing spot to see “Torii-gata” *Get off the vehicle
↓　　　○Watch the remaining embers at the end of the "Gozan no Okuribi" (Gassho – hands together in respect)
↓　　=Private vehicle=
3.5-hours　Drop-off at your designated location within Kyoto City

Tour Details

Departure Date	2027.8.16(Mon)
Departure Time	18:30（Reception starts 18:00)
Duration	3.5-hours
Language	(English guidance provided as much as possible)
Meals	Bento meal from a long-established Kyoto restaurant
Meeting Place	AN KYOTO Japanese Culture Experience Click here for a larger map
Minimum operation participants	From 6 Person
Tour Conductor/Guide	No Tour Conductor / Guide Accompanied
Price	13,600 JPY *Free for children under 2 years old 〇What's included：Bento meal from a long-established Kyoto restaurant, Transfer fee, Guide fee, Insurance fee, Consumption tax
What to bring/Clothes	Comfortable clothing, Rain gear, Small leisure sheet or mat (You may need to sit on the ground when viewing Daimonji)
Notes	Due to traffic congestion or other circumstances, we may not be able to guide to the final Torii-shaped Bon fire viewing spot. Drop-off locations are limited to the following areas: Arashiyama area → Shijo-Karasuma area → Kyoto Station → AN KYOTO Japanese Cultural Experience (Karasuma-Gojo area)

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After the reservation is confirmed, the final information will be sent by 7 to 3 days before the departure date.
If you do not receive the final information by 3 days before the reservation date, please be sure to check with our reception.
Reservation hours are from 10:00 to 17:00.
Please note that inquiries received after 17:00 will be processed on the next business day.
Please make the payment within 11 days from the day before the departure date. If the days to departure date is less than 10 days, please pay by 17:00 on the day you reserved. Please note that if payment cannot be confirmed by the above, the reservation will be cancelled.
It will be held in rainy weather but canceled in stormy weather (except cycling tours). The final decision to operate is 3 hours before the departure time.
In the case of a cycling tour, if the tour cannot be operated due to rain or stormy weather, or if a usable bicycle cannot be rented due to insufficient charging or poor maintenance, etc., we may change to an alternative transportation method.
In case of tour cancellation, we will contact you within 3 hours of the departure date, so please register your contact information.
In case of tour cancellation, we will not respond to claims for compensation such as travel expenses to the site.
Children under 2 years old are free. *There are no other services such as seats or meals.
Contents may change due to local circumstances. In that case, we will contact you in advance.
It may be completely canceled due to local circumstances. In that case, you will be eligible for a full refund.

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Cancellation Policy

In case of cancellation due to customer’s circumstances, the following charges will be charged regardless of the reason. Any change in the number of people in the reservation will be treated as a cancellation.

Cancel/Change Date	Cancel/Change Fee
Counting back from the day before the tour departure date	Stay trip	Day trip/Other
1. 21st day or before	Free	Free
2. 20th day or after (except 3~7)	20% of the Price	Free
3. 10th day or after (except 4~7)	20% of the Price	20% of the Price
4. 7th day or after (except 5~7)	30% of the Price	30% of the Price
5. The day before the departure date	40% of the Price	40% of the Price
6. The day of the departure date	50% of the Price	50% of the Price
7. After departure or No show	100% of the Price	100% of the Price

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Popular

Not operated from 2 people

[August 16th Only!] Kyoto, See All “Gozan no Okuribi”! Chasing the Sparkle! ~Enjoying a Bento from a Long-established Kyoto Restaurant~ [Limited to 8 guests per car]

Point 1

Point 2

Point 3

Guide Undecided

Tour Features

Tour Schedule

Tour Details

Prior confirmation

Checklist

Travel Conditions / Travel Agency Contract

Cancellation Policy

Privacy Policy

Please check all items after confirming the items to be confirmed in advance.

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