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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]
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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!
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
↓ -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 | 2026.8.16(Sun) |
|---|---|
| Departure Time |
18:30（Reception starts 18:00) |
| Duration | 3.5-hours |
| Language |
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| Meals | Bento meal from a long-established Kyoto restaurant |
| Meeting Place |
AN KYOTO Japanese Culture Experience |
| 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 | Nothing special |
| 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) |
