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8/16/2009 - 8/16/2009Daimonji Bonfire
Kyoto,
Japan
The ancient city and former capital of Kyoto is surrounded by mountains and at the Daimonji Bonfire, huge Japanese characters are set ablaze in these hills. The bonfires are also called 'Gozan Okuribi'. They are associated with the Buddhist summer festival of Obon, which is celebrated throughout Japan.
Themes:
Kids' Stuff
, History
, Spectacle
, Dance
, Religion
Hours: Evening.
Cost: Free.
Where: Hills around Kyoto
Fires are lit around the city and are visible from any rooftop
Kyoto, Japan
Getting there:
Foot: Visible from the City Centre but more impressive if you climb Mt Daimonji itself
Contact Information:
Kyoto City Tourist Association
JR Kyoto Station Building 2 Floor
Karasuma-dori
Shiokoji-sagaru
Shimogyo-ku
Kyoto
Japan
Telephone: +81 (0)75 343 6655.
Website: http://raku.city.kyoto.jp/sight_e.phtml
