Bonfire in Kyoto

"Gozan no Okuribi" was held for the first time in three years in Kyoto.



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"Gozan no Okuribi" (also called Kyoto Gozan Okuribi) is a bonfire held on August 16th every year at Mt. Nyoigatake (Daimonjiyama) in Sakyo Ward, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture. In other words, it's a traditional event held throughout the city of Kyoto to send off the spirits of ancestors during the Obon festival.



A letter 'BIG' emerged in the night sky of Kyoto. A traditional summer event 'Gozan no Okuribi', fully lit for the first time in 3 years.

It's a pretty spectacular.