Five distinctive characters formed by bonfires will be appearing on five mountains surrounding Kyoto city tonight. Three of the fires form giant chinese characters(Dai/Myo/Ho) and two form familiar shapes( a boat and a shrine gate).
This custom is called"Gozan no Okuribi", also known as " Daimonji" is related to "Obon" which is an ancient to honor the souls of one's ancestors.
The origin of the event is not clearly known but it has long been an important public summer lit.
The fire are used as a way of guiging the spirits of the dead back to the Buddhist Pure Land.
Many our guests are going to see them tonight.
We hope that they will enjoy the event!!
The backpackers hostel in Kyoto is located in its historical district, Gion.
Good access by buses and trains. The center of Kyoto.
Please contact us, if you want to book our hostel.
Good access by buses and trains. The center of Kyoto.
Please contact us, if you want to book our hostel.
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