Introduction of The Festival
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A religious event to return the spirits of the dead to the other world. Five fires are lit with gomagi (pieces of wood) on the five mountains (Daimonji, Myoho, Funagata, Hidari-daimonji, Toriigata) one after another. This is one of the most beloved events in the summer season in Kyoto, just like the Gion Matsuri festival.
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Fire festival |
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Location(s) |
Kyoto City |
Date(s) of Matsuri |
August 16 |
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Note |
Intangible folk cultural assets designated by the city |