Gozan no Okuribi (Daimonji)
Japan· Matsuri · Kyoto
MatsuriTravel impact: High
- Date
- Sun, 16 Aug 2026
- Local name
- 五山送り火（大文字）
- Region
- Kyoto
- Matsuri
- Kyoto
Background
Kyoto’s Obon okuribi: hillside bonfires form characters such as 「大」 on five mountains—one of the city’s most iconic summer-night sights.
Impact on travellers
Not a public holiday, but falls in the Obon travel peak. Viewing spots (e.g. along the Kamo) are packed; hotels scarce—arrive early and allow time to leave.
Extra notes
Fixed for the evening of 16 August; severe weather may alter plans—follow Kyoto city / shrine notices.
Sources
- Status
- ConfirmedChecked against official or authoritative public sources
- Last reviewed
- Sun, 26 Jul 2026
No separate source link for this entry; check the country calendar and official notices.
Cabinet Office national holiday table for 2026–2027 (祝日), including 振替休日 and 国民の休日; festivals remain curated travel picks.
How we review dataAbout this site
Travel reference only—always re-check the latest local official notices.