Traditional events (Kyoto city)

At this fire festival, which originated at a mountain village in Rakuhoku (northern Kyoto), people pray for the spirits of the dead, fire prevention and a plentiful harvest. About 1,000 torches stuck into the riverbed are lighted together. People throw the torches at a large umbrella 20 meters high, setting the umbrella ablaze. The fire from the torches looks like rain, producing a grand sight.

Date :

August 15

Place :

Hanase-yamasu-cho, Sakyo-ku

Access :

Take the Eizan Dentetsu Line to Kurama Station. From there either take a cable car to Sanmon Honden (10 minutes) or walk there (30 minutes).

Information :

Kurama - dera Temple 075-741-2003