The traditional Gozan no Okuribi bonfires will be held in Kyoto City on the night of August 16, 2024.
This is one of Kyoto's four major events, and involves lighting flames on the five mountains surrounding Kyoto City to send the spirits of the dead to the afterlife.
Articles are excerpts from reports and news in the Kyoto Shimbun. Due to automatic translation, some expressions may not be accurate.
