Kyoto Gozan Okuribi Fire Festival Locations
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Explore the map in the DocentPro app11 places in Kyoto: Nyoigatake, Kamo River, Kyotogyoen, and 8 more. Every place is verified on Google Maps, featured in an Instagram post by Troll Totten.
Nyoigatake
Mountain peak
4.5
• This mountain hosts the Daimonji bonfire during the Kyoto Gozan Okuribi festival • Bonfire lit on August 16, 2026, around 8:00 PM • Best viewed from areas near Kamo River or Kyoto Gyoen
Kamo River
Place
4.6
• Recommended viewing spot for the Daimonji bonfire • Best viewing areas between Marutamachi Bridge and Misono Bridge • Expect crowds during the festival
Kyotogyoen
Place
• Recommended viewing spot for the Daimonji bonfire • Provides open space for viewing the mountain fires • Arrive early for a good spot during the festival
Matsugasaki Nishiyama
Place
• Location for the '妙' (Myo) bonfire of the Gozan Okuribi festival • Bonfire lit on August 16, 2026, around 8:05 PM • Best viewed from Kitayama Dori near Kyoto Notre Dame University
Matsugasaki Higashiyama
Place
• Location for the '法' (Ho) bonfire of the Gozan Okuribi festival • Bonfire lit on August 16, 2026, around 8:05 PM • Best viewed from near Takano River upstream from Demachiyanagi or Kitayama Dori east of Matsugasaki Station
Takano River
River
3.9
• Recommended viewing spot for the '法' (Ho) bonfire • Best viewing area is upstream from Demachiyanagi • Expect crowded conditions during the festival
Nishigamo Funeyama
Place
• Location for the '船形' (Funagata) bonfire of the Gozan Okuribi festival • Bonfire lit on August 16, 2026, around 8:10 PM • Best viewed from near Kamo River between Kitayama Ohashi and Nishigamo Bridge
Mount Kinugasa
Hiking area
4.8
• Location for the '左大文字' (Hidari Daimonji) bonfire of the Gozan Okuribi festival • Bonfire lit on August 16, 2026, around 8:15 PM • Best viewed from Nishioji Dori between Enmachi and Kinkakuji
Togetsukyo
Place
• Recommended viewing spot for the '鳥居形' (Toriigata) bonfire • Popular landmark in Arashiyama • Expect large crowds during the festival
松尾橋
Place
• Recommended viewing spot for the '鳥居形' (Toriigata) bonfire • Offers views of the bonfire on Saga Mandarayama • Arrive early to secure a good viewing position
Hirosawa Pond
Lake
4.4
• Recommended viewing spot for the '鳥居形' (Toriigata) bonfire • Known for its scenic beauty • Can get crowded during the Gozan Okuribi festival
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