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[Kyoto] Kyoto Five Mountain Bonfire Bus Tour with Light Meal
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- Overview
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- * Watch Gozan no Okuribi, or Five Mountain Bonfire, burning on five mountainsides, symbolizing wishes for good health and prayers for ancestors
- * Enjoy this spectacular night view from the comfort of an air-conditioned bus, offering a unique and leisurely perspective away from crowded streets
- * An English-speaking guide dressed in a yukata will accompany you, providing insights into the festival's history and local customs throughout the tour
- * Visit a shop selling Kyotsukemono, Kyoto-style pickled vegetables, a traditional Japanese preserved food
- * Sandwiches will be served as a light meal during the tour
- * Receive Maiko postcards as souvenirs from Kyoto
- What to expect
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Experience Kyoto's Gozan no Okuribi, or Five Mountain Bonfire, a major summer tradition. Watch burning kanji characters light the night sky, symbolizing prayers for health and honoring ancestors. View this spectacle from an air-conditioned bus, away from crowded streets. An English-speaking guide in traditional Yukata will explain the festival's history as you travel. See mountainsides come alive with massive, burning symbols. Visit a local shop specializing in Tsukemono, traditional pickled vegetables, for a flavorful souvenir. A light meal is provided during the tour. Join us for a memorable evening beyond typical sightseeing. Experience Kyoto's summer magic, where traditions illuminate the sky with fire and light.
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