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Two Studio Ghibli features to enjoy in Japan

PLAN

Kyoto Gozan Okuribi: Five mountains Bonfires for ancestors Viewing Bus Tour

  • Daimonji [Photo courtesy of Kyoto Gozan Okuribi Support Association]

  • Funagata [Photo courtesy of Kyoto Gozan Okuribi Support Association]

  • Kyotsukemono Daiyasu

  • Bus [Photo for illustrative purposes only]

  • Bus Guide [Photo for illustrative purposes only]

  • Tour Details
Highlight
1. This tour takes customers to one of Kyoto's summer traditions. Enjoy a leisurely time gazing at Gozan no Okuribi, ritual bonfires for sending off spirits of deceased loved ones, from the cool interior of a bus.

2. One of the 4 major events in Kyoto, Gozan no Okuribi is an event where enormous bonfires are lit up on the sides of five mountains, and is imbued with wishes for good health as well as thoughts and prayers for ancestors.

3. Behold a different view from the usual sightseeing while taking in the sight of bonfires lighting up the night sky and getting a glimpse of Kyoto's customs at the same time.

4. A bus guide in a yukata will provide guidance along with an English-speaking interpreter on board the vehicle. Look forward to basking in the charm of summer in Japan.
   
5. Visit a shop selling Kyotsukemono (Kyoto-style pickled vegetables), which are a traditional Japanese preserved food.

6. Sandwiches will be served as a light meal.

7. Maiko postcards will be handed out as souvenirs from Kyoto.

About Initiatives for Sustainable Tourism:
This tour promotes Cross-cultural Understanding as stated under Sunrise Tours' Sustainable Development Goals.
We advocate for responsible travel, and urge one and all to become responsible travelers.
Please check the following page for details.
http://jtbgmt.com/en/g-web/sdgs


Daimonji [Photo courtesy of Kyoto Gozan Okuribi Support Association]
  • Tour Overview
Req. to Run Tour
2guest(s)
Req. per Booking
1guest(s)
Departs
Kyoto
Guide Service
Not Available
Tour Guide/Conductor Language
English
Audio Guide
Not Available
Tangential multilingual assistant or multilingual reception accepted
Not Available
Meeting Place/Time
Sunrise Tours Desk in Kyoto Avanti B1F (across from Kyoto Station Hachijo Exit) / 17:50
Included
English-speaking tour conductor; Light meal (sandwich); Transportation expenses included in the itinerary
  • Remarks
Remarks
Planning Company: JTB Global Marketing & Travel Inc.                                 

 　　　　　　Address: 2-3-14 Higashi Shinagawa, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo                                 

 　　　Japan Tourism Agency Registered Travel Agent (No. 1723)

A member of the Japan Association of Travel Agents
[Reception Method]

At reception, please show the reservation confirmation sheet or e-mail (printout/digital copy on mobile device) to staff.　
[Cancellation Charge]

- Cancellation fees will be charged from 10 days in advance.
[Operation Conditions/Tour Conditions]

- If the minimum number of participants (2) is not met by 4 days before the scheduled date, the tour on that date may be canceled.

- The last reception day (reservation deadline) is 1 day prior to the tour at 12:00 noon.

- For requests regarding tours where answers from the tour operator are required in advance, please input in the Remarks field and contact the tour operator.
[Exemptions/Itinerary Guarantee: Itinerary/Destinations]

- Seats may not be designated.

- Depending on road conditions or other reasons, all 5 mountains may not be visible.

- Events may be canceled or changed due to unavoidable circumstances at the request of the national or local governments, etc.

- The event is scheduled to proceed in case of rain, etc., but the time of lighting may change depending on weather conditions.

- Even in case the event is canceled or postponed due to inclement weather, etc., the tour booking charge will not be refunded after the tour departs.
[Important Notes/Supplements: Meeting/Pick-up/Pick-up Location]

Sunrise Tours Desk in Kyoto Avanti B1F (across from Kyoto Station Hachijo Exit) / 17:50
[Important Notes/Supplements: Guide/Tour Conductor]

- An English-speaking guide accompanies the tour.
[Important Notes/Supplements: Regarding Children/Infants]

- The Child rate is required starting from 5 years old.

- If seats are required for infants 4 years of age and younger, please book them at the Child rate.
[Important Notes/Supplements: Regarding Meals]

- Requests for meal changes are not accepted.
[Important Notes/Supplements: Bus/Hired Car Company]

- Teisan Kanko Bus

In the event that a bus company not listed in the Remarks/Important Notes will be used, customers will receive a separate confirmation document via email at least 1 day in advance.

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children (6-11)
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  • After the payment has been processed, the travel contract will be finalized once the customer receives a reservation confirmation email along with an attached reservation confirmation sheet.
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  • Itinerary

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DayTimeDurationItineraryItinerary Details/Special ItemsTransportationMeal
StartEnd(min)
117:5018:00Depart from the Sunrise Tours Desk in Kyoto Avanti B1F (across from Kyoto Station Hachijo Exit)Please be at the meeting location at least 10 minutes before departure.
Meet at 17:50, Dep. at 18:00

*Please refer to [Bus Company].
130TransferBus
160Kyotsukemono DaiyasuVisit a well-established pickled vegetable shop that has been in business for more than 120 years.
Enjoy shopping for traditionally preserved pickled vegetables and other souvenirs from Kyoto.
120:00Drive by
Gozan no Okuribi 		Drive by
Gozan no Okuribi
Relish views of one of Kyoto's 4 major events, Gozan no Okuribi, which is imbued with wishes for good health as well as thoughts and prayers for ancestors.
A bus guide in a yukata will provide guidance along with an English-speaking interpreter.
Enjoy a different view from the usual sightseeing while fully experiencing the atmosphere of summer in Japan.		Bus
120:4521:00Tour Ends in front of Kyoto Avanti (across from Kyoto Station Hachijo Exit)Please head to your next destination on your own from Kyoto Station.
  • Itinerary

The information displayed for this tour is valid for the next possible departure date.
This date was automatically selected. Please select a departure date to show the most accurate information for that date.

DayTimeDurationItineraryItinerary Details/Special ItemsTransportationMeal
StartEnd(min)
117:5018:00Depart from the Sunrise Tours Desk in Kyoto Avanti B1F (across from Kyoto Station Hachijo Exit)Please be at the meeting location at least 10 minutes before departure.
Meet at 17:50, Dep. at 18:00

*Please refer to [Bus Company].
130TransferBus
160Kyotsukemono DaiyasuVisit a well-established pickled vegetable shop that has been in business for more than 120 years.
Enjoy shopping for traditionally preserved pickled vegetables and other souvenirs from Kyoto.
120:00Drive by
Gozan no Okuribi 		Drive by
Gozan no Okuribi
Relish views of one of Kyoto's 4 major events, Gozan no Okuribi, which is imbued with wishes for good health as well as thoughts and prayers for ancestors.
A bus guide in a yukata will provide guidance along with an English-speaking interpreter.
Enjoy a different view from the usual sightseeing while fully experiencing the atmosphere of summer in Japan.		Bus
120:4521:00Tour Ends in front of Kyoto Avanti (across from Kyoto Station Hachijo Exit)Please head to your next destination on your own from Kyoto Station.

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