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This is Kameda Risaburo Yakusho.
The Gozan no Okuribi (Gozan Fire Festival), a traditional event that graces the summer nights of Kyoto,
is a spirit-sending event held every year on August 16.
To send off the spirits of ancestors who have returned from the Bon Festival,
five fire characters, "Daimonji," "Myou," "Hou," "Funagata," "Torii," and "Left Daimonji," are lit in sequence on the mountains to the east, west, and north of Kyoto.
The sacred and quiet light of the fire is more dignified and beautiful than glamorous.
It is a "heart-warming scene of Kyoto" that can be deeply felt only after one has grown older.
Of these five bonfires, "Daimonji," "Myo," "Hou," "Funagata," and "Left Daimonji",
One of the most valuable places to view the numerous bonfires is Funaokayama Park in Kita-ku, Kyoto.
Although it is a small mountain at about 112 meters above sea level,
It is a popular view spot for those in the know, known for its view of numerous volcanic burns from the mountain overlooking the city.
When the ignition time approachesThe sky is tinted with a hint of vermilion,
With the stillness of the night, the letters that light up the mountain come to life - such a fantastic sight can be enjoyed quietly in the midst of nature.
For those who want to spend some time to prepare their mind and body before watching the Gozan no Okuribi, we recommend
"Kameda Risaburo Yakuho" located near Funaukayama Park.
This long-established shop, which has been in business since the Meiji era, offers irodori, a curative tea made from natural ingredients, and
a lineup of Japanese and Chinese sheet masks based on the wisdom of Chinese medicine.
is perfect for relieving summer exhaustion.
It is also a tasteful way to spend a quiet moment facing your body in a peaceful space where the five senses can be regulated before welcoming the night of the Bonfire of the Dead.
Visit Kameda Risaburo Yakusho before evening for some healing shopping, then walk or take the bus to Kuneyama Park.
Climb slowly up the hill and wait for the fire to be lit quietly at the top of the mountain.
That time itself will be a moment for you to get away from your busy life and "get back to yourself.
This is a recommended way to spend summer in Kyoto for mature women.