Gozan Okuribi: Flames to Honor Ancestors and Connect with the Next World

Core Kyoto

S14E12
E12
September 24, 2026 28 min

Overview

Bonfires are lit on the mountains to guide ancestors back to the afterlife after their visit in August. This tradition connects the living and the dead through prayer and strengthens community bonds.

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