"Kyoto Gozan bonfire" reduced in size and implemented Corona impact June 27, 6:02
Due to the influence of the new coronavirus, the traditional event of Kyoto's Bon festival, “Kyoto Gozan Fuyubi,” will be carried out at a significantly reduced scale, such as reducing the number of fire beds that hit Gomaki with wishes written on it. I found out that it was a prospect by interviewing the people concerned.
“Kyoto Gozan Sendai”, which takes place on the evening of August 16, is a traditional event in Kyoto that sends the spirits of the ancestors who welcomed Obon. The letters and shapes such as “Large” and “Myoho” surround Kyoto City. Drawn in flames on the four mountains.
In order to prevent infection with the new coronavirus, we have been continuing to consider whether or not to send a fire, but according to the people concerned, it is expected that the scale will be greatly reduced without stopping it. It means that
Specifically, in order to prevent crowds of fire-preserving society members and tourists gathering to see the fire, it is necessary to drastically reduce the number of fire beds that burn gomu trees with wishes written, It means limiting the number of people entering.
On the 27th, the Kyoto Gozan Sendai Federation will hold a press conference to explain in detail the implementation method and the time to set fire.
Regarding the summer events in Kyoto, even at the Gion Festival, one of the three major festivals in Japan, the largest attraction, the “Yamaboko Tour”, has been canceled.