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Best Summertime Attractions in Kyoto
Travelling to Kyoto for the Summer? The ancient city comes to life with the vibrant sights and festivities during this time of the year.
Japan’s cultural capital awaits with a plethora of wonderful treasures, some of which are as follows:
Sunflower Blossoms Amidst Kyoto’s Beautiful Landscapes
(photo by @tatikoma1984)
One of the Shinshindo shops, a bakery founded by Hitoshi Tsuzuki in 1913, is located in the heart of Higashino-tohin-dori. This bakery, which has been around for a century, continues to serve the best baked goods and the most outstanding sandwiches in Kyoto!
So, the next time you’re in town, don’t forget to swing by this bakery!
The City’s Famous “Gozan no Okuribi” Festival
(photo by @mitsuru_wakabayashi)
In Japan, it’s believed that ancestors’ spirits return to visit living kin during the Obon festival, which takes place this year on August 13th and 16th. This occasion is marked by a number of rituals, the most famous of which is the Gozan no Okuribi, or five send-off fires. This ritual occurs at the end of the Obon festival, where various mountain tops across Kyoto are lit with a bonfire to signify the safe return of our ancestors’ spirits!
Here’s a sight of the bonfire at Mount Damoinji from the past.
Mesmerizing Thousand-Day Pilgrimage Celebration at Kiyomizu-dera Temple
(photo by @t.nakao543557)
From August 9th to August 16th, take part in the age-old Thousand-day Pilgrimage at Kiyomizu-dera Temple. During this auspicious time period, a single day of prayer is equivalent to a 1,000 days of meritorious prayer. Throughout the pilgrimage, you’ll get the chance to experience the divine Kannon’s boundless compassion and explore the temple’s sacred innermost sanctuary, Nainaijin, which is open to the public from day to night!
So, don’t forget to pay a visit!
This Summer, head outside and explore the city’s most captivating attractions. Be sure to plan your Kyoto itinerary ahead of time to get the most out of your day. For more trip recommendations and travel ideas, follow us @mirukyotonishiki!
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