2025.06.13
Exclusive Gozan no Okuribi Viewing with a Curated Dinner at the Former Mitsui Family Shimogamo Villa <August 16th, 2025>
HOTEL THE MITSUI KYOTO invites you to an exclusive one-night dinner event to view Gozan no Okuribi, Kyoto’s iconic summer fire ritual, from the Former Mitsui Family Shimogamo Villa—a culturally significant site deeply connected to the Mitsui family legacy.
The evening features a specially curated French course dinner prepared by Chef Tetsuya Asano of Toki, selected as the Japan’s representative for the 2027 Bocuse d'Or international culinary competition.
After dinner, guests will ascend to the usually restricted third-floor Boro (watchtower) to view the glowing “Dai” character on Mount Daimonji (Higashiyama–Nyoigatake), a solemn farewell to summer.
This is a truly exceptional experience that only HOTEL THE MITSUI KYOTO can offer—one that enriches your stay with elegance, heritage, and a sense of quiet serene beauty.
Date: Saturday, August 16th, 2025 | Starts at 6:30 PM
Capacity: 10 guests
Price: 88,000 JPY per person(tax included) Accommodation fee is not included
Includes:
Private evening access to the Former Mitsui Family Shimogamo Villa
Special dinner by Chef Tetsuya Asano
Drink pairing with dinner
Gozan no Okuribi viewing from the 3rd-floor watchtower
*A 100% fee will apply for cancellations made within 7 days of the reservation.
*Available for parties of 2 or more.
About the Gozan no Okuribi (Mountain Bonfire) in Kyoto
Gozan no Okuribi marks the end of the Obon festival, a time when the spirits of ancestors are believed to visit the living. During Gozan no Okuribi, large bonfires are lit on the five mountains (Gozan) surrounding Kyoto. Each fire (Okuribi) forms a specific character or shape, and guide the spirits back to the afterlife. The event is a significant cultural and spiritual tradition, drawing many visitors who gather to watch the spectacular fires illuminate the night sky.
For inquiries or reservations,
please contact: +81 75 468 3100 (Hotel Reception) or email.
