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2026.06.23
Exclusive Gozan no Okuribi Viewing with a Curated Dinner at the Former Mitsui Family Shimogamo Villa <August 16th, 2026>
HOTEL THE MITSUI KYOTO is delighted to present a one-night-only dinner event at the Mitsui Family Shimogamo Villa, an Important Cultural Property with deep ties to the Mitsui family. From this exceptional setting, guests will enjoy Gozan no Okuribi, Kyoto’s iconic summer fire ritual.
The evening begins with a seasonal Kyoto kaiseki dinner by Kinobu, the celebrated Michelin-starred restaurant, served in a private second-floor venue within the villa. At 8:00pm, guests will be guided to the usually closed third-floor bōrō watchtower for a rare view of the illuminated Dai character on Nyoigatake, also known as Mount Daimonji.
A quietly evocative moment that signals the end of summer in Kyoto, this atmospheric evening brings together refined cuisine, historic architecture and one of the city’s most cherished seasonal traditions.
Date: Sunday, 16 August 2026
Time: 6:50pm – 9:30pm
Capacity: Limited to 10 guests, on a first-come, first-served basis
Price: 98,000 JPY per person(tax included)
Includes:
Private evening access to the Mitsui Family Shimogamo Villa
Seasonal Kyoto kaiseki dinner by Kinobu
Beverages
Viewing of the Dai character of Gozan no Okuribi from the third-floor watchtower
- Accommodation is not included. - Available for parties of two or more. - All prices include consumption tax and a 15% service charge. - A 100% cancellation fee will apply from five days prior to the event.
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.
