Gozan no Okuribi (Bonfire of the Five Mountains) Viewing Boat
Enjoy a private cruise aboard Hisui, HOSHINOYA Kyoto’s yakatabune, with views of cormorant fishing and the Gozan Okuribi fire festival.
Ukai, traditional cormorant fishing on the Oi River, is a cherished summer tradition in Kyoto. On August 16th, Kyoto’s Gozan Okuribi lights up the hills, with the Daimonji and Torii-gata bonfires visible from the Arashiyama area.
Indulge in a refined experience as you enjoy live shamisen music and a specially Ukago Zen dinner by HOSHINOYA Kyoto, all while watching the dynamic scenes of ukai unfold up close.
| Gozan no Okuribi (Bonfire of the Five Mountains) Viewing Boat | |
|---|---|
| Period | All year |
| Time | 7:00PM - 8:30PM |
| Appropriate age | For all ages |
| Contents | Private boat Special dinner Live shamisen music Japanese Sake |
| Price | 107,800 yen/ per person (excludes tax and 10% service charge) 121,000yen/ per 2 person (excludes tax and 10% service charge) ・Price excludes room rate. |
| Capacity | 1 party of 1 - 2 people |
| Hosted in | Japanese, English |
| Reservation | Required by 7 days prior ・Cancellations after an inquiry will result in a 100% cancellation fee. |
| Notes | ・Please note that the cruise may be canceled depending on river conditions, regardless of the weather. ・As only part of the bonfires may be visible from the boat, we recommend moving near Togetsukyo Bridge after disembarkation for a better view. |