The Kyoto Gozan Okuribi

The Kyoto Gozan Okuribi

The Kyoto Gozan Okuribi will be held on August 16, and the bonfires are scheduled to be lit at 8 pm.
The "Kyoto Gozan Okuribi" is a traditional event to send off the spirits of the Bon Festival. The five large bonfires are lit on top of mountains in the shape of Japanese kanji characters and shapes, including one of a boat and a shrine gate.
They are visible from the city and is one of the major summer festivals in Kyoto that brings the whole city together.

Daimonji

8:00 pm Ignition (visible time: around 8:00 pm to 8:30 pm)

-Recommended viewing spots-
Near Kamo River, Kyoto Gyoen, etc.

Myohou 

8:05 pm ignition (visible time: around 8:05 pm to 8:35 pm)

-Recommended viewing spots-
<Myo> Kitayama Dori (near Kyoto Notre Dame Women's College), etc.
<Hou>Near the Takano River, Kitayama Dori (between Matsugasaki Station and the north side of Kyoto Institute of Technology), etc.

Funagata
(boat shape) 

8:10 pm Ignition (Visible time: around 8:10 pm to 8:40 pm)

-Recommended viewing spots-
Near Kamo River, etc.

Left
Daimonji

8:15 pm Ignition (visible time: around 20:15 pm to 20:45 pm)

-Recommended viewing spots-
Nishioji St. (between Enmachi and Kinkakuji Temple), etc.

Toriiigata
 (shrine gate shape)

8:20 pm Ignition (Visible from 8:20 pm to 8:50 pm)

-Recommended viewing spots-
Near Togetsukyo Bridge, Matsuo Bridge, etc.

*The Gozan Okuribi will be held even in the event of rain, but the ignition time may be changed depending on weather conditions.

Limited vacancy of inns available. For more information on Rinn Premium, including reservations, please click the link below.

List of 8 luxury Machiyas
Vacation Rental / Ryokan

Kyomachiya Koki

Rinn Premium
Koki West/East

Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto

Map-3

Kyomachiya Nijo-jo Kita

Rinn Premium
Nijo-jo Kita

Kamigyo-ku, Kyoto

Map-5

Kyomachiya Yae

Rinn Premium
Yae

Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto

Map-2

Kyomachiya Kunpu

Rinn Premium
Kunpu

Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto

Map-1

Kyomachiya Hiun

Rinn Premium
Hiun Ⅰ/Ⅱ/Ⅲ

Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto

Map-4

Reservation
Please use the reservation form below to make a reservation.Based on your preferences, we will suggest the best accommodation from our machiya houses.​ All of our machiya houses are high-grade machiya houses. If you are traveling together with two or three groups, please write in the remarks column. We will find you a facility with a row of houses.
*Reservations must be made at least 3 days prior to the scheduled stay.

How to check-in / check-out
Rinn Premium is a private ryokan with no staff on the premises. Therefore, the check-in procedure location is different from that of the accommodation. Free shuttle service is available from the check-in location to your accommodation (*There is a charge if only luggage is delivered to the accommodation). Please click here for check-in location.
Due to the ordinance of Kyoto City, face to face check-in is mandated. As our hotels are vacation rentals without check-in counters, we have to ask our guests to check in at the below check-in counter which locates different place from your accommodation.

Check-in 4:00PM / Check-out 10:00AM
Check-in / Please proceed to the machiya reception for check-in procedures.​
​ Check-out /When checking out, simply return the card key to the designated area in the accommodation. There is no need to stop by the reception facility again.

Reception Map
  • Reception Facility Name
    Rinn Kyoto Station(In front of Kyoto Station)
  • Address
    522 Kitafudodo-cho, Kizuya-bashi-mori, Aburaokoji-dori, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto, Japan
  • Access
    Approximately 6 minutes walk from Kyoto Station "Central Exit".

Cancellation Policy

As we offer a special rate plan, cancellation fee is free if you notify us 8 days prior to your stay; 100% of the room charge will be charged from 7 days prior, and 100% of the room charge if you cancel on the day of your stay or do not stay overnight.

Amenities

  • Shampoo​
  • Conditioner​
  • Shower gel​
  • Bath towel​
  • Face towel​
  • Comb​
  • Razor​
  • Oral care kit​
  • Tissue papers​
  • Toilet paper​
  • Indoor slippers​
  • Yukata or Samue​

Equipment

  • Free Wi-Fi​
  • Shower​
  • Shower chair​
  • Safety box​
  • Television​
  • Bathtub​
  • Hairdryer​
  • Air conditioning​
  • Refrigerator​
  • Electronic bidet toilet​
  • Microwave​
  • Electric kettle​
  • Telephone​
  • Concierge service​
  • Nespresso machine​

The following items are available at some accommodation

  • Freezers (except Rinn Premium Nijojo Kita)​
  • Washing machine (except Rinn Premium Kunpu)​
  • IH cooking heater (except Rinn Premium Kunpu)​

*The rental of portable IH cooking heaters is available. Although the quantity is limited, please feel free to inquire if you need one.

Services

  • Complimentary bath amenities and eye masks are also available at the reception facility upon check-in.​
  • Cab service is available from the reception facility to the accommodation upon check-in (after check-in time).​
  • Luggage storage