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Kurama Fire Festival
High crowdKansaiKyoto (Kurama), Kyoto
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Date
October 22 (evening)
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Region
Kansai
About this festival
One of Kyoto's most dramatic festivals. Villagers carry massive torches — some 5m tall — through the mountain village of Kurama, north of Kyoto. Same night as Jidai Matsuri.
Highlights
- ✓Massive 5m torches
- ✓1,000-year tradition
- ✓Same night as Jidai Matsuri
- ✓Small mountain village setting
Getting There
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Kurama Station (Eizan Railway from Demachiyanagi) — expect crowded return trains after event
Plan your visit to Kurama Fire Festival
🔥 Peak-season rooms sell out weekly
Find hotels near Kurama Fire Festival
From ¥4,500/night•Via Booking.com
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⏰ Lock in before prices rise — this week's rates may not hold
⭐ Top tours fill 1-2 weeks ahead
Browse tours in Kyoto (Kurama)
From ¥2,800•Via Klook
- ✓ Skip-the-line e-tickets
- ✓ Mobile voucher, no printing
- ✓ Free cancellation up to 24h
⏰ Mobile voucher instantly — skip the ticket line on arrival
🚄 ¥5,000+ cheaper than Japanese ticket offices
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From ¥50,000 (7-day)•Via JRailPass
- ✓ 7, 14, 21-day pass options
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⏰ Must be bought BEFORE arrival — tourists only
