Aug. 15 Bonfire 8:00 p.m.
Daimonji Festival is one of the major events during summer in Nara. A huge bonfire in the shape of a Chinese character ‘DAI’ (meaning large) is lit on the slope of Mt. Takamado as the highlight of the festival, honoring the souls of the war deceased.
The character symbolizes the universe and the bonfire is intended to destroy the seventy-five evil passion and earthly desires lurking in the human mind. It is also known to be one of the biggest ‘Dai’ amongst other Daimonji festivals in Japan. You can watch the bonfire from various locations in Nara city such as Heijo Palace Site and Nara Park (deer park).
Basic Information
Address | Tobihino, Nara Park |
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Inquiries | 0742-30-0230(奈良大文字保存会/奈良市観光協会内) ※平日9:00~17:00 |
Notes | お知らせ:令和5年度『第64回奈良大文字送り火』行事について https://narashikanko.or.jp/news/13263/ |
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