Crowding Expected for O-Bon and Gozan Okuribi Preparations

Kyoto has entered the peak O-Bon travel season with maximum hotel occupancy. Preparations for the Gozan Okuribi Bonfires on August 16 are causing additional crowding and transit hub congestion.

Why this matters to travelers

Travelers should expect extreme crowding at Kyoto Station and major transit hubs, along with limited hotel availability.