Traditional Festivals / Amusing Events Hakone Saijiki

Gora Summer Festival (August 14 - 16/Gora)

Daimonjiyaki,; "Dai" Chinese letter burning (Aug.16 19:30 Lighting), is held on the summit of Mt. Myojogatake, also called Mt. Daimonji, dedicated to holy ghosts in the mountains of Hakone.
The Chinese character "Dai" is 108m in width, and the preparation by youngsters in Hakone starts 2 months proior to the festival.

View point of "Dai" Chinese letter burning.

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