Gozan no Okuribi
Gozan no Okuribi is held on August 16. Kyoto, Japan. This event in the second decade of the month August is annual. 
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Believed to be dated back to the 13th century, Gozan no Okuribi is an annual traditional event that takes place annually on August 16th to mark the end of the Obon Festival (Festival of the Ancestors). The event places emphasis on setting giant bonfires on each of the five mountains that surround Kyoto.
An average of 28,000 viewers, dispatched throughout various observation sites in town, enjoy these illuminations.
Watching Gozan no Okuribi is a nice experience, especially for those who want to offer a gomaki, but planning a sightseeing trip solely for this event is unnecessary. The viewing can be prevented or disturbed by bad weather, and some may find it disappointing to not be able to watch the five burning mounts at the same time.
Gozan no Okuribi can however be a highlight after a sightseeing day near one of the observation spots mentioned earlier: the fire pits are permanent structures in areas devoid of trees which allows to identify the place beforehand, especially for photographs who would like to shoot at least one character.
Similar holidays and events, festivals and interesting facts
Bon Festival or Awa Dance Festival in Japan on August 15 (阿波踊り observances: Tokushima Prefecture);
End-of-war Memorial Day in Japan on August 15 (when the National Memorial Service for War Dead is held);
Toyota Motor Day on August 28
Vegetable Day in Japan on August 31 (Yasai No Hi);
Disaster Prevention Day in Japan on September 1
Bed Day in Japan on September 3
Softbank Day on September 3