2024年Buddhist vacationはいつから？カレンダーor人気のツアー・アクティビティを発表!!

temperature rises, summer I feel that is approaching.
2024年の" Buddhist vacation Where are you going?

There is a summer vacation at school and a Bon holiday for companies and companies August Is just right Travel season!
2024年、一般的なBuddhist vacationはAugust13日〜August16日の4日間 is.
本記事では、お盆期間に人気の旅行先or体験ツアーなどを紹介します。また、2024年AugustのカレンダーorUraboneの風習・地域差など、 Obon bean knowledge I will explain in detail about!

By region and period within the "Activity Japan" site, which handles reservations for play and experiences nationwide Activity reservation ranking Will also be announced. Please use it for your outing plan for the Obon season!

2024年のBuddhist vacationはいつからいつまで？

2024 Obon Calendar

The general "Obon holiday" is 2024年August13日～2024年August16日の4日間 . It is basically customary, Slightly different depending on the region It is said that.
We will explain the regional differences in detail later!

2024年は9連休が可能!!

As mentioned above August 13th-August 16th is commonly called "Obon vacation". For general companies and factories with production lines, 4 days Rest all at once It seems that there are many cases.

2024年Augustのカレンダーを見てみましょう。
August10日（土）はholiday、August11日（日）は" Mountain day ” is a public holiday.
August12日（月）は"Mountain day」の振替holidayis.
August13日（火）からがBuddhist vacationであれば、 Up to 9 consecutive holidays !!

2024年のお盆は、上記のようなスケジュールis!

Please consider your workplace calendar and make a summer outing plan!

About public transportation, government offices, financial / medical institutions during Obon holidays

Some public transportation services are operated on temporary or special timetables during the Obon holidays.
Especially for fixed-route buses, everything during the Obon period Temporary timetables and holiday timetables It seems that it often becomes. Be careful when using a bus on a route or destination that you do not normally use.

For government offices and financial institutions, in principle, including counters and ATMs According to the calendar Business is carried out.
Medical institutions vary depending on the hospital / clinic. There are many hospitals and clinics that are closed for a long time before and after the Obon period.
During the Obon period, Family doctor is closed Don't forget to check if you do!

Let's know Obon!

What is Obon in the first place?

Obon is an important event that has been handed down from ancient times in Japan to honor the spirits of ancestors. The etymology is derived from the Buddhist term " Urabone Is abbreviated.

In the Edo period, the custom that a servant took a vacation from his husband for an Obon event and returned to his parents is now " Buddhist vacation "or" Summer homecoming It seems that it remained in the form of.

We often hear the terms “new Bon” and “old Bon”, but what is the difference? actually, Meiji Restoration calendar reform is deeply involved.
In the Meiji period, the "solar lunar calendar (Tempo reki) = Lunar calendar "Is the solar calendar (Gregorian calendar) = New calendar The "calendar reform" was carried out, and the date of the calendar was shifted by about one month.
古来よりお盆は、Lunar calendarの7月15日（現在のAugust15日）頃でしたが、改暦により、

Regions where the date on the calendar remains the same, but the date of Obon has been changed
→ Shinbon (currently around July 15)

Regions where the date on the calendar has been changed while the Obon period remains the same
→ Old tray (currently around August 15)

It is said that it was divided into

Currently nationwide "Old Bon" in August It seems that there are many areas where Bon events are held.

Obon custom

Mukaebi / okuribi

Obon is a time when it is said that the spirits of our ancestors return home once a year.
"Burning as a mark so that ancestors can go home without hesitation" Mukaebi ", To see off the ancestors," Okubiri "is.

Gozan no Okuribi, Kyoto, known as "Capital Yaki," is also an event to see off spirits.

Spirit horse

"Decorate vegetables such as cucumbers and eggplants as horses and cows" Spirit horse ” is said to be the “vehicle” for the ancestors to return home.

It is often made using toothpicks and disposable chopsticks, but in the past, the legs were made from peeled hemp stalks called "ogara". It seems that Ogara may be lined up in stores such as home improvement stores during the Obon season.

Lantern sink

" Toro nagashi Is an event to throw lanterns and offerings into the sea and rivers to mourn the spirits of our ancestors.
It is also said to be a type of okuribi.

Not only is it a memorial service for the deceased and ancestors, but since Obon is close to the day of the atomic bomb and the anniversary of the end of the war, there is also a side where lanterns are washed away with a prayer for peace.

a visit to a grave

Not limited to Obon, it is also an annual event " a visit to a grave Is also one of the most familiar events we have as a memorial service for our ancestors.
It seems that the above-mentioned mukaebi and okuribi may be burned at the grave.

The grave is far away, and many people may not be able to visit it easily. When you return home in Obon, why not visit the grave to honor your ancestors and pray for the health and well-being of your family.

Bon dance

" Bon dance Is originally a sacred event that dances to comfort the spirits of ancestors who have arrived in Obon.
Nowadays, it has become one of the traditions that color summer in Japan.

“Awa Odori” in Tokushima and “Eisa” in Okinawa, Kagoshima and Amami are also Bon Odori in each region.

Popular experience tours and plans for the Obon holidays

Originally, Obon is A period of prayer, gratitude and offerings to the spirits of our ancestors However, many people go on trips during work or school holidays, and now they go on trips. Obon = Top season of travel It has become.

here, Experience tours and plans that are popular during the Obon holidays Introducing!

※アクティビティジャパン 2023年summerのReservation rankingに基づく

Popular areas / areas of Obon

Next, on a domestic trip to go to Obon holidays Popular areas / areas Introducing!

also, Popular Of Okinawa or Hokkaido . Close to Mt.Fuji Yamanashi or Shizuoka Is also popular.
Attention is Tokyo . As expressed by the words “cheap, close, and short,” there are still many destinations that can be visited on a day trip. Daringly I want to go out For those who say Kyushu地方 もおすすめis!

Ranking of Popular Areas and Areas for Obon Holidays

※アクティビティジャパン 2023年summerのReservation rankingに基づく

No. 1 in popularity	Okinawa
2nd most popular	Hokkaido
3rd most popular	Yamanashi
4th most popular	Tokyo
5th most popular	Shizuoka
6th most popular	Shiga
7th most popular	Kagoshima
8th most popular	Nagano
9th most popular	Kanagawa
10th most popular	Chiba

Okinawa is in the summer!

At Activity Japan, Japan's largest activity reservation site Reservation ranking always ranked high in Okinawa area experience tour is!

Okinawa Is a tropical resort that represents Japan. Because you can get close to the sea all year round Featured travel destinations throughout the year is.
Above all Okinawa in august Then, various Marine Sports が人気!! Okinawa本島 Not only, Miyakojima or Ishigaki Island such as Remote Island Area Coupled with the boom in tourism to From families with small children to seniors Many people are visiting.

Popular activities / leisure / experiences / tours during the Obon holidays

2024年のBuddhist vacation、旅行には行きたいけれど、 Where and what kind of experience would you like to have? Some people may be at a loss.
here, Popular activity ranking Introducing!

It's a good idea to decide on a destination and then look for a tour that you can experience there, but sometimes Decide on a destination with activities and tours as the main axis Is that so?

2023年Buddhist vacation人気アクティビティRanking

※アクティビティジャパン 2023年summerのReservation rankingに基づく

No. 1 in popularity	Snorkeling
2nd most popular	SUP/Stand Up Paddle Board
3rd most popular	Canoe / kayak
4th most popular	Experience diving (beginner OK)
5th most popular	Rafting
6th most popular	Canyoning/Shower Climbing
7th most popular	Sea fishing / fishing boat
8th most popular	Banana boat towable tube
9th most popular	Parasailing
10th most popular	Cruising and boat parties

Marine activities are popular!

Ranking As you can see from this, the popularity is still Marine activities !!
Glittering in the sun Summer sea Seems to be a fascinating place for many.

Coupled with the popularity of Okinawa, Snorkeling or SUP Is in the top rank, but I recommend it Parasailing or Banana boat towable tube and other recent activities.
In recent years, there are also places where you can experience Spread all over the country Feel free to enjoy Marine Sports Is taking root as.