Nara Wakakusa Yamayaki
Each January, fireworks burst over Nara before the entire grass-covered Mt. Wakakusa is set ablaze in a spectacular winter ritual.
When · Where
- When
- 2026/01/24 08:30 – 2026/01/24
- Where
- Mt. Wakakusa, Nara（Zoshi-cho, Nara City, Nara）
- City
- Nara
- Getting there
- Bus from Kintetsu Nara Stn toward Kasuga Taisha
- Price
- Free
Good to know for visitors
- Getting there
- Bus from Kintetsu Nara Stn toward Kasuga Taisha Open directions in Google Maps ↗
- Booking & entry
- Free to attend — details on the official page (button above).
- Language
- Mostly in Japanese — a translation app on your phone helps.
- Good for
- culture seekers, date night, groups of friends
Highlights
- Winter fireworks over historic Nara
- The whole hillside ablaze after dark
- Views from Nara Park and the city
Background & story
This centuries-old rite of burning Mt. Wakakusa is held on the fourth Saturday of January and is said to have roots in boundary disputes and pest control.
Good to know
Dress very warmly and arrive early for a good viewing spot in Nara Park; the burning follows the fireworks.