Highlights
- Sunday 14 February 2027, planned (official listing, as of 2026-09-12). Always the second Sunday of February
- At noon ten signal fireworks go up, the base is lit all around, and the whole 580 m mountain burns out in about 40 minutes
- The crater bowl is burned first ('ohachi-yaki'). Rain, wet grass from the previous days, or strong wind postpones it a week
Background & story
The burn has kept Mount Omuro's grassland open for more than 700 years, originally to harvest good thatching reed. Since 1980 it has been fixed on the second Sunday of February and marks the start of spring in Ito (official chairlift site).
Good to know for visitors
- Getting there
- About 12 min by car from Izu-Kogen Station (Izukyu Line) or 30 min from Ito Station; Tokai Bus toward Shaboten Park stops at the chairlift. Parking for 500 cars. Open directions in Google Maps ↗
- Booking & entry
- Free to attend — details on the official page (button above).
- Language
- Japanese-only; buying a torch works by pointing.
- Good for
- culture seekers, families
Good to know
For heat and sound go to Sakura-no-Sato at the foot; the east side gives the tallest flames and the south (Ike district) the best view of the grass burning, according to the organiser. Postponement is decided on the morning — check the official site before setting out.
Frequently asked questions
- When is the Mount Omuro yamayaki in 2027?
- Planned for Sunday 14 February 2027 (official listing, as of 2026-09-12). It is always the second Sunday of February and moves to the following week if it rains, the grass is wet or the wind is strong.
- What time does the burn start?
- Ten signal fireworks at noon, then the base is lit and the whole mountain burns out in about 40 minutes. The crater bowl is burned beforehand.
- Can visitors carry a torch?
- Yes — visitor torches go on sale at the chairlift from the morning of the event, and holders can join the lighting at the base (official chairlift site).
Getting there
大室山（大室山登山リフト山麓） — 静岡県伊東市池672-2
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