Nara Wakakusa Yamayaki
Each January, fireworks burst over Nara before the entire grass-covered Mt. Wakakusa is set ablaze in a spectacular winter ritual.
일시 · 장소
- 일시
- 2026/01/24 08:30 – 2026/01/24
- 장소
- Mt. Wakakusa, Nara（Zoshi-cho, Nara City, Nara）
- 도시
- Nara
- 가는 방법
- Bus from Kintetsu Nara Stn toward Kasuga Taisha
- 요금
- 무료
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
하이라이트
- Winter fireworks over historic Nara
- The whole hillside ablaze after dark
- Views from Nara Park and the city
유래와 배경
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.
알아두면 좋아요
Dress very warmly and arrive early for a good viewing spot in Nara Park; the burning follows the fireworks.