Wakakusa Yamayaki (Mountain Burning)
Sehr vollKansaiNara, Nara
Datum
January 23
Region
Kansai
Über dieses Fest
Wakakusa Yamayaki is held on the fourth Saturday of January, which is January 23 in 2027. The evening begins with a fire brigade departure ceremony at 17:00 and a sacred fire procession, followed by large fireworks at about 18:15 and the lighting of Wakakusa-yama at about 18:30. The burning mountain remains visible until about 19:30, and a paid viewing area is set up at the foot of the mountain.
Highlights
- ✓Sacred fire procession from Tobihino at Kasuga Taisha
- ✓Grand fireworks at about 18:15
- ✓About 300 fire brigade members carry torches
- ✓Mountain burning begins at about 18:30
Anreise
Kintetsu Nara Station Exit 2, about 20 minutes on foot east toward the venue (JR Nara Station about 40 minutes); no event parking
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