Nara in January 2027 — Festivals & Events

Wakakusa Yamayaki (Mountain Burning)

January 23

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.

Access: Kintetsu Nara Station Exit 2, about 20 minutes on foot east toward the venue (JR Nara Station about 40 minutes); no event parking