Mt. Wakakusa Yamayaki

Yamayaki Festival 2026 - January Events in Nara - Japan Travel

For over 250 years, people have gathered at the base of Mt. Wakakusa in Nara on the fourth Saturday in January to watch the mountain burn.

Wakakusa Yamayaki in Nara, Jan 24, 2026 | Japan Cheapo

for adults, whereas elementary school students and younger get in for free. Purchase tickets here. Organizers may cancel events, alter schedules, or change ...

iwafu - Wakakusa Yamayaki (Burning of Mt. Wakakusa)

- Wakakusa Yamayaki is a traditional event that brightens Nara's winter. It will be held on Mt. Wakakusa on January 24, 2026 (Saturday), praying for the repose ...