The Burning of Mt. Wakakusa-yama
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When:
26th January 2019 all-day
2019-01-26T00:00:00+09:00
2019-01-27T00:00:00+09:00
Where:
Mt. Wakakusa-yama
Mount Wakakusa
Zoshicho, Nara, Nara Prefecture 630-8211
Japan
Mount Wakakusa
Zoshicho, Nara, Nara Prefecture 630-8211
Japan
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Wakakusa-Yamayaki 「若草山焼き」
The burning of Mt. Wakakusa-yama
You can watch the ritual burning of the winter grasses on Mt. Wakakusa-yama.（33ha）
There are many good viewing spots throughout Nara Park and the city centre.
Base of Mt. Wakakusa-yama / Ukigumo Park Area / Tobihino Park Area
Please check at the tourist information centre.
13:00 ~ 19:00 Kasuga-no O-Tondo (Tobihino Park Area)
A fire festival called Tondo at which “Shimenawa” traditional Japanese new year decorations are gathered and burned in order to release and appease the spirits that have been residing within them.
18:15 Great Fireworks Display
18:30 Yamayaki (The Burning of Mt. Wakakusa-yama)
(Setting fire to mountain grasses, at various places simultaneously)
