Wakakusa

若草山

4.6Est. 90Nara, Kansai

Overview

Grassy Nara hillside with panoramic city views, site of annual winter grass-burning festival visible region-wide.

On the fourth Saturday of every January, the slopes of Mt. Wakakusa near Nara are set alight, with the resulting flames so big and bright that they can be seen all over the city and from as far away as the former Heijo Palace.

Practical info

Japanese name: 若草山
Nearest station: Kintetsu-Nara Station (25 min walk)
Payment: Cash only
Reservations: not required

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