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Starting in the 18th century, the burning of Mount Wakakusa is one of Japan’s most spectacular winter festivals. There are many theories about the origin of this festival. Some people say a wild boar was disturbing the neighbors of the Wakakusa Mountain temple and shrines. To prevent them, people set on fire the Wakakusa Mountain to destroy their habitat.
People living on that mountain also believed in superstitions telling that if they do not burn the mountain, the ghost might return from their tombs and it could bring a misfortune to the neighbors. So, they set the mountain on fire. But this fire could be very dangerous for the residents, so the Nara government established a rule to burn the fire down on the very first month of the year in EDO period (1603-1868).
This wonderful festival took place on the fourth Saturday of January every year. At the very first, they set the mountain on fire at noon. But in 1900, they changed the timing to night. The next Yamayaki festival is expected to be held on January 22, 2022. But because of terrible weather, this date could be delayed to a later date.
The base of Mount Wakakusa is a 10-15-minute walk from either Todai-ji Temple or Kasuga Taisha Shrine. The mountain is about 35 minutes on foot from Kintetsu Nara Station, and about 50 minutes on foot from JR Nara Station. Buses run from both stations as far as Kasuga Taisha Shrine.
Wakakusa Yamayaki is one of the most popular and wonderful festival of Japan. Nara is the city of culture that attracts more than a million visitors every year. If you love to enjoy beautiful fireworks and want to know more about Japanese tradition and culture then Wakakusa Yamayaki festival is the best choice, we can suggest.
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Wakakusa is a 342-meter-high mountain, and it is at the eastern part of Nara Prefecture of Japan. Yamayaki means ‘burning a mountain’. Every year on the 4th Saturday of January, Wakakusa Mountain is set on fire along with breathtaking winter fireworks.
The fire that spreads all over the mountain paints a spectacular sight in the clear winter sky. Many other events, functions and activities are also organized on the day of the ceremony. This is actually a Shinto ritual meant to calm the spirit. This ritual is for the peace and comfort for the passed souls.
Nara is a beautiful place for the tourist. There are many tourist places which can surprise the visitors. We suggest you to stay overnight in Nara, if you want to visit all the beautiful places.
Tsukihitei, Koto-No-Yado Musashino and Kasuga Hotel are the best places for staying. These places offer the visitors a mixture of traditional Japanese society and culture. But these might be very expensive. So we suggest you Hotel Nikko Nara, Hotel New Wakasa and Super Hotel Lohas JR Nara-eki as these hotels have affordable rates.
You must try Mochi (130 yen), Persimmon Leaf Sushi (1300 yen), Deer Poop (430 yen), Seasonal Soft-Serve Ice Cream (350 yen) and Dorayaki (120 yen) during your stay in Nara.
If you want to enjoy and feel the old Japan, then Nara is the best choice for you. Spending the day in Nara can relax you.
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