Spectacular Wakakusa Yamayaki
Wakakusayama Yaki (Mountain Burning)
Nara, Japan
Cultural festivals
What it is
Cultural festivals in Nara, Japan.
Dates
These dates come from the official source quoted below.
“It is held every year on the fourth Saturday of January (in 2027, on Saturday, January 23).” Before you go
- Where
- Nara (Mt. Wakakusa, Nara Park), Japan
- Hours
- Grand fireworks from 6:15 p.m.; mountain burning from 6:30 p.m., flames until 7:30 p.m.
How we checked
Last checked October 20, 2026 against yamayaki.pref.nara.lg.jp. Before anything appears here, a separate check fetches each source again and confirms that every date we show is in the quoted text.
Notes from the last check
The official site states the 2027 edition falls on Saturday, January 23, with the 2026 edition on January 24 per a tourism page; ticket prices and accessibility were not confirmed, and one guide's third-Saturday wording conflicts with the official fourth-Saturday rule.
Dates, prices and details change. This information is gathered and checked automatically and may contain mistakes. Always confirm with the official website before you book travel.