Wakakusa Yamayaki : Nara’s Fiery Winter Festival
Every January, the historic city of Nara comes alive in an extraordinary way. On the fourth Saturday of the month, a centuries-old tradition draws spectators from near and far to witness the hillside of Mount Wakakusa ablaze in a spectacle known as Wakakusa Yamayaki. This year, the event took place on Saturday, January 24, 2026, […]