Mount Wakakusa

Mount Wakakusa rises 342 meters above Nara, featuring grass-covered slopes between Todaiji Temple and Kasuga Shrine in the eastern section of Nara Park.

The mountain served as the center of a territorial dispute between Todai-ji and Kofuku-ji temples in 1760, leading to the establishment of the annual burning tradition.

Every fourth Saturday of January, the Yamayaki festival transforms the mountain into a spectacle when the entire grass-covered slope is systematically burned.

Visitors can reach the mountain summit through a marked trail that takes approximately 40 minutes to climb, offering multiple rest areas along the path.

The mountain closes from December 12 to March 17 each year, allowing the natural grass coverage to regenerate after the winter burning ceremony.

Location: Nara

Elevation above the sea: 342 m

Part of: Nara 100 Mountains

Website: http://pref.nara.jp/6553.htm

GPS coordinates: 34.69117,135.85426

Latest update: May 27, 2025 07:09