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Mt. Wakakusayama, rising about 350 meters above sea level just behind Nara Park, is the site of a spectacular New Year event held annually on the fourth Saturday of January. A sacred fire is carried down to a small shrine at the foot of the hill by a procession of Buddhist monks. The hill is then set ablaze, followed by a display of around 200 fireworks, and the flames continue to burn for approximately 30 minutes, creating a dramatic and unforgettable spectacle.

Wakakusayama（若草山）

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Address : Zoshicho, Nara, Nara Prefecture 630-8211

Access : 35-minute walk from Kintetsu Nara station, 50-minute walk from JR Nara station.

A 10-15 minute walk from both Todai-ji Temple and Kasuga Taisha Shrine. Buses run from either station as far as Kasuga Taisha.