Nara Wakakusayama Twilight and Nightscape Bus

Festivals & Events

Nara Wakakusayama Twilight and Nightscape Bus

Everyday from August 5th to 14th, and Saturdays and Sundays between August 19th and 27th, 2023 *No reservation required

A special twilight and nightscape bus runs from the center of Nara City to the summit of Mt. Wakakusa! The bus takes you to the summit of Mt. Wakakusa, which offers panoramic sunset* and nightscape views of the city. As a side note, the night view of Mt. Wakakusa is registered as one of the New Three Major Night Views of Japan.

*Note: only on sunny days.

Round-trip Fares:
600 yen per adult, 300 yen per child
*Payable by cash or transportation IC cards

Basic Information

Address	The bus departs from JR and Kintetsu Nara Stations
Access	Departure time: JR Nara Station (East Exit No. 4) 5:55 p.m. (5:45 p.m.) Kintetsu Nara Station (Nara Kotsu No. 20) at 6:00 p.m. (5:50 p.m.) Estimated arrival time: Kencho-mae 7:48 (7:38 p.m.) Kintetsu Nara Station 7:50 p.m. (7:40 p.m.) JR Nara Station 7:55 p.m. (7:45 p.m.) () is applicable to Saturdays and Sundays between August 19th and 27th. You can board on a first-come, first-served basis and no reservation is required. Please kindly be informed that we may deny boarding passengers in the case of overcrowding. When it rains, the bus still operates, but you may not be able to see the sunset. The bus service may be canceled due to adverse weather condition.
Inquiries	0742-20-3100 Nara Kotsu Bus (business hours 8:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. everyday)
Website	Bus Stops (Google map)https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/1/viewer?hl=ja&mid=1UHalwx8fyDYaKik5PbjA6ddNftN0RsQ&ll=34.68292261380187%2C135.8240905&z=17
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