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The "Wakakusa Yamayaki" event is a traditional ceremony that heralds the early spring in the ancient capital of Nara. It is held annually on the fourth Saturday of January. This festival is a fusion of the deities and Buddhist spirits of Kasuga Taisha, Kofuku-ji, and Todai-ji, dedicated to honoring the souls of ancestors, praying for fire prevention across Nara, and wishing for peace for people around the world.

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General Information

Event venue: Mount Wakakusa
Address: 469 Zoshi-cho, Nara City, Nara
Access: JR Nara Station, Kintetsu Nara Station: 12 minute walk from "Daibutsu-den Kasuga Taisha-mae" bus stop on the city loop bus.
Website: Mount Wakakusa

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