Kansai · 5 events

What's on in Nara.

Festivals, fireworks, illuminations and seasonal events across Nara, checked against official sources.

Jan232027

Wakakusa Yamayaki

Nara, Nara · Festivals · Sat 23 Jan 2027

The dry grass of Mt Wakakusa above Nara Park is burned in a single line of fire, preceded by fireworks.

Confirmed dates

Jan232027

Wakakusa Yamayaki (Mount Wakakusa burning)

Nara, Nara · Festivals · Sat 23 Jan 2027

The whole 33 ha grass hillside above Nara Park is set alight after 600 fireworks, a tradition said to settle a boundary dispute between Todaiji and Kofukuji. Nara's signature winter night.

Confirmed dates

Mar12027

Todai-ji Omizutori (Shunie)

Nara, Nara · Religious · Mon 01 to Sun 14 Mar 2027

Two weeks of repentance rites at Todai-ji's Nigatsu-do, famous for giant torches swung from the hall's balcony each night.

Confirmed dates

Mar12027

Todaiji Shuni-e (Omizutori / Otaimatsu torch ceremonies)

Nara, Nara · Religious · Mon 01 to Sun 14 Mar 2027

The 1,270-year-old Shuni-e penance rite whose nightly otaimatsu, giant pine torches swung from the Nigatsudo balcony, shower sparks over the crowd.

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Mar262027

Mount Yoshino Cherry Blossom Season

Yoshino, Nara · Seasons and nature · Fri 26 Mar to Mon 19 Apr 2027

Some 30,000 cherry trees climb Mount Yoshino in four waves, Japan's most famous blossom mountain.

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