Winter in Japan’s Kansai region could be a sufficient excuse for one of the world’s largest fireworks displays, but an entire mountain is set on fire in Nara. The reasons are historical: this event is arranged in memory of the quarrel between the monks of two Buddhist temples (Todaiji and Kofuku-ji), which occurred many centuries ago. The quarrel went so far that they set fire to the 342-meter Wakakusa. Today, in memory of the event in the Kasuga-taisha shrine, monks light a torch and solemnly carry it to the foot of Wakakusa.<\/p>\n
The mountain is set on fire at 18.00, and the grass on its slopes usually burns for about 30 minutes, after which the fireworks show begins.<\/p>\n
The average temperature in Nara in January is 8 \u00b0 C, so take warm clothes. The best views open from Narakoen Park on the east side of the city.<\/p>\n
While you are there, take a look at the temples (Todai-ji and Kofuku-ji) – both are protected as UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Todai-ji is considered to be the largest wooden building in the world. Kofuku-ji is the second tallest pagoda in Japan.<\/p>\n
YOUR ADVENTURE: See the fiery battle<\/p>\n
WHERE: Mount Wakakusa, Nara<\/p>\n
DATES: The fourth Saturday of January (January 24 in 2015; in 2016 – January 23, in 2017 – January 28, in 2018 – January 27)<\/p><\/blockquote>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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