Nara

  • Wakakusayama Mountain Burning

    Flame festival scorching Nara's winter night sky. After memorial service at mountain base, fire is set across entire mountain with fireworks launch.

  • Todai-ji Nigatsudo Shunie (Omizutori)

    Religious service praying for national peace unbroken since 752. Kago torches dance in night sky.

  • Nara Touka-e

    Mid-August, 20,000 candles light throughout Nara Park area creating mystical night atmosphere.