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1/12/2009 - 1/12/2009Turf Fire on Wakakusayama
Nara,
Japan
A trumpet blows and the 33 hectares (80 acres) of moorland at Wakakusayama (Wakakusa Hill) burst into flames. Silhouetted against the smoke and fireworks, warrior monks rush around fanning the flames. The origins of this festival really are lost in the mists of time. It is (a) an attempt to solve a 1,000-year-old boundary dispute between two of Nara's temples, (b) an effective way of keeping down the goblin population or (c) the last remnant of an ancient Japanese hunting technique. It is certainly an effective way of keeping the hill free of weeds, and it's an exciting night out.
Themes:
Kids' Stuff
, History
, Religion
, Culture
Hours: From dusk.
Cost: Free.
Where: Wakakusayama
Nara Park
Nara, Japan
Getting there:
Underground: From Kyoto or Osaka by Kintetsu to Nara Kintetsu Station then walk 5-10 minutes.
Train: From Kyoto or Osaka JR stations to Nara JR Station then walk 15 minutes.
Contact Information:
Nara Park Management Office
City Centre
Nara
Japan
Telephone: +81 (0)742 220 375.
Website: www.pref.nara.jp
