No one is sure of the origins of this fascinating event but each January, monks and priests oversee the burning of Wakakusa hill, with over a hundred thousand onlookers watching the fascinating spectacle. And as if the flames weren’t enough to light the skies there are additional fireworks to make this one of the most spectacular events on the Japanese calendar.
Region/City Name:
Tokyo
Event Date:
January 22, 2012
Venue:
Nara Park, Nara
Event Time:
5.30pm
Date Text:
22 January 2012
