Mount Wakakusa
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Wild Deer
Mount Wakakusa is in Nara Park and you can see deer roaming freely on the mountain. Although the deer are wild, they are accustomed to humans. The deer are considered as divine messengers of the Kasuga Taisha Shrine, and citizens of Nara have protected them for years.
(Source: 趣味ゆうゆう人生)
Superb View from the Mountain Top
It is a 40-minute walk from the entrance gate to the top of the mountain going through the woods. When you reach the top of the mountain, a superb view of Nara is waiting for you. There are benches in the plaza, so we recommend taking lunch and having a picnic.
(Source: デジイチもっててくてく日記)
Evening Glow
The view from Mount Wakakusa is even more beautiful at twilight. The sky turns to a brilliant orange at sunset, and you can see the city lights as they come on. Many visitors come to the mountain at this time of day to see this particular scene.
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One of the New Three Best Night Views of Japan
The view from Mount Wakakusa at night is recognized as one of the new three best night views of Japan. The scene is dotted with temple roofs in the darkness making this a quintessential view of this ancient city of Nara. Entering the mountain after 5 pm is limited only to vehicles.
(Source: 夜景専科blog)
Wakakusa Yamayaki
Wakakusa Yamayaki is held in January every year, and it is an astonishing ritual where the entire mountain is set on fire. Along with lighting the mountain on fire, 600 fireworks are displayed. The entire mountain turns bright red, and it is a spectacular sight! This is a completely different scene from the tranquil Mount Wakakusa during the day.
(Source: 四季折々～奈良大和路)
(Source: 関東から来て関西を知るブログ)
Wild Deer
Mount Wakakusa is in Nara Park and you can see deer roaming freely on the mountain. Although the deer are wild, they are accustomed to humans. The deer are considered as divine messengers of the Kasuga Taisha Shrine, and citizens of Nara have protected them for years.
(Source: 趣味ゆうゆう人生)
Superb View from the Mountain Top
It is a 40-minute walk from the entrance gate to the top of the mountain going through the woods. When you reach the top of the mountain, a superb view of Nara is waiting for you. There are benches in the plaza, so we recommend taking lunch and having a picnic.
(Source: デジイチもっててくてく日記)
Evening Glow
The view from Mount Wakakusa is even more beautiful at twilight. The sky turns to a brilliant orange at sunset, and you can see the city lights as they come on. Many visitors come to the mountain at this time of day to see this particular scene.
(Source: Twitter)
One of the New Three Best Night Views of Japan
The view from Mount Wakakusa at night is recognized as one of the new three best night views of Japan. The scene is dotted with temple roofs in the darkness making this a quintessential view of this ancient city of Nara. Entering the mountain after 5 pm is limited only to vehicles.
(Source: 夜景専科blog)
Wakakusa Yamayaki
Wakakusa Yamayaki is held in January every year, and it is an astonishing ritual where the entire mountain is set on fire. Along with lighting the mountain on fire, 600 fireworks are displayed. The entire mountain turns bright red, and it is a spectacular sight! This is a completely different scene from the tranquil Mount Wakakusa during the day.
(Source: 四季折々～奈良大和路)
