Firewood ability

Firewood ability

Event Overview

It is believed to be the origin of outdoor notions and wood notions held throughout the country, and is held at Kasugai Taisha and Kōfuku-ji Temple. On both days, May 17 (Fri) and 18 (Sat), 11: 00 ~ Kasugai Shrine, 17:30 ~ Kōfukuji Minamidamen Site. Kanze, Kinchun, Hosho and Kongo's Noh Shiza will compete in two days. After 18 o'clock, the firewood is set on fire, inviting the people who watch to the world of Yuyuan. Photo: Hideki Kuwabara

Info

  • Event Location:   
  • Kōfuku-ji South Great Gate Ruins, Kasuga-taisha (15th (Friday) is the舞殿, 16th (Saturday) is Wakamiya)
  • Address:   
  • 160, Kasugano-cho, Noto-Oji-cho, Nara-shi, Nara
  • Public Transportation:   
Kintetsu Kintetsu Nara Station → Bus 10 minutes, bus stop: Kasugaosha main shrine ride, short walk (Kasugataisha venue); or 5 minutes walk (Kōfukuji venue)
  • Phone Number:   
  • 0742-30-0230 (Nara City Tourism Association (Firewood Preservation Society)/* Only on weekdays)

Event Period

  • May 15, 2026 (Friday) - May 16, 2026 (Saturday)

Price

Paid (only for the Kōfuku-ji venue has some free viewing)

Event Category

Traditional performing arts and dances


Kōfuku-ji Nandaimon's Gow
Photo: Hideki Kuwabara

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