Mt. Wakakusa
若草山
Mt. Wakakusa
若草山
With paths starting behind Todaiji Temple, Mt Wakakusa is easy to climb and rewards hikers with views as far as the Former Site of Heijokyo Imperial Palace. There is a small fee to enter one of the two main climbing trails, which take around 15 minutes to reach the midway observatory, then another 20 minutes to the summit, 342 meters above the city. Both paths start near Mizutani Shrine, between Todaiji Temple and Kasugataisha Shrine. You can also drive to the summit on the the Okuyama Driveway.
In spring, the many cherry trees in bloom that dot the slopes make it a popular picnic spot. In late January, the grass that covers the mountain is set ablaze for the spectacular Mt Wakakusa Yamayaki visible from all over Nara City. The mountain paths are closed during winter. The mountain is close to the Nigatsudo and Sangatsudo temples of Todaiji Temple, and there are several pleasant restaurants and ryokan at the base.
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- Venue Details & Access Info
Address 157 Wakakusa, Kasuganocho, Nara
奈良市春日野町若草157
Access From JR/Kintetsu Nara Station:
- Take the bus bound to Kasuga Taisha Honden and alight at the last top.Related Venues Mt. Wakakusa - Mt. Kasuga Nature Trail Related Events Mt. Wakakusa Yamayaki - 若草山 Mt. Wakakusa
- address 奈良市春日野町若草157 157 Wakakusa, Kasuganocho, Nara
- Opening Time & Admissions
Opening Hours Shin-Mt. Wakakusa Driveway: 8:00 - 23:00 (- 22:00 on Winter)
Mt. Wakakusa: 3rd Saturday of Mar - 2nd Sunday of DecClosed on Irregularly
From the Monday following the second Sunday in December to the Friday before the third Saturday in March
(The observatory is open all-year around)Admission Adults: ¥150
Children: ¥80
*Group discount available
*Discounts available for disabled visitors
- Contact Details
Tel 0742-22-0375
Fax 0742-24-1706
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