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[Events and Activities] Enjoy light and taste in Nara in winter
Winter Nara is a fantastic season of silence and light.
"Nara Ruri-e" shining in Ruri colors, Bonbai shining in snow, sweet and juicy strawberry picking.
A special time unique to winter in an ancient city where the flames of the traditional event "Wakakusayama Yaki" are colored.
The 17th Happiness Corridor is Ruri-e
In the winter Nara, where the light of Ruri shines, the corridor of light wishing for happiness
Nara Ruri-e, a fantastic illumination event representing Nara in winter.
A fantastic production that connects Nara Park with a ruri-colored light, centered on the three shrines temples of Todai-ji Temple, Kofuku-ji Temple, and Kasuga Taisha Shrine, which are World Heritage Sites.
Period: February 8 (Sun) to February 14 (Sat), 2026
[Venue] Nara Park area, Kasuga Taisha Shrine, Kofuku-ji Temple, and Todai-ji Temple
[Access] About 50 minutes by car from the hotel
Asuka Strawberry Picking Park, Asuka Village, Takaichi County, Nara Prefecture
All-you-can-eat brand strawberry "Asuka Ruby" from Nara Prefecture! Let's enjoy strawberry picking in Asuka Village!
At Asuka Strawberry Picking Park, you can enjoy all-you-can-eat Nara brand strawberry "Asuka Ruby" for 30 minutes at 17 strawberry farms in Asuka Village.
All farms are high-rise in greenhouses, so it is also attractive to be able to pick strawberries while standing regardless of the weather.
Period: January 10 (Sat) to May 31 (Sun), 2026
※Until February 3: Open on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays
※After February 4: Open for water, Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays
※Spring break period [March 23 (Mon) to April 3 (Fri)]: Open every day
[Place] Asuka Strawberry Picking Park, Asuka Village, Takaichi County, Nara Prefecture
[Access] About 10 minutes by car from the hotel
Wakakusayama-yaki
Traditional events that tell early spring to ancient capital Nara
Wakakusayama Yaki, a winter tradition that represents Nara, is a traditional event held on the fourth Saturday of January every year.
Kasuga Taisha Shrine, Kofuku-ji Temple, and Todai-ji Temple are combined to pray for the soul and memorial service of the ancestors, fire prevention throughout Nara and peace of the people of the world.
"High Fireworks Launch" is held just before ignition at the foot of the mountain
[Date] Saturday, January 24, 2026
[Venue] Mt. Wakakusa (Zaji-cho, Nara City, Nara Prefecture)
[Access] About 50 minutes by car from the hotel
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