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Kasuga-Taisha Shrine (Nara)
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Kasuga-Taisha
What makes this place special?
At a Glance
Nara's most celebrated shrine, established in 768 CE by the Fujiwara clan. Famous for thousands of bronze and stone lanterns, vermillion buildings, and sacred deer messengers. UNESCO World Heritage Site within ancient primeval forest.
Shinto Shrine
Ancient
Historic
UNESCO World Heritage
Sacred Tree
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www.kasugataisha.or.jp
Location
160 Kasuganochō, Nara, 630-8212, Japan
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How do I visit?
Admission
Free
Location
Know before you go
Pair your visit with the adjacent Man'yo Botanical Garden if you want more than the shrine grounds in one stop.
The shrine and nearby Kasugayama Primeval Forest are part of the UNESCO World Heritage listing 'Historic Monuments of Ancient Nara'.
Wear comfortable walking shoes; the approach passes through Nara deer park and long lantern-lined paths with over 3,000 stone lanterns.
Expect free-roaming deer near the approach and shrine grounds; keep papers or snacks secure since the deer come close to visitors.
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Last updated: April 10, 2026
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Kasuga-Taisha
(春日大社)
Nara, Nara Prefecture
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