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Kasuga-Taisha Shrine (Nara, Japan)

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160 Kasuganochō, Nara, 630-8212, Japan

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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

Why you should go

The shrine and nearby Kasugayama Primeval Forest are part of the UNESCO World Heritage listing 'Historic Monuments of Ancient Nara'.

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.
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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Free

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The shrine and nearby Kasugayama Primeval Forest are part of the UNESCO World Heritage listing 'Historic Monuments of Ancient Nara'.

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Name: Kasuga-Taisha
Address: Nara, Nara, 630-8212, JP
Telephone: +81742227788
Price range: Free

(春日大社)

Nara, Nara Prefecture

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