Kasuga Taisha Shrine

Kasuga Taisha Shrine - Kasuga Grand Shrine is the head shrine for around 3,000 Kasuga Shrines throughout Japan. Kasuga Taisha Shrine (Nara) is a World Heritage Site. Kasuga Taisha Shrine also known as the Kasuga Grand Shrine is a very significant Shinto shrine as it is the head shrine of the approximately 3,000 Kasuga Shrines spread throughout Japan. In 1998 Kasuga Taisha Shrine was inscribed by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site as part of the “Historic Monuments of Ancient Nara” listing. Minamimon Kasuga Taisha Shrine Kasuga Taisha Shrine was originally established in 768, however the buildings have been reconstructed several times since then. Kasuga Taisha Shrine is the shrine of the famous and once powerful Fujiwara clan. Kasuga Taisha Shrine is famous for its 1,000 hanging lanterns in the shine main precinct. Kasuga Taisha Shrine is also famous for its 2,000 stone lanterns outside the main shrine precinct and along the path leading to the shrine. Wisteria in bloom inside the main shrine precinct. Middle Gate Kasuga Taisha Shrine Kasuga Taisha Shrine Festivals Kasuga Taisha Shrine has several festivals throughout the year. The main ones are: Setsubun Mantoro (February 2–4) - The thousands of lantens are lit during this. Obon Mantoro (August 14–15) - The thousands of lantens are lit during this. Kasuga Matsuri (“Monkey Festival”) (March 13) - Features gagaku and bugaku dance performances. Open: Shin’en Park and Homotsuden Hall: 9am - 4pm Admission: Free (except for Shin-en Park (¥525) and Homotsuden Hall (¥420) Access: Take bus No.70,97,98 from JR Nara Station and get off at Kasuga Taisha Hondenmae. Alternative you can walk from either Kintetsu Nara station or JR Nara Station through Nara Park in around 30 to 40 minutes. |