A Peaceful Day at Kasuga Taisha Shrine 🦌
by ayutrip
Jun 2, 2025
Kasuga Taisha Shrine
A World Heritage Site with a Gorgeous Vermilion-Painted Shrine
Kasuga Taisha Shrine in Nara is a World Heritage Site with a beautiful, vibrant vermilion-painted shrine building✨ It boasts a long history and is a spot where you can feel the atmosphere of the ancient capital along with the nature of Nara. The grounds are filled with numerous lanterns and sacred deer roaming, creating a tranquil atmosphere that seems to transcend time🦌
🕐Opening hours: 6:30-17:30 (may vary depending on the season)
Todaiji Temple
The Great Buddha Hall is the oldest wooden building in the world!
The Great Buddha Hall of Todaiji Temple is also registered as a World Heritage Site as the oldest wooden building in the world! In addition to the Great Buddha Hall, there are many buildings of great historical value scattered around, such as the Nigatsudo Hall and Kaidan-in Hall.
You can enjoy the scenery of the four seasons on the vast grounds, so you can enjoy different faces depending on the season you visit, such as cherry blossoms in spring and autumn leaves in autumn☺️
🕐Business hours: 8:00-16:30 (varies depending on the season)
💰Price: 600 yen for adults, 300 yen for elementary and junior high school students
Nara Park
Nara's deer, cherished as messengers of the gods
The deer you can meet in Nara Park have been cherished as messengers of the gods since ancient times🦌 Their friendly appearance as they roam freely in the park is a symbol of the scenery of Nara! There are rules for giving out deer crackers, so be sure to follow them and enjoy☺️
Nakagawa Masashichi Shoten
Branch Souvenirs Nara Sanjo Store
Lots of souvenirs centered around Nara's specialty, deer!
Deer, which can be said to be the symbol of Nara!
This shop has lots of souvenirs that use these deer in a stylish and cute way! All of them are high-class and many of them can be used in daily life, so they are perfect as souvenirs for yourself or for loved ones 🙌
Tourist Express Aoniyoshi
Luxurious trip for an extra 730 yen!
A tourist train that started operating in 2021🚃
A tourist train that runs from Osaka to Kyoto to Nara! You can ride a super luxurious train for an extra 730 yen on top of the regular fare 👀 We rode from Kyoto to Nara for about 40 minutes 🚃 There is a power outlet at your feet! WIFI is also available!
The interior is Japanese modern, matching the image of Kyoto and Nara! There is a lot of maroon used, so it has a luxurious feel ✨
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#Kansai trip
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