Nara°ㅣA thousand-year-old shrine in the primeval forestㅣKasuga Taisha Shrine surrounded by deer

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Kasuga Taisha Shrine is located in the deepest part of Nara Park.
Surrounded by the pristine sacred area of Kasugayama (Mikaiyama),
Its quiet atmosphere is like being in the embrace of God.

This is an ancient shrine with a history of more than 1,200 years.
It protects Nara and is the head shrine of Kasuga Shrine in Japan.
It is also registered as a World Cultural Heritage.
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The vermilion columns are a distinctive feature of Kasuga Taisha Shrine.
Every 20 years, the shrine holds the "Shikinen-zotai"
Repaint it with vermilion paint to beautify the temple.

The total number of lanterns (stone lanterns and fishing lanterns) donated,
This is the shrine with the most lanterns in Japan.
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Must see here:
❶ Stone lanterns and fishing lanterns (more than 3,000 in total)
❷ Red wooden buildings (ancient craftsmanship)
❸ National Treasure Museum (more than 3,000 cultural relics/including 520 national treasures)
❹ 700-year-old wisteria trees, thousand-year-old banyan trees, and fir trees
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Tickets: Free entry to the temple, ¥500 for worship, ¥500 for the National Treasure Hall
Transportation: 20 minutes walk from Nara Station (JR).
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Kasuga Taisha Shrine
160 Kasugano-cho, Nara City
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Opening hours: 6.30am-5.30pm

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