🏯 Ujigami & Kasuga Shrine: Where Ancient Gods Still Walk Among Us! 🌿

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Step into Japan’s most sacred spaces where time stands still and every stone whispers secrets of the divine! These UNESCO treasures aren’t just shrines – they’re living bridges to Japan’s spiritual heart.

✨ Ujigami Shrine Wonders:
• Japan's Oldest - Dating to 1060 AD, this is the country’s oldest original Shinto structure
• Unique Architecture - Pure Heian-period style with curved gables and cypress bark roofs
• Sacred Spring - The legendary "Karasu Well" that never dries up, even in drought
• World Heritage Status - Protected as part of Kyoto’s historic monuments

⛩️ Kasuga Taisha Magic:
• 3,000 Lanterns - Bronze and stone lanterns lining pathways like spiritual guides
• Vermilion Elegance - Brilliant red buildings against deep green ancient forests
• Sacred Deer - Messengers of the gods that roam freely through the grounds
• Monthly Rituals - Traditional ceremonies continuing unchanged for centuries

📸 Must-Capture Moments:
→ Morning light filtering through Kasuga’s lantern corridor
→ The moss-covered stone path leading to Ujigami’s inner sanctuary
→ Deer bowing for treats near Kasuga’s main gate
→ The stark beauty of Ujigami’s unpainted wooden structures

#ujigamishrine #kasugataisha #ancientjapan #spiritualjourney

Post by kkkkkgsu | Oct 14, 2025