World Heritage Kasuga Taisha Shrine
Category: Shrine
This shrine was built to protect Heijo-kyo about 1,300 years ago, on the western foot of Mt. Mikasayama, the mountain believed to be where the gods descended. From the imperial family to commoners, all gathered to worship and pray for national tranquility, and the prosperity of the people. From long ago and now as well, everyone continues to pray for world peace, the happiness of all, and a prosperous coexistence.
Address:
160 Kasuganocho, Nara
Access:
10 minutes by bus from JR Nara station
6 minutes by bus from Kintetsu Nara station
Near the Kasugataisha-honden bus stop
12 minutes by bus from JR Nara station
5 minutes by bus from Kintetsu Nara station
10 minute walk from the Kasugataisha-omotesando bus stop
Inquiries:
TEL：0742-22-7788
Official Website
http://www.kasugataisha.or.jp/about/index_en.html
Map of Temple Grounds
Information about the temple precincts
| Kasugataisha Museum >tap for details |
| Kasuga Taisha Shrine Garden - Manyo Botanical Garden >tap for details |
Admission fee:
free
*special entry into the Main Hall, entry into the Kasugataisha Museum, and entry into the Shin-en Man-yo Botanical Garden requires individual fees.
Opening Hours
| 6:00-18:00 | Apr.-Sep. |
| 6:30-17:00 | Oct.-Mar. |
Way of praying
http://www.kasugataisha.or.jp/about/worship.html
Sightseeing Spots in the area
| Tegaimon Gate >tap for details |
| Todaiji Temple >tap for details |
| Nara Park (Deer Park) >tap for details |
World Heritage Historic Monuments of Ancient Nara
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