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

Kasuga Taisha Shrine Garden - Manyo Botanical Garden

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

6：30～17:30	March to October
7：00～17:00	November to February

Way of praying

http://www.kasugataisha.or.jp/about/worship.html

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