Kasuga Taisha (Kasuga Grand Shrine)
Nara, Japan
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- Type
- Shinto shrine in Nara, Japan
Visitor information
- Address: 160 Kasuganocho, Nara, 630-8212, Japan
- Phone: +81 742-22-7788
- Official website: https://www.kasugataisha.or.jp/
People also ask
Is Kasuga Taisha Shrine worth visiting?
Kasuga Taisha is considered one of the most sacred sites in all of Japan. As a place where numerous gods are enshrined, it attracts both devotees and tourists seeking an iconic Shinto experience.
Is Kasuga Taisha in Nara Park?
Kasuga Taisha (Kasuga Grand Shrine) is one of the oldest and most famous Japanese shrines in the central Nara area (Nara Park, which is one of the largest municipal parks in Japan at 525 hectares or 1297 acres).
What is special about Kasuga Taisha's gardens?
The shrine is also a famous spot for viewing wisteria. There is a wisteria garden with about 200 trees of 20 wisteria varieties. A plant closely associated with Kasuga Taisha Shrine, the wisteria blooms sequentially throughout the season, filling the garden with their sweet fragrance and delicate flowers.
What to see at the Kasuga Taisha Shrine?
The Kasugataisha Shrine is situated in a primeval forest. The brilliant vermilion structures beautifully contrast with the surrounding greenery. Passing through the first and second Torii gates, you can see numerous stone lanterns standing on both sides of the path leading to the shrine.