Kasuga Taisha (Kasuga Grand Shrine) - Nara Travel - japan-guide.com
Kasuga Taisha (春日大社) is Nara's most celebrated shrine. It was established at the same time as the capital and is dedicated to the deity responsible for the protection of the city. Kasuga Taisha was also the tutelary shrine of the Fujiwara, Japan's most powerful family clan during most of the Nara and Heian Periods.
Kasuga-taisha - Wikipedia
Kasuga Shrine, and the Kasugayama Primeval Forest near it, are registered as a UNESCO World Heritage Site as part of the "Historic Monuments of Ancient Nara". The path to Kasuga Shrine passes through a deer park.
About the Shrine - 春日大社
Kasuga Taisha is a distinguished shrine with 3,000 auxiliary shrines across the country and 3,000 donated lanterns, demonstrating how widely and deeply worshipped the shrine is. Just like in ancient times, services are offered every morning and …
Kasuga Taisha Shrine | Travel Japan - Japan National Tourism ...
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. Kasuga Taisha is easily accessed by bus or taxi from Kintetsu or JR Nara stations.
Kasuga Taisha, Nara's lantern shrine | Japan Experience
Officially inaugurated on November 9, 768 by Fujiwara no Nagate, Minister of the Left, at the instigation of Empress Shōtoku, Kasuga Taisha became the tutelary shrine of the powerful Fujiwara family. Over the centuries, the shrine enjoyed imperial support and …
Kasuga Taisha: Ancient Shintō Site in Nara - nippon.com
2023年8月10日 · Nestled at the base of Mount Mikasa inside Nara Park, the Shintō shrine Kasuga Taisha has been drawing visitors to its confines since ancient times. It is part of the UNESCO World...
Kasuga Grand Shrine, Nara - Nara City, Nara - Japan Travel
2011年10月14日 · 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).
Kasuga Taisha: UNESCO World Heritage Shrine in Nara
The vibrant red buildings of Kasuga Taisha stand in sharp contrast to the lush Kasugayama Primeval Forest that surrounds the shrine, a forest that has remained untouched for centuries. Recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Kasuga Taisha is one of Japan’s most important and historic shrines.
Kasuga Grand Shrine: An Enchanting Shinto Sanctuary in Nara
2023年8月24日 · The Kasuga Taisha Shrine, also known as the Kasuga Grand Shrine, is a famous Shinto shrine in Nara, Japan. Established in 768 by the Fujiwara family, this ancient shrine is well-renowned for its plethora of lanterns and its association with deer – creatures considered sacred within the Shinto religion.
Kasuga Grand Shrine (Kasuga Taisha) - Explore Nara
2019年10月1日 · Kasuga Taisha was founded in 768 as a tutelary shrine of Heijyo-Kyo, a capital in Nara, and the Fujiwara clan, the most influential and closest family to the imperial dynasty. The approach to the Main Sanctuary is graveled and lined with stone lanterns.