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Nara City, Nara

Kasuga Taisha

春日大社

A Nara shrine with vermilion buildings and stone and hanging lanterns. Compare the free ordinary main-shrine visit with paid special worship; the approach through the precinct adds walking time.

UNESCO World HeritageNational Treasure architecture

World Heritage & cultural properties

UNESCO World Heritage
Kasuga Taisha, a component of Historic Monuments of Ancient Nara
Designation source · Checked 2026-10-08
National Treasure architecture
The four main sanctuaries
Designation source · Checked 2026-10-08

Designations apply to the places or buildings listed above. They do not guarantee access to interiors; check visit areas, hours and separate admission before travelling.

What to see

  • Vermilion shrine buildings
  • Stone lanterns along the approach and hanging lanterns by the buildings
  • A choice between ordinary worship and paid special worship

Traditions & prayers

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Traditionally associated with these prayers. Associations describe worship traditions, not guaranteed results.

Prayer source

Enshrined kami

Takemikazuchi no Mikoto · Futsunushi no Mikoto · Amenokoyane no Mikoto · Himegami

A short history

The official history dates the establishment of the four main sanctuaries to 768. They enshrine Takemikazuchi, Futsunushi, Amenokoyane and Himegami, whose worship forms the centre of the shrine’s traditions.

Before you go

Special worship can close for ceremonies; check the official calendar before planning a paid visit. Prayer categories here are supported by the official amulet guide and describe traditions, not guaranteed results.

First shrine visit: etiquette & offerings →

Location

160 Kasuganocho, Nara City, Nara

34.68138, 135.848384 · A sourced representative point inside the shrine precinct; not a verified visitor entrance. · Location source

Sources

Details checked 2026-10-08. Check the official site for changes before visiting.

Nearby listed shrines (within 1 km)

Approximate straight-line distances between shrine locations listed on this site, not walking distances or travel times. Entrances, steps and detours can change the route.

Nara City

Himuro Shrine (Nara)

氷室神社

Approx. 970 m straight-line distance

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Highlights
A shrine tradition connected to stored ice · The precinct facing the Nara National Museum · Ice fortune slips, subject to current availability
Estimated visit
15–30 min

Ordinary worship and the main precinct; excludes performances, formal prayers, queues and station travel.

Getting there
The official guide gives about 15 minutes east on foot from Kintetsu Nara Station. Buses stop at Himurojinja / Kokuritsu Hakubutsukan-mae, beside the museum.
Address & enshrined kami

1-4 Kasuganocho, Nara

Osasagi no Mikoto · Tsuge no Inagi Oyamanushi no Mikoto · Nukata no Onakatsuhiko no Mikoto

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