Kasuga Taisha
The shrine of 3,000 lanterns and sacred deer, protector of the ancient capital Nara.
A UNESCO World Heritage site located in Nara Park. Famous for its thousands of bronze and stone lanterns donated by worshippers over centuries, and the wild deer that roam freely as messengers of the gods.
神社歷史緣起
Established in 768 AD by the Fujiwara clan, the powerful regents of the Nara and Heian periods, to protect the new capital (Heijo-kyo). The first deity, Takemikazuchi, is said to have arrived riding a white deer from Kashima Shrine, which is why the deer in Nara are considered sacred.
The shrine has a tradition of 'Shikinen Zotai' (periodic rebuilding) every 20 years, similar to Ise Jingu, which has preserved its pristine condition for over 1,200 years.
御祭神
境內看點
The striking contrast between the vermilion columns, white walls, and cypress bark roofs against the primeval forest (Kasugayama Primeval Forest) is beautiful. The corridor lined with bronze lanterns is iconic.
Visit the 'Meoto Daikokusha' within the grounds, the only shrine in Japan where husband and wife deities are worshipped together, famous for marriage luck.
重大祭典
The 'Mantoro' festivals in February and August are magical events where all 3,000 lanterns are lit at once, creating a mystical world of flickering candlelight.
The 'Kasuga Wakamiya On-Matsuri' in December is a grand procession of historical costumes dating back to the 12th century.
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