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The Kasuga Grand Shrine, also known as Kasuga-taisha, is a significant Shinto shrine situated in Nara, Japan. Established in 769 AD, the shrine has undergone several reconstructions throughout the centuries. It is a symbol of the Fujiwara clan and is renowned for its architectural style, Kasuga-zukuri, named after the shrine's honden (main sanctuary).

UNESCO World Heritage Status of Kasuga Grand Shrine

The Kasuga Grand Shrine, along with the nearby Kasugayama Primeval Forest, is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. These sites are part of the 'Historic Monuments of Ancient Nara', a collection of significant cultural and historical landmarks in the region.

Festivals at Kasuga Grand Shrine

The Kasuga Grand Shrine hosts two significant festivals, Setsubun Mantoro in February and Obon Mantoro in August. During these festivals, hundreds of lanterns at the shrine are lit simultaneously, creating a breathtaking spectacle that attracts many visitors.

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#132 History & Anthropology in Japan #6 History & Anthropology in Nara
Kasugataisha Museum
160 Kasuganocho
630-8212 Nara

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Opening hours

Monday
10:00 – 17:00
Tuesday
10:00 – 17:00
Wednesday
10:00 – 17:00
Thursday
10:00 – 17:00
Friday
10:00 – 17:00
Saturday
10:00 – 17:00
Sunday
10:00 – 17:00

Admission

AdultsJP¥500
Junior high and elementary school studentsJP¥200
University and high school studentsJP¥300

Groups of 20 or more: 400 yen per person

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Location & Map

160 Kasuganocho, Nara

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