- Kasuga Grand Shrine (春日大社 Kasuga-taisha) is a Shinto shrine in the city of Nara, in Nara Prefecture, Japan.
- In 1871, it was renamed Kasuga-jinja Shrine and listed as a Kanpeitaisha. In December 1946, it was given the present name of Kasuga-taisha Shrine.
- Alternatively, Kasuga Taisha is around 30 minutes walk from Kintetsu-Nara Station or 45 minutes walk from JR Nara Station - much of which is also through the...
- Every morning and evening, rituals are held to worship the god, and up to 1,000 ceremonies are held a year in Kasuga Taisha shrine.
- Nara's grandest shrine houses four main deities and many lucky gods. Kasuga Taisha is considered one of the most sacred sites in all of Japan.
- Kasuga Taisha Shrine is open all year-round from 6:00 am to 6:00 pm from April to September, and 6:30 am to 5:30 pm the rest of the year.
- In this activity, students explore the Kasuga Taisha Shrine, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, to learn more about Japanese cultural and religious history.
- The great Kasuga Shrine (Kasuga Taisha) is located in Nara Park. ... The shrine is also home to the Kasuga Taisha Museum, which houses some of the relics.
- Established when Nara was Japan’s Capital, Kasuga Taisha is a UNESCO World Heritage site situated in the beautiful Nara Park.
- Kasuga Taisha and the ancient forest on Mount Kasuga nearby are both recognized as UNESCO World Heritage Site as “Historic Monuments of Ancient Nara“.