Kasuga-taisha
春日大社
- Address
- 奈良市春日野町160
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History
Four sanctuaries were built at the present site in 768 during Empress Shōtoku’s reign, with worship of four deities associated with the Fujiwara clan.
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Timeline
Founding, rebuilding, and milestones across the centuries.
- 768
About the era labels
Browse places by founding, rebuilding, and other events in each historical era.
Explore the grounds
An illustrated overview of the grounds. Match the numbers to the landmarks below.
Landmarks on this map
Naishiden Hall
Former waiting place for women serving shrine rites; also a temporary sanctuary.
Offering and Dance Hall
Combined hall for imperial offerings and sacred kagura performances.
Treasure Storehouse
Vermilion log storehouse holding sacred objects for the Kasuga Festival.
Twisted Corridor
Diagonal stair passage linking Naishiden with the sanctuary corridor.
Apple Garden
Ceremonial courtyard named for the apple tree in its southeastern corner.
Wakamiya Shrine
Subsidiary shrine whose sanctuary follows the form of the main shrine.
Kasuga Taisha Museum
Museum conserving and exhibiting the shrine’s sacred treasures and historic artworks.
Manyo Botanical Garden
Botanical garden growing plants associated with poems in the Manyoshu anthology.
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Visiting information
Hours, admission and access can change. Confirm current details with the site before travelling.
Opening hours
Main shrine worship gates open 06:30–17:30 from March through October and 07:00–17:00 from November through February. The museum and botanical garden have separate schedules.