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Kasuga-taisha 春日大社

Kasuga-taisha (春日大社) is a Shinto shrine in Nara, Nara Prefecture, Japan. It is the shrine of the Fujiwara family, established in 768 CE and rebuilt several times over the centuries. The interior is famous for its many bronze lanterns, as well as the many stone lanterns that lead up to the shrine.

Location	Nara (奈良市奈良県)
Coordinates	34.68134, 135.84835 · Open in Google Maps
Type	Shrine garden
Cultural property	Historic Site of Japan, National Treasure of Japan, Part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site
Established	0768
Official website	https://www.kasugataisha.or.jp/

Planning a visit? Admission, opening hours and seasonal events are announced on the garden's official website — please check there before you go.

Wikipedia (English): Kasuga-taisha
Wikipedia (Japanese): 春日大社
Wikidata: Q714559

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Kasuga-taisha 春日大社

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