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Kasuga Taisha
春日大社Nara · Kansai
One of Nara's three defining UNESCO sites (with Todai-ji and Kofuku-ji) — over 3,000 stone and bronze lanterns line the approach, vermillion halls, and the sacred deer-messenger legend.
- Crowd level
- Popular
- Rating
- 4.5· 15,132 reviews
- Opening hours
- Daily 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Admission
- Outer shrine free. Inner sanctuary/cloister special access ¥700. Treasure Hall separate: ¥500 adult / ¥300 student / ¥200 child.
- Nearest station
- JR/Kintetsu Nara Station
- Website
- kasugataisha.or.jp
Usual hours — confirm with the official site for holidays + seasonal closures.
Today
7:00–17:00Admission
- Outer shrine free. Inner sanctuary/cloister special access ¥700. Treasure Hall separate: ¥500 adult / ¥300 student / ¥200 child.
Stored weekly hours
Daily 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
How to get there
11-15 min bus from JR or Kintetsu Nara Station bound for 'Kasuga Taisha Honden', short walk from stop.
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