World Cultural Heritage Series～Kasuga Taisha Shrine

#100 Ways to Travel Kasuga Taisha Shrine ~ "A unique treasure coexisting with deer" There are about 3,000 Kasuga Taisha Shrine in Japan, and the Kasuga Taisha Shrine located in the Nara area is the headquarter of all shrines⛩️. The emperor of the Nara period ordered the deity "Wu Uruchi" to be invited from Kashima Shrine in Hitachi Province (Ibaraki Prefecture) "Mate" as the patron saint of Kyoto. Later, the "Susuku no Mikoto" from Katori Shrine and the "Tenjiya Gen Mikoto" and "Hisa God" from Umeoka Shrine were successively invited. It was these four gods who were collectively called the "Kasuga God". 📖A brief discussion of history: In Japan's Nara period (710-794 AD), when the gods came from "Hitachi Province" (today's Ibaraki Prefecture) to the sacred mountain "Migai Mountain" (Kasugayama), they came on a white deer. Therefore, the "Kasuga Sacred Deer" is valued as a messenger of God. You can see deer strolling leisurely everywhere in Kasuga Taisha Shrine, and Kasuga Taisha Shrine’s royal guards, ema and other awards also have deer designs, which are very cute😻 "A natural monument that coexists with deer🦌": Kasuga Taisha Shrine is located in the famous Nara Park, and the most famous one is of course the "Nara Deer"! There are about 1,300 wild deer in total, and they are the patron saint of Kasuga Taisha Shrine! ! ✨Must-see highlights: ~Thousands of lanterns~ Since the Heian period, many believers and the Fujiwara family have donated many lanterns🏮 in order to pray for Kasuga God's peace. Currently, there are 2,000 stone lanterns and 1,000 chandeliers in the shrine. Every year, the "Ten Thousand Lanterns" event is held on the "day before the Beginning of Spring" and the "Hungry Ghost Festival", and all 3,000 lanterns will be lit from 18:00 to 20:30 in the evening! ! The picture is very gorgeous and romantic! ! But it doesn’t matter if you don’t visit during the above-mentioned festivals. The “Fujinami House” in the hotel is usually lit up, and it’s worth a visit~ ~Couple Daikokusha~ The main enshrined deities are the couple "Okuninushi no Mikoto" and "Sushiri Hime Mikoto". It is also the only shrine in Japan that worships this couple! ! There will be many people coming here to pray for love💕yo~ The central ema and water divination poems are the characteristics of this place~ If you want to be single, you must come here to worship! ~Wakamiya fifteen shrine tour~ In addition to the four main enshrined gods, known as the "Kasuga God", there are actually a total of 62 gods in the shrine, which is a lot! ! Therefore, if you have any incurable diseases, you can start visiting "Wakamiya Shrine" in the shrine and tell the gods about your troubles and wishes! ~Shi Nian replacement~ It is an important event that is renovated every 20 years. Japanese shrines usually use three different types of red: "Honzhu", "Red lead" and "Bengan". Most shrines mostly use "Red lead", but Only Kasuga Taisha Shrine uses the most expensive "Honju" as the paint, which makes it look more solemn and solemn! ~Manyo Botanical Garden~ It is a famous place for viewing "wisteria flowers" in the Kansai region. It blooms in late April every year. In recent years, it has become popular due to the work of Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba. Whether you are a fan of the work or a flower viewing enthusiast, it is worth visiting. Take a look here! 🎆Festival: The "Kasugawakomiya Festival" is a regular festival held every year. Its history can be traced back to the end of the Heian Period. It has been held 889 times since the Heian Period! ! It has never been stopped once, it’s super super exciting! ! Held every year from 12/15 to 12/18, travelers who happen to be visiting must go and see it! ! "Specially Recommended": ~White Deer Royal God Lot~ The two major themes of Kasuga Taisha Shrine are "White Deer" and "Wisteria Flowers". The White Deer Guards are all carefully carved one by one by hand, so each shape may be different and unique. In addition, You can also take a look at the White Deer God Stick made from "pottery"~ ~Wisteria flower guard~ You can only buy it at the "Man'yo Botanical Garden" nearby. It is not sold inside the shrine! There are 20 species of wisteria in the botanical garden. The blooming season is from late April to early May. Among them, the wisteria flower guardian society is famous because of the influence of "Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba". The weakness of the ghost is the wisteria flower. If you are also a fan of the work, you might as well buy one and take it home! ～Kasuga Tea House Many Leaves Porridge～ It is made from carefully selected kelp and Nara white miso from Hokkaido, and the side dishes are different every month. While enjoying the delicious food, you can also enjoy the different scenery of the tea house garden in the four seasons, so comfortable😌 📍Address: 160 Kasugaya-cho, Nara City 🕰️Business hours: 06:30-17:30 💞Recommended reasons: 1. What a world heritage! Come on, come on! 2. There are many gods inside the shrine. After one visit, you can solve difficult and complicated diseases at once, which is very cost-effective! ! 💰Per capita consumption: ～Main ​​Hall and National Treasure Hall～ Adults 500 yen 300 yen for college students and high school students Junior high school students and elementary school students 200 yen ~Manyo Botanical Garden~ Adults 500 yen Minors 200 yen 🚴Transportation: Take the city transportation bus from Kintetsu Nara Station to "Kasuga Taisha Shrine Main Hall" 🗓️Itinerary: Kasuga Taisha Shrine-Nara Park-Todaiji Temple-Kofukuji Temple #WorldCulturalHeritageSeries #春日大社 #万yobotanical garden #coupledaguoshe #春日神 #KYOTO solo travel #NARA