Kasuga-taisha
春日大社 · 나라시
Shinto shrine in Nara Prefecture, Japan
Contents
8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Kasuga-taisha Shrine2:02
Welcome to Kasuga-taisha, or Kah-soo-gah-tie-shah, the preeminent Shinto shrine of Nara and one of the most sacred sites in all of Japan. As you begin your walk up the long, forest-shrouded approach, you are entering a realm…
Listen in the app2The Stone Lantern Path — A Walk Through Time1:39
The approach to Kasuga-taisha is a long, winding path through the forest, lined with approximately two thousand stone lanterns, or 'ishi-doro.' As you walk this route, notice the varying ages and styles of these monuments. Some…
Listen in the app3Haraedo Shrine — The Gateway of Purification1:31
Before reaching the main shrine complex, we encounter a smaller, seemingly modest structure known as the Haraedo Shrine, or Hah-rah-eh-do-jin-jah. In the strict protocol of Shinto, this is a vital stop. …
Listen in the app4The South Gate — The Threshold of Vermilion1:31
We now stand before the Ro-mon, or Great South Gate, the primary entrance to the inner sanctuary of Kasuga-taisha. This striking structure is painted in a vibrant vermilion, a color that stands in sharp contrast to the deep…
Listen in the app5The Main Sanctuary — Kasuga-zukuri Style1:36
At the heart of the complex lies the Honden, or Main Sanctuary. This consists of four identical buildings, each dedicated to one of the primary deities of Kasuga: Takemikazuchi, Futsunushi, Amenokoyane, and Himegami. …
Listen in the app6The Thousand-Year Cedar — A Living Witness1:21
Adjacent to the main sanctuary stands a truly awe-inspiring natural monument: a Japanese cedar tree, or 'sugi,' that is estimated to be over one thousand years old. Its trunk is massive, with roots that have buckled the…
Listen in the app7Fujinami-no-ya — The Room of Eternal Lanterns1:25
For many visitors, the Fujinami-no-ya, or the Room of Wisteria Waves, is the most magical experience at Kasuga-taisha. This is a special, darkened prayer room within the shrine complex that has been filled with dozens of lit…
Listen in the app8Closing1:22
As we conclude our journey through Kasuga-taisha, we find ourselves back among the ancient trees and the wandering deer. We have walked the path of two thousand stone lanterns, witnessed the vibrant vermilion of the Kasuga-zukuri…
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What is Kasuga-taisha?
Kasuga-taisha is a place in 나라시 with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | 나라시 |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Total length | 12 min 27 s in all |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 34.6813, 135.8483 |
| Last updated |
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