What other travelers are saying about Kasuga Taisha Shrine
There’s a bit of a walk through the forest to get here but it’s well worth it. Keep following the path of stone lanterns to get here, admiring the hundreds of deer you’ll see along the way. Once you arrive at the shrine, you’ll be greeted by some of the most stunning architecture imaginable. This shrine’s unique feature is that it has tons of lanterns. The dark room with the lit lanterns was very cool! There is also a tree within the shrine that is said to be over a thousand years old. There’s a lot to see and do, so I highly recommend a visit to this shrine.
This was one of the more interesting shrines to visit. The long walk through the nara park provides shade from the sun while the stone lanterns decorate the path. You will see hundreds of tame deer that walk up to you and bow for a treat. You can buy deer treats from the kiosk near the museum. The shrine itself is decorated with many gold lanterns, and has a 1000 year old tree.
A must see if you are in around Nara, Kyoto, or Osaka. Spend at least a couple hours going through the park and shrine its well worth it. They have a dark room where you can see some of the lanterns lit vs mirrors and it is amazing.
Walking into Kasugataisha Shrine felt like a little escape. The stone lanterns, covered in moss, lined the path like they were whispering stories from centuries ago—super cool with deer just chilling nearby. The bright red-orange buildings popped against the trees, and I couldn’t stop snapping pics
I highly recommend visiting this historic temple, home to a majestic tree over a thousand years old, standing gracefully to the left of the shrine. The scenery is truly picturesque, making it a memorable and serene experience.
