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Kasuga Taisha 春日大社

Checked October 2026 · next check January 2027 · On our list

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Visiting Kasuga Taisha today

  • What it is: Nara's grand Shinto shrine, founded in 768, with vermilion halls, about 3,000 stone and bronze lanterns, and a forest approach.
  • Getting there: From JR or Kintetsu Nara, take the bus to Kasuga Taisha Honden (about 11–15 minutes). Or walk through Nara Park from Todai-ji.
  • Hours: Grounds 6:30–17:30 (March–October), 7:00–17:00 (November–February). Manyo Botanical Garden 9:00–16:30, closed Tuesdays from June to March.
  • Admission: Grounds free. Inner main hall area ¥700. Treasure hall ¥500. Manyo Botanical Garden ¥500.
  • Tip: All the lanterns are lit only during the Mantoro festivals in early February and mid-August. The rest of the year, the dark lantern room inside gives a sense of it.
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Wisteria blooms in late April to early May; autumn leaves in November.

Checked against: Nara City Tourism: Kasugataisha Shrine. Check opening times and prices before you go.

Kasuga Taisha on Shibuya246

We haven't been yet, so there are no photos here. The notes above come from official sources and are checked every quarter. Our own photos and story will appear here after we visit.