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Kasuga Taisha Shurin

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4.5 (11520)

160 Kasuganochō, Nara, 630-8212, Japan

Bright vermillion columns support the roof of this Shinto shrine originally established in 768 A.D..

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traditional
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cafes
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nature
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Mondays: 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Tuesdays: 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Wednesdays: 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Thursdays: 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Fridays: 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Saturdays: 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Sundays: 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM

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KK a month ago

It was breathtakingly beautiful! We went there too early, so the main shrine was still closed. However, we just felt the most purifying atmosphere with the holistic deer. Amazing!!

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Kam Hoe Chaw (Super Good) 2 months ago

The shrine at Nara Park. The place is line with many stone lantern. The forest is very present to walk through. Building is painted in red lacquer. It is a beautiful place to take photos. There is a wisteria plant inside the temple. (bloom May or later)

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sean chamberlin 3 months ago

Really beautiful forest surrounding the shrine. A magical feel to it. Aspects remind me of Angkor Watt. Tue deer wander throughout the monuments, trees and pathways. The tree roots are stunning with the intricate patterns they make. The shrine itself is a paid entry but the best parts are probably the pathways around it. It's also nice that not many tourists go there so it's not too busy.

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Shirin Montebare 3 months ago

One of the most amazing places I've ever seen! Stunning nature, serene temples, and the charming sight of bowing deer – it feels like paradise. Don't forget to buy biscuits to feed the deer, but keep in mind that male deer can be a bit more spirited than females. There's a chance they might act aggressively or nip. If you're with children and wish to feed the deer, it's safer to choose females over males.

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Luke L'sk 4 months ago

Beautiful shrine by the end of Nara Park where tons of deer were around. Quite a way to walk, so be sure to wear comfortable shoes. The majority of the woods are off-limits to visitors, so better not walk into them while the structures are not supposed to be touched as well.