Kasuga Taisha
Founded in 768 as the Fujiwara family shrine, this forest shrine is famed for thousands of bronze and stone lanterns, all lit during festivals in February and August.
Kasuga Taisha appears in 10 of the 15 Nara vlogs we indexed, first in 2019, most recently in 2026.
10 moments in vlogs
Best one first. Tap a time to play it here.
- Jay and Karolina
NARA, JAPAN IS A MUST VISIT 🇯🇵 THIS IS WHY!
The inner area costs 700 yen; deer-shaped omikuji hold fortunes available in English.
- Japan Guide
Top 5 Things to do in Nara
- Sunny in Japan
3 days in Nara 🇯🇵 Beyond the Deer 🦌 & Temples ⛩️
Inside the paid area, a dark room shows some of the lanterns lit up.
- PiQtour Japan
THE Nara Guide: Unmissable Temples & Treats! 🦌⛩️🍦
The deer-shaped omikuji fortune costs 600 yen; the 700-yen inner area has a dark room of glowing bronze lanterns.
- The Navigatio Japan
The Perfect Day Trip to Nara Park 🦌 One Day Itinerary
The paid inner shrine is worth it for close-up views of the hanging lanterns.
- Sunny in Japan
Top 10 Things to do in Nara, Japan 🇯🇵 🦌
The lantern-lined approach takes about 10 minutes from the Todaiji area.
- Japan Guide
Essentials of NARA | 2-Day Trip
The grounds are free, but the highlight is the paid inner area, with close views of the main hall; it's about 10 minutes' walk from Todaiji.
- SAMURAI JUNJIRO Channel【SJC】
Things to do in Nara Japan / Nara deer park, Street Food, Hotel / Travel Guide
About a 25-minute walk from the park entrance; admission is 500 yen and a visit takes about 40 minutes.
- Happy Trip
NARA, JAPAN Travel Guide | Happy Trip
- The City Guru
Ultimate Day Trip to Nara, Japan | Day Trip from Osaka
The outer courtyard is free, while the inner area costs 500 yen.
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