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.

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  1. 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.
  2. Japan Guide

    Top 5 Things to do in Nara

  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. Sunny in Japan

    Top 10 Things to do in Nara, Japan 🇯🇵 🦌

    The lantern-lined approach takes about 10 minutes from the Todaiji area.
  7. 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.
  8. 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.
  9. Happy Trip

    NARA, JAPAN Travel Guide | Happy Trip

  10. 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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