Kasuga Taisha Grand Shrine 春日大社
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Kasuga Taisha Shrine is next to Nara Deer Park not far from Todaiji temple. Major attraction in Nara and one Japan's most famous Shinto shrines.
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Kasuga Taisha Shrine worships four deities. People can come to pray here for almost anything.
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Deer is a trademark of Kasuga Taisha Shrine.
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Long row of stone lanterns leading to the shrine is another hallmark of Kasuga Taisha Shrine.
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Stone lanterns leading to Kasuga Taisha Shrine.
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Free concert was held near the shrine's entrance when we went.
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Minami-mon South Gate of Kasuga Taisha Shrine.
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Kasuga Taisha Shrine bright vermillion color contrasts with the dark brown tones of nearby Buddhist temples.
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Kasuga Taisha Shrine is also noted for many bronze hanging lanterns.
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Deer on a bronze lantern atKasuga Taisha Shrine, Nara.
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Deer is the sacred messenger of the shrine's gods.
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