Kasugataisha Shrine

A shrine approach lined with lanterns and red buildings

Follow the lantern-lined approach to the red shrine buildings. Allow time both to walk from Nara Park and to worship at the shrine.

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See hanging lanterns on the special sanctuary visit

Choose the special main sanctuary visit to see lanterns hanging in the corridors. Its access differs from free worship at the ordinary worship area. The National Treasure Hall and botanical garden each charge separately.

Official Kasuga lantern/red shrine building guidance 2026-10-09Official Kasuga worship and access by exit 2026-10-09

Kasugataisha Shrine is about a 25-minute walk from Kintetsu Nara Station. For bus access, take a Kasuga Taisha Honden-bound bus from JR Nara or Kintetsu Nara Station and get off at Kasuga Taisha Honden. The official three-minute walk from the stop ends at the botanical garden’s main gate and Kasuga Ninai-jaya. Allow extra time to walk to the main sanctuary and wait at the ordinary worship area.

Japanese operating/suspension dates 2026-10-08English access guidance 2026-10-08Official Kasuga worship and access by exit 2026-10-09

Check whether the special visit is available on your date

The special main sanctuary visit normally runs 09:00–16:00, but is suspended all day around March 8–13 and from December 20 to January 7. Other exceptions include morning suspensions on the 1st, 11th and 21st of each month and on official ceremony days. Events and ceremonies can change hours or cause temporary suspensions, so check your date’s notices. The ordinary worship area follows its own seasonal hours.

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