Kasuga Taisha

A shrine approach with lanterns and red buildings

Follow the lanterns along the approach to reach red shrine buildings. Allow time both to walk from Nara Park and to worship at the shrine.

Official Kasuga lanterns and red buildings 2026-10-09

Special worship for hanging lanterns in the corridors

Choose special main sanctuary worship to see the corridors’ hanging lanterns. Its visiting scope differs from free ordinary worship. The National Treasure Hall and botanical garden each require separate admission.

Official Kasuga lanterns and red buildings 2026-10-09Kasuga Taisha: worship and access by station exit 2026-10-09

Kasuga Taisha is about 25 minutes on foot from Kintetsu-Nara. By bus, take a Kasuga-Taisha-Honden service from JR Nara or Kintetsu-Nara and alight at the terminus. The official three-minute walk after alighting refers to the botanical garden’s front gate and Kasuga Ninai Jaya. Allow separate time to walk to the main sanctuary and queue at the ordinary worship point.

Japanese hours and suspension dates 2026-10-08English access 2026-10-08Kasuga Taisha: worship and access by station exit 2026-10-09

Check whether special worship is available on your date

Special main sanctuary worship is available 09:00–16:00, but suspended all day around March 8–13 and December 20–January 7. Other exceptions include morning suspensions on the 1st, 11th and 21st of each month and official ritual days. Events and rituals may change hours or temporarily suspend access, so check your visit-date notices. The ordinary worship point has separate seasonal hours.

Japanese hours and suspension dates 2026-10-09