A Shinto shrine in Nara Prefecture dedicated to the Kasuga kami, part of the widespread network of Kasuga shrines throughout Japan that trace their spiritual lineage to the famous Kasuga Taisha in Nara.
- Denomination
- Kasuga
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Kasuga deities
- Kami enshrined
- Takemikazuchi-no-mikoto, Futsunushi-no-mikoto, Amenokoyane-no-mikoto, Himegami
- Coordinates
- 34.5024881, 135.7864415
Visitor tip
Look for traditional vermillion architecture and deer motifs that are characteristic of Kasuga shrines.
Cultural notes
Kasuga shrines are associated with the Fujiwara clan and typically feature deer as sacred messengers, reflecting the connection to Kasuga Taisha where deer roam freely as divine messengers.