A Shinto shrine in Nara Prefecture dedicated to the Kasuga kami. While sharing the name with the famous Kasuga Taisha, this appears to be a local shrine that may have historical connections to the Fujiwara family's patronage of Kasuga worship in the region.
- Denomination
- Kasuga
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Kasuga deities
- Kami enshrined
- Takemikazuchi-no-mikoto, Futsunushi-no-mikoto, Amenokoyane-no-mikoto, Himegami
- Coordinates
- 34.5929164, 135.7751722
Visitor tip
Check local opening hours as smaller Kasuga shrines may have limited access compared to major shrines.
Cultural notes
Kasuga shrines are traditionally associated with the Fujiwara family and often feature deer as sacred messengers, reflecting the influence of nearby Kasuga Taisha.