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Kasuga Shrine

春日神社

Kasuga Jinja

Nara

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.

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