Kasuga Shrine is a Shinto shrine in Gifu Prefecture dedicated to the same deities as the famous Kasuga Taisha in Nara. Like other Kasuga shrines throughout Japan, it serves as a branch shrine of the original Kasuga Taisha and maintains the traditional worship of the four primary Kasuga kami.
- Denomination
- Kasuga
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Takemikazuchi-no-mikoto
- Kami enshrined
- Takemikazuchi-no-mikoto, Futsunushi-no-mikoto, Amenokoyane-no-mikoto, Himegami
- Coordinates
- 35.0922437, 137.0502953
Visitor tip
Look for the distinctive Kasuga-style architecture and any stone or bronze lanterns that are characteristic of Kasuga shrines.
Cultural notes
Kasuga shrines are known for their connection to the Fujiwara clan and their role in protecting the local community. The four enshrined deities represent aspects of protection, wisdom, and divine guidance.