Kasuga Taisha Shrine

春日大社

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shrines and temples

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Built in hopes of protecting Heijokyo and for the glory of the people. “Kasuga Wakamiya On Matsuri” festival is held for four days from December 15th each year, in which a procession dressed in period costumes, just as they are seen in historical scroll paintings, parade the city (on the 17th only).

Access: Exit 2, Kintetsu Kintetsu-Nara Stn. or Nara Kotsu Bus “Kasuga Taisha Honden” stop