Good to know
- Tickets
- Outer grounds are free. The inner worship area, treasure hall and Manyo botanical garden charge entry.
- Time needed
- 1 to 2 hours
- Best time
- Early morning to avoid crowds
- Getting there
- About 25 to 30 minutes on foot from Kintetsu Nara Station, or a short bus ride
Itineraries with Kasuga-taisha
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Day 6 of Kyoto: One Week
Nara
How Kasuga-taisha fits into a day.- 9:30Tōdai-jiNara
- 11:30Nara ParkNara
- 13:30Kasuga-taishaNara
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Kasuga-taisha questions
Is Kasuga-taisha in Kyoto or Nara?
It stands in Nara city, about 45 minutes by train from Kyoto station.
Are there deer at Kasuga-taisha?
Yes, wild deer wander the grounds and approach visitors for food.
When are the lanterns lit at Kasuga-taisha?
Lanterns are illuminated during the setsubun and obon festivals in February and August.
