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So rich in Heian armour it is called a second Shosoin; three thousand donated lanterns stand in its grounds.
About this place
Kasuga-taisha (春日大社) is a Shinto shrine in Nara, Nara Prefecture, Japan. It is the shrine of the Fujiwara family, established in 768 CE and rebuilt several times over the centuries. The interior is famous for its many bronze lanterns, as well as the many stone lanterns that lead up to the shrine. The architectural style Kasuga-zukuri takes its name from Kasuga Shrine's honden (sanctuary). The Torii at Kasuga-taisha is one of the oldest in Shinto and helped influence the style of Torii seen across much of Japan. Kasuga Shrine, and the Kasugayama Primeval Forest near it, are registered as a UNESCO World Heritage Site as part of the "Historic Monuments of Ancient Nara". The path to Kasuga Shrine passes through a deer park. In the park, deer are able to roam freely and are believed to be sacred messengers of the Shinto gods that inhabit the shrine and surrounding mountainous terrain. Kasuga Shrine and the deer have been featured in several paintings and works of art of the Nanboku-chō period. Over three thousand stone lanterns line the way. The Man'yo Botanical Garden is adjacent to the shrine.
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Source ja.wikipedia.org ↗Key facts
Founded / opened：1973 Highlights / collection：National Treasure Red-Laced Great Armor, Heian-period armor and swords, 3,000 lanterns Genre：Metalwork, Textiles and dyeing, Architecture
Source ja.wikipedia.org ↗Official website
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