Travel for Life

Kasuga-taisha (春日大社⭐⭐⭐) is more than just a beautiful building; it's a testament to Japan's cultural heritage and spiritual connection with nature. It's a place where history whispers through the trees, and the serene atmosphere invites tranquility and reflection. Hanging lanterns and Andons in the Setsubun Mantoro Festival (Degueulasse, CC BY 3.0  , via Wikimedia Commons) Key Facts Location : Kasuga-taisha is nestled among ancient trees in Nara , Japan. Significance : Recognized as a  UNESCO World Heritage Site , it drips with beauty and historical importance. Shinto Tradition : Founded in 768 by the Fujiwara clan, it’s a significant Shinto shrine. Dedicated to the kami (spirits) of Kasuga Mountain. Architectural Gem : The shrine complex follows the distinctive Kasuga-zukuri   (春日造) style. Bright red pillars, white walls, and cypress bark roofs define its uniqueness. The Shikinen Zotai ceremony (式年造替) rebuilds th...

The green space around Nara Park (奈良公園) is essentially a big Deer Theme Park where wild deer(s) roam freely on the fields. Nara's Giant Buddha: T ōdai-ji 東 大寺  (YouTube  link ) On 12/05/2016, I have visited Nara ⭐⭐(奈良).  In the whole day,  I've stopped by the following points of interest: Yoshiki-en Garden (吉城園 / よしきえん)  Tōdai-ji (東大寺) Nigatsudo Hall (二月堂) Nara Park (奈良公園) Kasuga-taisha (春日大社) Sarusawa-ike Pond (猿沢池) In this article, I'll share some photos of deer(s) taken on that day. Deer Encounters Deer(s) can be found in many places in Nara (奈良).  On that day, I have started from Kintetsu-Nara Station 近鉄奈良駅 and walked eastwards. On the way, I have stopped by Kofukuji (興福寺), Todaiji (東大寺), Nara Park (奈良公園) and Kasuga-taisha (春日大社).  Below photos are shown in the same order. Near Kofukuji (興福寺) Tōdai-ji  South Gate (東大寺南大門) Near Sourin (復元東大寺七重の塔相輪) Nara Park Kasuga-taisha (春日大社) Near 飛火野 Sa...