Kasugataisha Shrine
A shrine located at the foot of Mt. Kasuga (also known as Mt. Mikasa) in Nara City, Nara Prefecture. It is a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site. It was built in the Nara period to pray for the protection of the capital Heijo-kyo and for the prosperity of the people. The imperial family, aristocrats, and common people were deeply devoted to this shrine and dedicated many treasures and lanterns to it. Deer are regarded as messengers of the gods.
Nishiki-e and Paintings
春日野の鹿
日本大観
日本大観
旅みやげ 第2集
川瀬巴水版画集 2
Photos
日本百景 下 2版
日本百景 下 2版
日本百景 下 2版
日本百景 下 2版
旅の家つと 第２ 奈良宇治の巻
日本之名勝
日本之名勝
日本之名勝
日本之名勝
日本之名勝
日本名勝写真図譜略説
近畿名所
日本風景風俗写真帖
大和名所写真画帖
大和名所写真画帖
鉄道旅行案内
鉄道旅行案内
日本名勝風俗大写真帖
日本名勝風俗大写真帖
Landmarks around Kasugataisha Shrine
Todaiji Temple Nara Yakushiji Temple Horyuji Temple Hase Temple Mt. Ikoma Kashihara Shrine Uji Byodoin Temple Hirakata
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