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Kasuga-zukuri (春日造) is a traditional Shinto shrine architectural style which takes its name from Kasuga Taisha's honden. Description [ edit ] It is characterized by the use of a building just 1x1 ken in size with the entrance on the gabled end covered by a veranda.
The architectural style of Kasuga-taisha comes from the name of its main hall known as Kasuga-zukuri. The shrine complex is protected by four cloisters and contains a main sanctuary, treasure house, several different halls, and large gates.
Jun 21, 2017 · Kasuga Taisha is an ancient Shinto shrine located in a forest east of Nara, capital of Japan between 710 and 784 CE. Founded in 768 CE, the site has four main shrines in honour of four Shinto- Buddhist deities, one of which is the ancestor god of the important Fujiwara clan.
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Kasuga-zukuri (春日造) as a style takes its name from Kasuga Taisha's honden. It is characterized by the extreme smallness of the building, just 1 × 1 ken in size. In Kasuga Taisha's case, this translates in 1.9 m × 2.6 m.
There are various architectural styles for shrines; shinmei-zukuri, taisha-zukuri, and sumiyosi-zukuri are considered to be the oldest. The styles commonly seen in general shrines are nagare-zukuri, followed by kasuga-zukuri.
Aug 10, 2023 · Located at the base of Mount Mikasa, the ancient Kasuga Taisha in Nara is famed for its verdant grounds, herds of sacred deer, and rows of lanterns gifted over the centuries by aristocrats and...
Nara's grandest shrine houses four main deities and many lucky gods. Kasuga Taisha is considered one of the most sacred sites in all of Japan. As a place where numerous gods are enshrined, it attracts both devotees and tourists seeking an iconic Shinto experience.
