Nara, Kasuga Shrine, Lanterns

Nara, Kasuga Shrine, Lanterns

Kasuga-taisha is a Shinto 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 the shrine. The old, unused postcard’s English caption recounts some of these details.  Grade: 1

Name: Nara, Kasuga Shrine, Lanterns

From: EAST AND SOUTH ASIA/Japan

Code: 20311460T

Price: $4.00