Nara, Kasuga Shrine, Lanterns (Japan)

Nara, Kasuga Shrine, Lanterns (Japan)

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 (Japan)

From: THEMES/Religious Buildings

Code: 35001040T

Price: $4.00