Similar Properties
| Name |
Kasuga Taisha |
| Classification |
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| Country |
Japan |
| Address |
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| Overview |
Mt. Mikasa (Kasugayama Primeval Forest) lying in the east side of Heijo-kyo (Nara
capital), which was the capital of Japan in the 8th century, has been considered the sacred
mountain to which deities descend and the tabooed land of the Kasuga Taisha located at
the foot of the mountain. The shrine, established around the middle of the 8th century,
is the shrine of the Fujiwara family. Remains of ancient rituals related to rocks have been
found in the mountain, but their details including dates are unknown. |
| Designation |
Other |
| Designation year |
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| Criteria |
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| Age |
8th century and 10th century |
| Related homepage |
http://www.kasugataisha.or.jp/ |
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