Japan Photo of the Week: Kasuga Taisha

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    Kasuga Taisha is a shrine on the edge of Nara Park and is famous for having a lot of stone and bronze lanterns. By a lot I mean in the thousands.

    If you are in Nara, it would be a shame to miss this UNESCO World Heritage Site and in a few weeks there will be a great opportunity. The lanterns are only lit a few times a year (twice I think?) and one of those times is for Obon. The Lantern Festival of Kasuga Taisha takes place August 14th and 15th. As much as I liked it during the day, I can imagine Kasuga Taisha really amazing at night with all the lanterns lit! Anyone ever go at a time when the lanterns were lit?

    For more photos and information check out the Japan Photo Guide or for some larger and higher quality photos take a peak at the gallery.

    This photograph was taken by Evan Pike.

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