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春日大社大旅所

Kasuga Taisha Otabisho

Japanese Name春日大社大旅所
English NameKasuga Taisha Otabisho
PrefectureNara
ReligionShinto
Primary DeityFour Kasuga deities
TypeKasuga Shrine
Coordinates34.6800881, 135.8286066

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About this Shrine

An important auxiliary shrine serving as the otabisho (temporary resting place) for Kasuga Taisha's sacred kami during festival processions. This shrine plays a crucial role in the ritual geography of Nara's most prominent Shinto complex, serving as a staging point where the portable shrines rest during major festivals before returning to the main Kasuga Taisha complex.

Cultural Significance

The concept of otabisho represents an important aspect of Shinto ritual practice, where kami are believed to travel and temporarily reside outside their main shrine during festivals, blessing the surrounding community and reinforcing spiritual connections across the landscape.

Enshrined Deities

Takemikazuchi-no-mikoto Futsunushi-no-mikoto Amenokoyane-no-mikoto Himegami

Location

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Quick Facts

  • Religion: Shinto

⛩ Visitor Tip

Visit during festival times to witness the rare sight of portable shrines resting here during processions between the main Kasuga Taisha complex.

History

Established as part of the Kasuga Taisha shrine network, this otabisho has served for centuries as a ritual waystation during the famous Kasuga Matsuri and other important ceremonies. The shrine maintains the traditional function of providing a temporary dwelling place for the kami during their processions through Nara, reflecting ancient Shinto practices of divine mobility and territorial blessing.

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