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Japan

Kasuga / Embrace the Shrine Life

MeowScore 😻91/100
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🐈 Cats in the city 😸
☀️ Sun-soaked days 😸
🚗 Traffic density 😻
🔈 Noisiness 😸
📸 Views and Sightseeing 😸
🌳 Parks and greenery 😻
👮‍♂️ Safety 😸

Usual visit duration

1-2 days

Day trip destination

Usual visit duration

1-2 days

Day trip destination

Kasuga is a small town popular for its ancient shrines and temples.

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No tipping culture in Japan

Tipping

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No tipping culture in Japan

Cash is the preferred payment method. Credit cards accepted in most places. Splitting the bill is not common, but can be accommodated upon request.

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Electric socket type B

Common in North and Central America. Safer because of grounding pin, mind voltage differences.

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biking possible

Good cycling culture

walkable

Lots of greenery

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The curious cat explores Kasuga's ancient shrines and temples with awe-inspiring whiskers.

The adventurous cat meanders through the quaint streets, sampling the finest fish and napping in sun-soaked gardens.

Things to do

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Off the beaten path

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Yamato Koriyama Castle
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Kasuga-taisha Outer Shrine
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Mount Kasuga Primeval Forest
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Kofukuji Temple Eastern Golden Hall
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Tsubouchi Memorial Theater Museum

Off the beaten path

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Yamato Koriyama Castle

Located in the nearby town of Koriyama, this reconstructed castle offers unbeatable views of the city below and a chance to learn about its history. Cats can climb the walls!

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Kasuga-taisha Outer Shrine

This hidden gem within the larger Kasuga-taisha shrine complex features a bridge that offers views of the surrounding forest and the chance to spot some carp swimming below.

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Mount Kasuga Primeval Forest

Venture beyond the cat-urbs and into this peaceful, natural wonderland. Home to over 300 types of trees and the occasional deer sighting.

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Kofukuji Temple Eastern Golden Hall

This stunning, lesser-known building in Kasuga is adorned with intricate gold leaf, paintings, and carvings. A purr-fect spot for history-loving cats.

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Tsubouchi Memorial Theater Museum

This cat-friendly museum showcases the history of Japanese theater, including traditional costumes and puppets. There is also a cozy café and outdoor garden.

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biking possible

Good cycling culture

walkable

Lots of greenery

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Mindful meoweler tips

Useful external sites

www.kasugataisha.or.jp/en

Kasuga-taisha Official Website↗

Official website of Kasuga-taisha shrine, giving information about the location, history, events and rituals of the shrine.

www.kasugaigardens.com

Kasugai Gardens↗

Tourist attraction featuring Japanese gardens, ponds with koi, tea ceremonies and cultural shows.

wakamiya.jp

Kasuga Wakamiya On-Matsuri Festival Official Website↗

Official website of the Kasuga Wakamiya On-Matsuri festival held annually in Nara, Japan.

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