Japan Midokoro / Nara Prefecture / Nara / Kasugayama Primeval Forest
Nara, Nara Prefecture · Special Natural Monument
Kasugayama Primeval Forest
- Nearest stationKintetsu Nara Station 3.2 km
- DesignationSpecial Natural Monument, Natural Monument, Part of a World Heritage Site
Kasugayama Primeval Forest (春日山原始林, Kasugaya-yama genshi-rin) is an area of 298. 6 hectares (738 acres) of primeval forest in Nara, Japan, that is protected as a Special Natural Monument and which forms part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site Historic Monuments of Ancient Nara. Located in Nara Park to the east of the grounds of Kasuga Taisha and a Chinju no Mori, hunting and logging on Mount Kasuga have been prohibited since 841.
From the Wikipedia article “Kasugayama Primeval Forest” (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Location
Red: Kasugayama Primeval Forest. Black: nearby places.
Basic facts
| Location | Nara, Nara Prefecture |
|---|---|
| Nearest station | Kintetsu Nara Station, 3.2 km (straight line) |
| Type | Special Natural Monument, Natural Monument, Part of a World Heritage Site |
| More | Official site Wikipedia 25 more photos (Commons) |
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FAQ
- What is the nearest station to Kasugayama Primeval Forest?
- Kintetsu Nara Station. It is 3.2 km away in a straight line; the walking route is longer.
- Is Kasugayama Primeval Forest a designated cultural property?
- Yes: Special Natural Monument, Natural Monument, Part of a World Heritage Site.
Nearby
Photos (Wikimedia Commons) Uguisuzuka Kofun: Saigen Jiro (CC0), Kasuga-taisha: Saigen Jiro (CC0), Kasugataisha Museum: Kerakon (CC BY-SA 4.0), Tamukeyama Hachiman Shrine: Christophe95 (CC BY-SA 4.0), Shin-Yakushi-ji Temple: Dddeco at Japanese Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 3.0), Main Hall, Shin-Yakushiji: Dddeco at Japanese Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 3.0)
