Tobihino

飛火野

Sacred Grasslands

in the Heart of Nara Park

Stretching before the approach to Kasuga Taisha Shrine, Tobihino is a broad grassy field that forms part of the sacred landscape of Nara Park. Today, it is a peaceful open space where deer roam freely and visitors can enjoy uninterrupted views toward Mount Mikasa, the mountain long revered as the sacred backdrop of Kasuga Taisha.

Historical sources explain that the area was once known as Kasugano and served as a place of worship connected with the sacred landscape of Kasuga. By the Manyo and Heian periods, it had also become a setting for aristocratic leisure, including seasonal gatherings, flower viewing, and traditional outdoor activities.

Rather than being defined by temples or monuments, Tobihino is valued as a cultural landscape where nature, history, and religious tradition continue to exist in harmony. For visitors, it offers a peaceful introduction to the relationship between nature, deer, and the sacred traditions of Kasuga Taisha.

A person standing on a grassy field with trees and forested hills in the background under a partly cloudy sky.
A park scene with green grass, several large trees, and a partly cloudy sky. There are a few people and a group of donkeys under one tree on the right side.
Open grassy park with trees in the background and a partly cloudy blue sky overhead.
A large green park with many trees and a clear, partly cloudy sky.
Open grassy field with trees and mountains in the background under a partly cloudy blue sky.
People sitting on grass and children wearing red hats playing in a park with large trees and a blue sky.
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