Deer Antler Cutting

奈良鹿の角切り

Deer Antler Cutting

奈良鹿の角切り

To help Nara’s deer population co-exist peacefully with each other and with humans, the antlers of the aggressive males have been ritually cut each autumn. Unchanged since the Edo period, this is a unique opportunity to see a traditional practice up close.

Last update: 2021-09-09

Deer Autumn Good for Families Good for Kids Community Event

Venue Details & Access Info

Event Location	Rokuen (Kasugataisha Shrine)
Address	160 Kasuganocho, Nara (Kasugataisha Shrine) 奈良市春日野町160（春日大社）
Access	From JR Nara Station, Kintetsu Nara Station: - Take the loop bus and alight at the Kasugataisha Omotesando stop.
Related Venues	Rokuen Kasugataisha Shrine Nara Park

Name/address in local language

奈良鹿の角切り Deer Antler Cutting
address 奈良市春日野町160（春日大社） 160 Kasuganocho, Nara (Kasugataisha Shrine)

Opening Time & Admissions

Event Date	12 Oct - 14 Oct
Opening Hours	12:00 - 15:00 (last admission 14:30)
Admission	Adults: ¥1,000 Children: ¥500
Payment	Cash only

Contact Details

Website	https://naradeer.com/event/tsunokiri.html

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Nara Park

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