All events
tetchang / CC BY 2.0
UPCOMINGMatsuri· Annual
Shika-no-Tsunokiri
鹿の角切り
Nara · Kansai
Nara's sacred deer have their antlers ceremonially trimmed by Shinto priests in a wooden pen beside Kasuga Grand Shrine — an autumn ritual practiced since 1671 to protect both deer and the humans who visit the park.
- Dates
- November 7–8Dates follow the event's usual annual pattern — confirm with the organizer before you travel.
- Location
- Nara · Kansai
- Nearest station
- Kintetsu Nara Station + bus (Kasuga Taisha)
- Crowd level
- Local attendance
- Entry
- Paid admission
- Official site
- naradeer.com/event/tsunokiri.html
Happens every year
What to expect
The air fills with the sound of clashing antlers and the chants of Shinto priests as deer are gently guided into a wooden pen beside the historic Kasuga Grand Shrine, surrounded by autumn foliage.
Best viewing tips
Arrive early to secure a spot near the pen for the best view. Photography is allowed, but avoid flash to prevent startling the deer.
How to get there
From Shin-Osaka Station · ~41 min by car
Your turn
Plan a trip like this — free
Built from 2,650+ verified hidden places — real routes, ferries, and events matched to your dates. Yours takes about a minute.
No credit card, plan your first trip now!