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Nara Deer Antler Cutting Ceremony
A ritual dating back to the Edo period, in which men in traditional happi coats rope stags inside an arena at Kasuga Taisha and saw off their antlers after a Shinto purification rite. It is held to keep visitors safe during the rutting season and is unique to Nara.
- Event dates
- Sat, November 7, 2026 – Sun, November 8
- Duration
- 1 hour
- Budget
- $$$
Official info
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