Satsumadori Chicken

薩摩鶏 · Satsumadori

Satsuma Chicken (Satsumadori) — Photo: Opzwartbeek / CC BY-SA 4.0 / Wikimedia Commons

Designated by: National / Natural Monument
Designation type: Species (Native breed)
Designated on: August 24, 1943
Prefectures: Kagoshima
Scientific name: Gallus gallus

Designation facts (name, date, location) are compiled from public records by Japanese authorities.

About the Satsuma Chicken (Satsumadori)

The Satsuma Chicken is a large chicken developed in Kagoshima Prefecture, known for its imposing build and stance. It is said to have been favored for cockfighting in the days of the Satsuma domain. It is designated as a Natural Monument as a uniquely Japanese breed reflecting Kyushu's chicken culture.

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Designated as a species without a fixed area. Markers show related prefectures.

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Frequently asked questions

Yes. Satsumadori Chicken is a National Natural Monument, designated as: Native breed. Designated on August 24, 1943.

The Satsumadori Chicken is designated as a species without a fixed area and lives in places such as Kagoshima.

When observing, follow local rules, keep your distance and never feed the animals. Capturing or harming Natural Monuments is prohibited under Japan's Act on Protection of Cultural Properties.

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