Shrine of the Horse

Shrine of the Horse

Event Overview

It divests the riches of agricultural crops that are closely related to the Okami-sama of Inari, and is also performed in order to preserve the ancient art of the Ogasawara-ryu, one of the two major schools of Japanese traditional culture that exist, and is held from 10 o'clock and 14 o'clock.

Info

  • Event Location:   
  • In front of Kasama Inari Shrine (moved to a special horse yard in front of Kasama Elementary School)
  • Address:   
  • 1 Kasama, Kasama, Ibaraki
  • Public Transportation:   
JR Kasama Station → Bus 5 minutes, bus stop: Get off in front of Inari Shrine, short walk
  • Car Access:   
7km 15 minutes from Hokukan Todo Tomobe IC via National Route 355
  • Phone Number:   
  • 0296-73-0001 (Kasama Inari Shrine Office)
  • Parking Number:   
Paid

Event Period

  • November 3, 2025 (Monday, Holiday)

Price

Free

Event Category

Seasonal Festivals & Annual Events

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