The horse festival

The horse festival

Event Overview

Kenkyu 4 (1193) It begins with the prayer and dedication of Taketō Nagehisa and Tenka Taihei when Minamoto no Yoritomo performed a maki-hunting operation at the foot of Fuji. On the 5th day of the main festival, the ancient ceremony is held at the Shinto ceremony, and the Asama Taisha style horse ceremony is dedicated. From the afternoon, the courageous ryū-hōma will be dedicated while milling around the city just like Kamakura-e-maki.

Info

  • Event Location:   
  • Asama Taisha
  • Address:   
  • 1-1 Miyamachi, Fujinomiya, Shizuoka
  • Public Transportation:   
JR Fujinomiya Station → 10-minute walk
  • Car Access:   
5km 15 minutes from Shin-Tomei Expressway Shin-Fuji IC via Nishi-Fuji Road
  • Phone Number:   
  • 0544-27-2002 (Mount Fuji Honmiya Asama Taisha)
  • Parking Number:   
Free temporary parking available for 150 vehicles/duration

Event Period

  • May 4, 2024 (Saturday/holiday) to May 6 (Monday/holiday)

Price

Free

Event Category

Enodal, annual events, procession, parade

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