Irimi Shrine Omanto (Galloping Horse Festival)
Japanese name:入海神社おまんと（駆け馬）
📅 Sun, Oct 11, 2026
📍 Higashiura, Aichi
About this event
Held in Higashiura Town, Aichi Prefecture, "Irimi Shrine Omanto (Galloping Horse)" is an autumn festival praying for bountiful harvests. It is known as a valiant festival where horses wearing bells on their backs gallop inside a fenced enclosure within the shrine precincts, while young men hold onto the horses and run alongside them to shouts of "Hai-yo!" This festival is a traditional culture deeply rooted in the community, and its thrilling sight captivates many people. In particular, the Omanto Festival held at Irimi Shrine in the Ogawa district is a valuable opportunity to experience the history and traditions of the region. The main festival day is held on Sunday, October 11. This festival will be a wonderful opportunity to experience the atmosphere of a traditional Japanese festival, not only for local residents but also for visitors.
Source website (Japanese) ↗Venue
Irimi Shrine
48 Ogawa Yashiki Ikkiku, Higashiura-cho, Chita-gun, Aichi 470-2102
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