About this event
Hiyoshi Shrine Umagake is a traditional event held at Hiyoshi Shrine in Hiyoshi-cho, Nantan City, Kyoto Prefecture. In this Shinto ritual, spectators can witness the heroic sight of horses dashing through the shrine grounds. Handed down from ancient times, this festival prays for local safety and agricultural fertility, and many people watch the valiant galloping of the horses. Performed in unison by horses, Shinto priests, and local residents, this sacred ritual imparts a powerful impression on onlookers. It is a precious community-rooted traditional event fusing the power of horses with a sacred atmosphere.
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Hiyoshi Shrine
16-4 Yagicho Kamiyoshinishigawara, Nantan, Kyoto 629-0271
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