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Fujimori Festival Kakeuma Horse Ritual

Fukakusa, Fushimi-ku, Kyoto

Venue: Fujimori Shrine

May 1 – May 5, 2026

Fujimori Shrine in Fushimi-ku, Kyoto is believed to be the birthplace of Tango no Sekku (Iris Festival). The Fujimori Festival runs May 1-5, with the highlight being the Kakeuma horse ritual on May 5, a 1,200-year-old tradition designated as a Kyoto City Intangible Folk Cultural Property. Riders perform acrobatic feats on galloping horses including handstands, riding backward, and calligraphy, drawing visitors from across Japan.

Thrilling horseback acrobatics including calligraphy and handstands

Access

7 min walk from Keihan Sumizome Station, or 5 min from JR Fujimori Station

Hours

Kakeuma ritual: May 5 at 13:00 & 15:00

Admission

Free

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