Fujimori Festival Kakeuma Horse Ritual
May 1 – May 5, 2026
Fujimori Shrine
Fukakusa, Fushimi-ku, KyotoKansai
HIGHLIGHTS
Thrilling horseback acrobatics including calligraphy and handstands
About This Event
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.
Event Information
- Dates
- May 1 – May 5, 2026
- Hours
- Kakeuma ritual: May 5 at 13:00 & 15:00
- Admission
- Free
- Venue
- Fujimori Shrine
- Location
- Fukakusa, Fushimi-ku, Kyoto
- Access
- 7 min walk from Keihan Sumizome Station, or 5 min from JR Fujimori Station
- Date source
- Officially announced datesListed based on official announcements.
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