The Kikuma Horse Festival (Otomouma no Hashirikomi)

お供馬の走り込み（菊間祭）
Kikuma Horse Festival (Otomouma no Hashirikomi) is a festival held at Kamo Shrine in Kikuma Town, where boys aged 3 to 15 ride decorated horses and dash down a 300-meter path. This event, which prays for family safety and a bountiful harvest, is designated as an Intangible Folk Cultural Property of Ehime Prefecture. The festival also features lion dances, portable shrines, and ox-demon performances, creating a lively atmosphere.

Event Dates: October 19 (Sat) and 20 (Sun), 2024
Location: Kamo Shrine, Kikuma Town
Access: 30 minutes by car from Imabari IC
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