Chagu Chagu Umakko Festivalチャグチャグ馬コ
The Chagu Chagu Umakko festival is a one-of-a-kind event held on the second Saturday of June each year in which about 100 colorfully-clad horses parade from the Onikoshi Sozen Shrine in Takizawa to the Morioka Hachimangu Shrine. The 13 km route takes approximately 4.5 hours to complete. The region has a long history of being known for its horses, and it is believed that the origins of this festival can be traced back to farmers who would visit shrines to give thanks for the strength of their horses, which were essential for working the fields, and to pray for a bountiful harvest.
Highlights
Parade of horses
Music performances
Parade of dancers and twirlers
Venue
- Onikoshi Sozen Shrine ⎯ 鬼越蒼前神社
Address
100-3 Ukaisotokubo, Takizawa, Iwate 020-0659
Getting There
- 18 minutes walk from Ukai shogakko mae
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