“Did someone say ‘horse festival’?” Our next stop, Suga Shrine, is home to a fascinating spectacle. Suga Shrine might appear unassuming at first glance. But don’t let that fool you. This shrine, over 1050 years old, holds a unique place in the heart of the community. Every year, on the 8th and 9th of October, Suga Shrine bursts into life with the vibrant “Goryosan no aki matsuri”, fondly known locally as the “horse festival”. This festival, recognized as an Intangible Folk Cultural Property, harks back to the Heian period. It reenacts the grand procession of the deity from Kyoto’s Gion Shrine, a journey spanning 11 local areas. The highlight? A lively procession with a portable shrine begins at Akiha Shrine in Minabe-hama and culminates here at Suga Shrine. The rituals, a blend of Heian and Kamakura eras, culminate in a thrilling display involving horses, a spectacle you won’t soon forget.
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