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Kinefuri Homa Festival (Kinefuri Matsuri)
杵振り花馬祭り（杵振り祭り）
Vibrant costumes, rhythmic Kinefuri dances, and sacred horses racing up stone steps.
Schedule
April 19, 2027
Guide5 min read
The Kinefuri Homa Festival (Kinefuri Matsuri) is a historic ritual held during the annual festival of Abirokami Shrine in Nakatsugawa City.
Highlights
Traditional DanceSacred Horse RacingHistorical Procession
About Kinefuri Homa Festival (Kinefuri Matsuri)
- Witness Traditional Dance: The Kinefuri Odori, with its vibrant costumes and unique patterned hats, is the soul of this festival. Don't miss the rhythmic energy of the dancers.
- Watch the Sacred Horses: The sight of the horses racing up the stone steps is a high-energy highlight that is truly spectacular.
- Follow the Procession: You can experience the festival's scale by following the 2km parade through the streets of Hirukawa.
Photo gallery
All photosWeather forecast
Thu
9/17
31°/21°
55%
Fri
9/18
30°/22°
11%
Sat
9/19
28°/22°
22%
Sun
9/20
32°/22°
18%
Mon
9/21
31°/23°
25%
Tue
9/22
28°/19°
10%
Wed
9/23
27°/18°
22%
Tips
Clothing
Wear comfortable walking shoes and bring layers to adapt to outdoor weather changes.
Route
The procession travels a 2km route from Hirukoza to the shrine; plan your viewing position accordingly.
Photography
Please be respectful and avoid obstructing the ritual or the movement of the participants while taking photos.
