Fujinomori Matsuri

Fujinomori Matsuri (Fujinomori Festival)

The Fujimori Festival is held from May 1st to May 5th every year, with the main event being the last day of the festival on May 5th. The main event is held on May 5th, the last day of the festival, when It is famous for the Kakeuma Shinji (acrobatic horseback riding festival) held on May 5 and as the birthplace of the Iris Festival. The Kakeuma Shinji ritual has been held for 1,200 years, and it is a traditional ritual that Every year, many people come to watch the various equestrian performances. There are food stalls set up on the grounds of the festival and the mood is festive! On the same day, May 5, Shinkosai Festival is held, where portable shrines are paraded through the shrine area.

Festival stalls are set up on the grounds of the site, and the place is packed with people.
A parade through the town during the Shinko Festival.
Fujimori Shichifukujin

Address

609 Fukakusa Toriizakicho, Fushimi Ward, Kyoto

Access

[By Train] Keihan Line About 6 minutes on foot from “Sumizome Station”.
[By Bus] 南8, 臨南5 About 2 minutes on foot from " Fujinomori Jinja-mae (Fujinomori-jinja Shrine)".

Web Site

http://www.fujinomorijinjya.or.jp/

Last Updated: June.2020