Hatsu Uma Festival at Fushimi Inari Shrine, Feb. 6

This grand festival is held from 8:00; The festival is based on the legend that the shrine deity, Inari (protector of grains, especially rice, and thus wealth/business in general), descended from heaven to the top of Mt. Inari; On this day, people pray for good business and a healthy family life.

Access: JR Nara Line, Inari Stn. or Keihan Railways Main Line, Fushimi Inari Stn.; Tel: 075-641-7331; inari.jp

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