Fukushima's Nomaoi Festival
The Horse-Chasing Festival (Nomaoi-Matsuri) has a rich history spanning more than 1,000 years, offering an exhilarating sight as around 400 samurai, dressed in traditional armor with long swords and banners, charge across the expansive fields on horseback.
The program details for this day will be added soon.
The program details for this day will be added soon.
The program details for this day will be added soon.
The program details for this day will be added soon.
The program details for this day will be added soon.
The program details for this day will be added soon.
The Horse-Chasing Festival
The Horse-Chasing Festival, with a legacy spanning more than a millennium.
Experience the thrilling "Katchu-keiba" (armored horse racing) as samurai race by, their heritage banners dancing in the breeze alongside their horses. In Fukushima, you will have the sensation of being transported to the era of ancient Japan. Our guided tours offer profound insights into the festival's historical significance and the cultural core of Japan.
Itinerary
- Meet at Fukushima Station
- Fukushima Station
- Let’s time slip back to the Sengoku period! This is a combat-style practice that has continued for over a thousand years.
- As fireworks explode high in the sky, two divine flags descend. Hundreds of samurai on horseback charge toward them, clashing bravely to seize the prize. The festival grounds transform into a battlefield, and the excitement reaches its fever pitch.
- Back to Fukushima Station
- Arrived at Fukushima Station
Price Details
Included
- Experience fees
- English guide
- Bus
Not included
- Personal expenses
- Beverages
Purchase Notice
We have secured unreserved seats for you.
Once we arrive at the venue, your guide will lead you to the seating area. Please note that lunch is not included. The venue will be extremely crowded, so we kindly ask you to purchase your food in advance。
How to Use
Voucher will be sent via email. Please show your e-voucher at designated location.
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation after the tour starts: No refund
- 21 or more day(s) before the activity date: 0% cancellation fee
- Between 8 and 20 day(s) before the activity date: 20% cancellation fee
- Between 2 and 7 day(s) before the activity date: 30% cancellation fee
- 1 day(s) before the activity date: 40% cancellation fee
- On the activity date: 50% cancellation fee