Kamo Shrine stands in the valley of a little river that runs down to the Seto Inland Sea at Kikuma. This territory once belonged to Kamikamo Shrine in Kyoto where horses have traditionally been raced. Farm horses are also raced here once a year, and this peaceful rural shrine echoes with the thud of horses' hooves.
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Kamo Shrine in Imabari
A pretty rural shrine where horses are run once a year
By Anonymous
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Kamo Shrine in Kikuma is home to an enormous tree
The shrine is best known for its horse running festival
A magnificent bronze horse graces the shrine precinct
Horses charge up the slope beside the shrine in October
The temple steps are adorned with some fine stonework
The temple itself has an ornate roof of local tile
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Paul Walsh
13 years ago
I love the shot of the horses thundering up the track and would love to see this event in person!
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