Kiba Dakyu

RegionHachinohe
DescriptionThe Kiba Dakyu is part of the summer festivities held at Chojasan Shinra Shrine for the Sansha Taisai Festival in Hachinohe. Hachinohe is one of the three places in Japan that continue this traditional folk sport. Similar to polo, players ride horses while trying to catch a ball with long poles and get it to the goal. Sansha Taisai Festival takes place from July 31st–August 4th, with Kiba Dakyu taking place on August 2nd.
ThemeCulture Summer
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