Tado Festival

The horses are ridden by young males around the ages of 17–19 representing the six sections of the city.

The horses run up a hill before trying to jump over a two-meter high wall.

Other events follow the horse jumping on the second day, including yabusame, a form of archery.

This event was named one of Mie Prefecture's Designated Intangible Cultural Properties in 1978.

From 2020 to 2022, this traditional festival was completely suspended as a preventative measure for the COVID-19 pandemic.

The runway, hill and wall at the Tado Festival
A rider after attempting a jump over the wall