Tourism Database of the Area

Shichinohe, “the town of ema to realize your wishes”

The history of Shichinohe has been shaped by horses.

From the Heian Period Shichinohe has prospered as a horse rearing area and many famous horses have been reared here.

The culture that remains, including ema (votive pictures), koma manju and koma odori, is connected to the horses

Come and dedicate an ema of your wishes like many predecessors have.

Attractions of Shichinohe

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