This simple horse doll made of rice straw is unique to the Hanamaki region. There are many horse-related local toys in Japan, but this is unique to Hanamaki. Legend has it that people made straw horses for love, etc., and delivered them secretly at night to the Kannon Hall of Enmanji Temple, where they were wrapped in yellow or red cloth in gratitude for the fulfillment of their wishes.
- residence/location
- 10-20 Zaimoku-cho, Hanamaki-shi, Iwate 025-0098
- Inquiries
- Odajima Mingeisho
TEL.0198-23-4856 - Other
- Mori no Tenkkoya TEL: 0198-29-4522 (Hanamaki Tourism Association)
