Cape Toi

Kyūshū


Toi-misaki is famed for its wild horses. However, lest you think this means a stampede of never-seen-a-human-before stallions, it doesn't: these 'wild' horses are sedate and well fed. The reserve also boasts a dramatic fire festival in August.


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