Ikimono KokuhoLiving Treasures of Japan
Prefectural Natural Monument
Mammals

Kiso Horse

Equus caballus

The Kiso Horse is a native horse kept in the Kiso region of Nagano Prefecture, short in stature with a stocky body. Calm and sturdy, it was prized for farm work and transport. A representative Japanese native breed, it continues to be conserved.

Scientific name
Equus caballus
Group
Mammals(Native breed)
Prefectures
Nagano
日本語
木曽馬
简体中文
木曾马

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Designated as a species without a fixed area. Markers show related prefectures.

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The Kiso Horse (Equus caballus) is protected as a Natural Monument of Japan (1 designation). The Kiso Horse is a native horse kept in the Kiso…

The Kiso Horse is designated as a species without a fixed area and lives in places such as Nagano.

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