Kandachime Horses and Their Habitat

寒立馬とその生息地 · Kandachimetosonoseisokuchi

Designated by: Prefectural / Natural Monument
Designation type: Habitat / breeding site (Native breed)
Designated on: November 18, 2002
Location: 青森県下北郡東通村
Prefectures: Aomori
Scientific name: Equus caballus

Designation facts (name, date, location) are compiled from public records by Japanese authorities.

About the Kandachime Horse

The Kandachime is a large native horse living in places such as Higashidori on the Shimokita Peninsula in Aomori Prefecture. Its name refers to its habit of standing in the snow through the cold winter. Once a farm horse, it is now protected as a symbol of the peninsula's landscape.

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Map

Approximate location of the designated site (municipality centre).

Frequently asked questions

Kandachime Horses and Their Habitat is a Prefectural Natural Monument of Japan (青森県下北郡東通村). The Kandachime is a large native horse living in places…

The designated site is in 青森県下北郡東通村.

When observing, follow local rules, keep your distance and never feed the animals. Capturing or harming Natural Monuments is prohibited under Japan's Act on Protection of Cultural Properties.