Japan's first "Winning Man and Woman" will be decided at a power spot in Shiga! The first "Winning Man and Woman" competition in Japan will be held at a power spot in Shiga, Japan! Tarobo Challenge 2024

The Tarobo Challenge Executive Committee will hold Japan's first(*) steer climbing event "Tarobo Challenge 2024" on October 19, 2024 (Saturday) at Tarobo Palace in Higashiomi City, Shiga Prefecture, to determine the "winning male and female climbers".

(*) According to research by the Executive Committee

Tarobo Challenge 2024-A

Tarobo Shrine is a historic shrine founded approximately 1,400 years ago, and has been revered by Prince Shotoku, Saicho, and Yoshitsune Minamoto. Today, it is known as one of Shiga Prefecture's most popular power spots, visited by professional athletes, corporate executives, politicians, craftsmen, businessmen, and many others.

Tarobo Challenge 2024-B

This event is a time trial race up the 379 stone steps of Tarobo Shrine. Eleven categories are available: triple (total time of three times) for competitors, team (total time of five people; mixed gender allowed), general men and women, lower elementary school students, upper elementary school students, and junior high school students. 350 participants are expected, including athletes and sports enthusiasts as well as local residents, The event is designed to attract a wide range of participants, including athletes and sports enthusiasts, as well as local residents, event lovers, and people from outside the prefecture, and is also aimed at revitalizing the local community.

What is the "Tarobo Challenge"?

Applications for participation by challengers will be accepted through the official website https://tarobo-challenge.com (applications will be accepted from July 1). Top finishers will be awarded the right to participate in Tarobo Shrine's rituals (such as bean-throwing for Setsubun) as a special prize.

The "Tarobo Challenge 2024" is a project adopted by "Nijimachi Supporters," a donation program of Machizukuri Net Higashiomi, and is managed through various forms of support, including donations. The project aims to be enlivened together with local residents and is part of a system to support local activities. Donations are eligible for tax deductions and other tax benefits. In addition, Machizukuri Net provides support and publicity assistance for the "Tarobo Challenge 2024," places donation boxes at business establishments and other locations in the city, and makes appeals at bazaars.

In addition, "Gacha Fest" by Omi Railway will be held on the same day, where adults can ride all the lines of Omi Railway for one day for 100 yen and children can ride for free. Visitors can enjoy the attractive event "Tarobo Challenge 2024" and "Gacha Fest" throughout the day to fully enjoy sightseeing in Higashiomi City.

Date and Time ： October 19, 2024 (Saturday) 9:30-14:30

Venue ： Stairs of Tarobo Shrine, 2247 Kowaki-cho, Higashiomi-shi, Shiga

Sponsor : Executive Committee of Tarobo Challenge

Sponsor : Higashiomi City

Cooperation ： Shiga Hochi Newspaper Co,

　　　　　　　　　　　　　 Higashiomi Cable Network Co,

　　　　　　　　　　　　　 Machizukuri Net Higashiomi

Application ： Please visit the official website (https://tarobo-challenge.com)

　　　　　　　　　　　　　 Applications will be accepted from July 1, 2024

Donation application (tax-deductible donation): accepted on the official website of Nijimachi Supporters

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About Gacha Fest : https://gachafes.jp/