Izumoiwai Yabusame Festival
(Traditional Horseback Archery)
Come and witness the 1,000 year old archery tradition
DATES
2023 : 3rd November (Fri) *Same day every year
Festival Times & Schedule
To be confirmed
Previously : From 9:00 – 9:30 am & 1:30-6:00 pm (Main event is late afternoon)
*Dates and times have NOT been confirmed by the organizer. Dates and times are also subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances.
Cost
How you can enjoy the Izumoiwai Yabusame Festival.
Picturesque scenery
(Great for Instagram pics!)
Experience Traditional Japan
Fun for the family
Enjoy for 2 hours
🏇BULL’S EYE!!! Yabusame (horseback archery) in a beautiful Japanese countryside! ✨
🏇Yabusame is a Japanese horseback archery ritual that dates back to the 11th century.
If you’ve never seen this 1,000 year tradition, why not come and see the breathtaking ritual that takes place at the Izumoiwai Yabusame Festival.💥
Watch as the three boys around the age of 15 carry out all sorts of amazing (and difficult) performances on horses 🏇.
To get the most out of the event, don’t miss the the ✨climax in the afternoon. This is when the boys aim for the target while sprinting down a path on horseback! Why not join the local community and cheer for them!👏👏
What to do near Izumoiwai Yabusame Festival
- Culture
- Visit Kawagoe city nearby
- Active
- Hiking
- Nature
- Enjoy the surrounding nature
Access (Getting to Izumoiwai Yabusame Festival)
From Tokyo
- 1h 15min from Tokyo (Ikebukuro Sta.) by train.
- 1h 30min drive from Tokyo (West side) by car. (Use public transport to avoid heavy traffic and limited parking)
Address
Areas around Izumoiwai Shrine:
5-chōme-17-1 Iwainishi, Moroyama, Iruma-gun, Saitama 350-0465
By Train
Higashi-Moro Station (Tobu Ogose Line)
Travel to Higashi-Moro Station and walk 10 min.
Moro Station (JR Hachiko Line)
Travel to Moro Station and walk 5 min.
*From Tokyo, it is easier to travel to Higashi-Moro Station via the Tobu Ogose Line
By Car
Approximately 15 minutes from the Tsurugashima IC on the Kan-etsu Expressway AND the Ken-O Expressway
(Use public transport to avoid heavy traffic and limited parking)
Contact Details (Event Organizer)
For information about this event, please contact the Local History and Folk Resource Center directly.
Tel: +81 049-295-8282
Japanese Event Website (External Link – Japanese)
