Izumoiwai Yabusame Festival
(Traditional Horseback Archery)
Come and witness the 1,000 year old archery tradition
DATE
TIME & SCHEDULE
(2023 info) Yabusame horseback archery starts from 9:00 to 9:30 a.m. and from 2:00 p.m. to sunset
COST
Free
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
Hotels (Western Style)
There only a few hotels in Moroyama (budget hotels near Moroyama Station), so it is best to find accommodation in nearby towns such as Ogose Town and Hano City.
Ryokan (Japanese Style)
There are not many accommodations in Moroyama Town so we recommend traveling out of town (continuing your journey north) to find a nice Ryokan.
Guesthouses & Airbnbs
There not many Guesthouses and holiday homes in Moroyama Town so we recommend finding a place out of town,
Access (How to get to the Izumoiwai Yabusame Festival)
How to get there
Public Transport
1h 15min from Tokyo (Ikebukuro Sta.) by train.
Car
1h 30min drive from Tokyo (West side) by car.
(Use public transport to avoid heavy traffic and limited parking)
Location & Address
Address
Areas around Izumoiwai Shrine
5-chōme-17-1 Iwainishi, Moroyama Town, Iruma-gun, Saitama Pref. 350-0465
出雲伊波比神社
〒350-0465埼玉県入間郡毛呂山町岩井西5丁目17番地1
Access from Tokyo
By Public Transport
Via Higashi-Moro Station (Tobu Ogose Line)
Travel to Higashi-Moro Station and walk 10 min.
Via 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
We recommend using a travel app like Google Maps or Japan Transit Planner to find train times.
By Car
Via Tsurugashima IC on the Kan-etsu Expressway & the Ken-O Expressway
Approximately 15 minutes from the Tsurugashima IC on the Kan-etsu Expressway AND the Ken-O Expressway.
*We advise using public transport to avoid heavy traffic and limited parking.
We recommend using a travel app like Google Maps or Japan Transit Planner to find train times.
Contact Details (Event Organizer)
Japanese Event Website (External Link – Japanese)
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