Meiji Jingū Shrine Yabusame

Last Updated on December 12, 2024

What to expect at Meiji Jingū Shrine Yabusame

Yabusame, or horseback archery, is one of the most popular events to happen at Meiji Shrine Autumn Grand Festival.

This sport requires an immense amount of skill and concentration, as an archer mounted on horseback shoots three special arrows successively at three wooden targets, while the horse is running.

This traditional form of Japanese archery dates back to the Kamakura period (1192–1334), where it was introduced as a form of archery practice for samurai.

When will Meiji Jingū Shrine Yabusame take place?

Meiji Jingu Shrine Yabusame takes place on the 3rd November 2025 from 13:00.

How much does Meiji Jingū Shrine Yabusame cost?

Meiji Jingu Shrine Yabusame is free to attend.

How do I get to Meiji Jingū Shrine Yabusame?

Nearest Station: Meiji Jingu Shrine Yabusame is best accessed from Harajuku Station using the Yamanote Line (JY19).

You can access the Shrine from Sangūbashi Station using the Odakyu Odawara Line (OH3).

Meiji Jingu Yabusame is also easily accessible from Kitasandō Station using the Fukutoshin Line (C14).