This is a chance to watch yabusame, the impressive Japanese martial art of horse-mounted archery (it’s quite difficult to hit a target from a moving horse).
This is part of the annual Autumn Festival which features a host of events from the 1st – 3rd of November each year at Meiji Jingū Shrine. The archery takes place at the West approach — it’ll be busy so arrive early to get a good spot.
Read more about Yabusame in our feature here.
Organizers may cancel events, alter schedules, or change admission requirements without notice. Always check official sites before heading to an event.Early
Nov
2024
Free
- 0.6 km from Harajuku Station Yamanote Line (JY19)
- 0.7 km from Sangūbashi Station Odakyu Odawara Line (OH3)
- 0.7 km from Kitasandō Station Fukutoshin Line (C14)
Typical weather at this time:
High: 25 ºC
Low: 13 ºC
