Written by Greg Lane
Researched by Alexandra Ziminski
Also known as Takadanobaba Yabusame, 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) in Toyama Park.
What happens?
A procession will take place from the Anahachimangū Shrine in Waseda leading to the nearby park where the yabusame will take place. Please note, the event will be canceled if there is rain.
Read more about yabusame in our feature here.
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Schedule
The event takes place annually on Sports Day, which falls on the second Monday of October.
Organizers may cancel events, alter schedules, or change admission requirements without notice. Always check official sites before heading to an event.Mid
Oct
神事高田馬場流鏑馬
Free
Official site
⚠️ Link in Japanese
- 474 m from Waseda Station Tozai Line (T4)
- 0.5 km from Waseda Station (Toden) Tokyo Sakura Tram (Toden Arakawa Line) (SA30)
- 0.7 km from Omokagebashi Station Tokyo Sakura Tram (Toden Arakawa Line) (SA29)
Typical weather at this time:
High: 26 ºC
Low: 16 ºC
