Written by TC Team
**This event has been canceled since 2020**
Mounted archers shooting at targets in traditional clothing while galloping at full speed are a not uncommon site during spring and autumn in Japan.
What happens?
This ‘Yabusame’ event takes place against the spectacular backdrop of Zushi beach at 1pm on a Sunday in November.
Before the Yabusame, there is also a parade of samurai starting at Kameoka Shrine at 10:20am and proceeding to Zushi Station.
Schedule
The date for this year has not yet been confirmed.
The day typically begins with a Children’s Samurai Parade departing from Kameoka Hachimangu Shrine at 11 a.m., followed by a kids’ archery display along Zushi Ginza Street and a taiko drum performance by students from Zushi Kaisei Gakuen at the beach.
The main yabusame (horseback archery) ceremony starts at 1 p.m., with formal rituals and archery displays running until about 2:40 p.m.
Tickets
Paid seating is available, and costs ¥3,000 in advance or ¥3,500 on the day. Target boards can be purchased as souvenirs (ceramic targets cost ¥500, while wooden targets cost ¥1,000).
Organizers may cancel events, alter schedules, or change admission requirements without notice. Always check official sites before heading to an event.- 0.9 km from Zushi Station Yokosuka Line (JO14)
- 1.0 km from Shinzushi Station Keikyū Zushi Line (KK53)
