Kasagake Shinji
- Event
Name
Kasagake Shinji
Description
Kasagake Shinji is a traditional Japanese archery event held at Kamigamo Shrine in Kyoto. Participants on horseback shoot arrows at targets while galloping along a course. This event is part of the annual Aoi Matsuri festival in May. It's a highly skilled demonstration of martial arts, showcasing the ancient samurai tradition of horseback archery, or yabusame. The event draws many spectators and offers a glimpse into Japan's rich historical and martial traditions.
Types
City
Date
October 15, 2023, at 13:00
Location
339 Kamo Motayama, Kita Ward, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, postal code 603-8047