Event schedule
Saturday, April 20, 2020
Kusajishi: From 11:45 to 12:45
[About Kusaka]
Kusaka is a bow drawn at a deer-shaped target approximately 110cm in height from a distance of approximately 20m.
Archers wearing eboshi and hitatare compete against each other to test their skills while a large crowd of onlookers watches.
*Viewing of Kusaka is free.

Asakusa Yabusame: From 13:00 to 14:30
[About Asakusa Yabusame]
Asakusa Yabusame was originally a New Year's event at Asakusa Shrine during the Edo period, but Taito Ward revived it as a tourist event in 1981.
An archer wearing the hunting costume of a Kamakura samurai shoots first, second, and third targets one after another with a bow and arrow from a galloping horse.

Venue
Kusajishi: Taito Ward Sumida Park Yamayabori Square
Asakusa Yabusame (Yabusame): Taito Ward Sumida Park Special Horse Track (between Sumida River Walk and Kotoibashi Bridge)

[Access to Sumida Park]
・Tokyo Metro Ginza Line Asakusa Station 8 minutes walk
・Tobu Skytree Line Asakusa Station 8 minutes walk
・Toei Subway Asakusa Line Asakusa Station 10 minutes walk

*The Yabusame venue is expected to be extremely crowded.
To ensure the safety of all visitors, we will implement admission regulations and restrictions.
We apologize for the inconvenience, and appreciate your understanding and cooperation.

Click here for details on the event and advance tickets.

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