Horseback Archery at Izumo Iwai Shrine
sightseeing
The stage for a powerful display of horseback archery, Izumo Iwai Shrine is the oldest shrine in the prefecture and, together with two building signs, designated as a national important cultural property. According to legend, the origin of the tradition dates back to 1063, when Minamoto no Yoshie visited the area to express gratitude after his successful conquest of Oshu, building the Hachiman Shrine dedicated to the god of horseback archery. Every spring and autumn, young people perform beautiful displays of archery while riding on the backs of galloping horses.
Basic Information
Location
5-17-1 Iwainishi, Moroyama-cho, Iruma-gun
TEL
049-294-5317
Home page
Event Information
(Autumn) November 3rd / (Spring) 2nd Sunday in March
How to get there
Public transport
15 minute walk from Tobu Ogosesen, Higashimoro station.
10 minute walk from Moro station, JR Hachikou line.
10 minute walk from Moro station, JR Hachikou line.
Car
About 20 minutes by car from the Kan-Etsu Expressway "Sakado Nishi Smart IC" or the Ken-O Expressway "Tsurugashima IC"
Parking
Free