Free
Meiji Shrine Yabusame (Horseback Archery)
Tue, 3 Nov 2026atAll day
Meiji Shrine Yabusame is a ceremonial horseback archery demonstration held during the Autumn Grand Festival. Archers in Kamakura-era costumes ride the shrine grounds and fire ceremonial arrows, offering a vivid glimpse of historic martial culture. Set at Meiji Shrine in Tokyo, it blends tradition with festival atmosphere.
Free
Hatsumode at Meiji Shrine (New Year Visit)
Fri, 1 Jan 2027atAll day
Experience hatsumode, Japan’s iconic New Year shrine visit, at Meiji Shrine in Tokyo. As the city welcomes 2027, the shrine draws millions in the first days, with gates opening at midnight on New Year’s Eve and crowds enjoying the festive atmosphere.