UpcomingFestivals & FireworksKagoshima
Takayama Yabusame Festival
高山やぶさめ祭
Experience traditional horseback archery and a striking samurai procession in Kimotsuki, Kagoshima.
Schedule
October 18, 2026 00:00 – October 18, 2026 23:59
Guide6 min read
The Takayama Yabusame Festival is a traditional celebration centered around Yabusame (horseback archery) held around the Shijusho Shrine in Kimotsuki, Kagoshima.
Highlights
Yabusame RitualSamurai ProcessionLocal Food Sales
About Takayama Yabusame Festival
- Watch Traditional Yabusame: A must-see display of skill by selected young archers.
- Samurai Procession: Experience the weight of history with a parade of people in traditional attire.
- Local Gourmet: Enjoy the authentic tastes of Kagoshima at food trucks and stalls.
- Pre-festival Fireworks: The night before, enjoy a spectacular display of about 5,000 fireworks.
Weather forecast
Mon
9/7
29°/25°
100%
Tue
9/8
32°/26°
67%
Wed
9/9
31°/27°
73%
Thu
9/10
30°/25°
45%
Fri
9/11
30°/25°
83%
Sat
9/12
29°/24°
83%
Sun
9/13
31°/25°
37%
