The Procession of 1,000 Samurai sees more than 1,200 people, most carrying mikoshi, parading along the shrine path and back.
The sight of the Shinji-yabusame in which valiant archers shoot arrows from their horses is breathtaking. A similar festival takes place in autumn (16-17 October).
| Event Dates | May 17 and 18 every year |
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| Event Details | The holding of this event is unconfirmed *Please see the official website for details. |
| Official site | https://toshogu.jp/saiten/index.html |
| Location (venue) | Shinji-yabusame: Yamauchi Omotesando-odori (in front of Toshogu Stone Torii gate) The Procession of 1,000 Samurai follows the route from Futarasan Main Shrine - Toshogu Omotemon - Otabisho - Toshogu Main Shrine |
| Address | 2301 Sannai, Nikko-shi, Tochigi |
| Region | Kanto |
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| Category | Processions and parades |
Event organizers may change the date and time. Please check the official website.
update: Feb.14.2025
