令和捌年 騎射流鏑馬神事 “Yabusame Shinto Ritual” at Shimogamo Shrine 2026

令和捌年　騎射流鏑馬神事

「三之的的中」公家装束の射手
”Hit the 3rd target” by the archer in court noble style official costumes

 

令和捌年（2026年）5月3日は京都府京都市左京区にある加茂御祖神社（通称 下鴨神社）に「騎射流鏑馬神事｣の撮影に行きました。京阪電鉄　出町柳駅から約徒歩5分　社叢林　糺の森を抜けた先に神社があります。

公家装束の射手
The archer in court noble style official costumes

賀茂御祖神社（下鴨神社）の「糺の森流鏑馬神事」は、京都府の無形文化財に指定されています。

私は今回報道関係者として撮影許可をいただき専用の区画から撮影をさせていただきました。

斎主と諸員の列
Parade of Sai-shu and sai-in (Master of religious Shinto rituals and his helpers)

以下は当日配布された「騎射流鏑馬神事の報道に関して」から引用いたします。～当神社の騎射流鏑馬神事は、勅祭賀茂祭のはじめを賑々しく知らせ、祭典の平安をお祈りして神様へ奉納する神事です。

「二之的的中」公家装束の射手
”Hit the 2nd target” by the archer in court noble style official costumes

流鏑馬はもともと「騎射(きしゃ/うまゆみ)」と呼ばれ、公家行事として行われておりました。後に武家の行事となった際に「流鏑馬」と呼称されるようになりましたが、下鴨神社では公家(武官束帯)の装東を身につけて、王朝風の所作で流鏑馬が行われることから、公家行事としての「騎射」とも呼称します。～（以下略）とあります。

「三之的的中」武家装束の射手
”Hit the 3rd target” by the archer in warrior style hunting costumes

報道関係者区画は350mある馬場において3つ目の「三之的」の北東側に位置していました。200m先の「一之的」や「二之的」も400mmの望遠ズームレンズであれば撮影可能ではありましたが位置関係から的の位置が明確に視認できる位置関係にはありませんでした。また、撮影区画と馬場上の走路との位置関係から「流し撮り」はできませんでした。

「二之的的中」武家装束の射手
”Hit the 2nd target” by the archer in warrior style hunting costumes

諸神事の後、公家装束の3騎、続いて武家装束の3騎による流鏑馬が行われます。終了後に公家装束の射手は神録を拝受し拝舞します。その後、流鏑馬は午後2時45分頃の公家装束の射手まで続きます。

「三之的的中」武家装束の射手
”Hit the 3rd target” by the archer in warrior style hunting costumes

お天気予報では午後3時からの降水確率が90％以上という空模様でしたが、奇跡的に午後１時から開始された神事が終了する午後3時までは雨は降りませんでした。

下鴨神社、祭り関係者、そして、参加者の皆様ありがとうございました。

 

撮影機材:

CANON EOS 5D Mark III、EOS R6

CANON EF24-105mm F4.0L IS USM、EF100-400mm F4.5-5.6L IS II USM

編集ソフトウェア: Adwaa Silkypix Developer Studio Pro 11

 

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"Yabusame Shinto Ritual" at Shimogamo Shrine 2026

「一之的的中」公家装束の射手
“Hit the 1st target” by the archer in court noble style official costumes

斎主と諸員の列
Parade of Sai-shu and sai-in (Master of religious Shinto rituals and his helpers)

 

It went to photograph of Yabusame Shinto Ritual" to Shimogamo Shrine located at the Kyoto Prefecture Kyoto City Sakyo ward at the 3rd May 2026, and that is located about 5 minutes from Keihan Railway  Demachiyanagi station pass away Tadasu Forest. The "Yabusame Shinto Ritual at Tadasu Forest of Kamo-mioya Shrine（popular name: Shimogamo Shrine）is as the intangible folk properties designated of Kyoto Prefecture.

The following is an excerpt from the document "Regarding Media Coverage of the Yabusame Shinto Ritual" distributed on the day of the ritual.～That is held prior to the Aoi festival and signals the arrival of the Aoi Festival season of our shrine. This is a purification ritual held to pray for the safety of the Aoi Matsuri procession.

「三之的的中」武家装束の射手
”Hit the 3rd target” by the archer in warrior style hunting costumes

Yabusame was originally called "kisha" or "umayumi" and was performed as a courtly event. Later, when it became a samurai event, it came to be called "yabusame." However, at our Shimogamo Shrine, the archers wear the attire of court nobles (military officials) and yabusame with courtly  movements, so it is also referred to as "kisha," as it was a courtly event.～ rest omitted.

This time, I was as a member of the press, I photographed from a designated area near by 3rd target. While it was possible to photograph the "First Target" and "Second Target" 200m away with a 100-400mm telephoto zoom lens, the relative positions of the targets difficult to allow for a clear visual confirmation. In addition, due to the relative positions of the photographing area and the horse track, "panning" shots were not possible.

「三之的的中」公家装束の射手
”Hit the 3rd target” by the archer in court noble style official costumes

After the various Shinto rituals, the Yabusame Shinto Ritual were held, featuring three archers in court attire, followed by three archers in samurai attire. After that, the archers in court attire were receive the Sacred Records and perform a dance.

「三之的的中」武家装束の射手
”Hit the 3rd target” by the archer in warrior style hunting costumes

The Yabusame Shinto Ritual were then continued until the archers in court attire finish around 2:45 PM.

Although the weather forecast predicted a 90% or higher chance of rain from 3 PM onwards, fortunately, it did not rain from 1 PM until the completion of the all of Shinto rituals at 3 PM.

I thank you for everyone of this festival.

 

Equipment: CANON EOS 5D Mark III, EOS R6

CANON EF24-105mm F4.0L IS USM, EF100-400mm F4.5-5.6L IS II USM

Software: Adwaa Silkypix Developer Studio Pro 11

 

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