1-Hour Japanese Archery Experience in Kyoto

Name: 1-Hour Japanese Archery Experience in Kyoto
Brand: Honey J Corporation
SKU: 269686P7
Price: 42.61 USD
Rating: 5.0 (140 reviews)

Badge of ExcellenceKyoto, Japan

1 hour (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

This beginner-friendly experience teaches you the Japanese martial art of "kyudo". Instead of organizing equipment hire, everything you need is provided in the session and our teacher will guide you step-by-step through the lesson. During the lesson, learn about the history of Kyudo from a teacher with over 50 years of experience, and have a chance to practice shooting an arrow with a bow.

Private "kyudo" archery session in Kyoto
Learn from an expert—a teacher with 50+ years' experience
Enjoy one-to-one guidance and lots of practical tips
Experience includes a lecture with background information on "kyudo"

What's Included

All items for Kyudo
Class fees

Transportation fees

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Kyudo Experience
22-2 Mibuaiaichō, Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto, 604-8812, Japan
****IMPORTANT**** からくり弓道体験場 22-2 Mibuaiaicho, Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto, 604-8812 10 minutes on foot from JR Tambaguchi/Hankyu Omiya/Randen Shijo-Omiya station. If using Google Maps, paste the Japanese name only, or search for "Kyudo Experience Kyoto". Please always compare with mentioned address above.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Make your way to the meeting place, located in central Kyoto. Meet your *kyodo kyoshi* (kyodo teacher) and your small group of fellow kyudo students, ready to experience Japanese archery.

Your class begins with an introduction to the history and art of kyudo, as well as your teacher’s impressive credentials. Then it’s time to try your hand shooting an arrow with a bow. Through one-on-one guidance, your teacher ensures that you learn the proper technique, including proper arm and foot placement, so that you gain a good understanding and enthusiasm for this unique Japanese tradition.

Finally, your teacher provides information on how to continue using your newfound kyodo skills back home.

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level

Please note that our teacher provides hands-on guidance as he shows how to correctly take the proper stance and hold the bow.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 4 travelers

Operated by Honey J Corporation

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.

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Taylor_B

This is an extremely cool experience to book, especially if you already have some background knowledge in archery. You will see the distinct differences between modern day archery and the art of Kyudo. The instructor was extremely knowledgeable and patient, highly recommend!

Reviews

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Really authentic archery experience in Kyoto

Clare_D, Apr 2024

Really authentic experience learning the basics of Japanese archery. The teacher took a lot of care to help each person

Amazing Experience

Sara_A, Apr 2024

Amazing experience - so glad I booked it!! The teacher was so patient and amazing at taking you through each step of the process! They were really helpful with any questions before and during the session.

Brilliant

Susan_S, Mar 2024

Fascinating experience loved it and the sensei was a very patient master of his art. He sees it as a total experience for health like a martial art.

Once In A Lifetime

Dan_D, Mar 2024

Cannot say enough positive things about this wonderful experience! It was a truly amazing experience to actually learn from a kyudo master. The master's student assisted and helped translate while we learned about kyudo and then did some practice shots. The master and his student were so sweet and informative. Would highly recommend this once in a lifetime experience. Unlikely to get the opportunity elsewhere to get tips and ask questions about kyudo from someone who has studied it for so long.

Fun and educational

Xenia_E, Mar 2024

Very fun experience! Wish we got to shoot more but it was overall a great learning activity. We communicated thanks to one of his students that helped as an interpreter!

Must do for fans of history and athleticism

Carmilla_K, Mar 2024

This was an amazing experience! He was so patient and kind and really invested in teaching the art of Kyudo. Definitely made me wish there was something like this in chicago that I could continue to do. I will come back to Kyoto just do to this next year

Amazing, super fun

Yin_H, Mar 2024

It's rare for a 6th dan in kyudo to be offering this very personal and fun experience to dabble in kyudo. We had a very good time. Sensei had a translator to explain the steps and guided us through the process. Highly recommend

Awesome archery experience!

EMILY_H, Mar 2024

For a person with no prior exposure to archery, this was a fantastic first time archery experience. The sensei has an instruction manual available in English to explain the basics then provides a demonstration after we'd finishing reading the marked pages in the book. Lots of guidance is provided on the correct posture and positioning and breathing technique. For females - hand over hand support is provided when required. I attended the session with one other person so we each had three rounds (two arrows each round). There would have been time to have a fourth round but we'd decided to ask the sensei to provide another demonstration at the end.

Excellent

Lisa_P, Feb 2024

Instructor was just lovely and it was amazing to experience something so traditional in such an authentic environment.

Authentic Kyudo experience

Ray_C, Jan 2024

The archery sensei and the young assistant were amazing. We learned the basics of Kyudo and the sensei helped each step of the way. We had 2 teenagers and 1 kid (10) and they all loved the experience!

Amazing lesson start to finish

Alexandra_D, Dec 2023

We went as a group of 4 plus 1 friend that wanted to watch and take pictures. Our instructor was very welcoming and we were able to learn and understand him through a mix of our basic Japanese and the instruction books he shared with us. He was very personable and shared some of his stories about his archery experience and accomplishments. Then after performing a demo he had us come up one by one to practice the stances and shoot our first arrow. Some of us had archery experience coming in, while others little to none and either way we all found it to be such a beautiful and rewarding experience. We each got multiple turns to have a go at it and the hour flew by! We wish we had done two hours at least. Highly recommend. Even if you have no experience with archery or are more familiar with the western style this is very much worth the booking. The instructor is knowledgeable, patient, and kind which helped make the whole session totally worth it.

Very fun and very worth it

Ahmad_A, Dec 2023

Very memorable and a great learning experience with an amazing teacher. It was extremely fun and I recommend it to anyone visiting Kyoto

The lesson was one hour,...

Jascha_B, Nov 2023

The lesson was one hour, every participant (4) had 4 shots. For everyone who might think this is not very much: every shot contains a process, and every shot is a lot of experience. I strongly recommend it! The teacher was very nice. He spoke Japanese but he had a young assistant who translated in English. It was my very first time in archery and like in every art there was a lot (too much) information (the steps, the aiming etc.) for this first lesson. But anyway: it was very good and totally worth the time and price! I guess the teacher never sees anybody of the tourists like us ever again but anyway he took his time and spent his attention to everyone of us. Arigatou gozaimasu!

Must try

Luxman_E, Nov 2023

Must try experience, sensei was a nice person and an expert. You get to learn about traditional Japanese archery

An excellent and thoughtful experience

Cynthia_B, Nov 2023

Excellent indeed. Thoughtfully conducted by individuals committed to this traditional martial art. One left with a sound appreciation and an understanding that to achieve significant skill is an endeavour of many years duration.

Excellent well presented...

Gamini_R, Nov 2023

Excellent well presented and maintained. Good instructors. Easy access .I will come again. I enjoyed

Do KyuDo!

Norm_F, Nov 2023

Had an good lesson from a very nice Japanese gentleman. He didn’t speak English but it’s amazing how we can communicate through intentions and gestures! I’m thinking of taking up the are sport when I return home.

An amazing day

Akira_K, Oct 2023

A wonderful experience! Glad to get this class! For sure I'll be back and introduce to all my friends!

Must Do in Kyoto!

Darnella_R, Oct 2023

Highly recommend to anyone in Kyoto! This was so much fun, and you definitely learned the proper technique for Kyudo. The Sensei was patient and kind. Must do if you are visiting Kyoto!

The art of Kyudo made easy

Yuki_W, Oct 2023

As someone who is not athletic, and has never tried archery... this was an incredible experience. I went with my partner, and there were 2 other people participating. We each got to shoot 6 times (admittedly my arms were shaking by the last one, haha). Despite having limited English, instruction was very clear, and the whole time was very quiet and meditative. He even showed us where to find Kyudo resources in our home countries. If you do this experience, my only recommendation would be to ask for a chest guard. Trust me, drawing a heavy bow can be painful without one!

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