Tokyo

The Only Genuine Japanese Archery (Kyudo) Experience in Tokyo

Name: The Only Genuine Japanese Archery (Kyudo) Experience in Tokyo
Brand: beautiful day tours
SKU: 59185P24
Price: 106.96 USD
Rating: 4.5 (30 reviews)

Tokyo, Japan

2 hours
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Learn the Japanese art of archery with this experience in Tokyo. Put on a traditional uniform and try your hand at kyudo (archery) under the instruction of a guide. Get matched with a bow and arrows for your height and practice shooting at a straw bale. Move on to the shooting range and get advice for improving your technique while trying to hit the target.

Discover the fun of kyudo, or achery, in Tokyo
Get a lesson in how to handle a bow and arrow
Don a traditional kyudo uniform for the class
Practice shooting and get personalized advice

What's Included

Instructor
Facility usage fee
Rental equipment and uniform

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Tokyo Station
1 Chome-9 Marunouchi, Chiyoda City, Tokyo 100-0005, Japan
【PRECAUTION】 The meeting point is "not" Tokyo Station. We have prepared many facilities to do with this experience. Then, information about the meeting point for the day will be provided to you, "after" you make the reservation. * If you are late, you can not join this experience.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Your adventure begins with your punctual arrival at the meeting point. Head to the training hall with your instructor and get dressed in the traditional kyudo uniform.

Then, select the proper bow and arrows for your height and follow the instructions of your teacher to learn the art of kyudo. As your session continues, practice your shooting form and try taking aim at a straw bale target. Receive personalized advice from your guide as you go.

Following your immersion in the rich history of kyudo, return to your own clothes, fold your kyudo uniform neatly, and work together with your instructor to tidy up the training area and store the equipment.

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
Infants must sit on laps
Most travelers can participate
1. Participants in this program must be at least 13 years old

2. Those who are unwell or under the influence of alcohol will not be permitted to participate(and no refund)
3. This program departs just on time. Late arrivals will not be allowed to participate(and no refund)
4. Those who wish to enter the venue without participating in Kyudo are also required to pay an additional fee, which must be indicated at the time of request (those who have not paid will not be admitted to the venue)
5.Photography and video recording in the archery facility is restricted. Please follow the instructions of the guide
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 4 travelers

Cancellation Policy

This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

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ShogunEmperor

Beautiful Day Tours made sure we were well informed of the venue and what was needed. Jun Sensei was quite thorough with his explanation for the experience program. Thanks for a wonderful experience!!

Reviews

4.5

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Great Experience!

Dean_A, Mar 2024

Awesome experience with a small group learning Kyudo. It was surprisingly relaxing - almost meditative - with the time flying by before we knew it. In terms of ability, no prior experience is needed and strength is not a consideration at all - you learn all about the technique over the course of the day and how this provides you with the necessary power to shoot. Give it a go!

A traditional experience that is 100% hands on and should not be missed

Blake_R, Mar 2024

This was one of those few times where you pay a higher price for an event and you end up being so glad you took the risk not 100% knowing what the day entails. The Kyodo experience was one of the highlights of my trip in Japan. A no holds bar traditional archery exposure where it is fully hands on and if you do not get the technique right, like myself, you will have bruises to show! (ask for the arm guard haha). Our teacher was pleasant and motivated for all of us to really get the technique or rather dance of Kyodo down. This experience was most enjoyable as for most of your time you will be firing arrows focusing on the dance and motions of kyodo. It is a beautiful art form and I feel grateful that I was able to be a part of it. The only downside is that photos and videos are not permitted inside the sports centre.

This tour was everything I hoped it would be!!!

michelle_p, Feb 2024

Oh wow this tour was so so incredible!!!! Our guide picked us up at meeting place and took our group to a special private Kyudo athletic facility and they had all these bow and arrows. We all dressed up and put the special glove on. We had an amazing teacher who has been doing Kyudo for 20 yrs. When did multiple rounds of shooting to arrows. This tour is was everything I hoped it would be!! Dont make a mistake and miss the opportunity to experience Kyudo in Tokyo. 😊

Kyudo in Minami Senju

John_R, Feb 2024

Great fun. Instructor terrific. Suggest that future classes meet at gym instead & limit to 5 people.

Good fun n great experience!

ShogunEmperor, Jan 2024

Perfect experience for the archer fanatic's.

Harris_P, Dec 2023

Absolute amazing experience, which teaches you the proper way of traditional Japnese archery (Kyudo). It was done from beginner level to advanced level and allowed everyone to participate at all levels. Highly recommend it to anyone who wants to try something different.

Such a genuine experience!

Gregory_N, Dec 2023

Instructor was knowledgeable and very supportive on teaching us. We even had to dress up accordingly. Walk from the meetup to the venue was good to get to know everyone and ask questions. Facility was modern and refreshing (indoors, yet outdoors).

A good short fun experience with a good teacher

Harriet_W, Oct 2023

The meeting place was very easy to find. Once getting to the range we were given what I think is a uwagi to change into. The sensi is very good at getting across the style of archery that Kyudo is. Which is very different to the standard one I did once upon a time in England. As well as providing any needed adjustments to enable your arrow to fly. the experience is well paced as he slowly moves you away from targets.

Unique and fun experience

Sophia_P, Aug 2023

This was a very fun experience even though i didnt completely understand what the instructor was saying. He speaks japanese with a mix of english words but you can figure it out with physical demonstrations and context clues. I wish i had this class in the US

Just the right balance of learning and fun to make you want more.

Greg_A, Jul 2023

Our guide got us up to speed quickly, explaining the physical technique and thoughts behind each step. This allowed a lot of opportunity to shoot and get real experience. Challenging and fun at the same time. Great experience I would definitely do again.

Amazing experience

Alec_M, Jun 2023

Extremely fun amazing experience. Teacher was extremely helpful and patient. Only problem I had was bow string caught my arm couple times causing bruises, which was fine after couple days.

I had so much fun. The...

Jenny_X, Jun 2023

I had so much fun. The instructor was educational, enthusiastic, and friendly. Would book again in the future!

Memorable experience!

Samantha_O, Mar 2023

My 17 year old son and I took this afternoon lesson - and it was incredibly fun and memorable. - Sensei was kind, patient, and extremely skilled. His system for teaching breaks things down in easy steps. Before you know it, you're shooting these very safe arrows. - Meeting location was easy to find. - We wore the traditional dress which (despite my hesitation) really added to the authenticity of the experience. The process: Meet Sensei at a designated spot and walk over the the local recreation center. There, you get ready and head up to the open air target area. Its covered, so you're ok if it rains. I highly recommend.

Fantastic experience, highly recommend

Rob_N, Jan 2023

We had a great time learning Kyudo. I will highly recommend it to any of my friends who travel to Japan in the future. This was an authentic experience that went beyond what we were hoping for! It was a rich cultural exchange that showed you the real heart of Kyudo. The instructor was exceptional!

Great experience

Eva_M, Aug 2020

Absolutely enjoyed this unique experience! Sensei was very passionate, explained everything thoroughly. The technique looks so majestic and easy, but in reality it is very complex and requires lot of focus. I was proud to hit the target a few times, although by the end of the 3 hour long training I was quite exhausted. Would certainly recommend it to those interested in Japanese martial arts, weapons, meditation or history.

Even though we did not manage to hit the target...

biauhrinova, Feb 2020

It was a great experience :) Sensei was really nice and patient, and cheered us on! I wanted to try Kyudo for a long time and I was not disappointed. I would definitely recommend you to try it if you have some extra time, it is a nice change of pace compared to museums and shrines. We were a mixed group if Japanese and foreigners but it did not hinder the teacher in any way. We were maybe a bit too many, but then again, the organizer was really nice and let our friend join us last minute. Overall, time flew by quickly, we had a lot of fun. Thank you! <3

Very educational

gpangratz, Jan 2020

Wonderful experience with a very in depth and insightful lecture by teacher! Not only will you actually shoot a kyudo bow in the historical attire but you will learn the reason behind every step of the kyudo shooting process. It is a once in a lifetime experience that I highly recommend!

Recommended!

Fabiano_K, Jan 2020

Great experience in learning something different in Tokyo. We received an email with instructions to meet at Shimo station a few minutes before noon, where we met the instructor and other participants. By noon we walked to a gym complex nearby where they had a large room just for kyudo practice. The instructor helped the guys change into traditional clothes (and gave my wife a tablet with a video containing step-by-step instructions). Around 12:30 we were all ready for our lessons. We spent some time training with a prop similar to a sling, learning that kyudo is not just point and shoot, and that it is not similar to western archery either. There are details to kyudo which are very interesting to learn. Particularly, I found that the way the arrow and bow are held (first making an arch, then raising them above your head and finally lowering close to face to aim) makes it easier to pull the arrow. We then spent almost 2 hours shooting targets, first from a close distance until from the other side of the room. There was enough time to have fun, practice, and take cool pictures. It is not rushed and the instructor even helps you taking photos. However, even after all this practice, only a couple of times someone managed to hit a target. It is difficult to aim correctly, but that doesn't take away the fun. The instructor is energetic, but patient and polite, and would explain again what we didn't understand. As English is not my first language (and neither the instructor's), sometimes it was difficult to understand a few words, but we could get the meaning from the context.

I can recommand to try af japanise bow (kyudo) - very exciting

peterparsbaek, Nov 2019

You got the adress the day before. It is easy to find, so you don't have to worry about to come to the rigtht place. The instructer was kind and knew what he was talking about. So all learnt the basic. But I alså felt that it would take years to real understand it. Very inspiring

Amazing fun.

Joseph_C, Nov 2019

My brother and I had an amazing morning learning about the tradition of Kyudo and how to shoot the Yumi bow. Completely different to Western archery. Our Sensei was great at explaining each step of the shooting process and offered much help when we were shooting at the targets. We were also in a proper Kyudo dojo not just a hall. We were given the uniform to wear to complete the experience. I have to say that the loose trousers were unbelievably comfortable. Do yourself a favour and don't wear them with your normal trousers underneath. So much room to breath! We had a Japanese couple in our class of five who were a delight to meet, so it isn't just for foreigners. And we got to meet the rest of the class as we were finishing up and observe them shoot. I would whole heartedly recommend this, especially if you want something different from the touristy activities.