1-Hour Japanese Archery Experience in Kyoto
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1-Hour Japanese Archery Experience in Kyoto
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Ages 12-99, max of 4 per group
Duration: 1h
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Live guide: Japanese, English
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- 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:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Not wheelchair accessible
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 269686P7- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Travellers 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 travellers
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 269686P7
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- Mc86160 contributionsGreat Tour. Ayato was AmazingOur guide, Ayato was great. He has excellent knowledge of the Hida region. We learned about rice production and saw the beautiful Hida countryside. Ayato took our photos, made us a local herbal tea and gave us great recommendations for local places to eat. He went over and above what any other guide has ever done for us! We would highly recommend doing this tour!Written 8 May 2024
- estebangV4823JT0 contributionsAmazing opportunity to be in contact with the real JapanThe teacher only spoke Japanese but two students were there to help with the translation (English) so no problem. It was a lot of fun, super friendly and patient. It is not a regular Archery class it is a traditional class with a lot of rules and very different from the western style.Written 20 January 2023
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Py A
3 contributions
Feb 2023
He lives on the second floor of his house, and the first floor has been converted into an archery area.
But there were many things inside the house besides bows and arrows. It felt like entering a house from a fairy tale.
The teacher who taught me archery was a very funny person.
He was very happy when I told him that I could speak Japanese, and he took out his big old notebook and proudly told me about how he had taught so many foreign tourists how to shoot archery.
An hour has passed so quickly, so what does that mean?
I like it very much.
But there were many things inside the house besides bows and arrows. It felt like entering a house from a fairy tale.
The teacher who taught me archery was a very funny person.
He was very happy when I told him that I could speak Japanese, and he took out his big old notebook and proudly told me about how he had taught so many foreign tourists how to shoot archery.
An hour has passed so quickly, so what does that mean?
I like it very much.
Written 7 February 2023
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Heather D
6 contributions
Nov 2022 • Family
Sensei was so kind and patient. It was my first time trying archery at all, and the style of teaching was perfect. I had a lot of fun and the lesson passed too quickly. I want to continue! The practice space on Tuesdays is also pretty magical— the sensei built the space himself to preserve the land around the area.
Written 30 November 2022
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Maximilian H
14 contributions
Jun 2023 • Friends
I will first point out that if you are looking to do archery, this is not the experience to book. There are locations in Kyoto that allow you to do that without prior booking. This experience instead is highlighting the traditions of Kyudo, and the spiritual side of Japanese archery. If you want a more relaxing experience to take in the more artful side of archery, then this is what you want. I gave it a 5 star review as this was what I was more interested in.
When we went, our instructor is alone and he knows very little English. However, the language barrier wasn't much of an issue, as he does give you a booklet that was in English and highlights the motions you will do, and he will walk you through each motion each time you shoot as well.
He was very patient with us, and though he gave his instructions in Japanese, he also added simple gestures and motions to get what he wanted to explain so you didn't feel lost. I found while going through the techniques he was teaching us that I felt very at ease and relaxed.
If you are interested in the more spiritual and artful archery style of Japan, then you'd enjoy this experience. Just remember to take your time and savor the experience, as it is more relaxing than a competition while you are here.
When we went, our instructor is alone and he knows very little English. However, the language barrier wasn't much of an issue, as he does give you a booklet that was in English and highlights the motions you will do, and he will walk you through each motion each time you shoot as well.
He was very patient with us, and though he gave his instructions in Japanese, he also added simple gestures and motions to get what he wanted to explain so you didn't feel lost. I found while going through the techniques he was teaching us that I felt very at ease and relaxed.
If you are interested in the more spiritual and artful archery style of Japan, then you'd enjoy this experience. Just remember to take your time and savor the experience, as it is more relaxing than a competition while you are here.
Written 26 June 2023
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P M B
Hilo, HI41 contributions
Mar 2023
The trip advisor page gave conflicting instructions on where to meet. I ended up showing up at the wrong place. To their credit, the operators contacted me almost immediately after they realized I had not shown up, and set up a make-up class for the next day - this time with clear instructions.
The class itself was very good and very enlightening. A promised intro video never materialized. Instead, we were told to read a few pages from a kyudo manual (in English, mercifully). I believe a serious kyudo student is not allowed to shoot an arrow in the first year of training. So, the opportunity to shoot 3 or 4 arrows (with heavy instructor assistance) is clearly an experience designed for the tourist. The instructor was a wonderful, older gentleman, who unfortunately spoke only Japanese. There was a bilingual person in the group who made communication possible, but awkward. I never found out if she had been sent by the operators, or was there by chance. Not knowing this prevented me from trying to set up a follow up individual class, which was part of my original plan. This said, I thoroughly enjoyed my experience, despite all its shortcomings.
The class itself was very good and very enlightening. A promised intro video never materialized. Instead, we were told to read a few pages from a kyudo manual (in English, mercifully). I believe a serious kyudo student is not allowed to shoot an arrow in the first year of training. So, the opportunity to shoot 3 or 4 arrows (with heavy instructor assistance) is clearly an experience designed for the tourist. The instructor was a wonderful, older gentleman, who unfortunately spoke only Japanese. There was a bilingual person in the group who made communication possible, but awkward. I never found out if she had been sent by the operators, or was there by chance. Not knowing this prevented me from trying to set up a follow up individual class, which was part of my original plan. This said, I thoroughly enjoyed my experience, despite all its shortcomings.
Written 4 April 2023
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Christina K
1 contribution
Mar 2023 • Couples
The instructor was an older man, who was so nice and enthusiastic about archery, its art, story and values. Even though he only spoke Japanese and therefore communicating was not easy, you could clearly see how experienced he is and how much he loves his job and easily managed to make us feel very welcomed and AS enthusiastic about it. I was amazed by how unimportant language seems to be for understanding the core values of such a honorable sport when you have a good teacher.
It was one of the best and most fun experiences of our whole Japan holiday and I am glad we did it and were able to make quite a few nice and fun memories to look back upon!
初めの弓道レッスンはとても楽しいでした。
ありがとうございます、先生さん！
It was one of the best and most fun experiences of our whole Japan holiday and I am glad we did it and were able to make quite a few nice and fun memories to look back upon!
初めの弓道レッスンはとても楽しいでした。
ありがとうございます、先生さん！
Written 17 April 2023
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Tessa W
8 contributions
Mar 2023 • Family
What an authentic experience. Our lesson was in a small space, seems like in a garage of someone’s house. The teacher speaks no English but his daughter(?) translated. It’s important to know this is not about shooting arrows, it’s about the art of Japanese archery, very meditative and purposeful. You only shoot 4 times. But it is special insight into Japanese culture and probably once in a lifetime for this American woman.
Written 5 April 2023
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Chris Sheep
1 contribution
Mar 2023
My wife and I really enjoyed this. I think it helps if you speak a little Japanese. You don't get too many shots (maybe 4 each), but the instructor helps you through each with care. They seem to have a lot of passion for the art and enjoy showing it to foreigners.
Written 17 March 2023
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Leonil P
Canberra, Australia5 contributions
Feb 2023 • Couples
My partner and I had one of the most interesting educational introductory lessons of Kyudo. The instructor, Yamaguchi Sensei speaks very little english, so be prepared for that, but his physical corrections and instructions are excellent. You start by reading about the practice and the instructions are written in English, and then he makes corrections for you as you practice. Yamaguchi Sensei knows what he is doing, he is patient and supportive, but firm in his instructions and corrections. I have developed a newfound respect and love of this traditional sport and I hope to learn more in the future. Arigato Sensei.
Written 9 February 2023
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Francesca B
Wellington, New Zealand36 contributions
Everything from the first minute was wonderful. Our teacher did not have a lot of English but it wasn’t necessary because the instruction was done together in tandem with him and he gave us the rituals of Japanese archery with all the emotional feeling and intensity of the art. I highly recommend this experience.
Written 24 September 2023
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t021172
Melton Mowbray, UK16 contributions
It was great privilege to meet with the sensei and listen to his advices on the art of kyudo. I’m 100% hooked to the Japanese archery. Highly recommend this unforgettable experience. It will change your perception of archery and hopefully help you to learn a bit more about yourself as well.
Written 8 April 2023
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Meander26516269244
Riverside, California
I have a 10 year old interested in this activity. Is she too young to participate?
Written 3 August 2024
We are a group of 5. We are looking to take a lesson. I notice they only allow up to 4 participants at a time. Can it be arrange/requested for 5 participant to be in the same group time or do I have to split them?
Written 28 January 2024
You can ask, might as well try. I will say though, the way they did ours, we took turns with the other participants, so more people means less attempts on the time frame. Maybe they could each have more attempts to shoot with fewer people. We had a total of 3 when I went.
Written 30 January 2024
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