Japanese Archery Experience
Please read the Special Notice for Booking, located below the reservation form, before submitting your reservation request using the form at the bottom of this page. After submitting your request, you will receive a confirmation email within 24 hours. Please check your inbox to finalize your reservation. If you would like to book during the unavailable times—weekdays from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM, Sundays, or Saturdays—please contact us through this Contact page.
SPECIAL NOTION FOR BOOKING
Eligibility for Practice:
Ages 15 (about 150cm height) to 75, in good health. Sufficient height and body size are necessary to draw the bow adequately. The dojo is not barrier-free, and participants must be able to sit on tatami mats. Those unable to sit or bend their knees, or with injuries to their left hand or wrist, cannot participate.
Special Note on Bow Strength:
Our bows are much weaker than those used in kyudo (10-12kg for women, 15-20kg for men). Our dojo uses bows with a strength of 5-6kg, which even beginners can draw. While the bows are weaker, stable body strength and grip are necessary to hit the target effectively.
Calligraphy Display of your name:
If you hit the target three times out of 16 arrows, you can write your name in calligraphy and have it displayed in the dojo for a certain period. Targets are 18cm (about 7.14 inches) in diameter for beginners. It’s a challenging but rewarding experience to have your name displayed in our historic dojo.
Price Information:
The experience lasts approximately one hour and costs ¥12,000 per person. During the first 15 minutes, you will watch a video tutorial on how to properly draw the bow, where we will guide you through the correct techniques. For the remainder of the time, you will have the opportunity to practice shooting the bow and enjoy the full archery experience.
Reservation Details:
Necessary equipment is provided by the dojo, so customers do not need to bring anything..Since we use bows with reduced power, kyudo gloves (kake) are not provided.Glasses, dangling earrings, and long necklaces may need to be removed for safety.Wear comfortable clothing suitable for movement. High-exposure clothing like camisoles is not recommended.Avoid wearing mini-skirts and tight skirts as you will sit with legs apart; otherwise, you will need to sit in seiza (formal kneeling).Kimono is acceptable; except for hakama, you will sit in seiza (two seiza support cushions are available).Practicing under the influence of alcohol is strictly prohibited.
Cancel Policy
After submitting your reservation request, you will receive a confirmation email. In this email, you will find a payment link. Your reservation will be finalized once the payment is completed. If you need to cancel your reservation, please inform us by email. Cancellations made at least 36 hours before the scheduled start time of the experience will not incur any cancellation fees. For cancellations made less than 36 hours before the scheduled start time, 50% of the experience fee will be refunded. Please note that no refunds will be provided for no-shows.