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Highlights
- Practise Kyudo, Japan's traditional archery, with 20 arrows in a beginner-friendly indoor session in Kyoto's Gion district.
- Use professional Kyudo equipment and learn basic techniques and safety from staff before you begin shooting.
- Get photo assistance from staff during your session so you can capture your time practising with the bow and arrows.
- Spend 1 hour practising in a climate-controlled indoor facility, with a non-alcoholic cafe drink included after your session.
- Choose between the Basic Plan, Traditional Uniform Plan with Hakama, and Samurai Armor Plan for three ways to experience Kyudo.
Your Experience
Your Kyoto Kyudo session takes you through the basics of Japanese archery before you practise 20 arrows with professional equipment in an indoor, climate-controlled facility in Gion.
Getting started
You'll check in at the indoor Kyudo range in Kyoto's Gion district. Your session begins with an introduction to essential Kyudo etiquette, basic techniques, and safety. You'll then receive professional Kyudo equipment, including a bow and arrows, before moving into the shooting portion of the experience.
What to expect
Kyudo instruction and preparation
You'll first learn the fundamentals needed to handle the Japanese bow safely and take part in the session. The instruction is designed for beginners, so you'll receive guidance on essential rules, techniques, and safety before shooting.
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Learn basic Kyudo techniques from staff before shooting
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Receive instruction on essential safety practices
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Use professional Kyudo equipment, including a bow and arrows
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Practise inside an indoor, climate-controlled facility
20-arrow shooting session
You'll then put the techniques into practice by shooting 20 arrows during your session. The shooting portion takes around 15 to 20 minutes, with the exact duration varying depending on the number of participants.
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Shoot 20 arrows during the session
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Focus on your aim and the challenge of the target
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Get photo assistance from staff during the session
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Continue practising inside the climate-controlled range
Traditional Hakama option
If you've selected the Traditional Uniform Plan, you'll change into Hakama, a traditional Japanese uniform, before your shooting session. Staff will assist you with dressing, and you'll change back into your own clothes afterward.
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Allow around 10 minutes to dress in Hakama
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Receive staff assistance while getting dressed
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Change back after completing the shooting session
Samurai Armor option
If you've selected the Samurai Armor Plan, you'll wear Samurai armor while taking part in the shooting session. Staff will assist you with dressing, and you should allow around 15 minutes for the process.
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Allow around 15 minutes to dress in Samurai armor
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Receive staff assistance while getting dressed
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Change back after completing the shooting session
Wrapping up
After your shooting session, you'll have around 5 to 10 minutes to relax at the cafe. Your experience includes one non-alcoholic drink, giving you time to unwind before finishing the activity. The full experience lasts around 1 hour.
Inclusions
- 20 arrows for the session
- Professional Kyudo equipment rental
- English & Japanese live tour guide
- Basic technique and safety instruction
- Indoor climate-controlled facility
- Photo assistance from staff
- One non-alcoholic cafe drink
- Traditional robes or Samurai armor rental (as per option selected)
This product offers multiple ticket options. Some items above (like transfers or fast-track access) may only apply to specific options — confirm what's included when you select yours.
Ticket Delivery
- Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.
- Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.
- Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.
Cancellation Policy
These tickets can't be rescheduled or cancelled.