1-Hour Japanese Archery Experience in Kyoto: Perfect for Beginners

Immerse yourself in Japanese culture with a 1-hour archery experience in Kyoto. Perfect for beginners, learn Kyudo with the help of our expert teacher. Book now!

Duration: 1 hour
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Kyudo Experience - Engage in the art of Japanese archery, known as Kyudo, under the guidance of a seasoned professional. Our instructor boasts over 50 years of experience and holds the esteemed Kyudo Kyoshi (teacher) 6th grade.
    This beginner-friendly session introduces participants to the fundamentals of Kyudo. Learn about the correct posture,…
What's Included
  • Class fees included
  • Equipment for Kyudo provided
What's Not Included
  • Transportation fees
Additional Information

This experience is highly recommended for beginners. The costs of taking a Kyudo lesson are usually very high. In this class, all the necessary equipment for Kyudo is prepared for you. All you need is passion and comfortable clothes that allow you to move freely!
Our teacher will assist you from A to Z. Let’s dive into real Japanese cultural experiences…

Location
Kyudo Experience
There are NO door bells at the entrance. Entrance is to the side of the building, opposite a small parking lot. Please don't enter through other doors or ring door bells!! https://maps.app.goo.gl/Xz2kP6JzyR7yLq5E8 10minutes on foot from JR Tambaguchi/Hankyu Omiya/Randen Shijo-Omiya station.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Louis_b
Apr 4, 2026
I do Western/target... - I do Western/target archery so was very excited to try this experience. I found it to be similar yet different in a fascinating way. We were taught by a master who has been practicing for much longer than I've been alive. There were 4 of us and we each shot 5 arrows, which I thought was a good amount, as shooting a bunch of arrows with no input is worthless, so the small class size was important so that we all got some coaching from the master for each shot. I found myself improving with each arrow. We also got given some resources and the chance to read a translated kyudo manual which were very interesting. I am now looking into kyudo in my area so that I can continue practicing.
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Bastianh786
Mar 19, 2026
A once in a lifetime experience - My partner is very excited to learn both the essence and the technique. It really was a very complete workshop where the teacher taught us first with a demonstration and then 3 attempts. It is not simple and requires calm to internalize the teachings to improve. I wish I could have such an experience again, as we really enjoyed it. Thank you so much!
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Anonymous
Feb 21, 2026
Great experience getting... - Great experience getting to to learn about and try kyūdō! Kyōshi and his students we’re so helpful and kind!
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Roxy_l
Feb 11, 2026
Genuine! - The experience feels so genuine in a city full of tourist activities. Yamaguchi sensei is spirited yet down to earth, Wei and the rest of the team are so welcoming you can't help but feel excited. We were even invited to a Kyudo Tourment and it was wildly awesome.
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Wade_e
Nov 27, 2025
Kyodo experience in Kyoto - What a great experience. This was super fun to be taken through the movements for kyudo. It starts out with a little theory before jumping straight into practise. It is more about the experience of kyudo and the developed movements which just made it super enjoyable. I had been wanting to do this for a long time and it was definitely worth the wait. In a group of 4 we had time to shoot about 4 arrows each under the watchful eye of our senses. I would highly recommend this
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J2068hapatriciak
Nov 8, 2025
Wonderful introduction to the traditional Japanese martial art of Kyudo. - Great experience overall. Wish we had more time to practice and absorb the technique. Encouraging, kind, and patient instructors.
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Jessica
Sep 28, 2025
Fun and traditional - We had a very enjoyable experience, and the instructors were very friendly. There was four of us in the group so we got plenty of goes using the bow. There's a lot of reading beforehand, which may not be best for non-english speakers so more demonstrations or visible examples would work better.
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Michellengocbui
Aug 23, 2025
Highly recommend!!!! Very authentic and very cool experience practicing Kyudo in Kyoto - I had an amazing time trying out Kyudo in Sensei's workshop, Sensei is so experience I really enjoy the whole class, Sensei also taught us how to shoot holding 2 arrows and it make me feel like Legolas, my girlfriend took so many photos for me it is such an amazing experience with a very cool memory of practicing Kyudo in Kyoto.
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W6762zmjasonm
Jul 26, 2025
An amazing experience - This was a truly an amazing experience, we have been taught the right way of Kyudo, from the history of Kyudo, to the Spirtual aspect of it we have also been taught how to shoot, definitely will visit again on my next visit to Japan.
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Carol_w
Feb 19, 2026
If you have time, worth a try. - We were very excited about this experience but felt it fell a little short. There were four people during that session that day and we only each got to shoot four times. While the instructors were patient and kind and informative, I’m not sure if we would recommend this. Unless you’re a true cultural enthusiast it might be one to skip.
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up to 4 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).