In Japan, KYUDO is recognized to be a “Dynamic ZEN Meditation”.
Believe it or not, you know when you hit the target the moment the arrow leaves your hand.
Usually in Japan, when people take up KYUDO in earnest, it takes several months of practice before they are allowed to actually shoot at a target, but this program lets you go straight into action.
Don a real traditional KYUDO uniform.
Get matched with a bow and arrows for your body.
Channel your inner spirits, but keeping your mind quiet, and try shooting an arrow at the middle of the target.
You have dozens of times to try, but please understand that you may not hit the target on your first day, or you may get lucky once or twice.
So, get advice on how to improve your movement.
Although the instructor in this program is a DAN master (seeker), we have made many improvements over the thousands of people we have accepted for this experience and have created the program that can be enjoyed even by those who are new to Kyudo.
Posted By : tsuki_giulia
People teaching kyudo CANNOT take money for it. It's dishonorable as there used to be a long history of archery made for gambling, so nowadays it's against kyudo rules to be paid for teaching kyudo (it is ok pay a low fee for using the shooting range and rental of equipment).
Which means these people are getting your money for themselves and whoever is teaching doesn't get a penny OR they are bad kyudo teachers.
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Posted On : 2024-05-18 16:58:26 
Posted By : Michael C
Do not give these people money! They change addresses for the event, and are unresponsive to messages. Worst experience of my month long trip to Japan. No refunds, no responses, no apology. This is one step away from a scam. I bet them make a bunch of money this way.
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Posted On : 2024-03-13 03:27:52
Posted By : Dean_A
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!
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Posted On : 2024-03-13 02:14:32 
Posted By : Blake_R
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.
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Posted On : 2024-03-08 22:57:21
Posted By : michelle_p
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. 😊
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Posted On : 2024-02-20 19:20:46
Posted By : John_R
Great fun. Instructor terrific. Suggest that future classes meet at gym instead & limit to 5 people.
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Posted On : 2024-02-15 14:09:25
Posted By : 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!!
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Posted On : 2024-01-25 19:09:04
Posted By : Harris_P
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.
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Posted On : 2023-12-28 23:55:21
Posted By : Gregory_N
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).
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Posted On : 2023-12-16 18:09:54
Posted By : Harriet_W
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.
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Posted On : 2023-10-09 04:18:19
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