Archery Experience in a Shrine in Higashikagawa | Kyudo Class
Step onto sacred ground and discover the meditative art of Kyudo with an immersive Archery Experience in a Shrine in Higashikagawa. Change into traditional garments and test your skills on a 28-meter range with an authentic bamboo bow.
- 150 min
- 1-5 participants
- Higashikagawa
- Beginner
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From
¥ 13,800
Per Person
- English printed instructions
- Mochi & Green Tea
- Experience Fee
- Kyudo Equipment & Hakama Rental
- Take Home Archery Gloves
Experience Overview
Join a Japanese archery experience in a shrine! Start your experience by changing into a Hakama, a traditional pleated skirt-like garment. After learning the basics of Kyūdō through hands-on guided practice, move to the real 28-meter shooting range. Here you will test your skills with a bamboo bow (Daikyū), one of the few opportunities for beginners to try a real bamboo bow.
As you go through each step, shift your focus entirely on the present moment. It’s not just about hitting the target but about engaging in the mindful process of archery. From drawing the bow to releasing the arrow, stay mentally and emotionally centered, grounding yourself in each moment of the practice.
The gloves, made by a local company in Kagawa Prefecture, known as “Glove Town,” reflect the region’s 90% share of the domestic glove market. During this two-hour experience, you’ll also enjoy tea and budou mochi, a traditional local sweet, which consists of smooth red bean paste wrapped in a thin layer of dough and has a history of about 350 years!
Your Experience & Highlights
What to Expect
Traditional Hakama Dress
Suit up in a pleated Japanese Hakama garment before heading to the archery range.
Authentic Bamboo Bows
Experience drawing a real "Daikyu" bamboo bow at a professional 28-meter target.
350-Year Heritage Treats
Savor traditional local budou mochi paired with fresh green tea inside the shrine.
Why Choose This Experience
Sacred Shrine Setting
This entire experience takes place within an authentic Japanese shrine, offering an atmosphere of tranquility and heritage that public sports centers cannot match.
Free Kagawa Archery Gloves
Take home a piece of local industrial pride. Your package includes a pair of take-home archery gloves made in Kagawa, Japan's famous "Glove Town."
A Mindful, Meditative Journey
This lesson shifts focus away from competitive scorekeeping, encouraging you to slow down, control your breathing, and master the present-moment process of drawing and releasing.
Important Details
Know Before You Go
- What to Wear: Please wear tops without buttons.
- Personal Preparation: Remove all accessories (e.g., earrings, piercings, necklaces) to prevent injury. Tie or pin up long hair for safety.
- Language Support: Instruction will be in Japanese, supported by English pamphlets and translation devices.
- Weather Policy: The experience will proceed in rain but may be cancelled in extreme weather (e.g., weather warnings).
Cancellation Policy
- 100% charge if cancelled within 23 hours
- Rescheduling options available
Meeting Point
Shirotori Shrine
〒769-2702 JP Kagawa 69 Matsubara, Higashikagawa
Nearby Attraction: After your workshop, we recommend visiting the beautiful Konkai Kōmyō-ji Temple, located directly in front of our venue. This sacred Buddhist temple features traditional wooden halls and peaceful gardens.
