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Hiroshima: Traditional Japanese Archery Experience

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Activity provider:Hiroshima Castle SHARAKU
Hiroshima: Traditional Japanese Archery Experience
Top rated
4.8642535 out of 5 stars
4.9
4.8642535 out of 5 stars
221 reviews

Discover Japanese archery. Try your hand in a style of archery which requires complete focus of mind and body.

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Duration 1 hour
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English
Wheelchair accessible
Small group
Limited to 4 participants

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

S
Scott – United States

After instruction on every exact movement required to shoot the ball we had a little contest between the three of us. Super fun, staff for patient and nice. Really great experience overall.

S
Sarah – Australia

We throughly enjoyed our archery lesson. The instructors were excellent and very patient. The venue was beautiful. Our family agreed it was a very special and authentic experience. Thank you so much. 😊

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Highlights

  • Dress in an authentic kyudo uniform and armor
  • Learn to shoot arrows at a target
  • Enjoy an authentic kyudo experience even as a complete beginner

Full description

Kyudo is a Japanese martial art which consists of shooting at a target with a Japanese bow so as to achieve complete focus in the mind and body. The main difference between kyudo and western archery is that in kyudo every movement follows a traditional routine which pays respect to the equipment and to the opponent. Just a fifteen-minute walk from the Atomic Bomb Dome, this activity allows you to enjoy a genuine Japanese archery experience while in Hiroshima. 

Upon arrival to the archery range, get kitted out in an authentic kyudo uniform, including dogi upper-wear and hakama lower-wear. Listen to a brief explanation of the art of kyudo and to instructions and demonstrations throughout the experience. With the knowledge and skills picked up, shoot at the target with the arrows, along the way gaining an understanding of the fun and challenging aspects of the sport, particularly those arising from wearing the traditional hakama and armor. 

Typically in kyudo, you're not allowed to pull the arrow until you master the basics, but during this experience, you'll have the chance to enjoy the real sport even as a complete beginner. It's a bit difficult to hit the target at first, which makes it that much more exciting when you finally do. Hitting the target is also believed to bring good luck and make your wishes come true, even in the mini-sized kyudo ground you'll be shooting in.

Includes

  • Traditional tools and costumes
  • 1-hour Japanese traditional archery experience (45 minutes of practice and target shooting, 15 minutes of changing, closing, and taking photos)
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities

Not suitable for

  • People with mobility impairments

Meeting point

"Hiroshima Castle Sannomaru" It's a store in a shopping mall. The name of the shop is "HIROSHIMA CASTLE SHARAKU"

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Important information

Know before you go

  •  This tour is not recommended for people with limited mobility
  •  This activity is suitable for beginners
  •  In rare cases, the strings may hit your arms and wrists and cause swelling
  •  Pants rather than skirts or shorts are recommended

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4.9 /5

based on 221 reviews

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Scott – United StatesJune 10, 2025 – Verified booking
After instruction on every exact movement required to shoot the ball we had a little contest between the three of us. Super fun, staff for patient and nice. Really great experience overall.
S
Sarah – AustraliaJune 5, 2025 – Verified booking
We throughly enjoyed our archery lesson. The instructors were excellent and very patient. The venue was beautiful. Our family agreed it was a very special and authentic experience. Thank you so much. 😊
J
Jan – SwitzerlandMay 29, 2025 – Verified booking
Overall great experience. Good insteuction on the shooting process and prep, a lot of opportunities to actually shoot, and background knowledge about Japanese archery.

Product ID: 358800

Activity provider:Hiroshima Castle SHARAKU
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