Takuya Hirato
Writer
Kyudo: Japanese Archery Experience in Kyoto is exciting and safe during Covide-19 pandemic
What is Kyudo: Japanese Archery experience?
Kyudo is often compare to “human life”. It is a traditional martial art for training mind and body and is also know as a Japanese form of archery characterized by its long tradition.
Kyudo has some Zen-like principles; specifically, that the mindset is just as important as the techniques. Everyone try to learn new techniques at the beginning. However, you will realize at some point that skill is not the most important part but your mindset is. Don’t you think this awareness benefits every aspect of your life?
Kyudo has 3 main philosophies that are “Shin(真)・Zen(善)・Bi(美)”. Let’s learn each philosophy together.
◆Shin(真) ~Truth never betray ~
There is a word “seisha hicchu(正射必中)” means “true shooting, certain hitting”.
This means proper posture in shooting will certainly lead you to hit the bull’s eye.
Kyudo learners shoot thousands of bows to learn the proper posture.
The bull’s eye is a great teacher if your posture was correct or not. Focusing on every bows and pursue ” Shin” is professional Kyudo mindset.
◆Zen(善) ~Goodness in presence of mind~
There is no opponent when you play Kyudo. The only enemy you may find is yourself. The main purpose of Kyudo is face yourself, train mindset and stay presence of mind. Respect and friendship are also important in Kyudo jo(弓道場)” means “Kyudo arena”
Basic spirits for Kyudo leaners are take good care of “etiquette” and “tender loving care”.
◆Bi(美) ~Beauty is combination of Shin(真) and Zen(善)~
Bi(美) only appears once you learn the proper posture and presence of mind. After many years of effort, you will finally express beautiful and ideal shoot.
Why is Kyudo: Japanese Archery Experience is safe during Covide-19 pandemic?
You usually play sports against team or person, however Kyudo is a typical Japanese martial art and its purpose is to hit the bull’s eye. You can enjoy playing Kyudo yourself and it is for men and women of all ages .
In case experience Kyudo with your family or friends, you can naturally practice social distancing because arrows and bows are big and you cannot shoot unless your friends keep a distance of 2 meters.
Find your own bows and arrows and start training from today!
★Private Japanese Archery Experience in Kyoto
Are you interested in Kyudo: Japanese Archery Experience? You can book private tour from the link below!!
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Taking a Kyudo lesson usually costs very expensive. In this class, all sets for Kyudo are prepared for you. All you need is passion and wear clothes that are comfortable to move around in!
Our teacher will assist you from A to Z. Let’s dive into real Japanese cultural experiences with us.
What’s included:
All items for Kyudo
Class fees
Price:
3,500JPY/person
Location:
22-2 Mibuaiaichō, Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto, 604-8812, Japan
10 minutes on foot from JR Tanbaguti/Hankyu Omiya/Randen SijoOmiya station. Please tell a taxi driver “Mibugawa-st, Takatuji” instead of the address mentioned on the page when you come by taxi.
Who is writing this?
I used to be a tour leader. I traveled with groups for over 2 years and mainly guided people from the US, Europe and Australia. I am interested in Japanese unique culture, so I would love to share my knowledge to people who is planning to visit Japan sometime. Feel free to contact me on instagram below!
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