Kyudo

Japanese archery is growing in popularity worldwide as evidenced by many new and continuing international lectures and competitions. Even seasoned western archers will find kyudo a very challenging but rewarding experience!

Unfortunately, junior high schools don't have their own kyudo clubs, but community kyudojos are very welcoming to foreignors.

Yurihonjo

(contact Brianna for specifics)

• Honjo Masami Club (本荘正己会)

Club Rep.- Kikuchi

Where: Honjo Kyudojo

When: Wednesday 7pm - 9pm

Full dojo details + map here (Japanese only)

• Kyudo Aikoukai (弓道愛好会)

Club Rep.- Miura

Where: Nishime Kyudojo Musoukan

Full dojo details + map here (Japanese only)

Nikaho

(contact Tierra for specifics)

• Kisakata Kyudo Doukou Club (象潟弓道同好会)

Club Rep.- Kikuchi

Where: Kisakata Doukou Kyudojo (in front of Kisakata Junior High school)

When: most Saturdays and Sundays 10am - noon

Dues: first-time experience free, 3,000 yen for one-year membership (1,500 yen for half a year)

**other practice sessions available upon request

**no practice in case of rain

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• Nikaho KyuYuu Club (仁賀保弓友会)

Club Rep.- Matsumura

Where: Shijinkan Kyudojo (Nikaho City)

When: Wednesday 9am-noon

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Links

International Kyudo Federation (English!) Akita Kyudo Federation (Japanese only)