Tokyo & Vicinity LOCAL EVENTS

Japanese archery viewing and experience at Kyu-Shiba Rikyu Garden - Mar 9, 2025

A demonstration viewing and hands-on experience will take place at the historic Japanese archery (Kyudo) place in Kyu-Shiba Rikyu Garden..

Kyu-Shiba Rikyu Garden, one of the oldest feudal gardens in Tokyo, was constructed on reclaimed land in the early Edo period. This stunning garden, where the beauty of the four seasons unfolds, sets the stage for a unique experience, an archery viewing and hands-on class at the archery ground within this historic garden. Seize this opportunity to connect with the profound tradition of archery, a time-honored Japanese martial art.

The demonstration viewing held in 1931. A photo by Green Archives at Green Library (Tokyo Metropolitan Parks Association)

Kyu-Shiba Riakyu Garden. (Photo provided by NEWSCAST)

Japanese archery viewing and experience at Kyu-Shba Rikyu Garden
弓道(和弓)の見学会

March 9th(Sun) 2025

The event will be canceled in case of stormy weather

Location: Kyu-Shiba Rikyu Garden, Hamamatsucho, Tokyo

Time:
Morning session: 10:00 AM
Afternoon session: 2:00PM
* An approximately 90-minute program.

After watching a Kyudo demonstration, participants will experience Kyudo (The Eight Stages of Shooting) under the guidance of an instructor.

Availability: About 20 participants per session, for only junior high school students and older.

Participation
Request at the service center (first come, first served for each session), which starts at: Morning session: 9:00AM / Afternoon session: 1:00PM
Fees: Free (a garden entrance fee is required)

Notes:
Being barefoot inside the Kyudo field is strictly prohibited, so please bring socks.
Participate are required to wear comfortable-to-move clothing.
The program may change in the event of rain.

*The Kyudo field will be closed to the public on the day of the event.

Kyu-Shiba Rikyu Garden
https://www.tokyo-park.or.jp/park/kyu-shiba-rikyu/
1-minute walk from Hamamatsucho Station on the JR Yamanote Line. Go get out of the station from the North Exit, then take the way to the right and walk a few 10 meters. You will see the garden entrance on the right side.