"The association of Kyudo of Koto ku was founded in the 29th year
of the Showa period. Thanks to the efforts and the guidance of many senior
members, the association has now become something like a family.
There are two 'kyudojo' in Koto ku: one is the 'Koto ku sports hall' -twelve
minutes walk from Sumiyoshi station on the Shinjuku subway line- and the
other is the 'Fukagawa sports center', a five minutes walk from Monzen-nakacho
station on the Tozai and the Oedo subway line. There, more than 150 members
gather together to deepen their understanding of Kyudo.
Besides, owe to the convenient location and its accessibility, people from
Koto ku and also from other places come to the Dojo to chat happily, share
life experiences and to make good use of their spare time. We kindly invite you to come and practice with us."
Iijima sensei,Hanshi 8th dan,
president of Koto ku Kyudo association.
The purpose of this page is to offer an English version of the home page
of the 'Koto ku Kyudo association'.
It doesn't pretend to be just a translation of the contents but of the
hospitality offered through the home page. Therefore, it is an invitation,
a Japanese open-heart invitation written in English to come and practice
Kyudo in Koto ku.
Koto ku is one of the wards that compose Tokyo City. It is located on the
East bank of Sumida River.
click logo to go to the Japanese home page
- It is required to become a member of the association in order to use the facilities.
- There are daily practices in both Kyudojo: morning from 9 to 12 am; afternoon
13-17 pm; evening 18-20:30 pm. To visit a practice session, please make
prior arrangements. See Contact.
- If you do not posses your own set of arrows and bow you can borrow them
from the kyudojo.
- Course for beginners:
Annually there are two courses for beginners, one during spring in 'Fukagawa
sports center' and another during autumn in the 'Koto ku sports hall'.
The course consists on ten meetings of 1 and a half hours duration once
a week. The course provides a smooth guide from the basic steps till the
first shoots to the target. A range of about 20 to 30 persons take each
course and 5 to 6 teachers guide them. A set of bow, glove, arrows and
other implements are provided.
Make inquires about the cost of the course.
'Fukagawa sports center'
Located very close to Monzen-nakacho subway station (Oedo and Tozai subway
line) and from Ecchujima (JR Keiyo line, local train). It is very convenient
for people coming back from work. An outdoor Dojo with space for 5 standing
archers.
Tel (81)03-3820-5881
address Ecchujima 1-2-18, Koto-ku, 135-0044 Tokyo
Koto ku sports hall
An indoor Dojo with capacity for 5 standing archers. The air conditioning makes it very pleasant during both winter and summer season.
Tel (81) 03-3649-1701
address: Kitasuna 1-2-9, Koto-ku, 136-0073 Tokyo
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