The Ceremony of Kyudo, Japanese Archery at Shiramine Jingu in Kyoto

The last samurai visits Shiramine Jingu shrine in Kyoto and introduces Tomonooshasai festival on November 15th. At the festival, two teams of Kyudo, Japanese archery compete each other over their skill in beautiful traditional costumes. He also explains the history of the festival and the rules of the game. All the Japanese archery members belong to Ogasawara-ryu school of martial art.
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[@jotsingh8917]

Very nice clip. From Germany.

[@lastsamuraikyoto]

I have some more Kyudo related episodes. If you have time, please check.

[@Oldtimyviolence]

This concept of 2 armies with their Taisho dueling is really cool! Personally I dabble in Heki-ryu. Would love to try my skill against my Ogasawara-ryu peers!

[@lastsamuraikyoto]

There are many chances to see Kyudo in Kyoto. And I have some more episodes about Kyudo or Yabusame. If you have time, please check.

[@leonidesfelix3977]

I will visit Kyoto this november, the festival is always in that time of the year ?

[@lastsamuraikyoto]

The web page of Shimine Jingu shrine says they will hold this on November 15th 11:00. Please enjoy Kyoto.

[@merewynyard5813]

Thank You..from 🇦🇺

[@lastsamuraikyoto]

I have some more archery related episodes. If you have time, please check.

[@teatime3009]

shooting with one arm bare, i know its for safety reasons but its hard to deny the cool factor. i was aware of archery and sanjusangendo but not shiramine shrine! i think that area of kyoto is underrated as far as tourists visiting goes. usually i don't see as many foreigners in that area. thank you for the video, really interesting. i am glad i found your channel.

[@lastsamuraikyoto]

I have some more episodes dealing Kyudo or Yabusame. I recommend Kasagakeshinji of Deep Japan. Please check.

[@teatime3009]

Thank you very much! I have watched the video and it was really interesting, now I have many browser tabs open to learn more.

[@auberginearcher7610]

I would love to see this someday! 🏹

[@lastsamuraikyoto]

I do hope you can visit Kyoto.