Top Hiroshima Prefecture Sports Lessons

*PLAN NAME Experience Shodo and Kendo at Miyajima Misen Daihonzan Daisho-in (including samurai lunch)     *OUTLINE You can experience special time at Daisho-in which is the oldest temple in Miyajima in Aki Province. Shodo (Japanese calligraphy) workshop will be provided by a calligrapher, Sekidou Sakaguchi, who is also a Miyajima Tourism Ambassador.  For Kendo  (Japanese fencing,) you can experience "two-sword style” fencing, the style established by the famous Musashi Miyamoto. Shodo and Kendo are both behaviors to calm your mind and seek for truth. The spirits of practices, manners, and courtesy exist in there, and you can touch and feel Japanese old traditional cultures.

Take a Yoga lesson and meditation at the temple commanding the sky and the ocean of Hiroshima, a city dedicated to peace. Let's regain peace in mind and body in this 2-hour experience based on prayer. ・Enhance body and soul by Yoga and meditation in a scenic spot commanding the peace city of Hiroshima ・After the meditation, worship at the main hall while thinking of peace in Hiroshima ・After enhancing body an soul with Yoga and meditation, enjoy Matcha full of theanine providing relaxation effect at the tea room with a panoramic view of Seto Inland Sea ・A private small-group session held in the fresh morning air.You can relax your body and mind with Yoga and keep your mind empty with meditation ・A beginner-friendly Yoga focused on stretch exercise to relieve muscle tension

It will be a massage experience. In Japan, there is a traditional technique called “Shiatsu”. We provide a technique called shiatsu stretch that adds stretch to it. It is effective for shoulder pain, low back pain, joint pain, etc. Please experience the technology unique to Japan.

This Futabayama is Japan's largest shrimp oak group, and its existence has gradually become known in recent years, and its importance for environmental conservation is increasing. Along the way, you can see megalithic rocks of the sun and high-gun gun gun marks, and there are plenty of highlights such as the city area from the tower of peace at the summit and the view of the Seto Inland Sea.

・You can experience Japanese martial arts at the center of Hiroshima. ・It can be a valuable experience as you can hold a Japanese real sword in your hands.

Kyudo is Japan's leading martial arts that trains the mind and body by hitting arrows with a bow based on a fixed manner and shooting method. The venue is convenient because it can be used near Hiroshima Station and on the way to Miyajima! If you arrive by train ① Hiroshima Jogakuin University: "Hiroshima immediately get off at about 15 minutes in the Hiroden bus from the station," "Jogakuin Daigakumae", or about 10 minutes by car ② San'yojogakuen:Hiroshima Electric Railway Miyajimasen 1 minute walk from "San'yojogakuen station"

●You can experience only here in Hiroshima. Let's enjoy playing Kendama in Hiroshima where is a birthplace of Kendama! ●The venue is located in the center of Hiroshima. It is easy to access so feel free to join this lesson! ●Kendama is a fun game that you can enjoy anywhere, anytime! When a trick is completed, both beginners and advanced players will have a sense of accomplishment.The more you learn about the skill of Kendama, the more interested you feel in it and never get tired of it Everyone from children to adult can enjoy. This is the kendama's charm! ●Get a new Kendama! You can take home the Kendama used in the lesson. You can choose your favorite one from the shop. A "Challenge Card" and a pass grade seal of Kendama Kentei (test) can also be a nice memorabilia! * Kendama Kentei (test) is officially certified by “Global Kendama Network (GLOKEN)”, which is committed to the international spread of kendama, also holds the kendama World Cup in Hiroshima each year.

It is a plan that you can enjoy Kendo experience. Kendo begins with thanks and ends with thanks. It is rooted in Japan as a martial art that not only simply competes for a victory, but also develops “mind, skill, and body” such as respect for the opponent and the dojo, and self-study attitude. In this plan, all tools are available so that anyone can easily experience. A souvenir is also included, so please feel free to join us. You can take home “tenugui (a face towel)” used in the lesson as a souvenir. The towels have various Japanese patterns and kanji where you can feel Japanese art. In Kendo, a tenugui is wrapped around the head before wearing a face mask. It is used to fix the face mask, to absorb sweat, and also to show your strong willingness to practice. You can also buy a new bamboo sword(with brim) as a memory of the experience. It takes 2,400 yen per sword. Please inform us in advance if you want to purchase.

・You can experience aikido in central Hiroshima. The venue is about 5~10 minutes away from Peace Park & Atomic Bomb Dome. ・ As a memory of your experience we will give you a complimentary paper crane folded from yuzen-paper!

Kyudo is a Japanese martial art based on shooting an arrow from a Japanese bow to a target to reach a complete focus of mind and body. The main difference of kyudo and western archery is that, in kyudo, every movement follows a traditional routine that pays respect to the equipment and to the opponent. You will come to the archery range and dress in an authentic kyudo uniform, which will include dogi—the upper wear—and hakama—the lower wear. I'll give a brief explanation about the art of kyudo as well as instructions and demonstrations. With the knowledge you'll gain, you will learn to shoot arrows at the target. You'll also understand the fun and challenging aspect of the sport, particularly while wearing the traditional hakama and armor. Usually in kyudo, you are not allowed to pull the arrow unless you master the basics. But during our lesson, you will be able to enjoy the real kyudo experience even as a complete beginner. It will be a great time if you are looking for a nice photo or movie to show to your friends.