Date Clan Style Archery Experience

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Even beginners can experience the archery of the “Date Clan Insai School” from the days of Date Masamune!

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Tabimusubi walking tours (not bus tours) have restarted accepting tour requests and applications. In order to prevent the risk of spreading the novel coronavirus, we ask all participants to wear face masks and allow us to check your temperature. On the day of the tour, a guide assistant will have hand sanitizer and incorporate social distancing measures, so please join without concern.
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The Sendai Domain, created by the city’s founder and first feudal lord Date Masamune, was famous for their high level of martial arts. A samurai warrior had to master many skills, including archery. The Date Clan, headquartered in Sendai, practiced a traditional school of archery called “Heki ryu Insai-ha." The style emphasizes battlefield effectiveness over ceremonial aesthetics. In particular, the shooting method utilized mobility, solo or group tactics, and powerful shots to penetrate armor.

In this archery experience you’ll time travel back to feudal Japan to train like a soldier of the Date Clan! After hearing the history and battle tactics of the day, receive instructions on how to shoot arrows safely inside a modern martial arts center. This experience will be led by Ken Kurosu, a representative of the “Date Insai Archery Research Group,” which also performs at Sendai's Aoba Festival.

Holding Term	Available all year round during select times, or whenever the minimum number of people apply. Please check website for details.
Duration	About 2 hours.
Number of people involved	3 ~ 12people
Fee	33000 JPY- (tax included)

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We plan and organize town walk tours and hands-on activities that can be experienced in 90 to 120 minutes, mainly in Sendai City. Local guides who love Sendai, Miyagi, and Tohoku will guide you to their favorite spots and introduce them from the perspective of local residents. We offer experiences on various themes such as "History," "Food," "Tradition," "Landscape," and "Sake." There are some programs limited to specific times or dates, and others available through consultation and reservation, so please feel free to contact us for inquiries.

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Experience Index

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No experience necessary! Even beginners can try traditional archery!

Basic Information

Experience Name	Date Clan Style Archery Experience
Holding Place	Nashiwari Dojo (35-12 Higashiurayama, Togatta Onsen Shinchi, Zao Town, Katta District, Miyagi Prefecture, 989-0916)
Duration	About 2 hours.
Holding Term	Available all year round during select times, or whenever the minimum number of people apply. Please check website for details.
Start Time	10:00～ or 13:00～

Implementation Condition

Minimum number of passengers	3people
Maximum number of passengers	12people
Reservation Application Deadline	By 16:00, 14 days in advance
Cancellation Policy	雨天でも実施いたしますが、荒天や災害の場合には中止いたします。開催前日のご連絡をご確認ください。
Important Notes for Participants	The tour will be conducted even in rainy weather, but will be canceled in case of stormy weather or disaster. Please check with us the day before the event.

Fee

Fee	per person: 33000 JPY (tax included)
Included in the fee	Instructor fee, experience fee, archery hall rental fee, tool rental fee, armor tour fee, insurance fee
Items not included in the fee	Transportation costs to and from the meeting point, any personal costs (i.e. for drinks, snacks).
Payment Methods	Advance payment by credit card or cash on the day
Cancellation and Changes	Cancellation up to 3 days before 0:00, up to the day before = 50% of the participation fee. Same day cancellation, no-contact/no-show is 100% of the participation fee. * Cancellation by phone can be done on business days and business hours, generally on the same day you apply. * If you are able to find a replacement who can participate instead, no cancellation fee is required. Please contact us if that happens.
About Cancellation Fees	* Please note that a cancellation fee will be charged if canceled within 3 days prior to the event date. If you are able to find a replacement who can participate instead, no cancellation fee is required. Please contact us if that happens.

Meeting Place & Access

Meeting Place	Nashiwari Dojo (35-12 Higashiurayama, Togatta Onsen Shinchi, Zao Town, Katta District, Miyagi Prefecture, 989-0916)
Meeting Place Remarks	Nashiwari Dojo (35-12 Higashiurayama, Togatta Onsen Shinchi, Zao Town, Katta District, Miyagi Prefecture, 989-0916)
Meeting Time	10 minutes before departure
Access	Nashiwari Dojo (35-12 Higashiurayama, Togatta Onsen Shinchi, Zao Town, Katta District, Miyagi Prefecture, 989-0916)
Parking	There is.

Directions

Other

Barrier Free	None
Guides and Information	The tour is led by a local guide.
Regarding Multilingual Support	Japanese / English The guide can speak simple English.