Shihan Mato Archery Range
"Here, under the courteous guidance of an instructor, visitors can experience ""shikenhan"" archery, a type of entertainment enjoyed by the samurai of the southern Kyushu region. Shikenhan was practiced by military commanders at banquets during the Warring States period and became popular among samurai warriors during the Edo period; in the mid-Meiji period, it transformed into an amusement which was enjoyed with shochu at banquets. ""Shikenhan"" means about 8.2 meters and is the distance from the shooter to the target; while the bow is about 136 centimeters and target is roughly 13.7 centimeters - accordingly, everything used in the game is equal to measurement unites in length, hence its name of ""shihan."" Today, this form of archery has been designated an Intangible Cultural Property by the city."
Spot details
- Address
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Miyazaki Nichinan-shi Obi 9-4231-13
Map
- Phone
- 0987251905
- Hours
- 9:30-17:00(Last entry16:00)
- Closed
- 12/29-12/31
- Fees
- Adults 450yen, Elementary School Students 300yen for every 8 shots
- Parking Lot
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Available(143spaces)
※Obi Castle tourist parking lot - Credit Card
- Not available
- Smoking
- Not available
- Wi-Fi
- Not available
- Note
- *Tel:Connects to Komura Jutaro Memorial Museum
- Can be enjoyed even on a rainy day
- Yes
- Estimated stay time
- 0-30 minutes
- Infant friendly
- Possible (experience is not possible)
Information Sources: NAVITIME JAPAN
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