Kyoto City Budo Center
Kyoto City Budo Center, a pioneering brand in the martial arts industry, stands as a symbol of tradition and excellence in the heart of Kyoto, Japan. With a rich history dating back centuries, the center has become a revered holy place for practitioners of kendo, judo, karate, kyūdō, and other martial arts disciplines. The state-of-the-art facilities and experienced instructors provide visitors with an unforgettable experience, immersing them in the ancient practices and teachings of these martial arts. As the first mover in the industry, Kyoto City Budo Center continues to uphold its reputation for authenticity and quality, attracting martial arts enthusiasts from around the world. Experience the essence of Japanese martial arts at Kyoto City Budo Center - a destination revered for its heritage and dedication to the craft.

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Matthew Alovis
Matthew alovis
March 22, 2024
The iado class was very friendly and welcoming. They practiced the entire 4+ hour time and was a wonderful experience. Thank you again very much!
Simon Hsu
Simon hsu
March 22, 2024
By far the best real Japanese experience you can have in Kyoto. Tomoshoshy san is very kind and helpful, his kendo lesson is very interesting and fun, especially if you are a small group of friends!
Michelle Ambrose
Michelle ambrose
March 22, 2024
Awesome place. I took a visit before doing a samurai sword shopping around the corner and despite looking like a private place - visitors are welcome. I enjoyed watching some judo and kyudo practices as well. Definitely a great visit for any martial arts practitioner.
Himabindu Paruchuri
Himabindu paruchuri
March 22, 2024
A very interesting and unique experience. Note that the place may seem closed, but go in and check. Typically there is one sport lesson taking place at a given time and you need to find the relevant building. If you wish to see more than one sport, spend here more than an hour.
summer c
Summer c
March 22, 2024
We visited this place to see traditional Kendo training. The building is a really fantastic example of traditional Japanese architecture. It was interesting to see young and seasoned kendo being practiced in this incredible and authentic venue.
Carole Russo
Carole russo
March 22, 2024
The Kyoto Budo Centre is an impressive site and is used to host a variety of sporting events and classes, more notably Budo (Martial Arts). Regular features here are Aikido and Kendo. The staff at the front office are very friendly and usually accommodate curious minds to come in and have a very short look if any classes are going on. Highly recommended for it's close proximity to the famous Heian Jingu (shrine) as well.
Larissa Poseluzny
Larissa poseluzny
March 22, 2024
Amazing experience! About 16 of us. Taken through the history of Kendo through a potted history of Japan. Built up the instruction little by little until we went into combat with our partners at the end.
Jim Smith
Jim smith
March 22, 2024
Majestic and magical for martial arts fans.

Location

Hours

  • Monday
    09:00 AM - 09:00 PM
  • Tuesday
    09:00 AM - 09:00 PM
  • Wednesday
    09:00 AM - 09:00 PM
  • Thursday
    09:00 AM - 09:00 PM
  • Friday
    09:00 AM - 09:00 PM
  • Saturday
    09:00 AM - 09:00 PM
  • Sunday
    09:00 AM - 09:00 PM

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