30 and 31 May 2026

20th anniversary program 2026

with Kanjuro Shibata XXI Sensei.
The Barako Kyudo group is celebrating its 20th anniversary on Saturday 30 and Sunday 31 May 2026.
Kanjuro Shibata XXI Sensei will be attending the weekend and supporting us in our kyudo development.

Our 20^th Anniversary Program will be international and open to all members of the Heki ryu Bishu Chikurin ha.

Schedule

Friday, 29 May 2026, arrival
12:00 – 19:00: festive cultural program & group dinner
19:30: Opening and Practice

Saturday, 30 May 2026,
09:30 – 17:30 Practice
Group dinner at 18:30
Evening program

Sunday, 31 May 2026,
Practice 09:30 – 16:00
Closing ceremony at 15:45

Location

The weekend will take place at a beautiful location in Gouda. Shooting can take place both indoors and outdoors on the mato, Hitote (28 metres).

Charge

The program will be offered for € 175 p.p., all inclusive, except lodging.
For members of Oko Europe, Oko Kyudojo and Zenko International: € 150 p.p.

Logeren

There are several hotels and B&Bs in Gouda.
Have a look on the website Welcome to Gouda

Travel

Gouda is easily accessible by train from Utrecht, Rotterdam and Schiphol Airport.

Registration

You can download the Registration Form here.

Download the poster here.