Project Update

People have always asked what is Kyudo and how can it be interesting. It's slow paced and quiet. There are no tournaments, no cheering crowds, no medals for hitting the target. There are no tv coverage, no food venues, no team competition ... nothing, Yet, many people will still ask what is it and standby on Waitlists for months just to experience it. So, what is Kyudo? Well, there is no real answer because Kyudo is different for everyone. Is it a martial art just because its

According to the All Japan Kyudo Federation , there are currently 1,178 kyudo ranges  across Japan. On average, this means each prefecture has about 25 places where people practice kyudo , the traditional Japanese art of archery. Japan is a country with limited flat land, and about 66% of its landscape is covered by forests and mountains. As a result, kyudo ranges are built in many different settings — from schools and city neighborhoods to rural and natural environments. Bec

Q1. What happened in 2012? A. In April 2012, an incident was reported at the City-operated archery range in Kapiʻolani Park in which a stray arrow exited the designated range area and reached the adjacent tennis courts. Local media reported that the arrow traveled approximately 350 to 500 feet. Available reporting indicates that the arrow was released at an unsafe upward angle, allowing it to travel well beyond the intended target area. Q2. Why was the archery range closed?

The Draft Environmental Assessment submitted to the State Office of Planning & Sustainable Development is available for public review at the link below. https://files.hawaii.gov/dbedt/erp/Doc_Library/2026-01-08-OA-DEA-Kyudojo-Japanese-Archery-Range-Mauumae-Nature-Park.pdf

Below is the link to the press conference held on October 21, 2025 https://www.honolulu.gov/dpr/dpr-news/oahus-first-public-kyudojo-planned-for-kaimuki-thanks-to-partnership/

Dear Friends and Supporters, We have made great progress since our last update. Most notably, we have put together a dream-team of some of Hawaii’s largest and most reputable contractors and vendors, who have steppedforward to support the construction of the dojo. Our “TEAM KYUDO” contractors and key vendors Team Kyudo Contractors Role Allied Builders System General Contractor Commercial Plumbing Inc. Plumbing Installation Dorvin D. Leis Co. Inc HVAC Contractor DSE Hawaii Ele

Dear Friends and Supporters, We’re thrilled to share a major milestone in our journey: On May 14, the Hawaii Kyudo Foundation (HKF) signed a formal joint development agreement with the City and County of Honolulu to design, construct, and operate a Kyudojo — a traditional Japanese archery range — at Mau‘mae Nature Park on 16th Avenue in Kaimuki. Under this landmark agreement, the City will provide the land, and HKF will fund the design and construction of the dojo. Once compl