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A martial arts centre in Sakyo ward, with several halls including the former Butokuden.
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A comprehensive martial arts facility in Shogoin, Sakyo Ward, Kyoto. It has a main arena, a sub-arena, the former Butokuden, an archery range, and a sumo ring, and hosts various martial arts tournaments throughout the year. The former Butokuden, built as a project to commemorate the 1,100th anniversary of the move of the capital to Heian, is the oldest martial arts hall in Japan and a national Important Cultural Property. It is also used for indoor sports such as table tennis, tennis, and badminton.
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