Shamisen Experience in Kyoto 【Private】
You'll receive direct lessons from a professional Shamisen player with 20 years of experience.
It’s extremely rare to find Shamisen lessons in English within Japan.
In just 30 minutes, you'll be able to play a well-known traditional Japanese song! You can also immerse yourself in a meditative Shamisen session while enjoying the atmosphere of a traditional Japanese house.
We're looking forward to our session at the Shamisen Dojo!
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Shamisen Experience in Kyoto
Workshop
Tea Break : During this time, feel free to ask any questions about the instructor, the shamisen, or anything else.
What's included in Shamisen Experience in Kyoto 【Private】
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Learning the Shamisen in English. This makes our facility one of Kyoto's rare gems. During the lesson, you can enjoy Japanese tea while having relaxed conversations with the owner, who is also a professional Shamisen player. The curriculum is thoughtfully designed to be beginner-friendly, ensuring that even first-time players can enjoy learning the Shamisen with ease. The highlight of the lesson, however, is the jam session with the owner, using traditional Japanese scales. The professional player will accompany you, offering guidance while encouraging you to freely play melodies and express yourself through the Shamisen. This groundbreaking program has even received recognition from experts in the Shamisen community. Don’t miss this opportunity to experience something truly special—come and join us! Additionally, we have lefty Shamisen available for left-handed players.
Inclusions
- Souvenir ; Take home a small, unique souvenir to commemorate your experience.
- Rental Shamisen and Accesarres
- Samue ; to further immerse yourself in the experience, you will wear traditional samue.
- Photo/video session
- Take a quick break from the lesson and enjoy a cup of Japanese green tea.
- Demonstration by a professional instructor
- A demonstration performance by the instructor
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- If you find a red vending machine, turn right into the small alley just before it, and you'll find the Shamisen Dojo about 50 meters ahead.
