Japanese Music Experiences

Learn to play traditional Japanese instruments.

Discover the melodies of Japan through an immersive, hands-on journey with traditional instruments. Learn to pluck the delicate strings of the iconic shamisen and koto, each note carrying the essence of Japanese artistry. Let the soulful resonance of the shakuhachi, a traditional bamboo flute, envelop you, as you delve into the deep, timeless sounds of Japanese music and connect with its rich cultural heritage.

Experiences Index

Tokyo

- Make Modern Wagashi and Express Japan’s Four Seasons in Flowers

- Learn Wagashi Confection and Discover the Colors of Japan from a Popular Sweets Artist – at a Nihonbashi, Tokyo Cafe

Kamakura

- Make Modern, Beautiful Wagashi With an Artisan in a Kamakura Teahouse

Kyoto

- Make Japanese Sweets with Demonstration at Wagashi Issho, Kyoto

- Enjoy an Okashi Kaiseki Course With Japanese Tea at a Historic Japanese House in Higashiyama, Kyoto

- The Art of Making Japanese Traditional Confections, Taught by a Kyoto Artisanal Confectioner

- Learn to Craft Traditional Japanese Sweets (Manju and Warabi-mochi) at a Historic Kyoto Confectioner

Tokyo

Learn traditional shamisen music from Master Itchu Miyako, followed by a refined Japanese lunch at a historic ryotei restaurant in Tokyo. Experience the beauty of Japanese culture through music and cuisine.

Key Features

- Enjoy a private tatami room reservation at Akasaka's renowned dining establishment, Akasaka Asada, for an intimate traditional music experience.

- Be captivated by a shamisen performance from Itchu Miyako, the 12th-generation head of the Itchu-bushi music school, before receiving hands-on instruction.

- Savor a seasonal surf-and-turf Kaga cuisine lunch, featuring the exquisite flavors of Ishikawa Prefecture.

JPY 129,000 / Person

min 2 persons

private event

120 min

Kyoto

Experience Zazen meditation accompanied by the soothing sounds of the shakuhachi flute at a historic site in Hakone. Conclude with traditional tea and wagashi sweets for a serene cultural retreat.

Key Features

- Enjoy the enchanting shakuhachi flute music of master Lenzan Kudo at Tokoan, near Hakone’s Ashinoyu hot spring.

- Engage in Zazen seated meditation and suizen flute meditation, embracing Zen philosophy to quiet distractions and connect with your inner self.

- Conclude with a peaceful tea time with Lenzan, accompanied by traditional wagashi confections.

JPY 30,000 / Person

min 2 persons

private event

90 min

Kyoto

Experience a shamisen lesson and live performance in the serene setting of a Buddhist temple in Kyoto. Connect with traditional Japanese music in a deeply spiritual and historic environment.

Key Features

- Experience a live shamisen performance that embodies the wabi-sabi spirit within the tranquil atmosphere of a Buddhist temple.

- Learn to play a traditional shamisen piece under expert guidance.

- Delve into the essence of Japanese performing arts and its cultural depth.

JPY 15,000 / Person

min 2 persons

private event

60 min