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Japanese Traditional Music Experience

Location Odawara, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan
$55.30
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.

Overview

Discover the authentic sounds of the "Koto", Japanese traditional stringed instrument!
Come join to my class. Anyone, even a complete beginner, can enjoy playing beautiful sounds.

When you join this class, you won't just play the ”Koto"; you'll also feel Japanese history and culture.

The outline of this experience is as below
-Explanation about "Koto"
-Instruction how to play "Koto" by using special attachment nails
-Try playing "Koto"
-Performance by the instructor
-Photo session

I am qualified to teach Koto.
Odawara, a historic castle town, is my hometown.
I created this experience activity because I want to share the joy of experience traditional Japanese music right here in this historic city.
Japanese Traditional Music Experience
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 1 hour

Availability depends on seasonality and number of participants. Bookings can not be made for the same day. Please read our TnC’s.

When giving as a gift, your recipient can choose a date at their convenience during a booking process. Otherwise, you can choose one after checkout and voucher redemption.
Check available dates by emailing us at [email protected]
  • Instruction fee
  • Rental fee of Koto(instrument) and tools for play it.
  • Private transportation

Meeting point
・Approx. 14-minutes' walk from the East Exit of Odawara Station ・From Odawara Station, take a Hakone Tozan Bus (bound for Hakone), get off at Saiwai-cho Bus Stop and walk for 1 minute
Return details
・Approx. 14-minutes' walk from the East Exit of Odawara Station ・From Odawara Station, take a Hakone Tozan Bus (bound for Hakone), get off at Saiwai-cho Bus Stop and walk for 1 minute

You will learn about history and basic information of a Koto.
Then you have lesson how to play it.
And you can also enjoy performance by the instructor and have a photo session.

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • You will take off shoes when you enter the place for the music lesson
  • During the activity, you will have Japanese style sitting posture "seiza". If you are not comfortable it, let me know. I prepare chairs.
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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    Japanese Traditional Music Experience

    Location Odawara, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan
    $55.30
    This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.
    How it works?
    01 You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
    02 We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!
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