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Easy for everyone! Now you can play handmade mini shamisen and show off to everyone! Musical instruments, sweets and live music

5.0 (3 reviews) 2 hours Free cancellation
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Easy for everyone! Now you can play handmade mini shamisen and show off to everyone! Musical instruments, sweets and live music

About this activity

[Let's play handmade mini shamisen! Traditional music experience workshop]

TOKYO SHAMI EXPERIENCE was newly launched last year as a spot where you can enjoy the shamisen more easily and fun!

This reservation site has just started in 2020.

A new two-hour workshop where everyone can handcraft a mini shamisen, play a few songs, and enjoy a live concert with tea! You can take the instruments you made home and play them at home.

Musical instrument workshops that have been featured on TV, magazines, and on the Web.

It is perfect for those who want to start a new instrument that people around them do not do much, or those who are interested in Japanese musical instruments but are unable to take a step because of the high threshold.

Not only will you be able to play, but also from the history and explanation of the shamisen, everyone can create a shamisen kit and learn how it sounds.

Please enjoy the special experience that can enter the world of deep Japanese!

  • Price with musical instrument
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At a glance

Duration
2 hours
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Up to 4 people
People per booking
1–4
Guide
Japanese, English
Operated by
TOKYO SHAMI

Ages: Adults (8–70 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: Snacks: Japanese sweets / matcha
  • Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Included: Shamisen kit, various accessories
  • Included: handmade kimono bag
  • Included: Costume (rental)

Itinerary

【Let's make and play mini shamisen!】Traditional Music Experience Workshop] TOKYO SHAMI EXPERIENCE is a place where you can enjoy the shamisen more casually. It's started. How about focusing on making and playing Japanese instruments in a relaxing Japanese-style room at your tea teacher's house? It is an experience for many foreigners, so depending on the timing, it may be an opportunity for international exchange. This is the first time for beginners to experience shamisen. ■Contents■ 1) Wear a happi coat and put your spirit into it.I'm starting to feel more Japanese. 2) Next, I will give you a brief explanation of the shamisen (brief history, features, etc.) 3) Now it's time to assemble with the introductory mini shamisen kit.After you see the swatches, such as the line, try it yourself (It's not difficult because even elementary school students have built it before.) It only takes about 20 minutes. 4) Let's make a sound with the shamisen we made right away!Learn how to read music. 5) We practice the song together (The shamisen score is very simple, and the mini-shamisen has numbers on it so you know where to hold it just by looking.) 6) Everyone will enjoy playing together. 7) Take a break.You will listen to a live shamisen performance with tea sweets. 8) Finish at the raised point.Handmade mini shamisen will be taken home. You can take home the sheet music you have practiced and enjoy it when you get home.Show off your shamisen to your family and friends!

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Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

We'll pick you up at 1:00pm (Kimono)

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel You get back
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  • The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

  • Public transportation options are available nearby

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

  • Participation of elementary school students or more

Traveller ratings

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Easy for everyone! Now you can play handmade mini shamisen and show off to everyone! Musical instruments, sweets and live music

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