Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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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!
Highlights
1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in Japanese & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in Japanese & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Souvenir ; Take home a small, unique souvenir to commemorate your experience.
Samue ; to further immerse yourself in the experience, you will wear traditional samue.
Photo/video session
Demonstration by a professional instructor
Take a quick break from the lesson and enjoy a cup of Japanese green tea.
Rental Shamisen and Accesarres
A demonstration performance by the instructor
Meeting Points
Departure
11-8 Murasakino Nakakashiwanochō
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.
Return
Itinerary
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 expe...
Shamisen Experience in Kyoto 【Private】
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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!
Highlights
1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in Japanese & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in Japanese & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Souvenir ; Take home a small, unique souvenir to commemorate your experience.
Samue ; to further immerse yourself in the experience, you will wear traditional samue.
Photo/video session
Demonstration by a professional instructor
Take a quick break from the lesson and enjoy a cup of Japanese green tea.
Rental Shamisen and Accesarres
A demonstration performance by the instructor
Meeting Points
Departure
11-8 Murasakino Nakakashiwanochō
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.
