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Tokyo: Private cultural workshop with a Master craftsman
About
Enjoy a unique cultural workshop that combines Japanese craftsmanship and traditional music. Guided by a master artisan, you will make your own chopsticks using shamisen wood, then learn the basics of playing the shamisen.
This special experience connects the beauty of handmade craft with the sound of one of Japan’s most iconic instruments. You will take home your handmade chopsticks as a meaningful souvenir from Japan.
・Make your own chopsticks using shamisen wood ・Learn the basics of shamisen from a master artisan ・Experience Japanese craftsmanship and music in one workshop ・Take home a unique handmade souvenir
Highlights
3 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
3 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Fees for making chopsticks & playing Shamisen
Chopsticks (take-home) & Traditional Instrument (during the workshop)
Photos during the experience (We will send you at the end)
Expert guidance by a local professional teacher
Foods & Drinks
Additional expenses (if you like to change wood to more expensive one)
Hotel pick-up & drop-off service
Meeting Points
Departure
向山楽器店
The guide is standing in front of the store.
Return
Important Information
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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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This experience highlights two iconic elements of Japanese culture: chopsticks and the shamisen. Visit a long-established workshop and craft your own chopsticks using high-quality wood, including pieces leftover from shamisen making—creating a meaningful souvenir to take home. You’ll also try playing the shamisen, known for its elegant design and rich sound. The combined three-hour session offers deeper value than booking each activity separately, with guidance from an experienced instructor who has been featured on Japanese television for over 20 years. Throughout the workshop, you’ll hear engaging stories about the cultural significance behind both crafts, making the experience authentic a...
Tokyo: Private cultural workshop with a Master craftsman
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About
Enjoy a unique cultural workshop that combines Japanese craftsmanship and traditional music. Guided by a master artisan, you will make your own chopsticks using shamisen wood, then learn the basics of playing the shamisen.
This special experience connects the beauty of handmade craft with the sound of one of Japan’s most iconic instruments. You will take home your handmade chopsticks as a meaningful souvenir from Japan.
・Make your own chopsticks using shamisen wood ・Learn the basics of shamisen from a master artisan ・Experience Japanese craftsmanship and music in one workshop ・Take home a unique handmade souvenir
Highlights
3 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
3 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Fees for making chopsticks & playing Shamisen
Chopsticks (take-home) & Traditional Instrument (during the workshop)
Photos during the experience (We will send you at the end)
Expert guidance by a local professional teacher
Foods & Drinks
Additional expenses (if you like to change wood to more expensive one)
