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6 Best Concerts Tours In Japan

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The 6 most popular concerts tours in Japan. What each one is really like, who runs it, and what you will pay.

6 Best Concerts Tours In Japan

Kyoto: Traditional Concert at Townhouse or Bathhouse

Kyoto: Traditional Concert at Townhouse or Bathhouse - Bathhouse Hall Concerts: Duets That Explode in Resonant Space

1.Kyoto: Traditional Concert at Townhouse or Bathhouse

Most Popular 4.9

Intimate Kyoto concerts of koto and shamisen in a townhouse or historic bathhouse, with bilingual explanations and optional hands-on workshop.

“A wonderful experience, highly recommended. A wonderful concert on the ground floor of a real Japanese house in Kyoto, with nine people in attendance. The music was incredible, performed by a talented artist. If you want something authentic, go there. You'll spend an hour with wonderful, kind people.”

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Concerts Played with Traditional Instruments in Kyoto

Concerts Played with Traditional Instruments in Kyoto - The music lineup: koto and shamisen classics you can actually recognize

2.Concerts Played with Traditional Instruments in Kyoto

5.0

Kyoto home concert featuring live koto and shamisen, instrument intro, Q&A, photos, and an optional hands-on koto upgrade in a real Japanese house.

“The best experience we’ve had in Kyoto. A stunning intimate performance which offered insight into traditional Japanese music and instruments. We would highly recommend to anyone visiting Kyoto to attend this experience”

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Kyoto: Japanese Koto & Shamisen Concert and Koto Class

Kyoto: Japanese Koto & Shamisen Concert and Koto Class - The 1 Hour to 100 Minutes Flow: Intro, Concert, Q&A, Photos, and Koto Tryout

3.Kyoto: Japanese Koto & Shamisen Concert and Koto Class

4.9

Kyoto’s koto and shamisen concert happens in a small home, with Q&A, photos, and a chance to try playing. English-Japanese.

“Very captivating experience.. was a bitnof a struggle to find the small house in the residential area but it was very well worth it, especially as someone who is trying to collect traditional instruments.. learnt a lot, saw a lot, and played a lot.. thank you to kyoko san especially who made the lesson more…”

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Traditional Concert in Public bath near Kyoto Station

Traditional Concert in Public bath near Kyoto Station - What the program actually includes (and how it changes)

Private Japanese music concert

Private Japanese music concert - What you actually hear: Koto (harp) plus Kokyu (bowed string)

6.Private Japanese music concert

5.0

Private Kyoto koto and kokyu concert in a renovated townhouse, with chair seating, close-up views, and time to talk with the musicians.

“A magical experience! This intimate concert was a highlight. Between listening to the music, and the history of the instruments, playing the Koto ourselves, and then talking with the teacher and master Koto player, this was an experience we will never forget.”

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