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7 Best Concerts Tours In Japan

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The 7 most popular concerts tours in Japan. What each one is really like, who runs it, and what you will pay.

7 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.

“Wonderful. The guide/ translator was warm, friendly, and knowledgeable. The performance was excellent with 5 wonderful songs, which were explained to us and varied in style. The performer was clearly very skilled and passionate. We were late and they were very accommodating and waited for us. Couldn’t recommend enough.”

224 reviews45 - 105 minutesFrom $32by Gen

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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”

50 reviewsFrom $39.63by Gen

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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…”

31 reviews1 hourFrom $38by Gen

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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.”

4 reviewsFrom $57.23by 京町屋 Kiotto（きおっと）

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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

Easy for everyone! Now you can play handmade mini shamisen and show off to everyone! Musical instruments, sweets and live music - Live music and tea sweets: why this small pause is smart

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

★ 5.0

Make a mini shamisen in Saitama, learn a simple song fast, enjoy tea and live music, then take your handmade instrument home.

“This is truly an excellent, one of a kind, experience. It’s beginner friendly, and the teacher is kind, patient, and passionate about music. As well as helping you make a shamisen to keep, the teacher explains a lot about the history of the shamisRead more”

3 reviewsFrom $182.09by TOKYO SHAMI

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