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Hiroshima

Experiential lesson of the Japanese instrument "Koto" activity

Bokun ID:
887658
Product Code:

449505P1

You can learn the Japanese traditional instrument, the koto, in English only at our store nationwide in Japan. In a 90-minute session, you can learn the basics, history, and culture of the koto, and by the end, you'll be able to play the representative piece, "Sakura."
The instructor is English native speaker, so you don't have any problem to talk to him.
This is the perfect choice for those who want to learn about Japanese traditional culture.


[Regarding Accessibility]
・Due to the presence of stairs, it is difficult for wheelchair users to attend.
・Participation is possible for those with mobility impairments.
・Since reading sheet music is required, it may be difficult for visually impaired individuals to participate.

[Contact Information]
Company : Impression LCC.
Address : 〒730-0013 Hiroshima, Naka Ward, Hatchōbori 8-4, Ishida-Dai2 building 2nd floor
Phone : 082-909-2462 (Business hours: 12:00 PM to 9:00 PM)
Mail : info@cafe-choice.jp

cultural and theme tours

Ticket Information

Adult

¥9,900
Difficulty
Easy
Experience Hours
1Hours
30Minutes
Age limit
10Age~
Limit the number of people
Up to 5 person
 

More Information

Reservation Deadline

The start of the experience Up to 4 Hours before

What's included in the experience

Koto
Coffee and/or Tea
Soda/Pop
 

Languages the live guide can speak

English

What is not included in the experience

Private transportation

Precautions

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • Infant seats unavailable
  • Not recommended for people with back problems

Cancellation Policy

1Daysbefore 100%
1000Daysbefore 0%

Information

Koto workshop

We offer experiential lessons to learn how to play the traditional Japanese instrument, the koto.

The lesson video is available here.
https://youtu.be/hmY90BlA8-I

[What you can expect]
# You can learn Koto’s history and culture.
# You can learn the proper manner of playing the koto.
# By the end of the lesson, you can perform a famous piece “Sakura.”

[Detail]
You shall be introduced to the Koto—Japan’s national musical instrument. You will briefly learn the instrument’s rich history and will get to touch and play the instrument themselves. You will be instructed in the proper manner of playing the koto—from setting up the instrument, playing with proper posture and technique, to reading koto notation. By the end of the lesson, you will have learned how to play your first koto piece: “Sakura Sakura.”

[Lesson flow]
1 : Greetings/Class Introduction
2 : Brief Koto Lecture & Video Watching
3 : Lesson Proper(Parts of the Koto, Tuning, Posture & Form, Tone, Koto Notation, etc)
4 : Sakura Sakura Performance.

Meeting place

石田第2ビル

This experience is reserved by request.

The business offering the experience will reply to you within1days whether the reservation has gone through or not.

Please note that the payment will not be processed until we receive a response from you.

Make a reservation

Vendor Information

株式会社インプレッション

〒730-0013

広島県広島市中区八丁堀8-4 石田第二ビル2階B

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