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[Kyoto/Kyoto City] Koto Experience - Enjoy playing and listening - How about a private koto lesson and live performance in a Kyoto machiya?
[Kyoto/Kyoto City] Koto Experience - Enjoy playing and listening - How about a private koto lesson and live performance in a Kyoto machiya?
[Kyoto/Kyoto City] Koto Experience - Enjoy playing and listening - How about a private koto lesson and live performance in a Kyoto machiya?
[Kyoto/Kyoto City] Koto Experience - Enjoy playing and listening - How about a private koto lesson and live performance in a Kyoto machiya?
[Kyoto/Kyoto City] Koto Experience - Enjoy playing and listening - How about a private koto lesson and live performance in a Kyoto machiya?

[Kyoto/Kyoto City] Koto Experience - Enjoy playing and listening - How about a private koto lesson and live performance in a Kyoto machiya?


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Duration:2 hour(s)
Guided language: English / 日本語 / 한국어 / ไทย / 中文
Free cancellation 2 day(s) prior to experience date

  • Private lessons! Enjoy at your own pace!
  • Please enjoy a relaxing private live performance.
  • Enjoy tea while looking out at the Kyoto Machiya garden! (Optional)
[5% App discount] Code: APP5OFF , HK: APP15HK

Package Options

Cultural Experiences

LocationIndoor
Activity levelBeginner
Minimum participant requirement1 traveler
Cultural experience typeJapanese instruments

Product Info

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  • How about a private koto lesson and live performance in a Kyoto machiya? You will be carefully taught by a licensed instructor. After a brief explanation of the koto and learning how to play, you will have fun actually making music! You will be able to play several songs of your choice and perform in an ensemble with a professional performer. At the end of the experience, you will receive a certificate of completion. Sit back and enjoy a relaxing time playing and listening to the koto in a renovated Kyoto machiya shop. ~Plan Outline~ 1. Greetings and an explanation about the koto (5 minutes) 2. Aligning the koto plectrums, holding the instrument, and explanation of how to play (10 minutes) 3. Try practicing playing the koto "Sakura Sakura"! → Ensemble (15 minutes) 4. Changing to Nogi tuning, practicing a few songs of your choice and performing in an ensemble (15 minutes) 5. Performance by a professional performer (10 minutes) 6. Receive a certificate of completion, then take photos and ask questions (5 minutes)
  • Private lessons! Enjoy at your own pace!
  • After a brief explanation about the koto, you will get to tune the plectrum and start playing! We have a selection of songs available, including familiar tunes such as "Sakura Sakura," so you can enjoy your favorite songs at your own pace.
  • Please enjoy a relaxing private live performance.
  • You can enjoy the sounds of professional performers. Listening to a live performance after deepening your understanding of the koto is an exceptional experience. In a renovated Kyoto townhouse, you can watch a luxurious private live performance just for you.
  • Enjoy tea while looking out at the Kyoto Machiya garden! (Optional)
  • Enjoy a relaxing cup of tea while gazing at the garden in the neighboring Kyoto townhouse. Spend a relaxing time in a Japanese-style room in a townhouse slightly away from the center of town, away from the tourist areas. (Discounts available for simultaneous experiences)

You can sit back and relax in the shop, which is a renovated Kyoto townhouse.

You can sit back and relax in the shop, which is a renovated Kyoto townhouse.

This is a private lesson so you can enjoy it at your own pace.

This is a private lesson so you can enjoy it at your own pace.

Enjoying live music just for you! It's a truly luxurious experience.

Enjoying live music just for you! It's a truly luxurious experience.

What You Can Expect

Duration: 2 hour(s)

1 Day

  • 00:00
    Welcome to Kyomachiya Kiotto!
    Welcome to Kyomachiya Kiotto!
  • 00:00
    First, enjoy the fun of playing the koto. Even beginners are welcome!
    First, enjoy the fun of playing the koto. Even beginners are welcome!
  • 00:00
    Enjoy your very own live Japanese music performance.
    Enjoy your very own live Japanese music performance.
  • 00:00
    At the end, you will receive a certificate of completion!
    At the end, you will receive a certificate of completion!

Purchase Notice

Regarding cancellation of the event:

  • Nothing in particular

Please note the following when participating in this course:

  • It's a little hard to find, so please feel free to call us.

Includes/Excludes

  • Experience fee/rental fee/consumption tax
  • Nothing in particular

Reminders

  • Participant age: 10 to 100 years old

  • About clothing and belongings: There is nothing in particular you need to bring. We will provide everything you need, so please come empty-handed.

  • Rental equipment: Koto, koto plectrum, sheet music, etc. (free)

  • Time required: 1 hour

  • Minimum number of participants: 1 person

Meeting Point

Location Name: 9-10 Hinokicho, Mibu, Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture

Address: 9-10 Hinokicho, Mibu, Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture

How to Get There
・Meeting time: 10:00 14:00 ・Meeting place: In front of the store entrance

Experience Location

Location Name: 9-10 Hinokicho, Mibu, Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture

Address: 9-10 Hinokicho, Mibu, Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture

How to Get There
・By car: Go east from Nishioji Takatsuji intersection, then turn north at the second street (right around the corner from Super LIFE) and you'll find the restaurant on your left. There is no garage, so please use the nearby coin parking. ・By train: 15-minute walk from JR Tanbaguchi Station, 7-minute walk from Hankyu Keifuku Saiin Station ・By other means of transportation: 5-minute walk from Nishioji Matsubara bus stop, 7-minute walk from Shijo Gozen-dori bus stop

Cancellation Policy

  • Cancellations 2 day(s) (inclusive) before the selected date are allowed. Unused orders can be canceled for free
  • For cancellations made 1 to 1 days prior to selected date, a cancellation fee of 50% will apply
  • Cancellation is not allowed between 0–0 days from the selected date. Orders cannot be canceled or modified, and refunds will not be granted.
NOTE
  • Due to time zone differences, the confirmed cancellation date is based on the supplier’s local time. Please allow 2–5 business days to process your cancellation request, after which the cancellation fee will be charged according to the product’s cancellation policy. Once the cancellation is confirmed, you will receive your refund within 14 working days.

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