Authentic Koto Experience in Odawara Castle Town (Near Tokyo)
5.0 / 5 · 6 traveler reviews
Discover the authentic sounds of the "Koto", Japanese traditional stringed instrument! Come join to my class. Anyone, even a complete beginner, can enjoy playing beautiful sounds. When you join this class, you won't just play the ”Koto"; you'll also feel Japanese history and culture. The outline of this experience is as below -Explanation about "Koto" -Instruction how to play "Koto" by using special attachment nails -Try playing "Koto" -Performance by the instructor -Photo session I am qualified to teach Koto. Odawara, a historic castle town, is my hometown. I created this experience activity because I want to share the joy of experience traditional Japanese music right here in this historic city.
What’s included
- Rental fee of Koto(instrument) and tools for play it.
- Instruction fee
Not included
- Private transportation
Meeting and pickup
・Approx. 14-minutes' walk from the East Exit of Odawara Station ・From Odawara Station, take a Hakone Tozan Bus (bound for Hakone), get off at Saiwai-cho Bus Stop and walk for 1 minute ・7-minute walk to Odawara Castle ・5-minute walk to the coastal tunnel (access to the beach)
Before you go
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- You will take off shoes when you enter the place for the music lesson
- During the activity, you will have Japanese style sitting posture "seiza". If you are not comfortable it, let me know. I prepare chairs.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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