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Authentic Koto Experience in Odawara Castle Town (Near Tokyo)

5.0(6)Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 6 reviews1 hFree cancellationBy Matcy
Authentic Koto Experience in Odawara Castle Town (Near Tokyo)

About this activity

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)

Good to know

  • 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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