About This Tour
Owner is a professional Koto performer, so you can learn from expert instructors. Here you can experience playing the koto, which is a traditional Japanese instrument and indispensable for formal ceremonies in Japan. A professional player of koto will teach you how to play the koto. We will teach you to play “Sakura“. Everyone from 3 years old to elderly people can play, so we encourage you to experience this with your family together. Equipment necessary for lessons, such as musical instruments and music notation are all available.
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Koto lesson for group members are also available.
Soushunan is a 110years old machiya, traditional wooden house.
Soushunan is a cozy place.
Even if you have never touch Koto or any other musical instruments, you can play and enjoy Koto.
Koto lesson is operated in English or Japanese. Family, friends and music school students' group trip also book this lesson.
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Soushunan is 1 block east of Senbon Demizu intersection. 1mins walk from kyoto city bus"Senbon Demizu" bus stop. 15mins walk or 5mins on taxi from JR Nijo station.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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