Reservation Available
Let's Play the Shamisen!
Enjoy an introduction to the traditional 3-stringed shamisen in a relaxing setting. Then practice the famous “Sakura Sakura” song!
Operation Period
All year round.
Time Required
60-90 minutes
Number of Participants
1〜2people
Price
First, the instructor will give an explanation about the history of the shamisen and its characteristics. You’ll also learn how to hold and play the shamisen, and how to read the music score. Before the end of the session, you will learn how to play “Sakura Sakura,”(“Cherry Blossom, Cherry Blossom”) a popular traditional Japanese song. At the end of the experience, Sensei will perform a famous Kabuki theater song as a lasting memory.
| Experience Program Name | Let's Play the Shamisen! |
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| Activity Location | Nankodai neighborhood (Bibotto Nankodai) |
| Time Required | 60-90 minutes |
| Operation Period | All year round. |
| Start Time | 13:00-17:00 (by reservation) |
| Minimum number of participants | 1people |
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| Maximum number of participants | 2people |
| Reservation Deadline | 7 days before by 0:00 |
| About suspension of the activity | If the program will be cancelled, we will contact you. |
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| What is included in the price | Experience fee, instrument rental fee. | ||
| What is not included in the price | Transportation fee. | ||
| Method of Payment | Please pay in cash on the day. | ||
| About cancellations and changes | Please let us know at least 1 day before the scheduled program if you will cancel. | ||
| Cancellation Policy | There is no cancellation fee. |
| Meeting Spot | 3 Chome 1-24, Nankodai, Izumi-ku, Sendai-shi, Miyagi-ken 981-8003 |
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| Meeting Time | Please come by the reserved time. |
| Access | --By Public Transportation-- From Sendai Station, take a train to Asahigaoka Station (Nanboku Line). Next take a bus from Asahigaoka Station to "Nankodai 3 Chome Koen." The location is right next to the bus stop. |
| Parking | Yes Room for 3 cars, free, no reservation required. |
| Barrier-free Access | Yes There is a ramp up to the lesson area. |
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| About multi-lingual support | Japanese／English The instructor is able to speak simple conversational English. |
The explanation is simple, so even beginners can easily enjoy the experience. Let's try playing the shamisen, Japan's traditional 3-stringed instrument!