Recommended Reservation Available
Taiko Drumming Performance and Workshop Inside a Traditional Merchant's Residence
Let's enjoy Japanese culture in Marumori Town, Miyagi Prefecture!
Operation Period
All year round
Time Required
30min to 2 hours (negotiable)
Number of Participants
4〜10people
Price
"Sairi Yashiki" is the former residence of a wealthy merchant family which was active for several generations since 1780.
This special "only in Japan" experience combines live performances and wadaiko (Japanese taiko drums) lessons from the local professional wadaiko performer group "Tabidaiko". The program takes place inside an historical Japanese-style merchant estate.
View Japanese traditional architecture and listen to the sound of traditional musical instruments.
・Enjoy the rural and historic views away from the big city.
・Learn to play the taiko drum from professional drummers, and then perform together.
・Try the new experience combining taiko drumming and mindfulness.
・Record your performance and share on social media.
*Please make a reservation 2 weeks in advance. However, we may be able to accept requests with a shorter notice according to the schedule of our drummers. Please inquire for details.
| Experience Program Name | Taiko Drumming Performance and Workshop Inside a Traditional Merchant's Residence |
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| Activity Location | Sairi Yashiki merchant house in Marumori Town |
| Time Required | 30min to 2 hours (negotiable) |
| Operation Period | All year round |
| Start Time | Please tell us your desired time when applying. |
| Minimum number of participants | 4people |
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| Maximum number of participants | 10people |
| Reservation Deadline | 14 days before by 17:00 |
| Important notes regarding participation | If it is raining, we will hold the experience inside the traditional buildings of Sairi Yashiki. If it is sunny, we may hold the experience on the beautiful stage outside. |
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| What is included in the price | Experience fee, consumption tax., admission fee for Sairi Yashiki | ||
| Method of Payment | Please pay cash on the day (credit card not accepted), or through online travel agent (see AirBnB link). | ||
| Cancellation Policy | Cancellation Policy Up to the previous day, no cancellation fee. On the day: 100% |
| Meeting Spot | 25 Machinishi, Marumori-machi, Igu-gun, Miyagi-ken 981-2165 |
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| Meeting Time | Please arrive by your reserved time. |
| Access | --By Public Transportation-- 30-minute walk or 2.5 kilometers by rental cycle from Marumori Station (Abukuma Line). |
| Parking | Yes |
| Barrier-free Access | No |
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| About Guides and Tours | ・Operated by a multi-lingual guide (Japanese, English). |
| About multi-lingual support | Japanese／English |
