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Offered languages
- Japanese
- English
What makes this experience truly unique is that you don't just watch a professional taiko performance — you learn directly from the same performer. HIROMI, an active member of the renowned taiko group Amanojaku, both performs live and personally guides your lesson, so you experience taiko from a professional's perspective rather than a simplified tourist version. Combined with the historic, atmospheric setting of a Shinjuku temple's underground hall, this offers a rare level of authenticity you won't find in typical taiko experiences in Tokyo.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
At the entrance of Joufu-ji Temple in Nishi-Shinjuku, directly across the street from Hilton Tokyo. Look for the temple's front gate and signage guiding you to the underground hall.
What to expect
This session brings together two rare opportunities in one: a live performance by HIROMI, a professional instructor from the renowned taiko group AMANOJAKU, and a hands-on lesson guided by that same professional. Watching HIROMI play up close reveals the true power, rhythm, and precision of taiko drumming .
No prior experience is needed. The lesson is designed so that, by the end of the hour, you'll be able to play a complete song from start to finish — a genuine sense of accomplishment that stays with you long after you leave.
Set in the quiet, atmospheric underground hall of a historic Shinjuku temple, this experience offers something beyond an ordinary lesson: a moment of real cultural immersion in the heart of Tokyo. Whether you're a music lover, a first-time visitor to Japan, or simply searching for an authentic activity in Shinjuku, this is a rare chance to learn taiko directly from a true professional performer.
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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