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- English
Why This Hiroshima Koto Workshop is Unique:
1. Peace Through Music – A rare blend of traditional koto playing with Hiroshima’s message of peace, including a reflective performance.
2. Your Keepsake Video – Receive a recording of your final piece performance with instructor accompaniment—a personal musical memory.
3. Fold & Spread Peace – Take home an origami crane (Hiroshima’s symbol of hope) to share its meaning with others.
4. Deep Cultural Connection – Hands-on learning in a city where music and history intertwine meaningfully.
Not just a lesson—an experience that stays with you. ✨
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
1 : If you’re travelling by streetcar, get off at Tatemachi station. 2 : Go straight on the corner has Landmark: Tully’s coffee shop, toward YMCA. 3 : When you see the okonomiyaki restaurant, Gokku 悟空, turn right. 4 : You'll see our sign. Please proceed to the second floor.
What to expect
1. Discover the Koto’s Legacy & Its Hiroshima Soul
# Learn about this elegant 13-string instrument’s 1,300-year history
# Discover the unique story of Fukuyama City, the heartland of koto craftsmanship, where over 70% of Japan's kotos are born
# Understand the symbolism behind each part of the koto’s design
2. "Echo of Serenity" – A Musical Prayer for Peace
# Hear this hauntingly beautiful composition honoring atomic bomb victims
# Feel the instrument’s resonant tones express what words cannot
3. Hands-On Lesson with Meaning
# Our English-speaking masters guide you to play this special piece
# No experience needed – we teach everything from proper posture to plucking techniques
4. Powerful Finale: Group Performance
# Join fellow participants in a heartfelt ensemble of "Echo of Serenity"
# Receive a video recording of your performance as a keepsake
Thoughtful Souvenirs
1: Your performance video – Share this meaningful experience with loved ones
2: Handfolded origami crane – Hiroshima’s enduring symbol of peace
Limited spaces available – reserve your meaningful musical encounter now.
Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- 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.
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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.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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