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3 Concerts Tours in Japan Worth a Whole Morning

3 tours  ·  ★★★★★★★★★★ 4.9 average  ·  from $32

A shortlist you could hand to a friend: 3 concerts tours that hold up, each with what it costs, what travellers said afterwards and the detail worth knowing before you commit.

Kyoto: Traditional Concert at Townhouse or Bathhouse - The Traditional Townhouse: Small, Quiet, and Personal
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Kyoto: Traditional Concert at Townhouse or Bathhouse

1.Traditional Concert at Townhouse or Bathhouse

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 224 reviews · 45 - 105 minutes · from $32Our pick

Hear professional koto and shamisen music in a Kyoto townhouse or former bathhouse, with bilingual commentary, Q&A, and an optional koto lesson.

“About as far from the typical tourist experience as you could get: an incredibly talented artist performing for an audience of 9 people in a private home. Absolutely one of the greatest highlights of my trip.”

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Concerts Played with Traditional Instruments in Kyoto - Meeting the koto and shamisen before the music
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Concerts Played with Traditional Instruments in Kyoto

2.Concerts Played with Traditional Instruments in Kyoto

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 50 reviews · from $39Top rated

Hear koto and shamisen in a Kyoto home, meet the musicians, join a Q&A, and try the koto in this intimate 50-minute concert.

“The best experience we’ve had in Kyoto. A stunning intimate performance which offered insight into traditional Japanese music and instruments. We would highly recommend to anyone visiting Kyoto to attend this experience”

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Kyoto: Japanese Koto & Shamisen Concert and Koto Class - The opening: instruments, origins, and unusual sheet music
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Kyoto: Japanese Koto & Shamisen Concert and Koto Class

3.Japanese Koto & Shamisen Concert and Koto Class

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 31 reviews · 1 hour - 100 minutes · from $38

Hear professional koto and shamisen music, learn their story, and play the koto in a cozy Kyoto home for an intimate cultural experience.

“It was an amazing experience. We were three for the concert and i was alone for the lesson really amazing for the price (with that experience it should cost teally more !). I also have the birthday song play by Aoi for my birthday it was really cool ! Thank you so much for both of you !”

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