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Overview
You'll receive direct lessons from a professional Shamisen player with 20 years of experience.
It’s extremely rare to find Shamisen lessons in English within Japan.
In just 30 minutes, you'll be able to play a well-known traditional Japanese song! You can also immerse yourself in a meditative Shamisen session while enjoying the atmosphere of a traditional Japanese house.
We're looking forward to our session at the Shamisen Dojo!
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Shamisen Dojo
Ratings & Reviews
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Amazing!
camiloandr_sp154, Sept 2025
Really great experience for getting a taste of the Shamisen! Jack is a great sensor and true music lover; This class is a major highlight of my Japan trip and my life!
An excursion into the world of traditional japanese music
davidlX6993OD, Sept 2025
This was the first time I've played an instrument.The teacher was eager to help me play my first enka song.It was very fun
Response from Host, Sept 2025
I’m truly honored that the shamisen became your very first instrument. I’ve also been enjoying the Romanian music you introduced me to. Let’s talk about music again sometime! And when you come to Kyoto next, be sure to stop by! Jack
I didn't see the time pass, I could continue all day
N802VOdavidt, Aug 2025
As a guitarist, I always wanted to try fretless instruments like this. Jack is amazing at adapting his lessons for your background and getting the angle that will interest you the most. Jack is very friendly, we discussed about many things related to music (music genres, ethnic instruments, whatever interests you). I could not hope for a better introduction to shamisen !
Response from Host, Aug 2025
I truly enjoyed being able to talk with you about so many things. Through your lesson, I felt once again that music really does transcend borders and connect us all in some way. Nothing makes us happier than when someone who has visited once comes back again after a few years, so please feel free to drop by anytime! Jack
Jack, the best professional shamisenist and teacher.
M_C, Aug 2025
I was welcomed by Jack the professional shamisenist teacher. I immediatelly understood I chose the right dojo to learn this traditinal Japanese instrument. Within one hour only, he was able to teach me how to play the instrument properly, the history and the different genres precisely. Finally I was even able to manage to play an Okinawa folk song. Worth a visit if you are into whether the cultural or musical instrument in Kyoto. Really impressed and will definitelly get back for my next lesson the soonest.
Experience
Inclusions
- Souvenir ; Take home a small, unique souvenir to commemorate your experience.
- Samue ; to further immerse yourself in the experience, you will wear traditional samue.
- Photo/video session
- Rental Shamisen and Accesarres
- Tea and coffee
- Demonstration by a professional instructor
- A demonstration performance by the instructor
Additional Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Guide Languages
English
Japanese
Cancellation Policy
A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.