Experience exhilarating wadaiko drumming with Yukihiro, a master with 40+ years of experience!

Details

Private experience
Location: Sumida, Tokyo
1.5 hours
10 people max
Offered in Japanese, with friendly Deeper Japan guide interpreting in English
(French/German/Spanish interpretation may be available upon request)

Soulful fun

Experience the reverberations and mesmerizing drama of this larger-than-life drum! Having its mythological origins in Japanese folklore, the taiko was said to be invented when a goddess danced on top of a sake barrel to lure the sun goddess Amaterasu out from hiding. Since its historical origins in the 6th century, the taiko has traditionally been used in theater, warfare, and religious ceremonies. It was only in 1952 when Daihachi Oguchi came up with the idea of playing taiko with multiple drums that modern taiko playing began. Today the wadaiko is appreciated at festivals and performances all over the world as it continues to provide a steady pulse at the heart of traditional Japanese culture.

What you’ll do

Learn basic techniques and start playing right away! After a fun round at the taiko drums, learn more about Japanese music with other traditional instruments.

Who can attend

Children must be 5+

Availability

Tuesday to Saturday
Session 1 (10:30 - 12:00)
Session 2 (12:00 - 13:30)
Session 3 (13:30 - 15:00)
Session 4 (15:00 - 16:30)
Session 5 (16:30 - 18:00)

Access

15 minutes from Tokyo Station.