Shamisen Lesson and Lunch in Akasaka
Local Experience · Tokyo

Shamisen Lesson and Lunch in Akasaka

From ¥325,100 for up to 2 guests · 2 hours

A shamisen master performs and guides you in playing, in a private tatami room at a long-established Akasaka restaurant, followed by a seasonal lunch.

Where
Tokyo
Duration
2 hours
Group size
1–6 guests

In a private tatami room at a long-established restaurant in Akasaka, a shamisen master performs on the instrument and then guides you in playing it.

He talks about the Itchu-bushi tradition, a nationally recognised important intangible cultural property with roots in Buddhism, and you finish with a seasonal surf-and-turf lunch of Kaga cuisine from Ishikawa Prefecture.

What is included

  • Shamisen performance and lesson
  • Talk on the Itchu-bushi tradition
  • Kaga cuisine lunch
  • English-speaking guide

Host and place

Hosted by A shamisen master

Meeting point Tokyo — exact address sent once confirmed

Cancellation policy for this experience

Our standard tour cancellation terms (Terms and Conditions, clause 5) do not apply to this experience. It is run by a partner host, who sets its own conditions:

Free cancellation up to 4 days before the experience date: you get a full refund if we receive your cancellation by 5:00 PM Japan time on that day. After that the booking is non-refundable, and the date and the number of guests cannot be changed.

We will remind you of these conditions by email when your booking is confirmed. Please read them before you book.

Good to know

How long is Shamisen Lesson and Lunch in Akasaka?

Shamisen Lesson and Lunch in Akasaka lasts 2 hours.

How much does Shamisen Lesson and Lunch in Akasaka cost?

From ¥325,100 for up to 2 guests. A larger group, up to 6 guests, costs more. We confirm the exact price when we confirm your date.

What is the cancellation policy?

Our standard tour cancellation terms do not apply to this experience: it is run by a partner who sets its own conditions. Free cancellation up to 4 days before the experience date: you get a full refund if we receive your cancellation by 5:00 PM Japan time on that day. After that the booking is non-refundable, and the date and the number of guests cannot be changed. We will remind you of these conditions by email when your booking is confirmed.

How many guests can join?

This experience takes 1 to 6 guests, so it stays small and personal.

Where does it take place and where do we meet?

The experience takes place in Tokyo. Meeting point: Tokyo — exact address sent once confirmed.

What is included?

Shamisen performance and lesson, Talk on the Itchu-bushi tradition, Kaga cuisine lunch and English-speaking guide.

How do I book?

Send an enquiry with your preferred date using the form on this page. We confirm availability with the host and reply within one working day. Nothing is charged at the enquiry stage.

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