Beginner-Friendly Japanese Koto Harp Music Lesson in Tokyo

Highlights

• Learn how to play Japan's elegant national instrument
• Hear all about koto's history and its influence today
• Play a simple piece by the end of the session

What to expect

Step into the world of authentic Japanese music by learning how to play a traditional koto harp. Beginners and children can get familiar with the beautiful instrument and learn how to play a simple piece.

Get in touch with the sounds of traditional Japan, with this rare chance to take a koto lesson.
The koto is a traditional musical instrument, a 13-stringed horizontal zither similar to the harp. You play it using finger picks (called tsume) on the right thumb, forefinger, and middle finger. The koto has a lovely nostalgic tone and leaves lingering echos of sound.
There are lots of modern and fusion koto music pieces, as you can tune the chords however you like, making it a very versatile instrument.

What's included

• Koto instruction / Koto instrument rental
• English-speaking instructor

About this experience

Starting at

09:00, 12:45

Group size

Maximum travelers: 4

Schedule

1. Check-in at Shinjuku Tsugaru-Shamisen Class
2. Koto Lesson

   Your koto teacher will explain the basics of the instrument, how to pluck the strings and then teach you a simple koto piece.

   
3. End of lesson

Location and Directions

• Check-in / Check-out

  Shinjuku Tsugaru-Shamisen / Koto Class

  14-28 Yochomachi , Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo ,Japan

  

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  - 8-minute walk from Akebonobashi Station, Toei Shinjuku Line
  - 7-minute walk from Wakamats-Kawada Station, Toei Oedo Line

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