Let's Play the Shamisen!

Other Areas of Sendai (Izumi, Nagamachi, Ayashi, etc.) Application Required Traditional Culture / Japanese Culture 1-Hour Experience Solo Travel With Friends

Enjoy an introduction to the traditional 3-stringed shamisen in a relaxing setting. Then practice the famous “Sakura Sakura” song!

First, the instructor will give an explanation about the history of the shamisen and its characteristics. You’ll also learn how to hold and play the shamisen, and how to read the music score. Before the end of the session, you will learn how to play “Sakura Sakura,”(“Cherry Blossom, Cherry Blossom”) a popular traditional Japanese song. At the end of the experience, Sensei will perform a famous Kabuki theater song as a lasting memory.

Holding Term	All year round.
Duration	60minutes
Number of people involved	1 ~ 2people
Fee	5000 JPY- (tax included)

Shamisen-Za

This is a hands-on lesson where you can learn the basic techniques of playing the shamisen. You can learn to play a collection of practice songs, such as “Sakura Sakura,” (“Cherry Blossom, Cherry Blossom”) a popular traditional Japanese song. Experience Program Offered: "Let's Play the Shamisen!" Outline: Learn how to play the three-string shamisen in a relaxing setting. Then practice the “Sakura Sakura” song. Even beginners will be able to enjoy how the traditional instrument is played and how to read the music.

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The explanation is simple, so even beginners can easily enjoy the experience. Let's try playing the shamisen, Japan's traditional 3-stringed instrument!

Basic Information

Experience Name	Let's Play the Shamisen!
Holding Place	Nankodai neighborhood (Bibotto Nankodai)
Duration	60minutes
Holding Term	All year round.
Start Time	11:00-17:00 (by reservation)

Implementation Condition

Minimum number of passengers	1people
Maximum number of passengers	2people
Reservation Application Deadline	By 00:00, 7 days in advance
Cancellation Policy	If the program will be cancelled, we will contact you.

Fee

Fee	Let's Play the Shamisen!: 5000 JPY (tax included)
Included in the fee	Experience fee, instrument rental fee.
Items not included in the fee	Transportation fee.
Payment Methods	Please pay in cash on the day.
Cancellation and Changes	There is no cancellation fee.
About Cancellation Fees	Please let us know at least 1 day before the scheduled program if you will cancel.

Meeting Place & Access

Meeting Place	3 Chome 1-24, Nankodai, Izumi-ku, Sendai-shi, Miyagi-ken 981-8003
Meeting Time	Please come by the reserved time.
Access	--By Public Transportation-- From Sendai Station, take a train to Asahigaoka Station (Nanboku Line). Next take a bus from Asahigaoka Station to "Nankodai 3 Chome Koen." The location is right next to the bus stop.
Parking	There is. Room for 1cars,