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Experience the history of shamisen and traveling entertainers
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2 Hours
Mobile ticket
Offered in: Japanese, English
Overview
The shamisen came to mainland Japan in the 16th century and became very popular through the 17th century.
Shamisen is one of the traditional musical instruments that feel the soul of Japanese people.
But most Japanese have never touched a shamisen or heard its live sound.
In particular, only a few dozen people have taken over the singing of "Goze," a blind female traveling entertainer now gone.
In this workshop you will learn about the history of the shamisen and the Goze.
Furthermore, by listening to the live performance of powerful and rustic Goze song, you can feel a Japan that even Japanese people do not know.
And you can take home a handmade mini-shamisen and fill your home with the soul of Japan echoing with its sound!
What's Included
Meeting And Pickup
Meeting point
Please wait at the south exit ticket gate of Mukogaoka-Yuen Station on the Odakyu Line. We will pick you up in kimono.
End Point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Find the history of the shamisen and traveling entertainers!
Workshop to experience playing handmade mini-shamisen in a 50-year-old house.
With musical instruments, tea ceremonies, and Goze song performance.
This workshop will start with a traditional Japanese costume, the happi, in preparation for feeling the spirit of the Japanese people.
Next, there will be a historical commentary on the shamisen and the blind female traveling entertainer "Goze".
Then we will build an easy mini shamisen, give a lecture on how to play it, and you will be able to play two music.
At the end of the tour, you can enjoy tea ceremony and live performance of goze songs with real shamisen.
You can take home the mini-shamisen you made as a souvenir of your stay in Japan, with a story to tell.
Experience the shamisen and goze history in the Japanese-style room of a 50-year-old house.
Additional Info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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