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Taiko (drum) beating!

Special Interest Program

What you can enjoy in this program

Tired of seeing too many temples or shrines? Looking for something really fun for you and your children? Here is an ideal program for you. Enjoy the beat of Taiko (traditional drum)sound and feel the excitement of the drum beating as the sound penetrates your body. At the end of the session you feel very refreshed and get a sense of accomplishment! The taiko training center is in the middle of Kyoto city and you will not miss it!




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Time and Prices

Time

1 hour

Price

8,400 yen per person (for minimum 2 people)
9,000 yen per group if you need an English speaking staff to take you to the taiko studio by ONE taxi (one-way)
Additional taxi fare of 2000 yen (per taxi) is needed for 4 guests and/or more.

The price includes: Taiko (drum beating) experience
You need to bring a towel, t-shirt or underwear in case you sweat alot.

If you request a one-way transfer (9,000 yen), an English speaking staff and ONE taxi from your hotel to the studio are included.

 

Prices for other plans

Meet with our insturctors!

Yoshiko Morioka
I am a friendly tour guide with high communication skills and experience of introducing Japanese culture to the diplomatic community in Havana. My special interest is tea ceremony, one of the oldest and most ornate of the Japanese arts. I would love to share our exquisite culture with you when you visit Japan.
 

Procedure

  1. Please book with your preferred date and time.
    The taiko session will be either a private session or a joint session with other regular students.
  2. WAK JAPAN will issue an confirmation with the date/time.
    A map to the studio is also sent to a customer.
  3. Customers will come to the Taiko studio by themselves, or with an English speaking staff with a taxi if the one-way transfer service is requested.
  4. Then you will first do some exercise to stretch your body. The pre-session exercise is important to avoid any accidents. Then you will be taught how to hold sticks, and begin beating. The session is about 1 hour.
  5. At the end of the session, you are already able to PLAY a certain tune with the instructor. With a lot of sweat, you feel the sense of accomplishment.
  6. After the session, customer(s) make their own way to the hotel or the next destination.