- 2098 Noborito - Discover the history of the shamisen and traveling entertainers!
Join a workshop in a 50-year-old house where you can play handmade mini-shamisen. Enjoy musical instruments, tea ceremonies, and Goze song performances.
The workshop begins with donning a traditional Japanese costume, the happi, to immerse yourself in the spirit of Japan.
Next, you’ll receive a historical overview of the shamisen and the blind female traveling entertainers known as “Goze”.
You’ll then construct a simple mini shamisen, learn how to play it, and perform two songs.
To conclude the tour, partake in a tea ceremony and enjoy a live Goze song performance with a real shamisen.
Take home the mini-shamisen you crafted as a memorable souvenir of your visit to Japan, complete with a story to share.
Experience the rich history of the shamisen and Goze in the traditional setting of a 50-year-old Japanese house.
- Costume (rental)
- Light meal
- Shamisen Kit
The shamisen arrived on mainland Japan in the 16th century and gained significant popularity throughout the 17th century.
The shamisen is a traditional musical instrument that resonates with the soul of the Japanese people.
However, most Japanese have never had the opportunity to touch a shamisen or hear its live sound. Notably, only a few dozen individuals have inherited the tradition of singing “Goze,” the songs of blind female traveling entertainers who are now a part of history.
In this workshop, you will explore the history of the shamisen and the Goze. Additionally, by experiencing a live performance of the powerful and rustic Goze songs, you will connect with a Japan that even many Japanese people are unfamiliar with.
You will also have the chance to take home a handmade mini-shamisen, allowing you to bring the soul of Japan into your home with its resonant sound!
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.