Kyoto in 1 Day for Couples - Private concert in a Kyoto home setting (group-only)

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Kyoto in 1 Day for Couples - Private concert in a Kyoto home setting (group-only)

Private, group-only koto and shamisen concert held in a cozy Kyoto private house, followed by a close-up Q&A, photo time and a guided hands-on koto lesson. Program covers instrument introductions, a live performance of classical and contemporary pieces, and a supervised opportunity for guests to play the koto.

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Highlights

  • Private concert in a Kyoto home setting (group-only)
  • Live koto and shamisen performance with explanations
  • Close-up Q&A, photo time and guided hands-on koto experience
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Private concert and koto experience at Gen in Kyoto Saiin. The program follows the host's order: admission and seating, instrument introductions, performance, Q&A/photo time, short break, then a guided koto-playing experience.

Traditional Concert and Koto Experience in a private house

19:00 – 20:50 • 1h 50m

Arrival and seating in the private house, brief introductions to the koto and shamisen and their notation, a live performance (including pieces such as 'Chidori no Kyoku' and 'Kajimakura' as available), a close-up Q&A and photo opportunity with the musician(s), a short break to prepare the instrument and use facilities, then a guided hands-on koto lesson where guests try a simple piece under professional supervision. The order of these segments follows the host's agenda and may vary slightly by performer or season.

10-12 Mibunishiotakecho, Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto, 604-8856, Japan

Tips from local experts:

  • This is a private home venue: please remove outdoor shoes at the entrance and wear socks or bring lightweight indoor slippers.
  • Arrive 5–10 minutes before the scheduled start; seating is limited and the program begins promptly to respect the performer and next bookings.
  • Photography is welcome during the Q&A/photo time; please keep phones on silent and avoid flash during the performance.

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【Private】Traditional Concert and Koto Experience in a private house