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Tsugaru shamisen performance over traditional dinner
Product code 74853P12
From
From JPY 23,000
Dates
Available from Oct 18, 2019
Start times
5:30 PM
Travelers
Infant ages 1-5, Child ages 6-12, Youth ages 13-19, Adult ages 20-99
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Tsugaru shamisen performance over traditional dinner
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Duration
4 hours
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
English, Japanese
Confirmation
Manual
Meeting point
Meeting point provided
Time zone
Asia/Tokyo
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Tsugaru shamisen performance over traditional dinner





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Duration
4 hours
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
English, Japanese
Confirmation
Manual
Meeting point
Meeting point provided
Time zone
Asia/Tokyo
Why Travelers Love This
Experience an intimate Asakusa evening where old Tokyo, a traditional Japanese dinner, and the powerful sound of live Tsugaru shamisen come together. After a guided walk around Senso-ji Temple, enjoy dinner at a local restaurant while award-winning musicians perform one of Japan’s most dynamic traditional instruments up close. Tsugaru shamisen is known for its bold, resonant sound, dramatic style, speed, emotion, and improvisational spirit. This is not quiet background music, but a living tradition performed with remarkable energy and skill. The evening includes Japanese food, a welcome drink, live music, and a chance to interact with the performers after the show. Ideal for travelers seeking more than sightseeing, this tour offers a warm, personal way to experience Japan through history, local atmosphere, food, music, and human connection.
Overview
Experience an intimate Asakusa evening where old Tokyo, a traditional Japanese dinner, and the powerful sound of live Tsugaru shamisen come together. After a guided walk around Senso-ji Temple, enjoy dinner at a local restaurant while award-winning musicians perform one of Japan’s most dynamic traditional instruments up close. Tsugaru shamisen is known for its bold, resonant sound, dramatic style, speed, emotion, and improvisational spirit. This is not quiet background music, but a living tradition performed with remarkable energy and skill. The evening includes Japanese food, a welcome drink, live music, and a chance to interact with the performers after the show. Ideal for travelers seeking more than sightseeing, this tour offers a warm, personal way to experience Japan through history, local atmosphere, food, music, and human connection.
What's Included
Included
40-minute live concert of Japan's traditional musical instruments by award-winning performers.
Dinner + one welcome drink. Drinks in addition to a welcome drink can be ordered separately but are not included in the tour price.
Not included
Hotel pickup and dropoff
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
We will meet in front of the entrance of Asakusa Culture Tourist Information Center. It is located right across from the Kaminarimon (Thunder) Gate. 1 minute walk From Exit 1 of Asakusa Station on the Ginza Line. 2 minute walk from Exit A4 of Toei Asakusa Station on the Asakusa Line.
End point
The tour will end at the restaurant where we will watch the live music performance over dinner.
Itinerary
Stop 1
15 minutes
Stop 1
Asakusa Culture Tourist Information Center is one of Asakusa’s newest sightseeing attractions. We will go to the open terrace Observation Deck on the top floor of the Center, where you can get a good view of the main part of Kaminarimon, the Thunder Gate, Nakamise shopping street, Sensoji Temple, and much more on one side, and on the other side, another splendid view of Tokyo Skytree and the Asahi Beer Headquarters.
Stop 2
5 minutes
Stop 2
Kaminarimon (Thunder Gate) is the entrance to the world of Buddhist temple and Shinto shrine. The world's well-known giant red lantern is hanging under the gate.
Stop 3
5 minutes
Stop 3
This street leads to Sensoji temple. You may be surprised by its friendly and welcoming atmosphere walking on it if you had imagined solemn and stately religious facilities. The street features not just shops but "history tablets," which recounts Asakusa's history with beautiful pictures.
Stop 4
5 minutes
Stop 4
Hozomon ("Treasure-House Gate") is the inner of two large entrance gates that ultimately leads to the Sensoji (the outer being the Kaminarimon). A two-story gate, the Hozomon's second story houses many of the Sensoji's treasures. The first story houses two statues, three lanterns and two large sandals.
Stop 5
5 minutes
Stop 5
It is Tokyo's oldest temple, and one of its most significant. Adjacent to the temple is a five-story pagoda,which holds Buddha's ashes given by Sri Lanka goverment and buddhist society for goodwill between Sri Lanka and Japna in its top floor. You can participate in centuries-old rituals at the Temple and the Asakusa Shrine and see what the fates have in store for you with Sensoji’s infamous paper fortunes.
Stop 6
2 hours
Stop 6
we will take you to a Japanese restaurant for live performance of traditional musical instruments, shamisen, etc. Since it is a small restaurant with a limited number of seats, the performance is presented just in front of you. The powerful but adroit performance will mesmerize you.
Additional Info
Public Transportation Nearby
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants Must Sit On Laps
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Physical Easy
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Policy type
Standard
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Experience may be cancelled for bad weather.
Experience may be cancelled if minimum traveler count is not met.
Refund eligibility
100% refundable 1+ days before
Refund eligibility
0% refundable 0-1 days before
Review Summary
5.0
9 reviews
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