PRODUCTS
The smell of the wood, the feel of your fingertips, and the sound that resonates.
Tour Schedule & Program [Half-day plan]
This half-day program condenses everything from the making of a traditional instrument to playing it. It includes
an explanation from a craftsman, a hands-on experience of carving the top of the instrument, and a lesson on playing the koto yourself.
Finally, you can enjoy a live performance by a local musician, experiencing the beauty of Japanese musical culture.
9:00 / 14:00 Depart from hotel
9:15 / 14:15 Explanation by a craftsman at the Koto workshop, experience carving the top of the instrument
10:15 / 15:15 Koto playing experience
11:00 / 16:00 Live performance by a local professional koto player
12:00 / 17:00 Drop off at hotel or Matsumoto Station
[One-day plan]
From the moment the koto is born to the thrill of playing it.
In the morning, you will experience the koto production process under the guidance of a craftsman, from carving the fragrant wood to creating small flowers. For lunch, enjoy a high-quality Japanese lunch made with ingredients from Nagano Prefecture.
9:00 Depart from hotel
9:15-10:30: Koto workshop: Explanation by craftsman, experience carving the top of the instrument, and create flowers from wood chips
10:30-11:15 Koto playing experience
11:30-13:30 Special lunch (Japanese course using local ingredients)
13:45-14:45 Live performance by a local professional koto player
15:00 Drop off at hotel or Matsumoto Station
US$300~ /person
For detailed pricing information, please contact us here.
(The total price may vary depending on group size, availability, and season.)
※Some parts of the itinerary can be adjusted according to your preferences.
※Prices may vary depending on seat availability and season.
※All itineraries and quotations are customised for each guest, and the final price will be stated in your official quotation.
Transportation, Japanese musical Experience, Guide, (Lunch)
All year round
Under adjustment
Q. Are there tours in English?
A. Yes, an English-speaking guide will accompany you. We will also provide easy-to-understand explanations of the cultural background and meanings of the sounds.
Q. Is it okay if I have no experience playing?
A. Yes, even beginners can enjoy the content. We will carefully teach you the basics of playing.
Tour Dates and Programs
DAY 01
The craftsman will introduce the materials and tools used in making the koto, as well as its long history. This is an opportunity to experience the "spirit of craftsmanship" that supports the sound.
Experience carving the body of a koto under the guidance of a craftsman. With the one-day plan, you can also enjoy making Kibana flowers using the shavings.
With the support of a guide, you will learn to pluck the strings with your own fingers. Even beginners can participate with confidence with thorough instruction.
Enjoy a live performance by a local koto player at close range, with delicate yet powerful tones that will fill the entire space.
Enjoy a refined Japanese course meal prepared with seasonal ingredients from Nagano, served in a calm and intimate setting. Surrounded by the gentle scent of wood and the lingering resonance of sound, take a moment to relax and restore both body and mind.