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All Reviews for Taiko Workshop in Tokyo

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17 reviews

Japanese Taiko Drum Musical Performance and Lesson in Tokyo

Fun and interesting

Reviewed by: Alison, 2023/03/25

The instructor was very enthusiastic and thorough. We went through several different patterns and played over some festival music, it was easy to follow with a little practise. I thoroughly enjoyed the experience, it was one of the highlights of my holiday

  • Finale of performance

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Great to hear, Alison! Thank you for taking your time to write such a lovely review! We are happy to hear that you enjoyed it!

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Attended as: Solo Travelers
Activity Date: 2023/03/03
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Dynamic Traditional Taiko Japanese Drumming Lesson in Tokyo

Total beginners to enthusiastic thumpers

Reviewed by: Kirrily, 2020/02/03

Our family of four (two older teenagers) loved this experience. We were in a class with a number of experienced drummers practicing for a performance. They were practicing particular parts and we could just join in with the basic skills we learnt in the hour and a half without disturbing their practice too much. It meant we could really get the feel of the breadth and complexity and skill involved but we didn’t feel useless. Our instructor spoke enough English to convey the things needed (we have no Japanese so we’re very grateful) and was really enthusiastic and welcoming. It’s just a small random studio in a random street but the instructions to find it worked. We finished with a “competition” between ourselves about who could drum the loudest. Really great fun!!

Comments from activity operators

Thank you for the other day!
In addition, please come to play!

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Attended as: Families
Activity Date: 2020/01/29
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Dynamic Traditional Taiko Japanese Drumming Lesson in Tokyo

Such a fun time!

Reviewed by: Jennifer, 2019/11/28

Everyone want to have a real Japanese experience, not something put on for tourists. This is definitely that.
Easy enough to get there if you follow the instructions, and have an app.
There was a regular class on and we three beginners were in the hands of a friendly instructor. He spoke virtually no English, but it didn't matter at all. We just had to copy him. Very attentive and kept an eye on us, correcting our mistakes. At the end of an hour and a half we showed the regulars what we had learnt and they applauded politely.
An hour and a half is plenty of time. This is a very energetic activity. And enormous fun. If my local gym offered it, I'd sign up immediately

  • Look at our taiko "expertise"

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Attended as: Friends
Activity Date: 2019/11/25
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Dynamic Traditional Taiko Japanese Drumming Lesson in Tokyo

I enjoyed it

Reviewed by: denise, 2019/11/25

good instruction.. fun time.. easy location by the train..
will do it again

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Attended as: Solo Travelers
Activity Date: 2019/11/23
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Dynamic Traditional Taiko Japanese Drumming Lesson in Tokyo

fun and rewarding activity, a must!

Reviewed by: Heidi Tsai, 2019/11/23

I took my 2 children (10 and 12 yr. old), my mother (74), and my husband to the class, everybody enjoyed immensely. One of the high lights on our trip! I also enjoyed getting a bit out of Tokyo center and the class is located very conveniently close to the train station. All in all, a great experience!! Highly recommended!

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Attended as: Families with Young Children
Activity Date: 2019/10/30
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Dynamic Traditional Taiko Japanese Drumming Lesson in Tokyo

Takua San was a fun teacher.

Reviewed by: Brittney, 2019/05/09

Takua San was a funny, cute, nice young man who taught me taiko. I was the only beginner in an advanced class, so he gave me my own personal lesson. I spoke a little Japanese, so we did the class in Japanese. It was mostly following patterns and rhythms, so the language barrier wasn't a problem. I had so much fun!

Comments from activity operators

Thank you for your review.
We are pleased with your words.
If there is another opportunity, let's do TAIKO.
Thank you.

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Attended as: Solo Travelers
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Dynamic Traditional Taiko Japanese Drumming Lesson in Tokyo

So much fun and totally worth it

Reviewed by: Adrienne, 2018/11/04

We basically dropped in on a regular class and did more basic beats with our teacher Shima (sp?) while the other students did more advanced techniques. It was like a video game with us on Beginner level and them on Advanced. Shima was great at making us keep the beat but also teaching us proper form. He has an awesome sense of humour and is very encouraging! It was super fun, and everyone was really welcoming! Even the other students!

  • Drums galore

Comments from activity operators

Thank you for your review.
I was glad when you saw you enjoying lessons fun.
Please come and visit again.
Thank you.

Inagaki

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Attended as: Friends
Activity Date: 2018/11/02
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Dynamic Traditional Taiko Japanese Drumming Lesson in Tokyo

if you are considering it, do it!

Reviewed by: Carol, 2018/10/28

you need to read the directions properly and follow them carefully, otherwise you will get lost. Once there, they were incredibly friendly, even without much English. We were split into groups with 4 of us travellers having their first go gathered together for our lesson with a dedicated instructor. He was really engaging. Not a tourist trap, most of the folk were Japanese mature women who obviously do this regularly as a social was of exercising. Ended a bit early, after ~ 90 minutes. Good fun and worth the effort of finding it.

Comments from activity operators

Thank you for your review.
Thank you for participating in the trial lesson the other day.
We are happy that you enjoyed it.
Please come and visit again next time you visit Japan.
Thank you.

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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2018/10/01
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Dynamic Traditional Taiko Japanese Drumming Lesson in Tokyo

great lesson

Reviewed by: yaeli, 2018/10/04

the guide didn't know english at all but the class was super fun!

Comments from activity operators

Thank you for your review!
We are happy that you enjoyed it.
If you come to Japan again please come to the lesson.
Thank you.

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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2018/10/01
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Dynamic Traditional Taiko Japanese Drumming Lesson in Tokyo

highlight of our trip!

Reviewed by: dye, 2018/07/01

I have always loved taiko drumming and was thrilled to have the opportunity to take lessons - our family had a blast!

  • Owner demonstrating the correct stance

Comments from activity operators

Thank you for your review.
Please come and visit again.

Thank you.

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Attended as: Families
Activity Date: 2017/07/05
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Dynamic Traditional Taiko Japanese Drumming Lesson in Tokyo

Loved it!!

Reviewed by: Lou , 2018/04/18

This isn't a touristy group of people doing taiko, it is a proper studio doing lessons for locals and alike. The main group was made up of OAP's who totally rocked when it came to the drumming. I was put in the hands of one of the instructors who did not have a word of English but in all fairness who needs words when actions will do! Luckily enough there was someone who had grear English and Japenese so he could tell me more about what was going on...he himself was just visiting whilst on holiday from Australia where he is learning taiko.

I really wish I had longer here as I'd be at the studio as much as possible. Thanks to this experience I'm going to go and find somewhere to drum in the uk.

If you want a local class with non tourists then this is the one for you plus it is so much cheaper than the other touristy groups.

Comments from activity operators

Thank you for your review.
If you come to Japan again please come to the lesson.
Thank you.

Hougaku Academy
INAGAKI

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Attended as: Solo Travelers
Activity Date: 2018/04/16
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Dynamic Traditional Taiko Japanese Drumming Lesson in Tokyo

What a time we had!

Reviewed by: Alka Mall, 2018/02/22

It was a class conducted by a fun loving master who gave ample encouragement and feedback to us. Our peers were happy to see us and showed curiosity towards us and wanted to know us better. We could catch the rhythm and towards the end of the session, we were blended with the main group.

I would love to go back for more classes.

We could not locate the building of the school. We were asked to wait at a spot and a pupil came to fetch us. That was most helpful.

Master helped us to click pictures and even allowed us to play the large drum which was a dream come true.

Exercise your arms a few days before. Else, it can feel strenuous and cause pain later.

Wear loose comfy clothing. You will remove your shoes outside.

Have fun.

Comments from activity operators

Thank you for your review.
I hope that the circle of taiko will spread in your review.

Please come back to drum.
Thank you!

Rating:
Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2018/02/17
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Dynamic Traditional Taiko Japanese Drumming Lesson in Tokyo

Fun experience with a great workout!

Reviewed by: Solo Sam Takes Japan, 2017/10/18

Having signed up for the session two days before, I had no idea what to expect. I was running 20 minutes late for my appointment but the instructors were very flexible. With a full class of 7-10 local veterans, I was quickly brought to speed on the side with my own complimentary routine and my own personal instructor. He didn't speak much English and I didn't speak much Japanese, but we got a long perfectly and for the next hour and half I learned all the basics on how to strike a Taiko drum. This is definitely a class I'd recommend to anyone looking for a unique experience and a fun workout! Yes, I said workout, so make sure you bring the right clothes, don't wear jeans like I did whoops!

Comments from activity operators

Thank you for your review.
We strive to make many people know Taiko.
I am sorry that I can not speak English.
Also please come if you have the opportunity.
Thank you.

Rating:
Attended as: Solo Travelers
Activity Date: 2017/09/15
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Dynamic Traditional Taiko Japanese Drumming Lesson in Tokyo

Taiko drum lessons for children

Reviewed by: Cate, 2017/10/03

Our 5 year old son really enjoyed this Taiko drum lesson!

Comments from activity operators

Thank you for your review.
I am glad that your son enjoyed the lesson.
I am waiting for the next visit.
Thank you.

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Attended as: Families with Young Children
Activity Date: 2017/09/30
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Dynamic Traditional Taiko Japanese Drumming Lesson in Tokyo

Great Fun!

Reviewed by: Anka, 2017/09/01

I had such a great time in the company of lovely people and learnt so much in just one lesson. Doing Taiko Drumming is also great workout ! I strongly recommend it to whoever is interested in more hands-on experiences of Japanese culture!

Review update!
After the first lesson I attended 3 more workshops. I would have signed up for more but unfortunately my stay in Japan was coming to an end. A big big Thank you to everyone!

Comments from activity operators

Thank you for your review!
I am happy that you enjoyed it.

Taiko should spread to more people!

Hougaku Academy
Inagaki


Thank you for coming to the trial lesson.
If you come to Japan again, please come to the trial lesson.

Thank you.

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Attended as: Solo Travelers
Activity Date: 2017/08/21
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Dynamic Traditional Taiko Japanese Drumming Lesson in Tokyo

An awesome 'non-tourist' thing to do in Tokyo

Reviewed by: zyzzyfix, 2015/01/03

I was determined not to do typical 'touristy' things on our first family visit to Tokyo and this was perfect. Our instructor was great! despite our being a half hour late because we got lost and couldn't work out the directions. (Tip: leave plenty of time to get here. And the building the studio is in does show up on Apple maps but it is down a flight of steps in the basement.) The two hours were well spent and we all really, really enjoyed it. It was a music lesson and a work out. We gained a better appreciation for how difficult Japanese drumming is but it was an absolute blast doing it. Definitely recommended. A highlight for us.

  • The instructor was very patient and very funny!

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Attended as: Families
Activity Date: 2014/12/15
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Dynamic Traditional Taiko Japanese Drumming Lesson in Tokyo

Great Experience

Reviewed by: Hank Mancini, 2013/04/27

My wife and I booked Introduction to Traditional Japanese Drumming through Veltra as something out-of-the-ordinary to do while visiting Japan. We had a great time!!! Our instructor and the class made us feel very welcome and learning just the very basics of drumming was a lot of fun! Other classmates had all been drumming for 2 to 10 years and this was the very firt time for us, yet they were welcoming and patient! Both my wife and I rated this as the highlight of our trip!

  • My wife and in gold shirts at drumming class

Comments from activity operators

It is our great pleasure that you liked our lesson! We're looking forward to play the drum with you again. Thank you.

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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2013/04/19
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