Surround yourself in the sound of wadaiko drums in a private musical workshop
2 hour private experience
Location: Sapporo City, Hokkaido
Offered in Japanese, with a friendly Deeper Japan guide interpreting in your language
A minimum of 2 guests is required to book. Solo participants are welcome but will be charged the 2-person rate
Meet the Master
What you’ll do
Join a professional Sapporo wadaiko drum performer in a private wadaiko workshop. Learn more about wadaiko drums, in performance and in history. Under the teacher's guidance, learn how to play different types of wadaiko drums. Then, watch a short performance by the professional.
What to wear
Clothing that you can move around in comfortably
Who can attend
Children must be 4+
Availability
Everyday
Session 1 (09:00 - 11:00)
Session 2 (13:00 - 15:00)
Session 3 (15:00 - 17:00)
Session 4 (17:00 - 19:00)
Session 5 (19:00 - 21:00)
Access
10 minutes by car from Sapporo Station
Feel the Vibrations
The sound of the taiko—resounding, reverberating, full of strength and depth—fills the room, contained by soundproofed walls in a central Sapporo training studio. These powerful Japanese drums have been used for centuries in rituals, festivals, theater, and battlefield communications. Rooted deeply in Japan’s cultural and spiritual traditions, taiko drums were once sounded in Shinto shrines to call forth the gods or ward off evil spirits: over the years, wadaiko evolved from their sacred and utilitarian origins into a captivating performance art, transforming the drums into an electrifying form of stage expression that combines rhythm, athleticism, and group unity. Today, this art form continues to thrive, echoing tradition while beating a rhythm forward into the future. Join a professional wadaiko performer and instructor in Sapporo and immerse in the thundering techniques of the wadaiko drum. One of the premier taiko schools in Sapporo, students of all ages and all backgrounds pour their souls into the song that springs from the drums - discover the same passion in a private wadaiko workshop, unlocking the music of movement, breath, and heart that lies within every strike of the drum.
Cancellation Policy
Please make your booking at least 3 days in advance. See cancellation policy here.
A detailed itinerary will be emailed to you once your booking has been confirmed.
