HIROSHIMA
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4 koto music workshops travellers rate highest in Hiroshima. Each entry covers what is included, who is running it and what it costs, so the comparison sits in one place.
Learn Hiroshima peace through koto in a small-group, English-led workshop near Peace Memorial Park, ending with a group performance and keepsake video.
“Very nice time spent learning the basics of Koto, in a very great atmosphere! I recommmand to come if you want to make yourself a koto player!”
A 30-minute Hiroshima koto concert near Peace Memorial Park with English explanations, peace-themed music, and classical plus pop pieces.
“Wat een mooi instrument! Dit is een unieke belevenis en een klein stapje dichterbij de Aziatische geschiedenis.”
Hiroshima kimono, koto music, and a simple tea ceremony in a characterful home near the Atomic Bomb Dome, plus games and photos.
“Excellent, the hostess is very kind and the activities are interesting. As my tour of the city was cancelled this morning, she offered for her husband, an American historian, to do a 2h tour. For a price of course, but that’s normal and I’ll get a refund of the same amount for the other tour…”
Peace-themed Hiroshima koto workshop: learn the 13-string instrument, play Echo of Serenity, and take home a video and origami crane.
“Had a blast getting a lesson in playing the koto, given by Hanz! Great fun to learn a bit about the history of this traditional instrument, but of course especially to get a chance to play it :). Hanz was very helpful and made me feel completely at ease during the lesson. Thanks for this…”
