Tokyo Cultural Experience by IJCEE

This program explores the intriguing world of Japanese traditional music through the Koto. The Koto is a traditional musical instrument (like a harp but horizontal) which has 13 strings and is played with finger picks on the right thumb, forefinger, and middle finger. It is characterized by its changing beautiful tone and lingering echo of sound. There is a lot of Western-style inspired koto music due it’s variety of chords. The Koto is sometimes played in jazz sessions. In this program participants will have a unique chance to learn and play a simple piece.

Program Fee (Per Group in Japanese yen)

*Programs will be held at ordinary residences of citizens or at special halls made for specific purposes in Tokyo and Kansai areas (including Kyoto, Osaka and Kobe). You can meet your guide at the nearest station to the location of those experiences to take place. If you so desire, it is also possible that you meet your guide at your hotel. Pick-up service rate is 1,500 yen per each group each way within 45 minutes from the location of the experience. Transportation cost is not included.

Step1: Please send the following information to IJCEE at info@ijcee.com.

  1. Desired program name 2. Desired date and time 3. Number of participants (including children) 4. Group leader's name 5. Group leader's nationality 6. With or without pick-up

Step2: IJCEE will reply and inform whether or not the program is available.

Step3: Please purchase ticket(s) using the form below. When you click the "add to cart" button, you will be directly transferred to the PayPal shopping cart page. Please change the quantity if you would like to buy more than one ticket. Following this, please click the "Proceed to checkout" button.

Koto Harp

Per Group / Unit: Yen

1person \8,000 2people \10,000 3people \14,000 4people \18,000 Additional fee over 5people \4,000 Child \2,400

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Step4:A payment notification from PayPal will be sent to you after receiving the program fee. Please come to the appointed meeting place on the program day with a copy of this mail. Our IJCEE staff will be waiting for you with a name-board.

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