Traditional Music & Shinobue (flute) Experience at Daisho-in Temple of Miyajima
Summary
Shinobue is a traditional musical instrument made of bamboo and has been used since ancient times for the festivals, Kagura (sacred music) and Shishimai (lion dance).
As a classical Japanese music, shinobue is used in kabuki and noh theaters as well as in a puppet theater along with shakuhachi, shamisen and hand-drums.
This course is conducted by Ikkan Fukuhara, a shinobue musician with more than 20 years of experience and who is also an ambassador of Miyajima Tourism. The lesson with shinobue live concert would definitely be a priceless experience.
In this course you will learn to handle a shinobue and play a traditional music "SAKURA".
Playing shinobue flutes originally supposed to call God.
At Daisho-in temple with more than thousand years of history, you can enjoy shinobue music, unique timbre of prayer, joy and nostalgia which has been played over thousand years.
Tour steps
①Assemble at 13:15
②Lesson starts
Presentation about shinobue by an instructor (13:30～13:45)
③Enjoy instructor's performance (13:45～14:30)
④Hold shinobue and learn to play a song Sakura which has a long history of thousand years (14:30～15:15)
⑤Exchange of lesson impressions (～15:30)
⑥End
Tour info
Duration
2 hours
Group Size
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Meeting Point
Dropoff location
Why take this tour?
・Experience Japanese traditional music. ・The lesson is held at Daisho-in temple which is the oldest temple in Miyajima. ・You can learn how to play Japanese traditional musical instrument Shinobue flute. ・It's also interesting to see the instructor performing in formal clothing, hakama. ・Also a tsudumi (hand drum), a unique traditional instrument will be played.
What’s included?
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Experience fee -
English interpreter -
Insurance
Things to know
Before you book
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Duration: 2h
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Mobile tickets accepted
Covid Policy
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Cancellation Policy
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
About operator:
We have many types of experience plans, such as Japanese traditional culture experience programs and tours around the attractions in Hiroshima. If you are looking for sightseeing tours or activities in Hiroshima, Hatsukaichi and Miyajima, please check our plans.
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