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By Impression LLC.

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Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$36 per adult
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  • Free cancellation available
  • 30m
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Overview

    • Enjoy a live koto performance
    • Experience traditional Japanese music
    • Discover Japan's traditional culture
    • Watch a live koto performance and learn its history
    • Relax with a peaceful cultural activity

Activity location

    • Hiroshima
    • Hiroshima, Hiroshima, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • 日本、〒730-0013 広島県広島市中区八丁堀８−４ 石田第２ビル | [How to get there] 1: If you’re travelling by streetcar, get off at Tatemachi Station. 2: Go straight on this street – Landmark: Tully’s coffee shop 3: When you see this okonomiyaki restaurant, Gokku 悟空, turn right. 4: When you see this sign, you are in the right place. Please proceed to the second floor. 5: You’ll see this entrance upon exiting the elevator. Please feel free to come in!
    • Hiroshima, Hiroshima, Japan

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The Koto: Live Performance & The Story Behind the Strings

  • Activity duration is 30 minutes30m
    30m
  • English
Language options: English
Price details
AU$35.84 x 2 AdultsAU$71.68
Total
Price is AU$71.68

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Koto live performance
  • Inclusions
    Story of the koto
  • Inclusions
    Free conversation with the koto performer in English
  • Inclusions
    Koto workshop (optional)
  • Exclusions
    Transport
  • Exclusions
    Food
  • Exclusions
    Glasses

Know before you book

    • Not allowed: Alcohol and drugs
    • Not suitable for: Children under 10 years

What you can expect

  • A Unique Cultural Experience
    25-minute live concert featuring classical masterpieces, modern pop arrangements, and original compositions
    Brief cultural introduction to the koto’s history, craftsmanship, and spiritual significance
    ☮️ A tribute to peace with songs honouring atomic bomb victims and prayers for global harmony

    Featured Performances
    ✨ “Echo of Serenity” (Original piece dedicated to peace)
    ✨ John Lennon’s “Imagine” (A universal anthem of hope)
    ✨ Bach’s “Air on the G String” & “Ave Maria”
    ✨ Pachelbel’s “Canon in D”
    ✨ Surprising pop song adaptations (Blending tradition with modernity)

    Why Attend?
    ✔️ Deepen your understanding of Japanese musical heritage
    ✔️ Reflect on peace in a city symbolising resilience and hope
    ✔️ Experience the koto’s versatility – from ancient melodies to contemporary tunes
    ✔️ Perfect for travellers seeking an intimate, culturally rich activity

    Venue: A serene space near Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park

    Let the koto’s ethereal strings resonate with your soul – a musical journey bridging past and present, sorrow and hope.

    Book Your Seat Today & Be Part of This Peaceful Moment.

    (Optional add-on: Post-concert mini-workshop available for those wishing to try the koto!)

Location

Activity location

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    • Hiroshima
    • Hiroshima, Hiroshima, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • 日本、〒730-0013 広島県広島市中区八丁堀８−４ 石田第２ビル | [How to get there] 1: If you’re travelling by streetcar, get off at Tatemachi Station. 2: Go straight on this street – Landmark: Tully’s coffee shop 3: When you see this okonomiyaki restaurant, Gokku 悟空, turn right. 4: When you see this sign, you are in the right place. Please proceed to the second floor. 5: You’ll see this entrance upon exiting the elevator. Please feel free to come in!
    • Hiroshima, Hiroshima, Japan