Hakumai Yamada — Shamisen Lesson in a Kyoto Temple

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What You’ll Experience

Hakumai Yamada’s Kyoto session introduces the shamisen through a short lesson and live music. Participants learn a traditional melody before listening to the instructor perform.

The lesson covers holding the instrument and plectrum, posture and producing a sound. A chair can be requested instead of kneeling.

The listed duration is about 70 minutes with English support. The temple can vary: follow the meeting point in your confirmation email rather than assuming every session uses Choraku-ji.

Who Is This For

• Music lovers curious about a traditional string instrument
• Beginners interested in a short practical introduction
• Couples or friends looking for a quiet shared activity

Practical Details

Duration	About 70 minutes
Location	Kyoto
Price	Check the selected plan and current total on Wabunka
English	English listing; confirm support for your date
Booking	Follow Wabunka instructions; requests require confirmation
Before booking	Check availability, inclusions and cancellation terms

Hareto’s Take

This listing has a Hareto Score of 83. The score is an editorial screening signal based on listing information, not a firsthand review or a guarantee of availability. Leave time around the session to arrive calmly. Confirm seating needs, the assigned temple and cancellation terms before booking. We would choose it for attentive listening as much as learning a few notes.

Source and Booking

Details checked on September 23, 2026 against the Wabunka experience page. Consult that page for current terms before making plans. Reservations and arrangements are handled directly by the provider.