Instrument rental, samue to wear, green tea and a souvenir are included; pricing is per person. 5 from 100 reviews at €96 per person for 1h 30m.
In our comparison: #6 of 17 in Samurai, Ninja & Craft Experiences, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).
One price for every traveller: €96 per adult.
Child prices by age band are shown at checkout. Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 8 November 2026.
100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 100 of 100
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You'll receive direct lessons from a professional Shamisen player with 20 years of experience.
It’s extremely rare to find Shamisen lessons in English within Japan.
In just 30 minutes, you'll be able to play a well-known traditional Japanese song! You can also immerse yourself in a meditative Shamisen session while enjoying the atmosphere of a traditional Japanese house.
We're looking forward to our session at the Shamisen Dojo!
The operator's own notes, grouped by topic. Nothing here is added by Guidekin.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This tour · #6 of 17 | €96 | 1h 30m | 5.0 (100) | private |
| Ninja 2-hour Hands-on Lesson by Japanese master in Kyoto -Medium | €104 | 2h | 5.0 (251) | shared |
| Private Tea Ceremony and Sake Tasting in Kyoto Samurai House | €104 | 1h | 5.0 (191) | private |
| Become a Samurai Movie Star in Kyoto by Filming with a Real Actor | €115 | 1h 10m | 5.0 (144) | shared |
Ranked #6 of 17 in Samurai, Ninja & Craft Experiences by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €90 to €139, median €104; typical length 2h. 4 of 17 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Compare all 17 Samurai, Ninja & Craft Experiences