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title: Shamisen Experience in Kyoto 【Private】
lang: en
type: tour
city: Kyoto
country: Japan
price: 96
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 5
reviews: 100
duration_minutes: 90
languages: [ja, en]
free_cancellation: "true"
rank_in_category: 6 of 17 (Samurai, Ninja & Craft Experiences)
schedule_checked: 2026-11-08
data_updated: 2026-11-08
canonical: https://guidekin.com/japan/kyoto/tours/shamisen-experience-in-kyoto-private/
---

# Shamisen Experience in Kyoto 【Private】

**Guidekin's take:** A private shamisen lesson for your party combines learning a traditional song with a meditative session in a traditional Japanese house. 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 (table below).

## Overview

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!

**Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point

## Key facts

- Price: from €96 per person
- Duration: 1h 30m
- Rating: 5.0/5 from 100 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: Shamisen Dojo
- Group: Private tour, your party only
- Guide languages: Japanese, English
- Start times: 10:30, 14:30
- Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-11-08

## Reviews

5.0 from 100 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 100 of 100.

- 5 stars: 100 (100%)
- 4 stars: 0 (0%)
- 3 stars: 0 (0%)
- 2 stars: 0 (0%)
- 1 star: 0 (0%)

## What's included

- Souvenir ; Take home a small, unique souvenir to commemorate your experience.
- Samue ; to further immerse yourself in the experience, you will wear traditional samue.
- Photo/video session
- Demonstration by a professional instructor
- Take a quick break from the lesson and enjoy a cup of Japanese green tea.
- Rental Shamisen and Accesarres
- A demonstration performance by the instructor

## Schedule

- Runs: Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
- Departures: 10:30, 14:30
- Schedule last checked: 2026-11-08
- These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout.

## Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Ends: back at the meeting point

## Good to know

- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels

## Cost for your party

| People | Total | Per person |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | €192 | €96 |
| 4 | €384 | €96 |
| 6 | €522 | €87 |

Cheapest option for that party size from the operator's current price tiers; the calendar shows the exact figure for your date. Shared tours in Samurai, Ninja & Craft Experiences start at €90 per person.

## Compared with other Samurai, Ninja & Craft Experiences

| 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](/japan/kyoto/tours/ninja-2-hour-hands-on-lesson-by-japanese-master-in-kyoto-medium/?format=md) | €104 | 2h | 5.0 (251) | shared |
| [Private Tea Ceremony and Sake Tasting in Kyoto Samurai House](/japan/kyoto/tours/private-tea-ceremony-and-sake-tasting-in-kyoto-samurai-house/?format=md) | €104 | 1h | 5.0 (191) | private |
| [Become a Samurai Movie Star in Kyoto by Filming with a Real Actor](/japan/kyoto/tours/become-a-samurai-movie-star-in-kyoto-by-filming-with-a-real-actor/?format=md) | €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.

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