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Tokyo's Authentic and Finest Taiko Drumming Workshop

5.0 · 34 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor 100% of star-rated reviews are 4★ or 5★ Tokyo Operated by Eva Kestner International Taiko Drum Academy Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before
Duration
1h 30m
Group
Shared tour
Guide languages
Japanese, English
Start & pickup
10:00, 13:00, 15:30, 16:00 · No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Booking
Instant confirmation · mobile ticket
Guidekin's take

Practise taiko drumming with drums and sticks supplied for the workshop.

Visual, audio, mobility and neurodivergent accessibility support is available; a moderate level of physical fitness is required. 5 from 34 reviews at €114 per person for 1h 30m.

In our comparison: #12 of 24 in Samurai, Culture & Craft Workshops, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).

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Options and prices

4 options from the operator, described in its own words. Prices are the operator's from-prices per adult for a party of two. Click an option to book it on Viator. Guide languages on every option: English, Japanese.

OptionWhat the operator saysFrom, per adult
Tokyo's Finest Taiko DrummingThe page price€114
Fall Winter Holiday Special €114
Spring Holiday Special€114
Large Group Taiko Drumming20-30 People Group.: The price is per group (so please book for just 1 person). Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes The price is per group.€3006

Child prices by age band are shown at checkout. Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 7 November 2026.

Included and not included

  • English and Japanese support
  • I will provide taiko drums and taiko drumming sticks
  • Accessibility Support: (Visual, audio, mobility, and neurodivergents)
  • Gratuities

Reviews

5.0
34 ratings
Viator 27 · Tripadvisor 7

100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 34 of 34

Star breakdown of all 34 ratings

5 stars
34 · 100%
4 stars
0 · 0%
3 stars
0 · 0%
2 stars
0 · 0%
1 star
0 · 0%

What reviewers say

Reviewers praise patient teaching and making music together; the drumming can be physically demanding.

Praised

  • Patient, encouraging instruction that helps beginners follow along
  • Learning basic rhythms and building towards a group performance
  • An engaging activity for families across different generations
  • Recordings of the performance to keep and share afterwards

Complaints

  • Physically demanding drumming, with reviewers advising water and comfortable clothing

Written by Guidekin from the 32 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (3 January 2025 to 5 October 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 8 November 2026.

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Meeting point and route

Meeting point

Where
We will meet at a taiko studio located on the map. Address: 11-1 Uguisudanicho Shibuya-ku. It is an 8 minute walk from Daikanyama station (one stop from Shibuya), or 12 minute walk from Shibuya station. For groups larger than 20, we will be at a studio 20 minutes from Shibuya station by train.
Departure
10:00, 13:00, 15:30, 16:00 daily; scheduled year-round (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)
Return
This activity ends back at the meeting point
Pickup
No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Operator
Eva Kestner International Taiko Drum Academy; booking and payment are completed on Viator

About this tour, from the operator

Walking, children and accessibility

The operator's own notes, grouped by topic. Nothing here is added by Guidekin.

Walking and health

  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Children

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Accessibility

  • Strollers OK
  • Public transportation options are available nearby

Cancellation policy

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

  • 1+ days: Full refund
  • 0-1 days: No refund

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From €114 per adult · Tokyo's Finest Taiko Drumming