--- title: Tokyo's Authentic and Finest Taiko Drumming Workshop lang: en type: tour city: Tokyo country: Japan price: 114 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 5 reviews: 34 duration_minutes: 90 languages: [ja, en] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 12 of 24 (Samurai, Culture & Craft Workshops) schedule_checked: 2026-11-07 data_updated: 2026-11-08 canonical: https://guidekin.com/japan/tokyo/tours/tokyo-s-authentic-and-finest-taiko-drumming-workshop/ --- # Tokyo's Authentic and Finest Taiko Drumming Workshop **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 (table below). ## Overview Hello! This is Eva from Eva Kestner International Taiko Drum Academy. I am a professional and accomplished taiko drummer and instructor. I was the founder and first musical directorof Cornell University's Taiko Drumming group, I have received the excellency award from the Tokyo University of Arts New Artists Competition, and my original music is now published by Harper Collins and Cambridge International Curriculum which sets a global standard for education and employment. Experience the wonderful Japanese taiko drums through a 90 minute workshop where I will be teaching the taiko drums in English. We will go through the foundation training, rhythm training, and learn a traditional and contemporary taiko drumming piece. I will also give a short performance and brief taiko drumming history explanation. Furthermore, you will receive a personalized video of you playing the taiko drums. This is a boutique style, intimate, and authentic taiko drumming experience you will never forget. ## Before you book - Meeting point: We will meet at a taiko studio located… - 4 start times: between 10:00 and 16:00 - Strollers OK: infants accepted **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €114 per person for the Tokyo's Finest Taiko Drumming option; other options up to €3006 - Duration: 1h 30m - Rating: 5.0/5 from 34 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Eva Kestner International Taiko Drum Academy - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: Japanese, English - Start times: 10:00, 13:00, 15:30, 16:00 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-11-07 ## Reviews 5.0 from 34 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 34 of 34. - 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 (2025-01-03 to 2026-10-05); last checked 2026-11-08. ## Tour options Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page. | Option | Price | Guide languages | Details | |---|---|---|---| | Tokyo's Finest Taiko Drumming | €114 / person | Japanese, English | - | | Fall Winter Holiday Special | €114 / person | Japanese, English | - | | Spring Holiday Special | €114 / person | Japanese, English | - | | Large Group Taiko Drumming | €3006 / person | Japanese, English | 20-30 People Group.: The price is per group (so please book for just 1 person). Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes The price is per group. | ## What's included - English and Japanese support - I will provide taiko drums and taiko drumming sticks - Accessibility Support: (Visual, audio, mobility, and neurodivergents) ## Not included - Gratuities ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 10:00, 13:00, 15:30, 16:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-11-07 - 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. ## Meeting point 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. 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 - Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness ## Compared with other Samurai, Culture & Craft Workshops | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #12 of 24** | €114 | 1h 30m | 5.0 (34) | shared | | [Pixel Lab Tokyo: Gameboy Mod Workshop (Classic/Color/Advance/SP)](/japan/tokyo/tours/pixel-lab-tokyo-gameboy-mod-workshop-classic-color-advance-sp/?format=md) | €336 | 3h | 5.0 (221) | shared | | [Tokyo: Game Boy Mod Workshop in Akihabara (Original/Advance)](/japan/tokyo/tours/tokyo-game-boy-mod-workshop-in-akihabara-original-advance/?format=md) | €347 | 2h | 5.0 (177) | shared | | [Tokyo:Samurai Sword & Archery with a Master Swordsman](/japan/tokyo/tours/tokyo-samurai-sword-archery-with-a-master-swordsman/?format=md) | €174 | 3h | 5.0 (155) | shared | Ranked #12 of 24 in Samurai, Culture & Craft Workshops by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). 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