Kanazawa: Taiko Drum Workshop Tour with Sake Brewery Meal
ID: GYG1163016-1781379
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Paese: Japan
Durata:
05:30 ore
Descrizione
Visit world-renowned taiko drum maker Asano Taiko, enjoy a welcome performance and hands-on drumming, then savor French-style kaiseki cuisine at a restaurant converted from a traditional sake brewery.
Beyond Kanazawa – A Journey to Discover the “Invisible Foundations” That Supported the Kaga Domain
Kanazawa’s refined culture and aesthetics did not arise by chance. What truly supported the power and prosperity of the Kaga Domain? Wealth, technology, or the spirit of the samurai?
On this special cultural tour, you will venture beyond central Kanazawa to places that are difficult to reach on your own. With comfortable transportation by a professional driver and clear guidance from a local interpreter, you will learn about the deep historical and cultural connections that shaped Kanazawa’s unique heritage.
A major highlight of the tour is a visit to Asano Taiko, a world-renowned taiko drum brand with over 400 years of history. Observe master craftsmen at work, enjoy a performance by professional taiko drummers, and try drumming yourself. These techniques originate from leatherwork once used in samurai armor, and their cultural significance can still be seen today in Kanazawa Station’s “Tsuzumi Gate,” inspired by the Noh drums cherished by the Kaga lords.
The tour concludes with a meal paired with local sake at a restaurant created from an actual sake brewery. Among the offerings is “Kaga no Kikuzake,” a historic sake once enjoyed by feudal lords during cherry blossom gatherings. Through this combination of food and sake, cultivated in one of the prefecture’s top rice-producing regions, you will gain a deeper understanding of the local resources that supported Kanazawa’s culture and economy.
On the final tour date (March 12, 2026), a celebratory song that has been passed down for over 350 years will also be performed.
This tour is ideal for travelers seeking a deeper understanding of Kanazawa’s culture beyond sightseeing. Experience craftsmanship, performance, cuisine, and history woven into a single story, guided by a professional interpreter.
Punti salienti
- Experience master craftsmanship at a top Japanese taiko drum manufacturer.
- Dine at a rare sake brewery restaurant and taste local Kanazawa sake.
- Experience the tour with commentary from a certified guide.
- Short performance by pro taiko drummers and hands-on drumming experience.
- Final tour day features a special local celebratory song after the meal.
Lingue guida
INFORMAZIONI IMPORTANTI
The area produces about 60% of Japan’s large taiko drums
The sake brewed in nearby Hakusan City is known as Kaga no Kikuzake
The guide will be waiting under the Tsuzumi Gate at the East Exit of Kanazawa Station.
INCLUSO
- Taiko workshop admission fee
- Performance and hands-on drumming experience with professional taiko drummers
- Meal at the sake brewery restaurant
- Round-trip transportation by a professional driver
- Services of an English-speaking guide
- Special local celebratory performance on the final tour day
NON INCLUSO
- Beverages at the sake brewery restaurant are not included and must be paid individually.
Quando dovrei prenotare?
Per garantire la disponibilità, prenota il prima possibile. La prenotazione anticipata è consigliata soprattutto se stai pianificando il viaggio durante l'alta stagione come le festività pubbliche o i fine settimana.
Cancellazioni
Questa escursione può essere annullata senza costi fino a 24 ore prima dell'inizio del viaggio. Se la annulli dopo 24 ore o non ti presenti all'escursione, ti verrà comunque addebitato il prezzo intero dell'attività. Essere in ritardo al ritiro o alla partenza sarà considerato come non presentarsi.
