Kanazawa Story: Taiko Heritage & Sake from Tsuzumi Gate

Kanazawa, Japan
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Duration5h 30m
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LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 12 travelers

Overview

Discover the story behind Kanazawa's iconic Tsuzumi Gate through a unique journey into Japan's taiko culture. Offered only once a month, this exclusive experience takes you to Asano Taiko, a world-renowned drum maker with more than 400 years of history.

Enjoy special access to workshop areas normally closed to visitors, learn from skilled artisans, watch a live performance by a professional taiko artist, and experience the power of taiko drumming for yourself.

The tour concludes at a beautifully restored sake brewery restaurant, where you will enjoy a 10-course French-style kaiseki dinner paired with locally brewed sake.

Transportation, English-speaking guidance, workshop access, taiko performance, drumming experience, dinner, and sake tasting are all included. Return transportation to Kanazawa Station or selected hotels is provided.

Options

3 Sake Pairing Upgrade

Upgrade 3 sake pairings: Enhance your dining experience with an upgraded 3-sake pairing. Enjoy a wider selection of carefully curated local sake.

Traditional Celebration Song

Add a private live tradition: A 400-year traditional song performed live in a private room.
※Availability must be confirmed in advance, and requests may no

Includes personalized drumstic

Add name-engraved drumsticks: Your name will be engraved on taiko drumsticks as a memorable souvenir.
※Reserve 1 week in advance for engraved drumsticks.

Standard Package

What's included

  • A guided visit to the Asano Taiko workshop, a welcome taiko performance by a professional drummer with international experience, and a hands-on drumming experience led by the performer, for beginners.
  • Guided by a local host with English support.
  • Sample Menu Approx. 10 dishes, including: – Four hors d’oeuvres – Fish main dish – Daiginjo sake granita (palate cleanser) – Meat main dish – Final savory dish – Dessert – Coffee
  • Sake and other drinks are not included and must be paid for separately.
  • Infants are charged the tour fee; however, no activities or meals are included.

What to expect

  1. 5m
    This tour begins at the iconic Tsuzumi Gate of Kanazawa Station, where your guide will introduce the cultural story behind Kanazawa. By the end of the journey, you will have gained a deeper understanding of the beauty, traditions, and samurai heritage that continue to shape the city today.
  2. 1h 30m · Admission ticket included
    Visit the workshop of Asano Taiko, a world-renowned taiko drum brand, where you can observe the drum-making process and enjoy a short live performance by professional taiko players. You will also have the opportunity to play taiko drums together with the performers.
  3. 2h · Admission ticket included
    Visit a traditional sake brewery and enjoy a meal at a beautifully renovated brewery restaurant that was once used for sake production. In the atmospheric setting of the kura, you can savor a refined pairing of carefully prepared dishes and Japanese sake.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Your guide will be wearing a white vest at the Tsuzumi Gate of Kanazawa Station.

End point

Your guide will be wearing a white vest at the Tsuzumi Gate of Kanazawa Station.

Additional information

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Please note that no special dietary accommodations are available for meals on this tour.
  • Infants are charged the tour fee; however, no activities or meals are included.
  • Guided by a local host with English support. On select dates, the tour may be led by the organizer.

Cancellation policy

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