The sound of your one of a kind drum handmade with craftsmen
※Drumhead: 15 cm in diameter. (Patterns on the drumhead and the drum stand not included)
Founded in 1894 and located just a 7 minute drive from JR Hamamatsu Station, the Ando Taiko Drum Shop maintains the tradition of handmade Japanese instruments through their Taiko drums. The unique sound of the Japanese drums is made possible through the skill of the craftsmen, who select the materials, and fine-tune the leather work. In total, it takes ten years for a single drum to be completed, including the drying time for the raw materials such as wood and leather. During this experience, you'll be able to use the materials and workshop provided to craft your own, one of a kind traditional taiko drum while under the instruction of a skilled craftsman. You can either bring your completed taiko drum home with you, or we can arrange to have it delivered. The number of taiko drum speciality shops in Japan is decreasing, and Ando Taiko Drum Shop is currently the only place where you can experience making your own.
| Availability | All year round |
|---|---|
| Closed | Wednesday |
| Duration | Approx. 120 min ※Varies depending on the number of people |
| Start time | 1:30pm〜 |
| Language | Japanese/ with interpreter（English・Chinese） |
| Capacity | 1〜7 people |
Fee
| 1 person | ¥55,000 | 2〜7 people | ¥38,500／ person |
Included in Cost／ Experience, drum (drum top 15cm in diameter, drumstick and tassel), interpreter
| Optional | Visitors can add patterns on the drumhead and a drum stand for an additional charge. |
Method of PaymentAdvance payment/ paypal
Cancellation Charges
7 Day to 3 Day Notice：¥3,000
2 Days to 1 Day Notice：50%
Cancel on the day of the tour or fail to show：100%
2 Days to 1 Day Notice：50%
Cancel on the day of the tour or fail to show：100%
How to reserve
Please book at least 10 days before.
＞＞ Ando Taiko Drum Shop
／ 安藤太鼓店【Ando Taiko Ten】
／ 安藤太鼓店【Ando Taiko Ten】
ADDRESS 2-6-6 Nishiasada, Chūō-ku, Hamamatsu-shi, Shizuoka
TRANSPORT From Hamamatsu Station
[BUS] Bus Terminal from platform 4, take bus No. 12, 10 or 16 (about 6 minutes) and get off at "Budokan”; 10 minute walk from bus stop
[TAXI] Approx. 10 minutes
[CAR] 30 minutes from Tomei Expressway Hamamatsu I.C.／ 40 minutes from Tomei Expressway Hamamatsu Nishi I.C.
https://www.andotaiko.com (Japanese)
TRANSPORT From Hamamatsu Station
[BUS] Bus Terminal from platform 4, take bus No. 12, 10 or 16 (about 6 minutes) and get off at "Budokan”; 10 minute walk from bus stop
[TAXI] Approx. 10 minutes
[CAR] 30 minutes from Tomei Expressway Hamamatsu I.C.／ 40 minutes from Tomei Expressway Hamamatsu Nishi I.C.
2020.5.18 update
Content may be subject to change after publication. Please also note that we are not accountable for loses and damages that may occur as a result of said changes.
Content may be subject to change after publication. Please also note that we are not accountable for loses and damages that may occur as a result of said changes.