You can closely observe how craftsmen complete the final steps of making a harmonica.
Showa Gakki is a harmonica maker, established in 1947. It produces harmonicas handmade in single piece batches. You can personally observe the process of tuning and voicing, but you can watch every step of the craftsmen's delicate work in every detail on large monitor screens. It is a precious experience to see the harmonica's "reed" (a metallic plate where the air (your breath) touches) vibrates, producing the disctinctive sound. You can also try to do the last process of putting the reed plate into the harmonica by yourself. Give it a try and let this experience live on in your memory as a souvenir.
https://www.syowagakki.co.jp/(Japanese)
★We recommend visitors provide their own interpreter because our tour is conducted only in Japanese.
| Availability | Monday through Friday (except New Year's holiday, Golden week, summer holiday and so on) ※Please consult with us if you wish to have a tour on Saturdays, Sundays and national holidays. |
|---|---|
| Time | 9am〜12pm / 1pm〜4pm |
| Duration | About 40 minuites |
FEE
| ￥1,500 |
Included in Cost／ Factory Tour, a harmonica as a souvenir
How to reserve
Reservations are to be made two weeks prior to the date of the tour in either way.
※Please choose the observation of the workshop or a making harmonica experience.
Reception hours：weekdays 9am-4pm (except New Year's holiday, Golden week, summer holiday and so on)
TEL：053-471-4341（Japanese Only）
FAX：053-471-4342（Japanese Only）
MAIL：info@syowagakki.co.jp（Japanese Only）
※Please choose the observation of the workshop or a making harmonica experience.
Reception hours：weekdays 9am-4pm (except New Year's holiday, Golden week, summer holiday and so on)
TEL：053-471-4341（Japanese Only）
FAX：053-471-4342（Japanese Only）
MAIL：info@syowagakki.co.jp（Japanese Only）
ADDRESS 1-8-55 Kamijima Chūō-ku, Hamamatsu-shi, Shizuoka
PHONE 053-471-4341（Japanese Only）
FAX 053-471-4342（Japanese Only）
E-Mail info@syowagakki.co.jp（Japanese Only）
TRANSPORT From Hamamatsu Station
[TRAIN] Enshu Train "Hikuma" station (8 minutes) then walk 7 minutes
[BUS] Take the "No.61 Kamijima / Uchinnodai" line bus (15 minutes ride) at bus stop #12 of the bus terminal to "Amida" then walk 2 minutes
[TAXI] 20 minutes
PHONE 053-471-4341（Japanese Only）
FAX 053-471-4342（Japanese Only）
E-Mail info@syowagakki.co.jp（Japanese Only）
TRANSPORT From Hamamatsu Station
[TRAIN] Enshu Train "Hikuma" station (8 minutes) then walk 7 minutes
[BUS] Take the "No.61 Kamijima / Uchinnodai" line bus (15 minutes ride) at bus stop #12 of the bus terminal to "Amida" then walk 2 minutes
[TAXI] 20 minutes
2025.3.19 update
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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.