Traditional Concert and Koto Experiences

1-2 Hours
Group or Private
Hosted by
Gen (絃)

Hear koto and shamisen performed live by professional musicians in Kyoto - in a renovated bathhouse, a private home, or a private session where you play the koto yourself.

Gen hosts live koto and shamisen performances in intimate Kyoto settings. Professional musicians move from classical pieces through contemporary work and original compositions, with a program that changes with the season and performer. Choose from three experiences: a concert inside a renovated public bathhouse near Kyoto Station, a small-group concert in a private home, or a private concert where you also get to play the koto yourself. See the Itinerary tab for details on each.

Inclusions

  • Live koto and shamisen performance by professional musicians
  • Q&A time with the musicians (Group and Private concerts)

Exclusions

  • Food and drinks
  • Transportation to and from the venue
  • Tips/gratuity

Cancellation Policy

  • Set by Gen for each experience and shown at checkout before you book.

Gen offers three ways to experience traditional Japanese music. Each is booked separately - choose the one that suits you and pick your date at checkout.

Shamisen player in a peach kimono seated beside the tiled bath at Gen Soundbath Kujo-yu, Kyoto
Soundbath Concert at Kujo-yu
(from ¥5,000) - approx. 1 hour
A koto and shamisen concert inside Kujo-yu, a beautifully renovated public bathhouse near Kyoto Station, where the tiled room's unusual acoustics carry the music through the whole space. The program ranges from classical pieces to contemporary and original arrangements.
Book Soundbath Concert
Traditional concert and koto experience with Gen in a Kyoto home
Group Concert in a Private Home
(¥6,000 per adult, ¥5,000 ages 6-17) - approx. 50-60 minutes
A small-group concert in a cozy private home. After a short introduction to the koto, the shamisen, and their distinctive sheet music, professional musicians perform a live set, followed by Q&A with the performers and time for photos.
Book Group Concert
Small-group koto and shamisen concert in a private home with Gen, Kyoto - photo 3
Private Concert + Koto Experience
(¥48,000 per group, up to 4 guests) - approx. 1 hour 50 minutes
The home concert reserved exclusively for your party, including koto standards like Chidori no Kyoku and Kajimakura, followed by a close-up Q&A with the musician and the chance to play the koto yourself under their guidance.
Book Private Concert

Soundbath Concert: Kujo-yu, 65 Higashikujo Nakagoryocho, Minami-ku, Kyoto

Group & Private Concerts: Gen Home Saiin, 10-12 Mibunishiotakecho, Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto

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From

¥5,000

per person
Soundbath Concert from ¥5,000 · Prices are set by the partner; final price is shown at checkout.

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