• Target audience

  Foreign tourists, foreigners living in Japan, and of course Japanese people are all welcome.

  Basic rate per person

  45 minutes : course ¥5,200

  60 minutes : course ¥6,950

  Up to 7 people.

  Up to 28 people will be divided into groups of 7.
  If there are 29 or more people, the venue will change and the cost will be 13,000 yen per person.
  If you would like to wear a kimono, please contact us individually.

  

  Add-on opiton

   Kimono Dressing : ¥0 Free

   Samurai Armor Trial : ¥5,500

• Location

  Shinjuku Tsugaru Shamisen School Akebonobashi Branch

  Address: 14-28 Yochocho, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo

  Access:

  7 minutes on foot from Akebonobashi Station on the Toei Shinjuku Line, 15 minutes on foot from Yotsuya-Sanchome Station on the Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line​​

  
  

   Details of Access: https://shamimaster.com/accessphoto.html

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Teacher
Kouzan Oyama(小山 貢山)

Tsugaru Shamisen Oyama School Master

Graduated with a major in Koto (Japanese zither) from Sakuyo Junior College.
Certified Master of the Tsugaru Shamisen Oyama School.
Two-time consecutive champion in the C Group at the Tsugaru Shamisen World Championship (2018, 2019).
Runner-up in the Middle C Class in 2025.
Delivered a guest lecture at Vassar College in New York.
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Reservations are not confirmed just by submitting this form.
After receiving your request, we will consider whether we can accept your reservation for your preferred date and time and reply to you.
If you do not have a specific date or number of people in mind, or if you are only interested in a consultation, please fill out the correspondence form.

• I saw it on Youtube and it seemed open so I decided to come here.
• There were no events last time, but there are many, so it's a lot of fun.
• I chose this place because of the reservation system and the pay-as-you-go option!
• I bought the DVD, and there are a lot of videos on Youtube, and I chose the songs because they play not only folk songs but also pop songs.
• Zwan Ngyuyen (Skype Lessons)
  Incase anyone is ever interested in trying Shamisen, Shamimaster Shishido offers online lessons via Skype! He's a very helpful, supportive, and patient teacher!
• I have a bad memory, but even if I am behind the other students, I am grateful that they do not abandon me and teach me with all their might.
• It was my first time learning to play a musical instrument.
  I was a little nervous, but they taught me at my own pace, Even if you make a mistake, you will be encouraged with positive words, so even beginners can enjoy learning.
  I feel like the key to being able to continue working as a working person is that you can pay as you go even if you have a hard time coming in during the months due to work commitments, and you can watch your progress while teaching me. And your smile is wonderful♪
• I have been learning Tsugaru shamisen at this classroom since February 2021.
  Shamisen rentals, classroom lending, and online lessons are also available for your convenience. In collaboration with affiliated classrooms, we hold regular practice sessions, free participation in competitions, and events, so you can continue your lessons while setting various goals.
  The teacher is a woman who has been awarded the title of Koyama-ryu. She is beautiful, friendly, full of comedy, and full of love for the Tsugaru Shamisen, and she always has fun learning with her.
• I go every Saturday and Sunday without fail. I'm also learning the piano, but it's a completely different kind of fun. I look forward to going every time because I get to learn about songs and players that I didn't know about, and I get to learn more than just how to play.