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Play the Koto near Hiroshima's Atomic Bomb Dome by Local Operator

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Activity provider: Impression LLC.
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1.5-hour tour in Hiroshima. Run by Impression LLC., booked direct rather than through a reseller.

Highlights

  • Runs 1.5 hours

Play the Koto near Hiroshima's Atomic Bomb Dome by Local Operator: Key Facts

PriceFrom $83 per person
Duration1.5 hours
LanguagesEnglish
Tour typeGuided Tour
BookingDirect with the local operator — no OTA markup

Full description

This is a 1.5-hour experience in Hiroshima. It is run by Impression LLC., an operator we book with directly rather than through a reseller, which is why we can hold your place with them before we treat your booking as final.

Hiroshima's Peace Memorial Park sits on the ground beneath the point where the bomb detonated at 8:15 on 6 August 1945. The A-Bomb Dome, the skeleton of the industrial promotion hall, was left as it stood; the Peace Memorial Museum reopened in 2019 after a redesign and takes about two hours, and is not for young children. The Children's Peace Monument is hung with paper cranes sent from around the world. Hiroshima's own food is okonomiyaki layered with noodles, eaten at counters in Okonomimura. Miyajima is 40 minutes away and most visitors combine the two in one day.

日本、〒730-0011 広島県広島市中区基町１１−地下街100. We need at least one day's notice, and we confirm the date with Impression LLC. before treating your booking as final. If they cannot take your date we tell you and refund you rather than leave you waiting.

Tour Itinerary

Itineraries are customisable as per your request

The schedule below is a suggested plan and can be adjusted to suit your preferences.

Starting location

日本、〒730-0011 広島県広島市中区基町１１−地下街100

Important information

Meeting point

日本、〒730-0011 広島県広島市中区基町１１−地下街100

Know before you go

  • Free cancellation available up to 24 hours before the activity starts

About this activity

Free cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
Secure payment
Complete your booking safely with Razorpay. Full refund if you cancel 24h prior. Read more
Duration 1.5 hours
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Live tour guide
English
Wheelchair accessible

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Starting from $83
$83
Need a custom booking or have a larger group?Contact Support via WhatsApp
Free cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
Secure payment
Complete your booking safely with Razorpay. Full refund if you cancel 24h prior. Read more

Traveler Reviews

5/5
based on 36 reviews
Guide
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Verified reviews from travelers on this operator’s experience
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Clash
October 29, 2025

Very fun experience our instructor was great had no issues learning from her very knowledgeable, kind and funny would highly recommend this experience if you love music or want to try something new!

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Elizabeth
August 14, 2025

This workshop was amazing. I can’t believe how we were able to learn to play a song and learn to read the music for Koto in one hour. The teacher is excellent, he explains everything so clearly and he is encouraging. We were also happy because they allowed us to change our time to be more convenient for us. It was so much fun playing in tandem with a really talented koto player. I also enjoyed the pineapple juice lol.

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Arvin
August 13, 2025

I played koto for the first time in my life, and it was an incredible experience! My instructor explained how to play the koto perfectly, and at the end of the session we played a piece together, which made it even more unforgettable.

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Catherine
July 1, 2026

Wonderful - very patient with us as beginners. Loved learning history and playing a piece of music. Thank you

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Benjamin
June 2, 2026

Very cool way to emotionally connect and process after the Hiroshima peace museum. Beautiful instrument, and a very patient teacher!

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Inge
January 30, 2026

Would 1000% recommend! Very professional and great experience!

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Simon
December 2, 2025

We would have liked the opportunity to take a slightly longer class to become more familiar with the instrument. Otherwise, everything was fine, the activity was interesting and the teacher friendly.

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James
September 28, 2025

Vincent was an excellent teacher who explained the history of the koto before taking us through various exercises, building up to a group performance of a beautiful piece he had composed. A real highlight of our trip to Japan, I would recommend it to anyone who wants to engage with the musical culture

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Christian
September 16, 2025

It was so cool to learn this instrument and actually learn a original song from the teacher from scratch. To see the difference in the instruments and see how quickly you can learn to play a beautiful song was Amazing. Would recommend it anytime and would always come back for more lessons

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Chelsea
May 23, 2025

I loved experiencing a Japanese instrument and learning a locally composed song with new techniques

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D
April 15, 2024

Very nice time spent learning the basics of Koto, in a very great atmosphere! I recommmand to come if you want to make yourself a koto player!

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Stuart
September 26, 2024

Really enjoyed learning the Koto. Nicholas was a great teacher, we learned the history of the Koto , some technique and then we learned to play Sakura. Unique experience - recommended.

Frequently Asked Questions

日本、〒730-0011 広島県広島市中区基町１１−地下街100
Unless the option says private, this runs as a small group. The operator caps it rather than filling a coach, and if you want it to yourselves the private option is priced separately on this page.
We confirm your booking with the operator before we treat it as final, and we need at least one day's notice. Once it is confirmed you get the meeting point, the time and a contact number for the day. If the operator cannot take your date we tell you and refund you rather than leave you waiting.
The Play the Koto near Hiroshima's Atomic Bomb Dome by Local Operator includes a professional licensed guide, entry tickets to major monuments as per your selection, and a fully customizable itinerary. All our tours are designed to provide authentic local experiences with transparent pricing — no hidden fees or surprise charges.
The duration of the Play the Koto near Hiroshima's Atomic Bomb Dome by Local Operator is typically 1.5 hours. We recommend arriving 15 minutes before the scheduled start time for a smooth check-in. Your guide will meet you at the designated meeting point and ensure the experience runs on schedule while remaining flexible to your pace.
For most experiences, we highly recommend an early morning start. This allows you to avoid the midday heat, bypass the largest crowds, and capture the best lighting for photography. Your guide can advise on the optimal timing based on the season and specific attractions included.
Yes, once your booking is completed via our secure payment gateway, you will receive an instant confirmation email with your tour details, meeting point address, guide's name, and direct contact information. You can also view and manage your booking through your AsiaByLocals account dashboard.
Yes! All our private tours are fully customizable. Whether you want to add extra stops, skip certain locations, change the pace, or adjust the start time — simply let your guide know in advance or on the day. We aim to create a personalized experience tailored to your interests and energy level.
We offer free cancellation up to 24 hours before the scheduled start time for a full refund. Cancellations within 24 hours may be subject to a partial charge depending on the tour type. Weather-related cancellations for outdoor and boat tours are handled on a case-by-case basis, with full refunds or free rebooking offered when safety is a concern.
Most of our experiences are family-friendly and suitable for children of all ages. However, some tours involving extensive walking, water activities, or early morning starts may be better suited for children aged 5 and above. Please check the specific tour description for age recommendations, or contact us for personalized family itinerary advice.
After booking, you will receive detailed meeting point instructions via email. Most tours include complimentary hotel pickup within the central area. For tours without pickup, your confirmation email will include the exact address, Google Maps pin, and your guide's phone number for easy coordination. Guides typically arrive 10 minutes early and will message you on WhatsApp.
We accept all major credit and debit cards (Visa, Mastercard, American Express), PayPal, Apple Pay, and Razorpay for Indian cards. All payments are processed through a PCI-compliant secure gateway with 256-bit encryption. You can also pay in multiple currencies — the price is automatically converted to your local currency at checkout.
Yes, all AsiaByLocals guides are licensed professionals who have been rigorously vetted through background checks, skill assessments, and customer reviews. Many hold government-issued tourism licenses, university degrees in history or cultural studies, and have years of experience leading tours for international travelers. Every guide maintains a minimum 4.5-star rating to remain active on our platform.
Late March to early April for cherry blossom (2026 full bloom landed around March 29-31), or October-November for autumn color and oyster season. August 6 brings the Peace Memorial Ceremony — moving, but the city is at its most crowded. See our best time to visit Hiroshima guide.
The Hiroden streetcar (flat ¥240) covers most sights, and the meipuru-pu loop bus is free with a JR Pass. Miyajima is a ¥200 ferry ride plus the ¥100 visitor tax. Full fares and passes in getting around Hiroshima.
Two days is the sweet spot: day one for the Peace Memorial Park, Museum and city, day two for Miyajima Island. Our 2-day Hiroshima itinerary maps it hour by hour.
Plan 2-3 hours for the park and museum together — the museum is just ¥200 and opens from 7:30 AM. Etiquette, monuments, and timing tips are in our Peace Memorial Park guide.
The torii appears to float at tide levels above ~250cm, and you can walk out to its base below ~100cm — a single day often offers both. Check tide tables before you go; the full trick is in our Miyajima Island guide.
Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki — layered, not mixed like Osaka's, with soba inside — plus winter oysters and momiji manju on Miyajima. Okonomimura's 24 stalls are the classic first stop. See the Hiroshima food guide.
Miyajima is the essential one; beyond it, Iwakuni's Kintai Bridge and Okunoshima (Rabbit Island) are both doable by train. Honest rankings and logistics in our Hiroshima day trips guide.
Starting from$83