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Upcoming Performances in October & November
Feel free to contact me directly if you’re interested in any of these events.
You can reach out via LINE or Instagram DM!
October 18 (Fri) 11:00 – Furukawamachi Shopping Street Opening Live
An opening act performance celebrating the festival of Furukawamachi Shopping Street.
October 24 (Thu) 18:30 – Shamisen Lounge (Live Performance)
📍 Hotel Misen (5-min walk southwest from Keihan Sanjo)
Live shamisen music in the hotel lobby, curated to match the season.
Recommended sake tasting set available.
¥4,000
October 31 (Thu) 19:00 – Shamisen Music BAR
📍 Bar Gion Elite (1F of Gion Elite Terrace Hotel, near Yasui Konpiragu Shrine)
Background shamisen music in the hotel lounge bar.
Mini shamisen experience available from 17:00 – ¥1,500
Open to everyone.
This day is a Mi-no-hi—an auspicious day to start something new.
Also featuring ambient music using 528Hz.
Tip-based event
November 3 (Sun) Doors 14:10 / Start 14:30 – “Kyogen” at a Temple
📍 Ōryūji Temple (Yamashina, Kyoto)
Shamisen performance as part of a special “Salaryman Kyogen” at a Buddhist memorial event.
Free admission
Inquiries: Ōryūji Temple – 075-581-0056
November 5 (Tue) 19:00 – Shamisen Full Moon Live
📍 Bar Gion Elite
Celebrate the full moon with live shamisen music!
Mini shamisen experience from 17:00 – ¥1,500
Live streaming available on YouTube.
Reviews of the bar are welcome!
Entry: ¥1,000
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November 12 (Tue) 19:00 – Shamisen Music BAR
📍 Bar Gion Elite
Background shamisen music in the lounge bar.
Mini shamisen experience from 17:00 – ¥1,500
This day is Ichiryū Manbai-bi—a lucky day for new ventures.
Ambient music with 528Hz included.
Tip-based event
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November 15 (Fri) 13:30 – Tea Gathering with Shamisen Music
📍 Kokoka Kyoto International Community House – Japanese Annex
Enjoy tea and shamisen at this kimono-friendly event, hosted by Oshare Kōbō Gen.
¥3,000
Perfect for those wanting to go out in kimono!
Inquiries: Ms. Teramoto – 090-7753-6941
November 20 (Wed) 19:00 – Shamisen Music BAR
📍 Bar Gion Elite
BGM shamisen performance in the lounge bar.
Mini shamisen experience from 17:00 – ¥1,500
This day is Mi-no-hi—a lucky day especially good for music and money!
Ambient music with 528Hz included.
Tip-based event
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November 23 (Sat) 14:00 – Momiji Festival
📍 Chōrakuji Temple
Enjoy a hidden gem of Kyoto during the peak of autumn foliage, with dancing odori nenbutsu and shamisen music.
Inquiries: Chōrakuji – 075-561-0589
A beautiful view of the city and autumn leaves await!
November 24 (Sun) 10:30 / 13:30 – Make & Play a PET Bottle Shamisen!
📍 Okazaki Iki-iki Civic Center
Guest appearance at an event by Mr. Miyake Ryo.
Fun for kids and families—build and play your own shamisen from a PET bottle!
I’ll be supporting and performing, too.
Inquiries: 075-761-4484 (Civic Center)
