Description:
This museum introduces the history and traditions of the Tsugaru Shamisen, a unique version of the traditional Japanese shamisen (three-stringed lute) that got its start in the local area. Ear-defining power and fast, improvisation based rhythms define the unique playing style, which can be heard during live performances several times each day.
| Name | Tsugaru Shamisen Museum | ||
| Location | Goshogawara City, Kanagi Area | ||
| Hours | May to October: 8:30-6:00 November to April: 9:00-5:00 Closed on 12/29. |
Cost | Adults: 500 Yen High School/College Students: 300 Yen Elementary/Middle School Students: 200 Yen A joint ticket for both the Tsugaru Shamisen Museum and the nearby Shayokan is available and provides a slight discount. Adults 900 Yen, high school and college students 500 Yen, elementary and middle school students 300 Yen. |
| Telephone | 0173-54-1616 | Credit Cards | Not accepted |
| Getting There | Head north on Route 339 away from Goshogawara City and towards Kanagi. As you near central Kanagi, There will be a light with a driving school, police station, and community center on the left hand side. Veer right at this light onto Route 2/101. Follow this into downtown Kanagi and you will soon see the museum on your left hand side across from the Shayokan. | ||
| Website/Blog | www.goshogawara.net.pref.aomori.jp/16_kanko/syami/syamikaikan.html (Japanese Only) | ||