Founded by the legendary 19th-century drum maker Miyamoto Unosuke Shoten, this one-of-a-kind museum houses an extraordinary collection of around 800 percussion instruments from across the globe. Alongside centuries-old wadaiko crafted for Shinto shrines, Buddhist temples, and Kabuki theater, the gallery displays fascinating rhythm instruments from dozens of distinct cultures. Best of all, exhibits marked with a musical note invite hands-on experimentation, letting you feel the resonant power of world rhythms firsthand. Don't miss the first-floor showroom afterwards to admire masterfully constructed mikoshi festival palanquins.
- Museums
- Music
- Traditional Crafts
- Wadaiko
- Hands-on Activities
- Performing Arts
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