Kichiro Tanaka is Content Manager at Jasumo, the Tokyo-based consultancy that helps international visitors experience Japan without the barriers. He oversees Jasumo's event listings and guides, making sure every page gives overseas visitors accurate dates, venue details and ticket information, and explains clearly the practical steps (Japanese-only registration, phone verification, payment, ticket collection) that can stand between a visitor and the event. He works with Jasumo's ticket and concierge desk in Tokyo, so that what is published reflects how things actually work on the ground.
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Yamato Japanese Taiko. The Drummers of Japan are coming to Hiroshima Prefecture on Saturday 5 September 2026. They will perform at the Miyoshi Civic Hall Kiriri Main Hall in the afternoon. The Drummers of Japan are known over the world for their energetic performances and the sound of their drums. This group from Nara will show us what they can do with Japanese drums and some modern stage tricks. Yamato Japanese Taiko will play their drums in an exciting way. The Drummers of Japan are very good, at playing the drums. They will make a lot of noise at the Miyoshi Civic Hall Kiriri Main Hall.
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- The Story of Yamato: Japan’s World-Famous Taiko Drummers
- Why Experience Yamato Japanese Taiko Live in Japan
- Yamato Japanese Taiko 2026 Tour Dates, Venues and Tickets
- Why Book Yamato Japanese Taiko Tickets Through Jasumo
- How It Works
- Frequently Asked Questions: Yamato Japanese Taiko
- Venue & Access
- Related Links
The Story of Yamato: Japan’s World-Famous Taiko Drummers
Yamato Japanese Taiko was started in 1993 by Masa Ogawa in Nara Prefecture—the area known for its history of Japanese culture. For than thirty years Yamato Japanese Taiko has been changing the way people see traditional percussion around the world. It all began as a group playing at a temple festival. Now it is a group that has played more, than 4,800 times in 55 different countries. Yamato Japanese Taiko does not see wadaiko as an old object or something used only in ceremonies. Instead Yamato sees the drum as an lively way for people to express themselves. This style of music is often called music.
Yamato Japanese Taiko has a lot of power in their music. It comes from a big group of custom taiko drums. They have than 40 drums and each one is unique and looks really cool. The main drum is the Odaiko, which’s huge and made from a tree that is 400 years old. It is really heavy about 500 kilograms. It is almost two metres across. When they play the Odaiko it makes a sound that you can feel on the floor and in your body. Around the Odaiko are lots of drums like the shime-daiko and nagado-daiko and they also have traditional brass cymbals. All of these instruments together make a complex sound with many rhythms.
The people who perform with Yamato Japanese Taiko have to be in shape. They work out every day starting with running and lifting weights before they even pick up their drumsticks. When they are on stage they move around with a lot of energy and precision. They wear colorful costumes that are inspired by traditional clothes and they play the drums with their whole body.
Why Experience Yamato Japanese Taiko Live in Japan
Attending a Yamato performance inside Japan offers an experience that international touring dates cannot match. While overseas tours take place in concert halls Japanese domestic shows place the group in their own acoustic environments and cultural setting. Performing in front of audiences creates a special kind of energy where small theatrical moments, call-and-response shouts and local humor feel real and meaningful.
Experiencing Yamato at a place like Miyoshi Civic Hall Kiriri allows travelers to go beyond tourist spots and explore the countryside of Hiroshima. The small hall design makes sure that the sound reaches the audience directly giving a physical feeling. This kind of concert becomes a full-body experience, with the sound that lingers with you long after the show ends.
Yamato Japanese Taiko 2026 Tour Dates, Venues and Tickets
Saturday, 5 September 2026 – Miyoshi Civic Hall Kiriri Main Hall, Hiroshima (Doors 13:30 / Start 14:00)
| Ticket Category | Available Seats From – To (JPY) | Available Seats From – To (USD, ref.) |
| Reserved Seating | ¥6,000 – ¥8,500 | $40 – $57 |
Ticket prices change over time with availability and demand, and are confirmed at the time of enquiry.
Ticketing Conditions: Tickets are issued as paper or electronic passes depending on the allocation tier. Domestic Japanese ticketing platforms require local contact verification and Japanese address formatting. Entry rules require all attendees to possess a valid ticket regardless of age unless specified by venue management.
Secure Your Yamato Japanese Taiko Hiroshima Tickets
To get tickets for Yamato at Miyoshi Civic Hall Kiriri on 5 September 2026 you need to know what date you want to go what time you want to see Yamato, the name of the place which’s Miyoshi Civic Hall Kiriri and how many people are coming with you to see Yamato. You can click below to ask for tickets. Our team will help you get tickets, for Yamato.
Why Book Yamato Japanese Taiko Tickets Through Jasumo
International visitors face three challenges when trying to buy tickets for concerts and performances, in Japan:
- Access Restrictions: Official ticketing applications rely on Japanese-language interfaces, local SMS verification tied to Japanese mobile phone networks, and strict residency registration. High-demand events sell out rapidly through domestic pre-sales. Jasumo bypasses these barriers through our wide network of sources across Japan, securing legitimate allocations on your behalf.
- Language Barriers: Venue updates, entry procedures, and ticket distribution instructions are publishe exclusively in Japanese. Our Tokyo team handles all communications with event organisers and keeps you fully updated in clear English.
- Payment Incompatibilities: Domestic Japanese ticketing portals frequently reject foreign-issued credit cards during checkout. Jasumo processes payments smoothly using international credit systems, settling domestic balances through our established local commercial accounts.
Every ticket source, from Jasumo is carefully checked to make sure it is real and then given directly to your hotel front desk or your Airbnb place when you arrive in Japan. There is a service fee to pay for buying the tickets checking them and translating them. This fee is explained clearly during the message we send.
How It Works
- Submit Your Request: Contact us with your target event details, event date, venue, and party size.
- Availability & Pricing Confirmation: We check live inventory across our domestic network and provide a clear total quote in English.
- Secure Payment: Complete your purchase using standard international payment methods.
- Authentication & Delivery: We acquire and verify your physical or digital tickets, delivering them straight to your Japanese accommodation with ongoing English support.
Frequently Asked Questions: Yamato Japanese Taiko
An order is made up of the face-value ticket price, the cost of the domestic platforms use to purchase the ticket, and a service fee. Because every event and order is different, customers should contact us directly for full details and a tailored price for their specific request.
Miyoshi Civic Hall Kiriri is situate in Miyoshi City, northern Hiroshima Prefecture. It is accessible via JR Miyoshi Station on the Geibi Line, followed by a brief taxi ride or local bus service, or roughly six minutes by car from the Chugoku Expressway Miyoshi Interchange.
Yes, tickets for this performance at Miyoshi Civic Hall Kiriri are fully reserve seating. Your specific seat assignments will be clearly marke on your ticket prior to delivery.
Yamato performances are dynamic, visually exciting, and popular with families. However, due to the high volume and deep bass produced by the large taiko drums, sound levels can be intense for young children, and venue rules require every attendee occupying a seat to hold a ticket.
Because Yamato spends long periods touring internationally, their domestic Japan tour dates are highly anticipate and often sell out during pre-sale phases. Early booking is strongly advise.
Venue & Access
Miyoshi Civic Hall Kiriri (Kiriri, Miyoshi Cultural Center)
Address: 111-1 Miyoshimachi, Miyoshi-shi, Hiroshima 728-0021
- Nearest Railway Station: JR Miyoshi Station (JR Geibi Line / Fukuen Line). Located approximately 5 minutes by taxi or a 15–20 minute walk from the station.
- Landmarks & Highways: Situated near the Basen River front, approximately 6 minutes from the Chugoku Expressway Miyoshi Interchange (IC).
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