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Guided Tour
Hamamatsu Museum of Musical Instruments'
Zip Code430-7790
PrefectureShizuoka
Address 108-1, Itaya-machi, Hamamatsu-shi
Telephone053-451-1128
FAX053-451-1129
E-mailgaku@gakki.city.hamamatsu.shizuoka.jp
URL http://www.city.hamamatsu.shizuoka.jp/gakki/
Section in charge-
Available LanguagesEnglish
Prepared for foreignerspamphlet;English
Guide Book;N/A
Video Tape;N/A
Slide;N/A
Other;N/A
Comment The only musical instrument museum in the country, displaying some 1,000 ethnic musical instruments from the countries of Asia, Africa, Oceania etc. In addition to headphones offering the chance to listen to the tones of around 70 different instruments, visitors can touch and even play some instruments. Lectures and seminars for the public are given regularly as well as concerts using the instruments on display. This museum gives visitors a thorough grounding in the cultures of both music and musical instruments.
Access7 min. walk from JR Hamamatsu Station/30 - 40 min. by car from Hamamatsu IC of Tomei Expressway.
Hours9:30-17:00
Closed Monday, Next day of holiday, Year-end to New Year's holidays, Museam's classify day (irregular, please contact us in advance)
Admission Fee
Admission Fee Adult 400yen
College Student 400yen
Senior High School Student 200yen
Junior High School Student 100yen
Elementary School Student 100yen
Child (6-year under) Free
Group 20% discount for a group of 20 or over, 40% discount for a group of 80 or over.
Other discount Free for handicapped people & those who older than 70 years old
RestaurantAvailable
Facility for disabled personRestroom for handicapped people
Parking Capacity800 using neighboring pay parkings
Parking Capacity
(for Sightseeing Bus)
Reservation required
** Fees and business hours are subject to alteration. Please call the individual facility to confirm before visiting.