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Beppu: Ocean-View Music handpan ukulele guitar Workshop

By solfeggio
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Price is NZ$62 per adult
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  • 2h 30m
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Overview
  • Feel the calming effects of music as you play by the sea in Beppu
  • Choose from a ukulele, acoustic guitar, or handpan to play
  • Enjoy a relaxing workshop with a friendly, English-speaking guide
  • Sip on a welcome tea or coffee as you learn to play your instrument
  • Get tips for visiting local onsens (hot springs) after your session
Activity location
    • Beppu
    • Beppu, Oita, Japan
Meeting/Redemption Point
    • 日本、〒874-0025 大分県別府市亀川四の湯町20−4 | ocean view solfeggio music
    • Beppu, Oita, Japan

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Beppu: Ocean-View Music handpan ukulele guitar Workshop
  • Activity duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes2h 30m
    2h 30m
  • English
Language options: English
Price details
NZ$62.24 x 1 AdultNZ$62.24

Total
Price is NZ$62.24
private
  • Activity duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes2h 30m
    2h 30m
  • English
Language options: English
Price details
NZ$171.69 x 1 AdultNZ$171.69

Total
Price is NZ$171.69

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    60–90 min ocean-view workshop
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Instrument rental
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Welcome tea or coffee
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Relaxed instruction
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Gentle sound practice
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Tips for local onsen (hot springs)

Know before you book

  • Not allowed: Alcohol and drugs
  • Not suitable for: People over 80 years

What you can expect

Private Ocean-View Music Lesson in Beppu

Handpan, Ukulele, Guitar & Didgeridoo

Enjoy a private music lesson by the sea in Beppu, one of Japan’s best-known hot spring towns. This experience takes place in a calm, ocean-view music studio, where sound, creativity, and relaxation come together in a personal and meaningful way.

This is not a crowded class or a rushed tourist activity.
It is a one-on-one or private-session music experience, guided by a professional musician, designed to help you connect with music naturally—whether you are a complete beginner or have some experience.

Music has the power to stay with you long after your journey ends.
During your travels, photos fade and souvenirs are forgotten, but music becomes a personal treasure you carry home.

Choose Your Instrument

You can choose from several unique instruments, depending on your interest and mood:
• Handpan – a deeply calming melodic percussion instrument, easy to explore intuitively
• Ukulele – light, joyful, and perfect for beginners
• Acoustic Guitar – warm tones and simple rhythm-based playing
• Didgeridoo – a traditional wind instrument focused on breath, vibration, and grounding

No previous music experience is required. Each lesson is adapted to your level, pace, and curiosity.

What Makes This Lesson Special
• Ocean-view music studio in a quiet seaside area of Beppu
• Private lesson with personal guidance and attention
• Taught by a professional musician experienced in teaching international guests
• Focus on enjoyment, sound, and feeling—not pressure or performance
• Friendly English-guided instruction
• Instruments provided (no need to bring anything)

Rather than strict technique, the lesson emphasises listening, rhythm, breath, and connection to sound. Many guests are surprised at how quickly they can create beautiful tones, even on their first try.

Flow of the Experience

The lesson lasts approximately 60–90 minutes and includes:
• A relaxed welcome and short introduction
• Choosing your instrument
• Basic posture, breathing, and sound-making
• Simple rhythms or melodies you can actually play
• Time to freely explore sound with guidance
• A calm, creative atmosphere with ocean air nearby

The session is flexible and adjusted to your interests—whether you want a meditative experience, a fun musical introduction, or a deeper cultural connection.

A Cultural & Creative Memory from Your Trip

Beppu is famous for its hot springs and healing culture. This music lesson offers a different kind of wellness—one rooted in creativity, sound, and personal expression.

After the lesson, guests often feel relaxed, refreshed, and inspired. You will also receive local tips for nearby hot springs (onsen), making it easy to continue your day in a slow, restorative way.

Location

Activity location
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    • Beppu
    • Beppu, Oita, Japan
Meeting/Redemption Point
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    • 日本、〒874-0025 大分県別府市亀川四の湯町20−4 | ocean view solfeggio music
    • Beppu, Oita, Japan
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    • 日本 〒874-0025 | • From Beppu Station, the taxi ride takes approx. 12–15 minutes and costs around 1,500–2,000 yen. • From Kamegawa Station, it’s about 5–6 minutes (approx. 800–1,000 yen). • Please note: The studio is located on top of a small hill, so the final approach is uphill. ⸻ By Bus: • Take the Kamenoi Bus bound for “Kannawa (鉄輪)” or “Tsurumi Ropeway (鶴見ロープウェイ)”. • Get off at the bus stop “Shinoyoi (四の湯)” – 四の湯バス停 • From the bus stop, it’s a 7-minute uphill walk to the studio. • Please wear comfortable shoes, as the road has a bit of a slope. ⸻ Landmarks and Signs: • The music studio is located near the old public bathhouse “Shinoyoi Onsen (四の湯温泉)”. • Look for a white two-story house with a sign “ソルフェジオ” (Solfeggio) in front. • There is a small garden and sea view visible from the slope. • The road is quiet, residential, and narrow — don’t worry, you’re in the right place
    • Beppu, Oita, Japan