Kanagi-machi in Goshogawara City is the birthplace of the Tsugaru shamisen (three-stringed musical instrument). The Tsugaru Shamisen Hall has an exhibition room introducing the history of the Tsugaru shamisen as well as folk songs and local performing arts practiced using the Tsugaru shamisen. Visitors can enjoy live Tsugaru shamisen performances and try playing the instrument. |
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Period |
9 a.m. to 5 p.m. | |
Closed on December to March | ||
Address | 189-3, Asahiyama, Kanagi-machi, Goshogawara-shi, Aomori 037-0202 | |
Fees |
General admission: 600 yen |
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Two-site pass: Tsugaru Shamisen Hall & Osamu Dazai Memorial Museum "Shayokan" General admission: 1,000 yen |
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Inquiries |
Phone: 0173-54-1616 |