Australia
USA
Earth Celebration
A three day celebration of taiko drumming, world music, nature and global culture hosted by the internationally acclaimed Kodo Drummers.
Every August the Kodo Drummers host an annual music festival at their headquarters on Sado Island on the 25 acres of thickly forested land owned by the group as well as in the small towns, shrines and temples of the rural island.
The days are packed full of fringe performances, workshops, seminars and master classes whilst the evenings bring concerts featuring the Kodo Drummers and guest performers which result in some amazing and unique collaborations. As well as being a celebration of music and world culture the festival is just as much a celebration of Sado Island itself with the opportunity of guided island tours, visiting local markets, birdwatching, sea kayaking and hikes.
The Earth Celebration Festival attracts a lot of visitors from across Japan and the world so if you are interested in attending please let InsideJapan know as soon as possible in order to secure accommodation or camping.
When to go: The Earth Celebration takes place in late August.
For more information email us: [email protected] or call: + 44 117 244 3380
A quick note about our experiences: Our experiences are designed to be part of a complete, tailor-made travel package and are not available to book individually. This allows us to ensure every detail – from accommodation to transport – is perfectly coordinated for you. If you're interested in one of these experiences, we'd love to help you build a full itinerary around it!
Other Music, theatre & dance experiences
View more >
Summer Sonic
All the fun of a music festival minus the portaloos and camping. Just remember the way back to your hotel instead of your tent.
Backstage theatre tour
Permission to access all areas in Japan's oldest Kabuki theatre in Kotohira.
Kabuki
Attend a Kabuki performance to see outlandish costumes, dramatic stunts, high speed action and great story telling.
Taiko drumming lesson
Take a break from Tokyo sightseeing and beat a drum to your heart's content
Sado Island drumming
Learn the techniques and rhythms of taiko drumming from a former member of the world renowned Kodo Drummers of Sado Island.
Inside Japan UK office
Inside Japan US office
Inside Japan Australia office
Inside Japan - Japan office
