Founded in 1894 and located just a 7 minute drive from JR Hamamatsu Station, the Ando Taiko Drum Shop maintains the tradition of handmade Japanese instruments through their Taiko drums. The unique sound of the Japanese drums is made possible through the skill of the craftsmen, who select the materials, and fine-tune the leather work. In total, it takes ten years for a single drum to be completed, including the drying time for the raw materials such as wood and leather. During this experience, you’ll be able to use the materials and workshop provided to craft your own, one of a kind traditional taiko drum while under the instruction of a skilled craftsman. You can either bring your completed taiko drum home with you, or we can arrange to have it delivered. The number of taiko drum speciality shops in Japan is decreasing, and Ando Taiko Drum Shop is currently the only place where you can experience making your own.