DRUM TAO at the Open-Air Theatre TAO-no-Oka
World-touring taiko troupe DRUM TAO performs a 45-minute show at its own open-air theatre, perched at 1,036m in the grasslands of Aso-Kuju National Park. Thunderous drumming, athletic choreography and sweeping highland views.
When · Where
- When
- 2026/07/06 05:00
- Where
- Open-Air Theatre TAO-no-Oka（Kuju Kogen, Taketa City, Oita Prefecture (Aso-Kuju National Park)）
- City
- Across Japan
- Getting there
- By car about 90 min from Oita or Kumamoto cities; on the Kuju Kogen highland plateau (high altitude, bring a jacket).
- Price
- Adults (junior-high+) ¥4,500; children (4+) ¥2,500; under 3 free. Spring/autumn shows at 14:00.
Good to know for visitors
- Getting there
- By car about 90 min from Oita or Kumamoto cities; on the Kuju Kogen highland plateau (high altitude, bring a jacket). Open directions in Google Maps ↗
- Booking & entry
- Check tickets and details on the official page (button above).
- Paying
- Adults (junior-high+) ¥4,500; children (4+) ¥2,500; under 3 free. Spring/autumn shows at 14:00.. Smaller venues in Japan are often cash-first — carry some yen (cards/IC not guaranteed).
- Language
- Mostly in Japanese — a translation app on your phone helps.
- Good for
- art lovers, families, groups of friends
Highlights
- High-energy professional taiko drumming
- Dramatic open-air stage at 1,036m altitude
- 45-minute show, easy for all ages and languages
Background & story
DRUM TAO, formed in 1993, blends traditional taiko with modern stagecraft and has performed in over 25 countries to millions of spectators.
Good to know
The venue is open only to ticket holders for the performance. Reserve in advance; autumn bookings open in early July. Multilingual site (EN/CN/KR).