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 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
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).
Getting there
Open-Air Theatre TAO-no-Oka — Kuju Kogen, Taketa City, Oita Prefecture (Aso-Kuju National Park)