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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.

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时间 · 地点

时间
2026/07/07 05:00
地点
Open-Air Theatre TAO-no-Oka(Kuju Kogen, Taketa City, Oita Prefecture (Aso-Kuju National Park))
城市
Across Japan
交通
By car about 90 min from Oita or Kumamoto cities; on the Kuju Kogen highland plateau (high altitude, bring a jacket).
费用
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

亮点

  • High-energy professional taiko drumming
  • Dramatic open-air stage at 1,036m altitude
  • 45-minute show, easy for all ages and languages

由来与背景

DRUM TAO, formed in 1993, blends traditional taiko with modern stagecraft and has performed in over 25 countries to millions of spectators.

温馨提示

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).

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