Hotel Amaneku Hida Takayama Partners with Local High School Students for Live Japanese Instrument Mini Concerts and Experience Sessions

Hotel Amaneku Hida Takayama (operated by Amaneku Co., Ltd., Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, Representative Director: Yoshifumi Adachi) is hosting "Japanese Instrument Mini Concerts and Experience Sessions" in collaboration with traditional instrument clubs at Gifu Prefectural Hida Takayama High School. The events will take place in the hotel's 2nd floor lounge as part of the "Amaneku Academy" project, which provides regional culture and learning opportunities.

The events will feature a koto concert on January 17, 2026 (Saturday), bringing elegant New Year tunes, and a taiko drum concert on February 8 (Sunday), celebrating the arrival of spring with energetic rhythms. Guests from Japan and abroad will have the opportunity to experience traditional Japanese sounds performed by local high school students up close, creating memorable moments that connect them with the local community.

Project Background: Hotel and High School Students Unite for Cultural Exchange

This collaboration was realized when the aspirations of Amaneku Hida Takayama, which positions itself as a "community revitalization hotel" that incorporates local attractions to serve as a hub for Gifu tourism, aligned with the wishes of the koto and taiko clubs at Hida Takayama High School to "share traditional instruments with more people."

Hida Takayama still retains a strong presence of Japanese culture, and guests visiting Amaneku Hida Takayama, particularly those from overseas, show significant interest in cultural experiences. As part of the "Amaneku Academy" project that provides regional culture and learning opportunities, the hotel has partnered with local high school students who continue to preserve and promote culture, creating opportunities to interact with traditional Japanese instruments.

The hotel aims to develop this event as a venue for Japanese cultural exchange featuring local young people as the main performers.

Event Details

① Koto Club's New Year Koto Mini Concert and Experience Session

The lounge will resonate with the soothing and elegant sounds of the koto to mark the beginning of the new year.

Date: January 17, 2026 (Saturday)

Time: Performance starts at 3:30 PM (approximately 40 minutes performance, 20 minutes for hands-on experience and interaction)

Venue: Amaneku Hida Takayama 2F Lounge

Participation: Free

Performance Cooperation: "Sokyoku Sakura-kai" and "Shakuhachi Hanahoka Tenzan"

※Non-hotel guests are also welcome to participate without reservations

② Taiko Club's Spring-Welcoming Taiko Mini Concert and Experience Session

Celebrating the arrival of spring with dynamic taiko drum performances.

Date: February 8, 2026 (Sunday)

Time: Performance starts at 5:00 PM (approximately 40 minutes performance, 20 minutes for hands-on experience and interaction)

Venue: Amaneku Hida Takayama 2F Lounge

Participation: Free

※Non-hotel guests are also welcome to participate without reservations

About the Event Venue

The venue is Hotel Amaneku Hida Takayama, which incorporates regional culture and scenery into its design. Enjoy traditional instrument performances by high school students in the hotel lounge space, which features Hida-motif objects and traditional crafts throughout.

About Amaneku Academy

Under the concept of "Your hotel connecting travel and towns," Amaneku operates hotels nationwide that allow guests to experience local attractions and satisfy their curiosity about travel. The hotels incorporate local characteristics such as streetscapes and traditional crafts into the design of common areas and guest rooms, creating distinctive features that match each location and enriching the guest experience.

As an extension of this approach, "Amaneku Academy" was launched to provide various learning opportunities related to local communities and culture.

From the perspective of lifelong learning rooted in the community, the project aims to become a community revitalization hotel where people can easily visit, not limited to hotel guests, by hosting events on diverse themes for all generations.