Shamisen player Uma Ebina
Hear Uma Ebina play Tsugaru shamisen at Kakumeikan in Okayama Korakuen Garden
On November 26, 2026, Kakumeikan in Okayama Korakuen Garden will host “Tsugaru Shamisen: Uma Ebina Garden Concert.” The concert by shamisen player Uma Ebina starts at 5:00 p.m. and lasts about 40 minutes. As part of the Autumn Fantasy Garden events, the program features ensemble pieces, improvisation, and folk songs accompanied by shamisen.
- Venue
- Kakumeikan, Okayama Korakuen Garden
- Admission & participation
- Concert admission is free. A separate admission fee is required for Okayama Korakuen Garden.
HIGHLIGHTS
Event highlights
Ensemble music, improvisation, and folk songs in one concert
Uma Ebina, who is based mainly in Okayama, will perform. The concert announcement lists everything from Tsugaru shamisen ensemble pieces to folk songs accompanied by shamisen, and improvisation is also planned. This approximately 40-minute concert offers a chance to experience a range of musical styles.
Listen for the interplay of sounds in the ensemble pieces, the unfolding of the improvisation, and the combination of singing and shamisen accompaniment. Paying attention to how each style differs can help you appreciate the range of the performance, even if you are unfamiliar with Tsugaru shamisen or folk music. Rather than studying specific pieces in advance, you might enjoy noticing the character of each style.
The venue is Kakumeikan in Okayama Korakuen Garden. As part of the Autumn Fantasy Garden events, the concert offers an opportunity to hear music in a historic building. If you plan to include the concert in a visit to the garden, use the 5:00 p.m. start time and approximate 40-minute duration to plan when to head to the venue.
Check the admission and entry fees, and how to get to the venue
There is no charge to attend the concert, and the event information asks visitors to come directly to the venue on the day. However, a separate admission fee is required to enter Okayama Korakuen Garden: ¥500 for adults, ¥200 for visitors aged 65 and over, and free for high school students and younger children. High school students must show their student ID when entering. Groups of 20 or more receive a 20% discount on each applicable fee.
There are several ways to travel from Okayama Station. Take the tram for about 5 minutes, get off at Shiroshita, then walk for about 10 minutes. Alternatively, take a direct bus from bus stop 1 for about 10 minutes, or a bus bound for Fujiwara Danchi for about 15 minutes, and get off at Korakuen-mae. Fares differ between the direct and local buses, so check the fare when choosing a service. Walking from Okayama Station takes about 25 minutes.
By car, it takes about 20 minutes from Okayama IC on the Sanyo Expressway. The parking information lists spaces for 570 regular cars, 12 vehicles in accessible parking spaces, and 12 large vehicles. Parking costs ¥100 per 40 minutes for regular cars and ¥1,000 per day for large vehicles. Since garden admission and travel costs are separate from the concert fee, estimate your budget based on your chosen transportation before setting out.
EVENT INFORMATION
Dates & participation
Official title津軽三味線 蝦名宇摩 庭園コンサート(岡山後楽園)
| Dates | 2026-11-26 |
|---|---|
| Venue | Kakumeikan, Okayama Korakuen Garden |
| Admission and participation | Free (Please come directly to the venue on the day.) <A separate admission fee is required for Okayama Korakuen Garden.> Adults: ¥500; visitors aged 65 and over: ¥200; high school students and younger: free. ※High school students must show their student ID when entering. ※Groups of 20 or more receive a 20% discount on each applicable fee. |
| Address | |
| Hours | From 5:00 p.m. (about 40 minutes) |
Fees & admission details
Concert
- Admission on the day
- Free
Okayama Korakuen Garden admission fee (charged separately)
- Adults
- ¥500
- Visitors aged 65 and over
- ¥200
- High school students and younger
- Free
- High school students must show their student ID when entering.
- Groups of 20 or more receive a 20% discount on each applicable fee.
Hours, admission rules, and ticket availability are subject to change. Please check the official website before heading out.
ACCESS
How to get there
Step-by-step guide
Plan for the day
- 01
Check the date and time
The event takes place on November 26, 2026. It is scheduled to start at 5:00 p.m. and last about 40 minutes.
- 02
Prepare the admission fee and any required ID
The concert is free, but a separate admission fee is required for Korakuen Garden. High school students must show their student ID when entering.
- 03
Choose how to get there
Routes by tram and bus are listed. Fares differ between the direct bus and local buses, so check which service you plan to take.
Detailed access info
From Okayama Station, take the tram for about 5 minutes and get off at Shiroshita, then walk for about 10 minutes.
Kakumeikan, Okayama Korakuen Garden
Google Maps search result for the venue name. Please also check official sources for the address, specific hall/room, and entrance location.