BOOTCAMP
TAIKO BOOTCAMP
Previous taiko bootcamps
The first taiko bootcamp in Kyotambacho, the village in Kyoto region where Tentekomai Japan is based, took place in May 2023.
This bootcamp was organized exclusively for the Belgium taiko teams Feniks Taiko and Araumi Daiko, both directed by Grete Moortgat.
All participants not only enjoyed playing taiko every day, they also discovered other musical instruments, learned about the Japanese culture and experienced the beauty of the Japanese countryside.
To get an impression of the bootcamp and Kyotambacho town, please watch the photos and video’s below.
The success of this first taiko bootcamp and the enthusiasm of the participants, made us decide to organize an international taiko bootcamp. This took place in the beautiful autumn season in Japan in 2024. Taiko playing lovers from Australia, UK and Holland enjoyed playing and mastering taiko together and working on a song which they performed as a finale with other performers.
Clip taiko bootcamp May 2023
Upcoming taiko bootcamps
International taiko drumming week in the Netherlands 17- 24 August 2025
WHY?
Not everybody is in the opportunity to go to Japan so that’s why we decided to organize a taiko drumming bootcamp in the Netherlands too. Participants from Europe can save the costs for an airplane ticket to Japan. But other than that, the summer season is a perfect time for many people to spend a holiday and Holland is a perfect place since it is not too hot in summer.
WHEN?
This 1-week international taiko bootcamp will take place from 17 until 24 August 2025.
WHERE?
The bootcamp will take place in the small village called Kloosterburen in the province of Groningen.
The hotel (Herberg het Klooster), a former monastery founded in 1926, is booked exclusively for the taiko bootcamp participants. It is very spacious with 16 rooms each having a private shower and toilet. The number of single rooms (for which an additional fee is charged) is limited and it is first come, first served.
The accommodation has a living room for guests, a library, a dining room and a huge garden.
FOR WHOM?
This taiko bootcamp will be open for everybody who wants to practice and play taiko, from beginners to advanced. It is a good opportunity to develop and improve your taiko skills and techniques and also a great way to meet other taiko players from all over the world.
English shall be the main language of communication during the bootcamp.
The minimum number of participants is 10 people and the maximum is 20 people.
BY WHO?
This taiko bootcamp is organized by Tentekomai. The taiko lessons will be given by Akira Sakaue and Katsuyoshi Kojima.
WHAT?
The bootcamp will be an intensive taiko drumming week, with every morning a 4-hour class in which people practice new rhythms and styles and learn a song together which they will perform as a finale in the presence of a small audience.
In the afternoon various workshops, like a Katsugi Okedo drumming workshop, an Odaiko class, Japanese flute lesson and Narimono (chappa and atarigane) workshop.
Since the location is near the sea we will also offer a guided mudflood hiking tour.
All meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) will be taken care of and provided by Tentekomai.
HOW MUCH?
The participation fee for joining this all-inclusive taiko bootcamp week is € 1950,00 (including 21% VAT)
If participants bring their own taiko drum(s) for playing during the taiko bootcamp, a discount of €100,00 will be given on the participation fee.
This includes:
- Participation into the taiko lessons
- Use of music instruments and bachi
- Hotel stay including breakfast
- Joint lunch (6 days)
- Joint dinner (7 days)
- Participation into the afternoon program (as described above)
- Personal transport during bootcamp program (if necessary)
×Not included:
- Travel expenses to Groningen on arrival day and from Groningen on departure date
- Insurance
- Supplement for single room (€ 210)
- Soft drinks, alcoholic drinks
- Private costs
- Transfer for international payment of participation fee
HOW TO REGISTER?
If you are interested and want to sign up for the bootcamp, please send us an email.
You will receive a register form and more detailed information about the program, location, payment and cancellation condition etc.
In case of any questions, please contact us.
If you are interested in a closed taiko bootcamp either in Japan or Europe for your team, please feel free to contact us to discuss the possibilities.
International Taiko bootcamp in Kyotambacho, October 2026
The next international taiko bootcamp in Kyotambacho will be scheduled in October 2026. This will also be an international bootcamp with open registration for people with a passion for playing taiko at all levels, from beginners to advanced. More information will follow later but if you are already interested and would like to be kept informed, please send us an email.
