The new theater offers a world-class immersive experience by the Japanese drum performance group that has captivated more than 10 million people worldwide.

NRE & TAO Entertainment Partners LLC., a joint venture established by Nomura Real Estate Development Co., Ltd. and Tao Entertainment, Inc. to engage in the entertainment business, JTB Communication Design, Inc., and Nomura Real Estate Retail Properties Co., Ltd. are pleased to announce that DRUM TAO THEATER KYOTO tickets will go on sale at 10 p.m. on Tuesday, January 27, 2026 Eastern Standard Time (EST). DRUM TAO THEATER KYOTO is a dedicated theater for the Japanese taiko drumming performance group DRUM TAO that is scheduled to start operating on Thursday, April 9, 2026 Japan Standard Time (JST).*

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Illustrative image of the theater

Official website: https://drum-tao-kyoto.com

1. Tickets for the first show go on sale at 10 p.m. on Tuesday, January 27, 2026 EST.

It is also possible for Sunrise Tours to take you to Kyoto, Japan via a travel package that offers special experiences.

The Japanese drum performance group DRUM TAO is active around the world. A total of more than 10 million people have attended DRUM TAO performances. DRUM TAO THEATER KYOTO debuts as a new base for the group and for the dissemination of the Japanese taiko drumming entertainment that we are proud of to the whole world. It will serve as a hub for sharing new cultural content in the evening in Kyoto, a place where Japanese history, culture and art live on.

Before the opening of the theater, tickets will go on sale on the official website page linked below at 10 p.m. on Tuesday, January 27, 2026 EST.

[Official website | Ticket page] https://drum-tao-kyoto.com/ticket

JTB Global Marketing & Travel Inc. launched the DRUM TAO THEATER KYOTO: Sunrise Tours Special Package on Thursday, February 12 with tours starting on Thursday, May 7.* This tour package is available from Sunrise Tours, a travel package brand dedicated to inbound tourists to Japan. The tour package gives tourists an opportunity to have a special experience at the theater. In addition to the authentic performance, the package also includes one drink, enabling tour participants to relax. Put on a happi or festive clothing and take a photo with a performer using your own camera. Play the drums and add to your memory. Advance reservations can only be made through Sunrise Tours. *Japan Standard Time (JST)

[Reservations] SUNRISE TOURS JTB

The theater’s website will officially open at: 8 p.m. on Tuesday, January 27, 2026 Eastern Standard Time (EST). It features a facility overview, information about DRUM TAO and the group’s promotional videos.

2. The theater has two shows daily, starting at 7 and 9 p.m.* The 7 and 9 p.m. shows have different concepts. Exclusive tickets for premium seats to view the performance up close are available.

The theater has two shows daily, starting at 7 and 9 p.m.,* and the theater is emptied between the two shows. The two shows have different concepts and visitors can directly enjoy the up-close sense of unity that is unique to a theater with a capacity of only about 300 seats, the impressive taiko drum performance and the performers’ energy.

*Japan Standard Time (JST)

Two types of seats are available, standard seats and premium seats which allow the visitor to experience the powerful drumming up close. Each ticket includes a drink. When purchasing your ticket, you can add the food set option irrespective of seat type. If you buy a food set in advance along with your ticket, your food will be served smoothly after you arrive.

Serving as a new optional destination to drop by at night after sightseeing in Kyoto, the theater offers Japanese taiko drum entertainment that is not available anywhere else to visitors from within and outside the country.

Show 1: HIBIKI at 7 p.m. Japan Standard Time (JST)

Energetic live show uniting the audience and performers

This is entertainment that everyone watching is involved in.

A bang of the drum tears the silence apart. Vibration surrounds your entire body, and you directly experience a pleasant thrill.

Children and grown-ups will all smile. Fall in love with this program characterized by a feeling of unity as if you are diving into a wave of sound.

Premium Seat privileges

Each visitor will get a happi, a traditional thin jacket worn at Japanese festivals and traditional events. The happi is a familiar item used during Japanese taiko drumming and other performances. Wear the happi and experience a moment when the audience and performers are united as the whole venue is enveloped in excitement. You can enter the theater 30 minutes before the regular opening time, so you can feel more relaxed enjoying the theater and performance. Have the entire space to yourself before it gets crowded. Spend a luxurious moment here taking photos.

Show 2: YUME at 9 p.m. Japan Standard Time (JST)

During the night performance, you become immersed in a dreamlike worldview

Powerful notes are added to the tranquility of the ancient capital. Static and dynamic, light and shadow— the drama of the contrast overlaps with a profound rhythm.

Traditional Japanese musical instruments and a mystical visual world lead you into a dreamlike world.

An extraordinary afterglow lingers. This subtle and profound performance is a must-see.

Premium Seat privileges

If you purchase a premium seat ticket, you will receive special gift to help you bring your lasting impressions of Kyoto home with you. A member of DRUM TAO will hand it to you with gratitude.

3. Facility overview

DRUM TAO

10 million audience members in 500 cities in 31 countries! One of the best non-verbal entertainment experiences in Japan. An overwhelming performance by Japanese drummers and people playing many different traditional Japanese musical instruments. It is one-of-a-kind performing art. When they performed off-Broadway in 2016, all of their shows were sold out. DRUM TAO was praised highly as the "face" of Japan, promoting the country around the world.

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