33rd Saitama Taiko Expert 2026

About this event

This is a Japanese taiko drumming competition where 11 Japanese drumming groups active within Saitama City gather in one place to showcase their heroic, powerful bachi stick technique and ensemble playing honed through daily practice. You can experience with your entire body the deep bass vibrations that shake the air and resonate directly in your heart, which cannot be experienced through speaker audio. The energetic performances of the drummers are also a must-see. Held annually with the aim of broadly sharing the appeal of Japanese taiko drums with citizens, visitors can experience traditional Japanese reverberations through powerful drumming performances. The venue is a hall inside the 'Omiya Kadomachi' complex, conveniently located just a 3-minute walk from the East Exit of JR Omiya Station, making it easy to drop by while shopping.

Venue

RaiBoC Hall (Saitama City Omiya Civic Hall)

Omiya Kadomachi 4-8F, 2-118 Daimoncho, Omiya Ward, Saitama, Saitama 330-0846