02. Musical Instruments Recommended Shops

Sorry, we do not sell instruments. Then here we list some shops. Please contact us if you need help.

Sanshin

• Okinawa Sanshin Shop: https://www.sanshinshop.com/online-store-.html
  • from 400 USD
• Sanshin Churasaki: https://churasaki.ocnk.net/
  • It says “we export”, but no English page
  • amazon.co.jp : Churasaki Okinawa Sanline Ryukyu Basic Beginner Set (Tuner/Three-Line Bag) *Standard Size (from 22,000 JPY)
  • Recommended price range: 50,000+ JPY
• Shamisen Rakuya: https://shami1000rakuya.com/
  • Shamisen and Sanshin shop
  • https://shami1000rakuya.com/category/item/sanshin/item-sanshin/
  • Partially English information available: https://shami1000rakuya.com/to-overseas-customers/
• Wagakkiya (Japanese only, ships overseas) https://wagakkiya.ocnk.net/

Shamisen is rather pricy compared to sanshin. Confirm Huto-sao (thick neck) and full-length when searching for Tsugaru-shamisen.

• Shamisen Kameya:  https://e-kameya.com/english/
  • English page available
    • Entry level 85,000 JPY (bachi is not included)
• Bachido store: https://ja.bachido.com/store/rose-shamisen
  • Cooperate with Bachido in the U.S.
  • from 3500 USD
• Shamisen Raakuya: https://shami1000rakuya.com/
  • https://shami1000rakuya.com/item/7770/ (from 85,000 JPY)
  • Shamisen Box (toy quality)
  • Sanshin: https://shami1000rakuya.com/category/item/sanshin/item-sanshin/
• Wagakkiya (Japanese only, ships overseas) https://wagakkiya.ocnk.net/