Yuuyake Koyake (Sunset) is a beloved Japanese children’s song, composed by Shin Kusakawa, and widely known for its warm, nostalgic melody. The song evokes the feeling of evening time in Japan, when the sky turns red at sunset, and children head home, making it deeply familiar across generations.
This arrangement is beginner-friendly, with the melody staying within a comfortable range and using notes up to kan on 2. The limited range allows new shinobue players to focus on breath, tone, and fingering while gently exploring the expressive character of the instrument.
Suitable for:
beginners who are ready to expand beyond their first notes
self-learners looking for a traditional piece with emotional depth
teachers introducing Japanese folk repertoire
A timeless folk song that offers both musical simplicity and historical resonance, making it a meaningful addition to a beginner shinobue repertoire.
Yuuyake Koyake was composed by Shin Kusakawa in 1922.
Skill Level: 2 out of 7 (Contains up to kan on 2)
Sheet music has Western notation for 3, 6, 7 and 8 hon choshi, and kanji finger numbers you can use to play this piece with any hon choshi.
Download my free kanji number cheat sheet here !
The sheet music does NOT contain piano or guitar parts, and the product does NOT come with any videos or audio tracks.
Email me if you have any questions!
Yuuyake Koyake (Sunset) is a beloved Japanese children’s song, composed by Shin Kusakawa, and widely known for its warm, nostalgic melody. The song evokes the feeling of evening time in Japan, when the sky turns red at sunset, and children head home, making it deeply familiar across generations.
This arrangement is beginner-friendly, with the melody staying within a comfortable range and using notes up to kan on 2. The limited range allows new shinobue players to focus on breath, tone, and fingering while gently exploring the expressive character of the instrument.
Suitable for:
beginners who are ready to expand beyond their first notes
self-learners looking for a traditional piece with emotional depth
teachers introducing Japanese folk repertoire
A timeless folk song that offers both musical simplicity and historical resonance, making it a meaningful addition to a beginner shinobue repertoire.
Yuuyake Koyake was composed by Shin Kusakawa in 1922.
Skill Level: 2 out of 7 (Contains up to kan on 2)
Sheet music has Western notation for 3, 6, 7 and 8 hon choshi, and kanji finger numbers you can use to play this piece with any hon choshi.
Download my free kanji number cheat sheet here !
The sheet music does NOT contain piano or guitar parts, and the product does NOT come with any videos or audio tracks.
Email me if you have any questions!
Here is my performance video of this song (not exactly the same arrangement).
The sheet music contains Western notation for 3, 6, 7, and 8 hon choshis, and kanji finger numbers.
