Does the gist include shipping? Can we pie purchase and pickup? Can you guarantee a pickup date?

Shipping cost isn't included in the price. You can check it cart page adding the item. It's ok to pick up the item in Japan (unfortunately, airport delivery is unavailable for large item like this). Usually, we don't have taiko in stock and it takes 2-3 months to make. So, please note that the pickup date might not be reserved.