All Reviews for Cultural Experiences

We arrived to a room full of other customers and it felt a little cramped and rushed at first, however the workers were attentive and meticulous with the kimono dressing. The overall experience was great and is a must for a first timer.
P.s. be prepared to be the centre of attention as a lot of people will be looking at you and asking for pictures...

Unfortunately we were late for our appointment, but the artist understood our troubles with the train and I am very honored that she waited for us politely to arrive very late! That being said, she and her English speaking business partner were extremely informative, kind, and helped us understand everything we wanted to know.

I was recommended through a VELTRA banner, and I became interested, so I decided to give it a try. Since kyogen is something quite distant for me, I was very nervous, but it turned out to be very casual. There were many fun performances suitable for beginners, and it included a drink, making for a very enjoyable experience.

VELTRAのバナーでレコメンドされ、興味が湧いて言ってみることにしました。
狂言といえばなかなか縁遠いものなのでとても緊張しましたがとてもカジュアル。初心者向けの楽しい演出が多く、ワンドリンクもついていてとても楽しい体験ができました、

We are highly recommended this workshoop to you all.

This is an experience of making food samples out of wax, which I have seen several times on TV. It was in a room that felt like a house, but since it was a plan for only one group, it was very easy to do. There were many photos of celebrities experiencing it displayed on the walls.

テレビなどで何度か見たことがある、ロウで作る食品サンプルの体験です。
一軒家の一室みたいなところでしたが、1グループだけのプランらしいのでとてもやりやすかったです。
芸能人が体験している写真がたくさん貼られていました。

It was more difficult than I expected.
However, the teacher was kind, and it was fun.
I didn't have enough time, and I wanted to do it more elaborately.

思った以上に難しかったです。
けど、先生も、やさしくて、楽しかったです。
時間が、足りなくて、もっと、凝ってやりたかったくらいでした。

My friend and I wanted to wear kimono and just got the day rental, with the first appointment at 930am. Being able to wear the kimono for the whole day in Tokyo was definitely worth the price. They do your hair and we loved our hairstyles! The quality of the materials were also much nicer than some of the rentals we saw people walking around in. The ladies who worked there were also very kind. I highly recommend!

The experience was really enjoyable. The calligrapher took really took time to explain to us the process and technique. As she could not speak English we even had a translator/guide who could walk us through the explanation. At the end, we were able to draw a character on a nice paper and the calligrapher did one calligraphy for each of us. We could ask the word we wanted.

Three of us had a very relaxed hour making ramen, a sundae and a tartlet key ring. They looked really professional. The owner showed us what to do and he and his wife were really lovely people, drawing us a map so we could get to our next port of call. This is such a unique experience and a fun Tokyo activity. The food looks so realistic!

We had been wanting to ride a yakatabune (houseboat) as a couple for some time, and we used this opportunity for my husband's birthday.

The food was very delicious, and they served the tempura one type at a time, freshly fried. The anago (conger eel) tempura was especially tasty. The staff's service was also great!

We enjoyed the scenery, and the boat stopped for a while near Odaiba and the Tokyo Skytree, allowing us to take photos and enjoy the view at a leisurely pace.

I definitely want to use this service again!

以前より夫婦で屋形船に乗ってみたいと話しており、主人の誕生日に利用しました。

お料理はとても美味しく、天ぷらは揚げたてを一種類づつ出してくれます。 特に穴子の天ぷらが美味しかったです。
スタッフさん達のサービスも良かったです！


景色も楽しめて、お台場、スカイツリーの近くではしばらく船を停めてくれるので、写真を撮ったり景色をゆっくり楽しむ事が出来ました。

また是非利用したいと思います！

Walking around the Nagoya Castle wearing the kimono was an amazing experience that we will never forget.
We love it every bit of it.
I would recommended to you to all my family and friends.

I have visited Japan many times but never experienced Yakatabune boat.
It is a ery nice and complete experience. You can enjoy nice views of Tokyo Bay and a delicious traditional Japanese Dinner. The food was very fresh with Apetizers, sushis, nice tempura cooked on the boat (Vegetables, nice fishes), rice, dessert and open bar.
Nice views from the top of the boat. Few stops to make picturs of Tokyo Skey tree, Rainbow bridges. The staff is very nice and has special attention to guests. Very typical experience, not so many foreigners, lots of Japanese people. We were all very happy and there was a very good atmosphere among guests. I definitely recommend this experience!

After enjoying a relaxed time in the lounge, the kyogen performance was fun. It was my first time seeing the play "The Owl," and I was laughing throughout. I brought a friend who was also seeing it for the first time; at first, they were a bit nervous, but they were surprised by the atmosphere of the lounge and ultimately relaxed and enjoyed it. The photo time was also interesting and nice. After the performance, Mr. Okura was friendly and wonderful as he took pictures with fans.

ラウンジでゆるーく楽しんだ後の狂言、楽しかったです。今回の演目の梟ははじめてでしたが、随所、笑わせていただきました。
はじめてという友人を連れて行ったのですが、最初はおっかなびっくりでしたがラウンジの雰囲気を見て驚いてましたが最終的にはリラックスして楽しんでくれていました。写真タイムがあるのも面白くていいですね。舞台が終わった後に、ファンの方と写真を一緒に撮られている大藏さんも気さくな感じで素敵でした。

We participated in the ramen making activity. It was a fun experience and a highlight of our vacation to Tokyo. It was very easy to find the studio, located only minutes away from the subway station. We felt welcomed as soon as we entered the workshop. The instructor, who spoke English, was extremely polite, patient, and friendly. The project was very safe and easy. The final product looked delicious and good enough to eat! They also have some ready made samples of some other foods that one can purchase as well. Overall, this is a delightful activity that we highly recommend to those who want to try something different, especially something that is not typically offered in the United States.

It was a one-day course with detailed explanations from the guide, and since there were fewer people, everything went smoothly, which made me very satisfied.

ガイドさんの詳しい説明を聞きながらの1日コースですが、たまたま人数も少なめでスムーズだった事もありとても満足です。

It was a really interesting experience and evening. The Maiko performed a wonderful danse and the garden was really pretty. thank you

I told her a silly story about the cruise, i made it up that if she rides on it she could never say no what ever i will aks ger..indeed it worked,i got her yes while on stopover straightly looking at the magical view of the skytree!thanks for the magical night!

The experience was so great. Wearing kimono while roaming around Nagoya castle under the beautiful Sakura is one of the unforgettable moments in Japan.

The careful kimono dressing and beautiful obi made for a wonderful cherry blossom viewing experience! The location is fantastic, just a 5-minute walk from Nagoya Castle! I would love to come back again, even outside of cherry blossom season! (*^^*)

丁寧な着付けと素敵な飾り帯で
幸せなお花見になりました！
名古屋城から徒歩5分、立地がすごくいいですね！
桜以外の時にもまたお願いします(*^^*)

The ladies at the studio were lovely, they made us feel really welcome and our time at the studio had a great atmosphere. The kimonos were stunning and there was a large variety of high-quality kimono to choose from. Thank you ladies for a lovely experience, we will most definitely be back again :)

did this class with my mum for her 70th birthday and it was brilliant. the teacher was so lovely and knowledgeable about Ikebana, we learnt a lot and had a great time. they were even so gracious in organising the space nicely so we could have photos taken with our arrangements. would recommend to anyone who is interested in this beautiful Japanese art.

Very original, fun, creative!
Kids and adults loved it!!

I could not have asked for a better way to spend my vacation day in Asakusa than being able to roam around with a Kimono. The moment I entered their office, I was greeted immediately by the ladies there, and I can attest that they are all professionals. There's an array of kimonos and hakamas to choose from, and it only took less than 30 minutes for them to dress me. For women, they even fix your hair for you. When I posted up my pictures, all of my friends who visited Japan before were jealous that I got to experience this. This is definitely another way to immerse yourself in the culture, and a great way to spend your visit in Japan.

Thank you to the ladies for being so dandy! You will be pleased to know that I recommended you to all of my friends and family.

A great experience if you are traveling in the area. The dinner cruise was fun and great sights! I will definitely do this again when in Tokyo.

Located on a side street will need directions or map. Helpful ladies at Sakura Photo Studio quickly dress you. Selection of different colors. Memorable experience to walk around in kimono attire!

It was very good time for my children.Thank you so much.

The kimono experience was awesome!
The whole outfit and hair do made me feel a bit Japanese, all the ladies who took care of it were lovely.
The photographer was great too, and an amazing guide too!in on of the best locations in Tokyo.
Truly recommended.

We had an awesome experience! There were plenty of beautiful kimono choices and the staff were very friendly, efficient and professional! My daughter who is 4 yo totally enjoyed the experience too!

NICE AND FUNNY TIME AT JAPANESE PLASTIC FOOD SAMPLE ART EXPERIENCE.

My first experience with Edo Kiriko was quite nerve-wracking, but while receiving a lecture, I was able to practice with samples at the beginning, so in the end, I was able to create a satisfying piece!

It took about 90 minutes to complete, and I think even those who are not very skilled can enjoy it. It was a fascinating time that made me want to try creating this pattern... I feel like I could really get into it. This experience sparked my interest in Japanese culture, and I'm really glad I participated.

初めての江戸切子、たいへん緊張しましたが、レクチャーを受けつつ、最初はサンプルで練習もできるので、最終的には満足いく作品が出来上がります！

時間も90分ほどで出来上がり、不器用な方でも十分楽しめると思います。この模様を作ってみたい・・・と思うほど、のめりこみそうな不思議な時間でした。これをきっかけに日本文化に興味持てそうで、参加してとても良かったです。