All Reviews for Cultural Experiences

This is the first time I've experienced such a discrepancy between the advertised content and the actual event. The advertisement stated that the leader, Yasuda, would hold a microphone on a temporary charter train and provide a fun explanation of the train's charm and the scenery visible from the windows. However, the leader seemed to know nothing about the Gakunan Railway and spent the entire time discussing television recordings and other comedians. During the garage tour, the accompanying comedian took the best spots first, making it difficult to hear the guide's explanations. At the event stage, they introduced food from Fujishi, but it turned out that the audience knew more than the presenters. If you're going just for the comedians, it might be enjoyable, but I think it would have been better to recruit through the fan club and not allow outsiders.

ここまで募集時と実際の内容が違うのは初めてです。
募集では、臨時の貸切電車の中で団長安田がマイクを握り、 電車の魅力や車窓から見える風景を楽しく解説いたします、とありますが、団長は岳南電車のことを全く知らず、終始テレビ収録や他の芸人の話でした。
車庫見学も同行の芸人が先にいい場所を取ってしまい、ガイドをする社員の話が聞こえませんでした。
イベントステージでは富士市の食べ物などを紹介していましたが、説明する側より観客のほうが知っている始末。
芸人目当てで行くなら楽しいかもしれませんが、それならファンクラブで募集して外部の人間は入れないほうがよかったのではないかと思います。

We used this venue for a gathering of nine colleagues from work. The application form was easy to understand and fill out, and the response to our inquiries was prompt, which made us feel reassured.

On the day of the event, we were guided to our seats by the staff, and a lavish meal was prepared for us. The tatami room was spacious, and the view was fantastic! The restrooms on the ship had a luxurious atmosphere, were plentiful, and very clean.

With the all-you-can-drink option, our orders were brought to us immediately, and we enjoyed delicious beer and food. The freshly fried tempura was truly impressive.

We were able to step out onto the deck twice and enjoy the night view. There was a celebratory service, and we were able to surprise a member who had a birthday that month. The staff's service was wonderful, and the venue was lively; we are truly grateful!

Everyone from work was very happy, and we are really glad we participated! We would love to ride again! Thank you!

職場グループ9名の懇親会で利用しました。申込みフォームは分かりやすく簡単で、受付メールも問合せにも迅速な対応で安心できました。
当日はスタッフの丁寧な案内で席に着き、豪華な料理が用意されていました。お座敷は広く、景色は最高!　船内のトイレは豪華な雰囲気で数もあり清潔でした。
飲み放題で、オーダすると直ぐに運んで来て下さり、とても美味しくビールとお料理を頂くことができました。揚げたての天ぷらには感動しました。
途中2回デッキに出ることができ夜景を堪能しました。お祝いのサービスがあり、誕生月のメンバーにはサプライズができました。スタッフの対応がとっても素敵で会場は盛り上がり本当に感謝です!
職場の皆もとても喜んでおり、こちらに参加して本当に良かったです!!
また乗りたいです!ありがとうございました!

The reservation process is easy and can be confirmed immediately. The food is excellent, with freshly fried tempura, delicious sukiyaki, and a good selection of drinks.

予約は簡単で、すぐに確認できる。料理は最高で、揚げたての天ぷら、おいしいすき焼き、ドリンクのセレクションは良い。

I thought it would be cold during my trip in February, but the weather was nice and warm. With fewer tourists in February, I felt it was the perfect season to experience the charm of the old capital, Nara.

冬の2月の旅寒いかと思いましたが、天候が良く暖かかったです。2月は観光客が少なく、古き良き奈良の都を感じるのに最適なシーズンかなとも思いました。

While blown glass and sandblasting are common, it's rare to have the experience of cut glass, so I decided to participate since the price was reasonable.

The session I attended was nearly full. I didn't think much about the design beforehand, but there were plenty of sample works and patterns available, so I could come up with a design on the spot.

I could choose from various colors and shapes of glasses, but the basic fee only covered clear glasses. For colored ones, there was an additional charge of just under 1,000 yen, and for darker colored glasses, it was an extra charge of just under 1,800 yen. (I decided to go for a glass with a pattern that would show well for the additional 1,000 yen.)

After practicing several times, I was able to take on the real thing. The process went from designing the bottom → engraving → designing the sides → engraving. I was pleasantly surprised that I could carve deeper than I expected without breaking it!

Once the glass was finished, I was able to take photos at the booth, and it was placed in a box and handed to me in a paper bag. So, it's fine to come with empty hands or a small bag.

Since I visited in winter and the heating was on, it was warm, but I still felt dry and thirsty without talking. Some people went to buy drinks during the session, so it might be a good idea to bring a bottle of water or a thermos with a lid.

ガラスだと吹きガラスやサンドブラストはよくありますが、切子の体験ができるとの事で珍しい！とお値段も手頃なので参加してみました。

参加した回はほぼ満員でした。
特にデザインを考えないで行きましたが、作品見本や図案が沢山あるのでその場でデザインを考えられました。

いろんな色や形のグラスから選べましたが
基本料金で選べるのは透明のグラスのみ、色付きだと＋1000円弱、更に濃い色のグラスだと1800円弱プラスで掛かります。(せっかくなので模様が見える＋1000円弱のグラスにしました)

何回か練習した後に本番に挑めます。
底のデザイン→彫刻→側面のデザイン→彫刻といった流れ。
思ったより深く削っても割れなく大丈夫でした！

出来上がったグラスはブースで写真を撮らせてもらえて、箱に入れて紙袋に入れて渡してもらえます。なので手ぶらや小さい鞄で来ても大丈夫です。

行った時期が冬で暖房が効いてて暖かいのもあり
喋らなくとも乾燥して喉が渇きました。途中喉が乾いて買いに行く人もいたので、ペットボトルや水筒など蓋のついた飲み物を持参すると良いかもしれません。

The most important thing is being able to communicate in English, and the teacher delivered! Instructions were clear, and kept us engaged.

Some of the materials were ready to go, so do not expect the satisfaction of crafting something from scratch, but its difficulty is suitable for travellers.

You should also read the posters on the wall, and you could see some advice from previous players.

I'd rate the experience 10/10!
(Personally think fried rice is more enjoyable than ramen)

The host is super nice and we had fun!!! Our sundae parfait looks too real that we want to eat it.

I was unsure of the directions from Asahibashi Station on the Yui Rail, so I called for assistance, and they kindly helped me. I was able to easily reach the meeting place.

The boat was smaller than I expected, but once on board, the layout of the restaurant was spacious enough. However, the deck had limited space for movement, so it didn't quite create a relaxed atmosphere for enjoying the boat trip, but it was nice to look at the scenery through the windows in the restaurant.

The food included a buffet area with salads, bread, soup, and desserts, and they were replenishing items as well. They also offered local dishes like mimiga. The staff worked hard to keep an eye on the passengers.

The live performance was by the Okinawa-born artist Yamato Kōno, whom I heard for the first time, and he was a great singer.

I was fortunate with the weather. Indeed, the satisfaction of the cruising experience greatly varies with the weather.

ゆいレールの旭橋駅からの道順がわからなかったので電話で問い合わせさせていただきましたが、親切に教えていただきました。集合場所にも簡単に行けました。
思っていたよりも小さめの船でしたが、乗船してみるとレストランの配置も充分な広さでした。ただ甲板は移動出来る範囲が狭いので船旅気分をゆったり味わう雰囲気ではなかったのでレストラン内の窓から風景を見ているのもいいです。
料理はブッフェスペースにサラダ、パン、スープ、デザートが揃っていて補充もしています。郷土料理のミミガーなどもあります。スタッフも乗客に目が届くようによく働いています。
ライブは沖縄出身アーチストのやまとこーのさん、初めて聴きましたが歌上手いです。
天気に恵まれてよかったです。
やはり天気の影響でクルージングは満足度大きく変わります。

The food was delicious, and with the all-you-can-drink option, I was very satisfied. The staff were very friendly and provided a lot of helpful information about sightseeing for the next day. We also had a 20-minute photo session on the boat, making the 2.5 hours fly by. I would like to participate again in the summer.

ご飯も美味しく、飲み放題が付いているので、とても満足です。従業員の方はとても気さくで、次の日の観光について色々と教えていただき、参考になりました。船上に出て、20分の写真撮影とかもあり、あっという間の2時間30分でした。今度は夏に参加してみたいです。

Thank you very much for this valuable experience! Meeting a maiko has been a dream of mine for many years, and I was so happy to finally meet one! I truly appreciate your kind and attentive service! I hope to have the opportunity again in the future!

この度はご貴重な経験をさせていただき本当にありがとうございました！
舞妓さんに会うことが長年の夢だったのですが、お会いできてとても嬉しかったです！とてもご丁寧なご対応ありがとうございました！
また機会がありましたらよろしくお願いいたします！

Booking was a little bit tricky, it was tough to tell which options were available until checkout. That said, the activity of making a food sample itself was a lot of fun! We made bowls of ramen, and it was interesting to see the process and I am grateful that the instruction could be given in English. The staff were very friendly and helpful and I look forward to doing this again sometime.

I was able to use professional tools and received very careful instruction. The 90 minutes flew by as I focused on the work. Having touched upon the profound world of cut glass, I would like to experience it again.

プロの道具を使わせていただき、とても丁寧に教えていただきました。
集中しての作業に、９０分があっという間でした。奥の深い切子の世界に触れたので、また、体験したいと思いました。

My sister's family, who live in America, returned to Japan after a long time and requested to ride on a yakatabune (a traditional Japanese boat), so we participated as a group of seven. I don't think I would have thought of this opportunity on my own, but it turned out to be amazing!

First, the freshly fried tempura was served one piece at a time, and it was hot and incredibly delicious. The night view of Tokyo from the boat was beautiful, with the Tokyo Skytree and bridges looking fantastical, allowing us to take many lovely photos. The timing was perfect as well; we could enjoy our meal at a leisurely pace, and there was also time for photo opportunities outside the boat. The staff provided attentive service, which made the experience even more pleasant. My sister's family was very happy, and we created wonderful memories!

I highly recommend it to my friends too! ^_^

アメリカ在住の姉一家が久しぶりに帰国し、屋形船に乗ってみたいとのリクエストで7人で参加しました。このような機会がないと自分では思いつかなかったと思うのですが、参加してみたら最高でした！
まず、揚げたての天ぷらが1品ずつ出て来て、熱々でとても美味しかったです。そして船から見る夜の東京の景色が美しく、スカイツリーや橋が幻想的に見えてきれいな写真もたくさん撮れました。時間的にも、ゆっくりお食事ができ、船の外での写真撮影タイムもありちょうど良かったです。スタッフの方々も丁寧な接客で心地よかったです。姉一家もとても喜んでくれて、良い思い出ができました！
友人達にもおすすめしています^_^

The captain and all the staff were kind, the food was incredibly delicious, the view of the tower and Odaiba was wonderful, and there were restrooms available—no downsides at all! It was a dreamlike experience. If I have the opportunity to use it again, I would like to choose Harumiya again. Thank you very much!

船頭さん始め、スタッフの皆さん優しいし、料理はメチャメチャ美味しかったし、タワー、お台場の景色も素晴らしかったし、トイレは付いてるし、欠点なし！
夢のような時間でした。　次に利用することがあったら、また晴海屋さんを利用したいとな。
ありがとうございました

少し到着が遅れましたが、スムーズに制作ができました。
いろいろ教えてもらって、話をするのも楽しかったです。
もう少し難しいサンプル作りも出来ればと思います。

The charm of Japan and the city night views, along with freshly fried tempura, everything was fantastic.
There was time to go out on the upper deck and enjoy the views, so I was able to fully enjoy the night scenery.
Tokyo is the best.
I will use it again.

日本の風情や都会の夜景。そして揚げたてのてんぷらなどすべてが最高です。
上のデッキに出て、見渡せる時間が設けられていたのでたくさん夜景を満喫できました。
東京は最高。
また利用します。

We participated with two children and four adults. Our family of four currently resides in Canada and returned to Japan after a long time. While looking for activities typical of Tokyo with our Japanese friends living in Canada and a Canadian friend currently living in Japan, we came across Tsuri Shin. The course goes back and forth from the Sumida River to Tokyo Bay, with highlights including the Tokyo Skytree and the night view of Odaiba. It was truly wonderful and very much in line with Tokyo's charm. We used it in winter, but the temperature inside the yakatabune was very comfortable and there were no issues at all. The staff provided explanations at each spot, making for an enjoyable boat trip. The food was also excellent. In particular, since my son has a food allergy, they kindly prepared rice flour tempura for him first, which we greatly appreciated. Our guests were also pleased, and it was a very satisfying day. We would love to use this service again.

子供２人と大人４人で参加しました。私たち4人家族は現在カナダ在住で久しぶりに日本に帰国しました。カナダに住んでいる日本人の友人と、現在日本に住んでいるカナダ人の方と一緒に東京らしいアクティビティを探したところ、釣新さんに巡り合いました。隅田川から東京湾を往復するコースで見どころのスポットはスカイツリーとお台場の夜景。東京らしく大変素晴らしかったです。冬に利用しましたが屋形船内の気温は大変快適で全く問題ありませんでした。店員さんの方が各スポットに解説を加えていただき、楽しい船旅。料理も申し分ありませんでした。特に、息子に食物アレルギーがあったのでそれに合わせて、米粉の天ぷらを最初に揚げていただき、大変ありがたかったです。ゲストの方にも喜んでいただき大満足の1日でした。また利用させていただきたいです。

Owner and stuff were amazingly friendly and took the time to explain the instructions. I laughed when one of the staff members to please flatten the ramen noodles like a frisbee. These are awesome souvenirs and me and the boyfriend enjoyed it a lot. It's a unique experience for sure. The class itself doesn't take too long, maybe 30-40 minutes? It depends on how many things you're making and if the instructor is busy. If you have the chance, i highly recommend this experience! You take your product home right away, they packaged my deluxe parfait very carefully in a box and then into a bag to take home. It'll take 24 hours for the silicone (the "whipped cream" to fully harden.

On the morning of the day, I received a message that due to bad weather, we couldn't depart, so meals would be provided while the ship remained docked. They also offered the option to cancel, but since it was difficult to add other plans, we decided to have our meals on the docked ship. As for the meal quality, I would say it was below average. If the ship had been moving, my impression might have been different, but I would consider it again if the opportunity arises.

当日の朝、連絡を貰い 天候が悪く出港出来ないので
停泊したままの食事提供との事で、キャンセルのご提案も頂きましたが他の予定を追加するのは厳しいため、そのまま、停泊船にて食事となりました。食事内容的には、中の下の感想です。船が動いていたら、、もっと違う感想となったかは不明ですが、機会があれば検討したいです。

I thought we would head out to the open sea, but we kept moving along the coast, and all I could see were cranes, which made the view terrible.
The quality of the food is low.
I think it's best to consider the meal as included with the boarding fee.

沖の方に出るのかと思っていたら、ずっと陸に沿って動いていて、クレーンばかり見えていて景色が最悪でした。
食事のクオリティは低いです。
乗船料を払ったら食事が付いてきたと思えばいいと思います。

The person who sang with the ukulele had a wonderful voice. I felt that the meal was a bit lacking. However, even if the portion was small, there were salads, soups, and fries, so there's no need to worry.

ウクレレで歌ってくれた人がとても声が良く素敵でした。食事は物足りなく感じました。但し、量が足りなくても、サラダやスープやフライドポテトがあるので心配ないです。

I visited with my sister and her husband (who live in America). They were able to assist us in English, and we all had a great time working together. It became a wonderful memory for the family!

妹夫婦（アメリカ在住）と訪問しました。
英語でも対応してくださり、全員で楽しく作業することができました。
家族での良い思い出となりました！

The bus was clean. It was a pity there was no USB power. The bus guide was very easy to listen to. There was an umbrella rental service. I was able to check in my suitcase.

バスが綺麗だった。USB電源がなかったのは残念。バスガイドさんは、とても聴きやすかった。傘貸出サービスがあった。スーツケースを預けられた。

We took a private yakatabune (houseboat) ride for the first time with four people. What was great was not only the scenery but also the kindness of the boatman, who spoke to us at just the right distance, neither too close nor too far. He was a wonderful person.

We brought our own bento, but along the way, a shop boat came by, and we purchased some mitarashi dango (sweet rice dumplings). It was such a nice surprise. I plan to recommend this experience to others as well.

四人で貸切の屋形船に初めて乗船しました。
何が良かったかって、景色もさることながら、船頭さんが優しくて、付かず離れずよい距離感でお話ししてくださったことです。とても良い方でした。
お弁当は持ち込みましたが、途中、売店の船が来てくれて、みたらし団子を購入。こういうのもすごく嬉しいです。周りにも勧めようと思います。

You can experience glass cutting while taking private lessons in a small workshop. You can choose your favorite patterns and glass shapes from many options, and the style is to carve on your own based on the teacher's advice.

When moving on to a new pattern, you can practice on a practice glass, so I managed to avoid any major mistakes during the actual carving.

It was a wonderful experience that allowed me to escape the hustle and bustle of Asakusa and create lasting memories.

小さな工房の中で個人レッスンを受けながら切子体験ができます。たくさんの柄やグラスの形の中から自分で好きな物を選択し、先生のアドバイスをもとにどんどん自分で彫るスタイルでした。

新しい柄に進む時は練習用のグラスで彫らせて頂けるので、本番はなんとか大きな失敗をせずに済みました。

浅草の喧騒から離れて思い出に残る体験ができ、とても良かったです。

It was very educational to revisit the birthplace of Japanese Buddhism. In particular, it was great to be able to take my time and see everything at Hōryū-ji.

日本仏教の始りのの地を改めて訪れ大変勉強になりました。
特に法隆寺は全てをゆっくり見ることが出来良かったです。

Great teacher and a fun experience. One of our favorite memories and souvenirs from our trip.

It was cloudy, so I couldn't see the sunset, but I was glad to enjoy the atmosphere on the ship, the food, and the live music. I had a great time. I will definitely go again when I travel to Okinawa.

曇りだったのでサンセットを見ることはできなかったのですが、船内の雰囲気、料理、そして生演奏を聞くことができて良かったです。楽しい時間を過ごせました。沖縄旅行するときはまた行きます。

It goes without saying, but I was impressed by how smoothly they spoke without looking at any notes. The driver also greeted us with a microphone before departure, and I could feel their spirit of hospitality.

当たり前のことですが、一切カンペを見ることなく、澱みなく話す姿に感服しました。ドライバーさんも出発前にマイクを持って挨拶してくださり、おもてなしの心を感じることができました。

Excellent easy to follow and detailed instructions. Adult and children had lots of fun as a family, creating food samples of our choice. Nice conversations with the owner and assistant. Also saw lots of celebrities photos. Highly recommended.