All Reviews for Cultural Experiences

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.

The staff are very warm and welcoming. Also, the view of the river and mountain was beautiful.

The staff are very warm welcoming. Also the view of the river and mountain was billions:)

I was more than satisfied beyond my expectations. The guide's wonderful explanations and efficient guidance, along with the driver's thoughtfulness and kindness, made me feel the warmth of the best qualities of Japanese people that I haven't seen recently. The course content was probably the best in Nara. I have become hooked on bus tours. Thank you very much.

想像以上に大満足しました。
ガイドさんの素晴らしい解説や無駄の無い誘導、運転手さんの心配りや親切な態度も最近では見られない日本人の良さを感じ暖かい気持ちになりました。コース内容も奈良最強ではないでしょうか。バスツアーにハマりました。ありがとうございました。

We were able to provide excellent hospitality for our important overseas guests. They were delighted with the delicious tempura! It was great that the menu was easy for foreigners to enjoy. Since they mentioned it was their wedding anniversary trip, they celebrated with a thoughtful arrangement on a yakatabune (houseboat)! The scenery was wonderful, and they allowed us to take photos on the deck at various spots, with the night view being lovely as well. They were very happy that it turned out to be a wonderful trip to Japan.

大切な海外のお客様のおもてなし。天ぷらも美味しい！と喜んでくださいました。
外国人にも受け入れやすいメニューでよかったです。結婚記念日旅行と言っていたので屋形船の粋な配慮でお祝いしてくださいました！
景色も素晴らしく、ところどころで写真撮影をデッキでさせてくださり、夜景も素敵でした。
素敵な日本の旅行になったと喜んでいました。

The driver assigned to us was a woman, and she showed thoughtful consideration in many ways. Even on a weekday, Kamakura was crowded, but we were able to navigate efficiently.

ご担当頂いたドライバーさん、女性で細やかな配慮が随所にありました。
平日でも人が多い鎌倉、効率的に回ることができました。

Our instructor was very knowledgeable about the history of and how to make plastic food. He stayed with us for the entire time, letting us do all the different steps while lending a helping hand to keep us on track. He spoke very good English and used a translator app to explain more involved steps for detail work. The experience is great for people of all ages, kids around us were having a blast. We have very cute souvenirs and lovely memories to take home with us - 100% recommend this experience to anyone visiting Tokyo and looking to learn something unique!

Right from when we entered the location we were welcomed warmly - the instructor stayed with us for the entire experience, showing us how to execute each step and maintain a detailed realistic look throughout. He spoke very good English and used a translator app to explain more intricate parts of the process. We came away feeling like we had learned a great deal, and with beautiful plastic food souvenirs to take with us. Definitely recommend this experience for anyone visiting the area!

It was my first time visiting Nara in a while. The bus tour was indeed convenient. The guide was entertaining and knowledgeable, which helped me understand the history of each site. It was a bit cold, so I was happy to have warm udon for lunch. At Jiko-in, I enjoyed some rakugan and matcha while listening to the lively stories from the head priest, which was fun. Collecting goshuin is my hobby, and I was very grateful that the guide collected everyone's goshuin for us, so we didn't have to wait in line. I look forward to using this service again on my next visit to Nara.

久しぶりの奈良観光です。バスツアーはやはり、便利ですね。ガイドさんが面白く、知識も豊富で、各所の歴史が理解出来ました。少し寒かったので、お昼に温かいおうどんが出たのは嬉しかったです。慈光院では、落雁とお抹茶を頂きながら、ご住職の軽快なお話も聴くことが出来、楽しかったです。御朱印を集めるのが趣味ですが、ガイドさんが皆さんの御朱印を、まとめて受け取って下さり、並ぶこともなく大変有り難かったです。また次回も、奈良観光の際にはお世話になります。

I suddenly thought it would be nice to ride on a yakatabune, so I searched for a shared boat and made a reservation online! The food, including freshly fried tempura, was delicious, and everyone on board was very attentive, providing excellent service. I was more than satisfied! I would like to visit again during the cherry blossom season for a lunch cruise!

ふと思い立ち屋形船に乗ってみようということで、乗合船を探してネット予約！
揚げたての天麩羅含め料理も美味しく、船内の方もみなさんハキハキとしててサービスばっちりで、思っていた以上に大満足でした！
桜の頃にお昼の時間帯にまた伺いたいと思います！

The weather was perfect with no wind, and we enjoyed the view of Arashiyama from the yakatabune (houseboat). The boatman kindly explained the surrounding scenery with a touch of humor. Since it was a private charter, we spent a luxurious time eating the lunch we brought with us.

風もなく天気最高で屋形船の上から嵐山
の景色を堪能しました。
船頭さんも親切にユーモアを交えながら周囲の景色を説明して頂きました。
貸し切りなので自分たちで持ち込んだお昼を食べながら優雅なひとときを過ごしました。