All Reviews for Cultural Experiences

Opportunities like this are not something you can easily experience in Kyoto.

I was able to talk with a maiko, enjoy a tea ceremony, and watch the maiko's performance. I had a very fulfilling time!

I would like to take this tour again to meet the maiko!

このような機会は、おいそれと京都に行って体験できるものではなく。

舞妓さんとお話しもでき、またお点前、舞妓さんの演舞など。
とても充実した時間を過ごすことができました！

また舞妓さんとお会いできる、このツアーを利用したいと思いました！

The reservation was made correctly and we had a table with our name.
Drinks were all you can drink style and food was very nice.Japanese small dish and fresh fish and season vegetanles tempura!
We enjoy the cruise very well and the staff crew were lovely !!

We had some sakura also near Asakusa.

Nice cruise to rainbow bridge. Beautiful view of lit up bridge, Tokyo tower and sky tree tower. Japanese style dinner. Plentiful food but mostly all raw fish, and pickled things. Tempura eel, squid and potato. For me as a westerner who doesn’t eat raw fish it would have been nice to have a food choice. The advertisement said it was a cherry blossom special cruise but we saw no cherry blossoms so I was somewhat disappointed. Beer and alcohol was plentiful. I would go again but I would eat before hand.

Such a great experience!! I really enjoyed walking around the city dressed up!! A must do when in Japan. Planning on doing it again as a family!!

Amazing work from a very funny and talented team. Thank you guys!

The place is a bit off the beaten path in Tokyo but it gives you a chance to walk along a typical non-tourist road. The people who work there speak enough English to help you and really give the kids a chance to make most of the sundae by themselves.

We had a wonderful experience!

The teacher is very nice. All the food demos are gorgeous, the plastic good samples are quite easy to make. It's a very good and fun experience.

This cruise was nothing short of an amazing experience. The staff was friendly and helpful, the food was plenty and delicious, and the views were simply stunning!

It was a trip to Okinawa with my spouse. Although the weather was unfortunate, we enjoyed a sunset cruise with taxi transportation to the hotel, attentive staff on board, and memorable live performances. We had an extraordinary time. Next time, we'll opt for a night cruise.

夫婦での沖縄旅行でした。
あいにくの天気でのサンセットクルーズでしたが、タクシーでホテル送迎、船内での気のきいたスタッフ、心に残るライブ演奏。非日常的な時間を過ごせました。次回はナイトクルーズにします。

Beautiful, fantastic and great show!!
I will go to Gion next spring to watch spring MAIKO and GEISHA Dance show in kyoto Japan.

We took the mini parfait workshop with our 4 kids. It was great! The hosts were super patient, lovely, and they did way beyond their job. It was very worth it! We highly recommend this workshop for everyone, but especially for families with small kids.

It was the best time ever! (*ﾟ▽ﾟ)ﾉ
Thank you for the wonderful performance and fun conversation.
Thanks to you, I was able to take my favorite photos! (^^)
I plan to enlarge and display them. (*ﾟ▽ﾟ)ﾉ

最高のひとときでしだ(*ﾟ▽ﾟ)ﾉ
素敵な舞と楽しいトーク
写真撮影ありがとうございましたm(__)m
おかげさまでお気に入りの写真撮れました(^^)
引き伸ばして飾ろうと思います(*ﾟ▽ﾟ)ﾉ

Great service and Very good tour. We had an incredible time on this The boat was clean and the staff was courteous, friendly, and knowledgeable.

If the seats surround the maiko, everyone can see easily from the front row, but here it was cramped with five people in each of the three rows. Additionally, the front row required an extra 200 yen.
Also, keep in mind that you will be making your own tea based on the maiko's example, and the interaction with the maiko is limited to just two people, so it might feel a bit pricey.

席が舞妓さんを取り囲むようなら皆が最前列で見やすいが、ここは1列５人で３列というぎゅうぎゅう詰だった。さらに最前列は追加２００円。
また、お手前は舞妓さんをお手本に自分で点てる、舞妓さんとの遊びは２人だけ、ということを理解して臨みましょう。そう思うとちょっと高いかなぁ。

I was grateful for the arrangements made for the shuttle bus, which allowed us to have a wonderful and enjoyable time. The driver was very friendly, and I appreciate their service. The meals were delicious as well. Thank you for the photos; they will be great memories.

送迎バスでのお手配もありありがたく楽しい思い出のひと時が過ごせました
ドライバーさんもとても好感もてる対応感謝してます
食事も美味しく頂きました
写真も思い出になり有難うございまいた

The venue is small and a little hard to find but the staff is really nice and personable, with just four stations. We arrived a little late but the staff didn't mind. They speak enough English to explain the steps and also have small talk. We learned a little about the history and the process of plastic food and had a blast with the actual project. It was very laid back and relaxed. The process was easily explained and the staff made each step easy to follow as well. It went faster than we expected. I'd do it again!

I was thrilled to see the maiko up close. I've been to Kyoto many times, but this was my first experience. I was taught the tea ceremony by a lovely maiko, and it was also my first time experiencing matcha. We enjoyed two dances, and at the end, we took a photo together. It was a truly Kyoto-like experience, and I was very satisfied. The price was also reasonable. I highly recommend trying it at least once!

舞妓さんをすぐ近くに見る事ができて感激しました。何度も京都には行っていますが、今回初めて体験しました。可愛いらしい舞妓さんにお点前を教えて頂いて抹茶体験も初めてでした。二曲踊ってもらって最後は一緒に写真も撮って頂きました。京都らしい体験が出来て大満足です。料金もリーズナブルです。ぜひ一度体験してみて下さい

The quality of the food and the singing during the cruising was just okay, but the staff's service was excellent. I participated with my children, and they were always attentive to us.

料理のクオリティとクルージング中の歌はまぁこんなものかというものでしたが、スタッフの方々の対応は最高でした。子連れで参加したのですが、常に気をかけてもらいました。

We ended our Japan tour with this cruise and it was nice to relax and try unique foods.
Very nice tour!

I thought it was great that there was an explanation of the basics of Kyogen and the stories. I would like to see another performance as well.

狂言の基礎知識やストーリーの説明があって、とても良かったと思います。
また別の演目も見てみたいです。

The day we participated was cloudy, so unfortunately we couldn't see the sunset, but the night view was very beautiful and moving. Also, the singer was very good at getting everyone excited, and we had a great time. The food was also more substantial than I expected, and I was very satisfied. However, I would like to note that the title "Hotel Pickup Available in Naha City" can be a bit misleading, and the woman I spoke to on the phone when inquiring about the pickup details was quite unfriendly, so I will give it four stars.

私たちが参加した日はくもりだったので、
残念ながらサンセットは見られませんでしたが、
夜景がとてもきれいで、感動しました☆
また、歌手の方が、とても盛り上げ上手で、
楽しい時間を過ごすことができました。
お料理も、思っていた以上のボリューム感で、大満足でした。
ただ、＜那覇市内ホテル送迎可＞というタイトルでは、
少し紛らわしい点があるということと、
送迎の詳細について問い合わせた際の電話口の女性が、
かなり不愛想だったという点を踏まえて、
★は４つにさせて頂きます。

I used it at the end of the year. Unfortunately, Nagoya Castle was closed, but I went to Atsuta Shrine and Osu. It's easy to get to Osu without changing trains on the subway. Nagoya Castle is right in front. He was a foreigner, but he had a kimono. He was also happy. The staff always had smiles and were friendly.

We are a couple. This shop is in a hotel. It is located in front of Nagoya Castle. We visited Osu and Atsuta Shrine. It’s not far from this shop by metro. I’m Japanese and my boyfriend is from Europe. I was worried if they didn’t have a big size kimono for him. But it was no problem. All clerks are so nice and friendly.

年末に利用しました。残念ながら名古屋城は休館でしたが、熱田神宮と大須に行きました。大須までは地下鉄乗り換え無しですぐです。名古屋城は目の前です。彼は外国人でしたが着物はありました。彼も喜んでました。店員さんはいつも笑顔でフレンドリーです。
We are a couple. This shop is in a hotel. It places in front of Nagoya castle. We visited to Osu and Atsuta shrine. It’s not far from this shop by metro. I’m Japanese and my boyfriend is from Europe. I was worried if they don’t have a big size Kimono for him. But it was no problem. All clerks are so nice and friendly.

On this day, there were about 12 to 15 participants, mainly consisting of international guests and fans of maiko. The maiko was a charming lady named Chikasaya from Miyagawacho, who answered questions politely while making eye contact with each participant.

During the matcha preparation experience, Chikasaya first whisked the matcha, and then a staff member explained it to the participants. There was no stiff atmosphere typical of tea ceremonies; everyone was cheerfully whisking matcha, saying things like "the foam isn't forming!"

There was also a tea house play experience, where two volunteers participated in a game called Konpira Funefune with Chikasaya. The maiko was great at creating a lively atmosphere, making it enjoyable no matter what (laughs).

It was a one-hour experience, and thanks to the engaging Chikasaya, it turned out to be a very fun time. I would definitely like to participate again if I have the chance to visit Kyoto!

この日の参加者は12～15人ほどで、海外の方や舞妓ファンの方が中心でした。
舞妓さんは宮川町から千賀明(ちかさや)さんという可愛らしい方で、お話をされるときは参加者ひとりひとりと目を合わせながら丁寧にお答えされてました。

お手前体験では、まず千賀明さんが抹茶をたて、それを係りの人が参加者に説明するかんじ。茶道特有の堅苦しい雰囲気は一切なく、みなさん泡がたたない～と言いながらワイワイ抹茶をたててました。

お茶屋あそびの体験もあり、これは希望者(２名ほど)が前で千賀明さんと金比羅ふねふねというお茶屋遊びをされました。舞妓さんが盛り上げ上手なので、どうやっても楽しくなりました(笑)

１時間の体験でしたが、盛り上げ上手な千賀明さんのおかげでとても楽しい時間になりました。ぜひまた京都へ行くことがあれば参加したいです！

It was a simple experience, but the maiko was very cute and a wonderful person. Thank you for the enjoyable time!

シンプルな体験でした、でも舞妓さんはとてもかわいくて，素敵な方でした。
楽しいお時間ありがとうございました！

I had a few hours to spare in Asakusa, so I decided to participate. First, we chose our glasses. You can opt for colored glasses for an additional fee. After that, we decided on the design, practiced, and then it was showtime. I was really anxious about getting hurt, but that worry was unnecessary; it was much safer and easier than I imagined.

I don't think the results were particularly beautiful, but it was so much fun, and I was very satisfied. I can already tell that every time I drink from this glass, I'll remember this experience... and I'm really looking forward to it!

(The glass shop on the first floor was also very lovely. I definitely want to purchase something there for a special event.)

浅草で数時間の空きができたので参加。
まずはグラス選びから。追加料金で色付きのグラスを選ぶこともできます。その後はデザインを決め、練習→本番。怪我をしないかとても不安でしたがその心配は不要で、想像より安全で平易な作業でした。
決してきれいな出来映えではなかったと思いますが、とにかく楽しくて大満足。このグラスでお酒を飲む度に今回の体験を思い出すんだろうなあ...と今からとても楽しみです！

（一階にあるグラスショップもとても素敵でした。大切なイベントの際にぜひ購入してみたいです）

Great fun experience for kids and adults. The people were wonderful and their english was very good.

Wonderful experience that was really enjoyable. No regrets going there, and would recommend anyone who is interested to come here.

The thoughtful care of the captain and crew was very nice. My parents were also very happy. The weather was good, and we were able to spend a relaxing time, which made us very satisfied. Thank you very much.

船長さんと乗組員の方々の細やかな心遣いがとても良かったです。両親もとても喜んでいました。
天気も良く、ゆったりとした時間を過ごさせて頂き、大変満足しました。
どうもありがとうございました。

The Tea Ceremony with the Tea Master was fantastic! Dressed in traditional Kimono by expert ladies who were discreet and professional we were shown the art and way to prepare and drink Matcha Tea!

We participated as a group of six to celebrate a friend's birthday. At first, I was anxious about using the machines, but the operation was easier than I expected. I would like to try it again.

友人の誕生日の記念に6名で参加しました。最初は機械を使うことが不安でしたが思ったより操作が簡単でした。またチャレンジをしたいです。