Elegant Kimono Photo Shoot Experience in Tokyo

Wonderful Japanese Shoot

Reviewed by: Andy

We signed up for the kimono experience plan because my wife loves Japan and has always wanted to try on a Kimono. The whole experience turned amazing. Despite being unfamiliar with the area, the studio was very, very easy to find located in the NW corner of JR Meguro. The studio itself was very inviting and personal. We were greeted by the girls who spoke English and were super friendly. They informed us on the schedule and details of our plan, so there were no surprises later. Once done, she provided me with a catalog with all the different traditional Japanese men’s wear to choose from. As I have never worn this before, I definitely needed the ladies to help me so that I didn’t wear the pants on backwards! We then proceeded to the studio where they took probably 15-20 photos. They had all sort of different props from me ranging from samurai swords to Japanese umbrellas which was fun. The shoot throughout was very engaging, where the photographer is constantly interacting with you. As I never have modeled for anything, she was very helpful in terms of telling me how to pose, where to put my arm, and where to look. At no point during the shoot did I feel uncomfortable or unnatural. Once done, they allowed you back to the dressing room, where you were actually allowed to use your own phone or camera to take a few pictures for yourself! Since I only purchased the basic package, I was able to choose only 1 pic. However, many of the photos really turned out well and getting extras weren’t so expensive so I picked up more. Even if I selected the whole package of the shoot, the cost was still fairly reasonable (5000 yen). Best of all, the girls are never pushy for you to buy any photos. All in all, this turned out to be a wonderful experience and probably was the highlight of our trip. I would highly recommend this for anyone coming to Japan and hoping for a Japanese experience with pictures to remember.

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サンセットクルーズ　ライブミュージック＆多彩なディナー／サプライズ演出・記念日対応可／那覇埠頭発＞

At Home アットホーム

Reviewed by: ぷーちゃん

As others have mentioned, it has a homely atmosphere, unlike luxury cruising. One disappointing thing was that I wanted to quietly confirm the anniversary celebration, but perhaps because there were many foreign staff, I ended up calling a Japanese staff member, which made it obvious to the person I was celebrating with. It was funny in its own way, so it turned out okay.

他の方も書かれていますが、高級なクルージングとは違いアットホームな雰囲気です。
一つ残念だったのは、特典だった記念日のお祝いに関してこっそり確認したかったのに
外国人のスタッフが多かったためか結局日本人のスタッフを呼んだりしてお祝いの相手にばれちゃったことです。これはこれで笑えたので良かったのですが。

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Japanese Plastic Food Sample Art Experience in Tokyo

Fantastic! A great experience!

Reviewed by: Caroline

Our family all really enjoyed making the wax food models, it was one of the highlights of our trip. Our host had enough English to explain what to do, but we weren't expecting this, so that was an added bonus. We were all really pleased with our creations!

The travel directions were accurate and easy to follow and we found it to be very accessible. In addition, it was also very good value.

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Elegant Kimono Photo Shoot Experience in Tokyo

Friendly ladies who will not only dress you up as a princess but also make you feel like a one!

Reviewed by: Nikki

When I first booked this experience, I expected that (because kimono is quite an expensive thing) I will feel uncomfortable wearing it and taking pictures. As I come from the country where people providing services are not really that friendly I also expected formal atmosphere. But the reality was complete opposite! The three ladies working at the studio Wa were soooo friendly and created such a atmosphere, that I couldn´t help but laugh during the whole photoshooting. When we entered the studio, they already expected me and my friend and we received very warm welcome. Then they arranged our hairstyle very pretty so it will match with kimono and we got to choose the hair accessory on our own. Also we chose the kimono we wanted to take pictures in. Even though it took us quite a lot of time they waited patiently for us to decide. Then one of the ladies helped us with wearing kimono and the others prepared for the photoshooting. They took around 20 pictures of each of us (also with some props like a sword, flowers, an umbrella) . Then we took off the kimono and got to choose one picture to be printed out. Me and my friend were so satisfied with the pictures that we decided to pay for all of them to get them on CD. While we waited for the CDs, the ladies served us with original japanese matcha - green tea and sweets. For the whole time we were there, they were really friendly. The best hospitality! Even when we returned home and I had a problem displaying pictures on my computer, so I wrote to the studio and they replied within few hours and sent me pictures again.
Honestly, I can´t find anything to complain about. The whole studio is really cozy and close to the Meguro Station, and one lady can speak English very well. I will definitely recommend this place not only here but also to my friends. And I really wouldn´t mind taking my pictures in kimono there again :) They also have a facebook page so you can check some of the photos there.

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Elegant Kimono Photo Shoot Experience in Tokyo

Very enjoyable experience

Reviewed by: Andy

I participated in this activity in the beginning of April with my friend and it was a very enjoyable experience. The Kimono studio is a quite small business with a family atmosphere. There were no other customers at the time, which seemed to be the standard circumstances. The two of us had 3 women staff at our disposal, who took very good care of us. They brushed our hair, provided basic make-up products and dressed us in the kimono of our choosing, which would have been very complicated otherwise. There were about 7 types of kimono in different colours to choose from. If you want your choice to match you perfectly, ask them to show you the real kimono, because the photograph in the catalogue is quite misleading. The shooting itself took about fifteen minutes. You can tell it is not a professional shooting session, but the staff is very pleasant and they try hard to make it work. They also have some additional accessories such as umbrellas, flowers, fans and katanas. Every one of us got 20 photos and we could choose one to be printed out free of charge. If you want the digital version of the whole collection, you need to pay extra money and they burn it out for you on a cd. After the shooting we received a real matcha tea and some sweats. To sum up, this activity is definitely worth the money. It is a great experience!

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Japanese Plastic Food Sample Art Experience in Tokyo

definitely recommended!!!

Reviewed by: hazel

Definitely recommended for families travelling to tokyo with young children. It was held in a cosy home environment, easy to find with instructions upon booking and kids got mostly hands on experience to make the plastic food samples. We picked the sundae and ramen but if I were to do it again will pick curry rice and tempura too..value for money for the experience. They made sure to pack the items probably before u left...nothing but praise for them!

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Shared Yakatabune Tokyo Dinner Cruise with All-You-Can-Drink Plan

Great Experience!

Reviewed by: Jason

This cruise was one of the best experiences that I have had in tokyo! The staff were very accommodating (even though their English was very limited) and this enhanced the experience many times! The views of tokyo once the boat stops were breathtaking and the overall feeling was relaxed and fun. It also seemed to be very popular with locals (as we were the only foreigners on the cruise) but this made everything much more enjoyable! Highly recommended!

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Machiya House Tour at Nishijin Tondaya in Kyoto

Japanese Experience

Reviewed by: Nina

I participated in it with my partner (who is not Japanese). It was a course full of Japanese cultural experiences that visitors like, and he and I were very satisfied with it.
A European couple who were attending at the same time course seemed very satisfied too. We had an animated conversation with them, saying that we would be sure to recommend this to others.

Since there was an English guide, I did not need to translate for my partner (which would have been stressful, since there a lot of things that I do not know about Kyoto Culture), and I enjoyed it to the fullest. When I have guests from foreign countries visiting next time, I would like to use your plan.

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Japanese Plastic Food Sample Art Experience in Tokyo

Awesome experience in plastic food sample

Reviewed by: Lau Yee How

This is a very good introductory lesson into plastic food making and the history and techniques which were used to make the plastic food.
Mr Ito is a very good teacher, who will spend his time to explain his art in fullest details and does his best to communicate in english to the non-Japanese speaking guests to make them feel comfortable and be immersed in the lesson.

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Wear Kimono in Asakusa with a Rental Dress Up Experience in Tokyo

Kimono asakusa

Reviewed by: Bia M

It was awesome

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Shared Yakatabune Tokyo Dinner Cruise with All-You-Can-Drink Plan

Awesome trip!!

Reviewed by: Khalil

This trip was amazing! Great people and everyone full of life. The view of Tokyi from the bay is breathtaking at night!

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【着物・浴衣レンタル】雷門徒歩2分！下町情緒溢れる浅草で着物散策＜着付け・ヘアセット込／人力車割引券付き／浅草＞by サクラフォトスタジオ

Asakusa, which I am used to visiting, felt fresh and new! 行き慣れた浅草も新鮮に感じました！

Reviewed by: さとゴン

I used this plan to hang out with my friends on a holiday!

I wanted to spend a different kind of holiday than usual, so I decided to use this plan.

There was a wide variety of kimono styles, and I happily consulted with other customers there to choose one. The dressing and hair setup were done very efficiently in about 30 minutes per person.

After putting on the kimono, we thoroughly enjoyed Asakusa by visiting Senso-ji Temple, Tokyo Skytree, Sumida Aquarium, and having tea at Angelus! It was fun to stroll around Asakusa with a fresh feeling.

I heard they can also accommodate English and Korean, so it might be nice to bring foreign friends and treat them! I want to invite my friends again and use this plan in summer with yukata!

休日お友達と遊ぶのに利用しました！

なんだかいつもとは違う休日を過ごしたくてこのプランを利用することに。

着物の種類はとても豊富で、その場にいた他のお客さんとも和気あいあいと相談しながら決めました。着付けとヘアセットはひとり30分程度でとても手際よく着付けてくださいました。

着物を着てからは、浅草寺、スカイツリー、すみだ水族館、アンヂェラスでお茶と、浅草をたーくさん堪能してきました！
新鮮な気持ちで浅草を散歩できて楽しかったです。
英語、韓国語も対応可能だそうなので、外国のお友達を連れていっておもてなししてもいいかもしれません！
またお友達を誘って夏には浴衣で利用したいです！！

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サンセットクルーズ　ライブミュージック＆多彩なディナー／サプライズ演出・記念日対応可／那覇埠頭発＞

Sunset Dinner Cruise サンセットディナークルーズ

Reviewed by: Tomoki

The weather was favorable, and I was able to see very beautiful scenery. The food ranged from traditional Okinawan dishes to authentic cuisine, and I thoroughly enjoyed it.

天候にも恵まれ、とてもきれいな景色を見ることができました。
料理も沖縄らしい食事から本格的な料理まであり、堪能することができました。

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Japanese Plastic Food Sample Art Experience in Tokyo

Surprisingly cool

Reviewed by: nyunyutti

The staff in the workshop supported us with kindness, and even our 2nd daughter who is in the 3rd grade in elementary school succeeded in making the parfait. It was surprisingly easy to create it.
We brought it home, and my wife and eldest daughter were so surprised to see its perfection."""

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We had a great time!

Reviewed by: Youngjoon Park

It was held in a small workshop located in a residential area. In the workshop, 3 other families were creating ramen (Chinese noodle) and tempura. Our children were really excited. We made a reservation for the parfait-making plac. The instructor taught us very politely and we did not have to worry (As our child is an elementary school student, we worried she might have some difficulties making the parfait).

It was fun to see that the parfait slowly taking shape. Our child was also happy to see it. We had a great time as a family thanks to this experience. We would like to do this again. Next time we will try making the ramen and tempura.

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【西陣くらしの美術館】 登録有形文化財の町家見学＜上京区＞by西陣 冨田屋

I had a valuable experience. 貴重な体験が出来ました

Reviewed by: ぱんだ

I had been wanting to experience a traditional town house in Kyoto, and I happened to find this tour. I participated in the Full Course (Plan A) with my American partner. Since we were the only two participants at that time, it felt like a private tour.

I was born and raised in Kyoto, and it felt like I was being guided through my grandmother's house, which was very enjoyable. My partner was dressed in a simple kimono and was thrilled to pose with a toy sword! The tea ceremony was also a wonderful memory, experienced in a charming town house.

It seems my partner had a great time with the traditional town house experience and has grown even fonder of Japan. The guide, a lovely woman, patiently explained everything in English to my partner's various questions.

Finally, we had a traditional lunch featuring a bento from Tomitaya. Since pickles were the main dish, my partner, who isn't fond of them, left some behind, but they were very happy to have eaten traditional Japanese food in a historic town house. I love pickles, so I enjoyed them very much.

If I have the opportunity to guide someone from overseas again, I would definitely like to participate in this tour once more. Thank you very much.

京都の町家を体験して欲しいと思っていた所、こちらのツアーを偶然知り、アメリカ人のパートナーと一緒に、Full Course (Plan A)に参加させて頂きました。
参加させて頂いた時間帯は偶然私達二人だけだったので、貸し切りみたいでした。
私は京都生まれ、京都育ちですが、自分の祖母の家をガイドして下さっている感じで十分楽しめました。
パートナーは、簡易的な着物ですが着付けてもらい、おもちゃの刀を構えて大喜び！
ティーセレモニーも、風情のある町家で体験出来ていい思い出に。
京都の伝統的な町家もとてもいい経験だったようで、さらに日本が好きになったそうです。
パートナーの色々な質問にも、ガイドの女性の方は丁寧に英語で説明して下さいました。
最後、冨田屋さん伝統のお弁当を昼食に食べました。
京都らしくお漬け物がメインでしたので、ピクルスが苦手なパートナーは残してしまいましたが、日本の伝統食を歴史のある町家で食べる事が出来て、大変喜んでいました。
私はお漬け物が大好きなので、大変美味しく頂きました。
また海外の方を案内する事があれば、その時も是非参加したいと思います。
ありがとうございました。

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乗合屋形船 お台場＆スカイツリー周遊コース 旬のお料理＆飲み放題付！ 全船掘りごたつ＆スカイデッキ完備＜両国発＞by 晴海屋

I had a wonderful time. ステキな時間が過ごせました

Reviewed by: 匿名希望

We participated as a family. We were blessed with good weather, and the night view from Harumi towards Tokyo Skytree was wonderful. The food was, of course, luxurious, and the tempura, sashimi, and takikomi gohan were all incredibly delicious. It was satisfying for both my parents in their 70s and for us as a couple. Since it was all-you-can-drink, we ended up drinking a bit too much. I heard that every weekend, there are fireworks in Odaiba for 20 minutes, and we were lucky enough to see them this time. Watching the fireworks from the yakatabune was extraordinary and the best experience. On days with fireworks, the course lasts for two and a half hours. The staff were friendly and very kind, creating a comfortable atmosphere. We were able to get along with other customers on board and had a wonderful time. I would love to participate again if the opportunity arises.

家族での参加。お天気にも恵まれ晴海からスカイツリーに向かう夜景はステキでした。料理はもちろん豪華で、天ぷら、お刺身、炊き込みご飯などすごく美味しかったです。70代の両親にも私達夫婦でも満足できる内容でした。飲み放題なのでついつい飲み過ぎちゃいますね。毎週土日はお台場の花火が20分あるそうで今回はラッキーなことにその花火も見ることが出来ました。屋形船から見る花火は非日常的で最高でした。花火のある日はコースも2時間半になるそうです。スッタフの方もフレンドリーでとても親切でしたので居心地の良い空間でした。乗船している他のお客様とも仲良くなれて素晴らしい時間を過ごすことが出来ました。また機会があったら参加したいですね。

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【西陣くらしの美術館】 登録有形文化財の町家見学＜上京区＞by西陣 冨田屋

Japanese Experience 日本体験

Reviewed by: Nina

I participated with my foreign partner.
The course was filled with experiences that foreigners would enjoy, and both he and I were very satisfied.
The Western couple who were in the same course also seemed very pleased, and we got excited saying we definitely want to recommend this to others!

Since they provided guidance in English, my burden was lessened (as I have many questions about Kyoto culture), and I was able to fully enjoy the experience.

I will definitely use this again when foreign guests come next time.

外国人のパートナーとの参加でした。
外国人が喜ぶ日本体験がたっぷりつまったコースで、彼も私も大満足でした。
コースが一緒だった欧米人のご夫妻も大満足のようで、これは絶対他の方たちにお勧めしたいね！と
盛り上がりました。

英語での案内をしてくださるので、私の負担も少なく（京文化に関して分からないことが多いので）、
しっかり楽しむことができました。

次回外国人のお客様がいらっしゃる際も、是非利用させていただきます。

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Japanese Tea Ceremony in the Heart of Tokyo

Tea Ceremony experience

Reviewed by: mike-hiro

I took my friends who were visiting from aborad. As the explanations were in English, they got to experience making tea. It was a great chance for them to experience Japanese culture.

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Shared Yakatabune Tokyo Dinner Cruise with All-You-Can-Drink Plan

Nice food & view!

Reviewed by: N. K.

i went with my friends from US and they were very sartisfied with Japanese traditional food & sake.
Also there was Tokyo bay fire work held at that day and we enjoyed it from the top roof of the ship.
It was in total a greater experience than our expectation.

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【着物・浴衣レンタル】雷門徒歩2分！下町情緒溢れる浅草で着物散策＜着付け・ヘアセット込／人力車割引券付き／浅草＞by サクラフォトスタジオ

Sometimes, a stroll in Asakusa in a kimono. たまには着物で浅草さんぽ

Reviewed by: くもじい

While reading a novel set in Edo, I really wanted to wear a kimono and walk around the downtown area, so I made a reservation here. The studio had many international customers, including people from Taiwan and Thailand.

Although the studio isn't very large, there are plenty of kimonos to choose from, to the point where I was almost overwhelmed. The staff provided great advice to help me quickly decide on hair accessories and an obi. The fitting was speedy yet thorough, with just the right amount of tightness so that it wasn't uncomfortable to walk. The hairstyling was simple but cute, with lovely braids.

This time, I decided to add the photo shoot option. We started the shoot by walking from the studio to Senso-ji Temple. The photographer was very friendly and shared a lot of information about Asakusa, almost like a guide. My husband, slightly nervous in his hakama, and I, feeling a bit shy in my kimono, were able to enjoy a relaxed atmosphere thanks to the pleasant conversation.

There were New Year's decorations, creating a unique atmosphere in Asakusa during the year-end and New Year period. I wondered if there were couples like us in the Edo period as we enjoyed the hour-long photo shoot.

Even without the photo shoot, I think the price is a great deal for kimono rental with hairstyling, allowing you to wear it until the evening. It would be nice to see more variety in men's kimonos as well.

江戸が舞台の小説を読んでいたらどうしても着物を着て下町の街を歩いてみたくなりこちらを予約してみました。
スタジオには海外のお客さんも沢山来ており、台湾とタイの方もいました。
そこまで広くないスタジオですが、十分に選べるだけの着物があり、逆に迷って決められないくらい。髪飾りも帯も、ぱぱっと決められるようスタジオの方がいい具合にアドバイスをくれます。
着付けはスピーディですがしっかりとしてました。歩いていても苦しくないほどよい締め具合、ヘアセットも簡単ですがかわいく編み込んでくれました。
今回は思い切って写真撮影のオプションを付けました。スタジオから浅草寺へ歩いて撮影開始。カメラマンさんだけど、浅草について沢山お話をしてくれてまるでガイドさんみたいな方でした。袴姿にやや緊張気味の夫と、着物でちょっと恥ずかしい私でしたが、お陰で楽しいおしゃべりに和んだ雰囲気で撮影できましたよ。
ちょうどお正月の飾りがあり年末年始の独特な雰囲気の浅草。江戸の時代にもこんな夫婦がいたのかな、なんて思いにふけりながら、1時間ほどの撮影を楽しみました。
写真撮影なしでも、着物レンタルにヘアセットもついて、夕方まで着て過ごせてこの値段はお得だと思います。男性の着物ももっと種類があると嬉しいですね。

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乗合屋形船 お台場＆スカイツリー周遊コース 旬のお料理＆飲み放題付！ 全船掘りごたつ＆スカイデッキ完備＜両国発＞by 晴海屋

The last luxury of the year! 今年最後の贅沢！

Reviewed by: てぃこ

I previously took a yakatabune cruise in the summer where we enjoyed all-you-can-eat monjayaki, but this time it was winter. I wondered how it would be, and it turned out to be a great choice with hot pot and tempura! We even got to enjoy the night view and fireworks! It became a wonderful memory for the end of the year.

■ From the station to boarding
It took about 2-3 minutes to walk from Kachidoki Station, and after crossing the bridge, it was easy to find the meeting place as there were many people gathered. I confirmed the boat with the staff from Harumiya, and boarding started about 15 minutes before departure. We were able to smoothly enter the boat after placing our shoes in the shoe box.

■ Meal
There were name cards on the table, and the food was already prepared. As soon as I sat down, a chilled bottle of beer was brought to me. The sashimi and hot pot were delicious, and the tempura was served fresh and crispy! I was very happy. After rice and pickles, there were fruits and shiratama dessert as well. I was completely full.

■ Fireworks and night view
That day, there were fireworks for the last time this year, and we could enjoy them up close for 10 minutes starting at 7 PM. It was cold on the sky deck, and I was shivering, but the sky was clear and beautiful. The night view of Odaiba, the neon lights of the yakatabune, and the Rainbow Bridge were mesmerizing, and it was very soothing.

■ Service
After enjoying everything, about 30 minutes before the end, the staff came around to greet each table. There were guests celebrating recovery from illness and passing exams, and at the end, we received a gift from Harumiya. I heard that if you inform them in advance, you can receive special services for anniversaries. I thought I would like to use this for family anniversaries or dining gatherings with friends next time.

屋形船には、以前夏にもんじゃ焼き食べ放題で乗ったことがありましたが、今回は冬。どんなだろう～？と思っていましたが、お鍋に天麩羅！夜景に花火まで！大正解でした。今年最後のよい思い出となりました。

■駅～乗船まで
勝どき駅から2～3分程度歩き、橋を渡ると、たくさんの人が集まっていたので集合場所はすぐにわかります。
晴海屋さんのスタッフの方に船を確認し、15分前くらいから順番に乗船となります。靴も靴箱に入れていただき、スムーズに中に入ることができました。

■食事
机の上には席札が置いてあり、料理も準備されています。着席するとすぐに冷え冷えの瓶ビールが運ばれてきました。お刺身、お鍋も美味しく、天麩羅は揚げたてが出てきてサクサク！とても嬉しかったです。ご飯とお漬物の後は、フルーツや白玉デザートも。お腹パンパンになりました。

■花火と夜景
この日はちょうど今年最後の花火が上がるということで、19時〜10分間、間近で鑑賞することができました。スカイデッキの上では寒くてブルブル震えていましたが、雲もなく空気が澄んでいることもあり、とっても綺麗でした。お台場の夜景、屋形船のネオン、レインボーブリッジもずっとみていたいくらいで、癒されました。

■サービス
ひととおり堪能した後、残り30分くらいになった頃、スタッフの方がひと席ずつまわり、挨拶をしてくださいました。
快気祝い、合格祝いで利用された方がいて、最後に晴海屋さんからのプレゼントがありました。事前に伝えておくと記念日のサービスを受けることもできるそうです。
次回は、家族の記念日や友人との食事会にも利用してみたいなと思いました。

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Shared Yakatabune Tokyo Dinner Cruise with All-You-Can-Drink Plan

Worth it!

Reviewed by: Miss C

I don't usually write reviews, but this was really great. I went with a group of friends, and everyone had lots of fun. The hostess spoke perfect English, and was so welcoming. She explained everything (about the sights, food, drinks) in both English and Japanese. The fresh tempura was really good, and they kept the drinks coming!

We were super lucky too, because in December (on Saturdays) there are fireworks. If you can go on a Saturday in December, I really recommend it. Make sure you go out onto the roof, because seeing all the colorful boats on the water was really pretty.

Thank you, we hope to come back again.

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乗合屋形船 お台場＆スカイツリー周遊コース 旬のお料理＆飲み放題付！ 全船掘りごたつ＆スカイデッキ完備＜両国発＞by 晴海屋

The Christmas lights are beautiful! クリスマスのライトアップがキレイ♪

Reviewed by: YuKi

I took my first ride on a yakatabune (traditional Japanese houseboat). It wasn't planned, but it happened to be just before Christmas. I thought yakatabune was mainly for enjoying the food, but I had no idea the illuminated night views could be so beautiful!

You can leisurely enjoy the Christmas-lit Rainbow Bridge, Fuji Television, and Tokyo Skytree from the boat. At photo spots, you can go up to the deck and have the stunning Tokyo illuminations all to yourself! It felt much more elegant than going to see the illuminations in the crowded Odaiba.

Of course, I was very satisfied with the food as well. After the kaiseki (traditional multi-course meal) and hot pot, we had freshly fried tempura! Although the boat was full, the staff efficiently served the freshly fried tempura one dish at a time. The portions were generous, enough to satisfy even men. It was really delicious, but I ended up leaving one dish because of the volume. I'm sorry...

Perhaps because it was the year-end party season, the boat was full. There were families, couples, and girls' gatherings, as well as tourists from Canada and Singapore. I was also impressed by the tour guide, who alternated between fluent Japanese and English, wearing a hachimaki (headband)! The powerful English spoken by the lively Edo-style lady was so impressive that it could be considered a highlight of the experience.

At the end, they sang a birthday song in perfect English for a guest celebrating their birthday, which was spectacular!

I boarded the yakatabune with expectations, and it truly exceeded them! I can recommend this to family, friends, and everyone.

初の屋形船に乗ってきました。狙った訳ではないのですが、ちょうどクリスマス前。屋形船ってお料理を楽しむものだと思ってましたが、ライトアップされた夜景がこんなにキレイに見られるなんて知りませんでした！
クリスマス仕様にライトアップされたレインボーブリッジ、フジテレビ、スカイツリーなどをのんびりゆったり船上から楽しめます。写真スポットではデッキに上がることもできるので、東京イルミネーションの絶景を独り占め！混雑するお台場までイルミネーションを見に行くより、優雅な気分でした。

お料理にももちろん大満足。懐石料理、鍋の後は揚げたての天麩羅！満席だったのですがスタッフさんが手際よくテーブルを回って、揚げたての天麩羅を一品ずつ提供してくれます。ボリュームもあり男性でも満足できそう。ほんとに美味しかったのですが、あまりのボリュームで私は一品残してしまいました。ごめんなさい・・

忘年会シーズンだからか船は満席。ファミリーやカップル、女子会の他、カナダとシンガポールからの観光客も一緒でした。ハチマキした姉さんが、日本語と流暢な英語で交互に解説してくれる観光ガイドにも感動！ちゃきちゃきの江戸っ子風姉さんが喋る迫力ある英語もひとつの名物になるくらい、見応え（聞き応え？）たっぷりの解説でした。
最後にはお誕生日のお客さんへ完璧な発音の英語でバースデーソングを歌い上げ、圧巻でした！

期待して乗った屋形船でしたが、ほんとに期待以上！これは家族や友達、みんなにオススメできます。

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【着物・浴衣レンタル】雷門徒歩2分！下町情緒溢れる浅草で着物散策＜着付け・ヘアセット込／人力車割引券付き／浅草＞by サクラフォトスタジオ

It's that time of year again! I fully enjoyed Kimono Day in Asakusa. 恒例！年末の着物Day　浅草満喫しました。

Reviewed by: ライチョウ

Every year, I enjoy wearing a kimono at the end of December. This year, I used Kim's Sakura Photo Studio again. As always, the dressing time was incredibly quick! There were two of us, and the total dressing time was about 30 minutes, so it went by in no time with two staff members assisting us. The variety of kimonos in terms of colors and patterns was abundant, even more so than last year. I chose a somewhat subdued colored kimono with a flashy obi, accented with pink. We entered the studio at 10:30, and our free time started at 11:00.

First, we filled up at a sushi restaurant where the tuna is cheap and delicious, then we enjoyed the retro atmosphere and Dutch coffee (cold brew coffee) at the long-established café Angelus, which opened in 1946. Finally, we had a great time at the Asakusa Engei Hall enjoying a variety show. The afternoon show at Asakusa Engei Hall ends at 4:10 PM, so if we listen until the end and return to the studio, we can easily make it back by the kimono return time of 5 PM.

I rarely have the opportunity to wear a kimono in my daily life, but it’s a nice change of pace. With this service, there's no need to buy a kimono myself, and I can enjoy various styles, so I think it would be fun to invite my close friends for a kimono girls' gathering in Asakusa.

毎年、12月末に着物を着て楽しんでいます。今年も金さんのサクラフォトスタジオを利用しました。相変わらずの迅速な着付けタイム！2人参加でしたが、着付けの所要時間はあわせて約30分程、2名で対応していただけるのであっという間です。着物の種類も色、柄ともに品揃えが多く、昨年よりも充実していました。ちょっと地味目の色の着物に、派手めの帯、アクセントにはピンクであわせていただきました。10:30にスタジオに入り、11:00から自由行動スタートです。

まずは、まぐろが安くて美味しいお鮨やさんで腹ごしらえ、その後、昭和21年開業の老舗喫茶店アンヂェラスでレトロな雰囲気とダッチコーヒー(水出しアイスコーヒー)を味わい最後は、浅草演芸ホールで寄席を楽しみました。浅草演芸ホールの昼の部は終了が午後4時10分、最後まで聞いてからスタジオに戻れば着物の返却時間の17時には余裕で間に合います。

着物を着る機会が普段ではめったにありませんが、気分転換にもなってなかなかいいものです。このサービスなら自分で着物を買う必要もなく、色々なパターンのものが楽しめるので仲良しの友達を誘って、着物浅草女子会なんてやってみてもいいなと思います。

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乗合屋形船 お台場＆スカイツリー周遊コース 旬のお料理＆飲み放題付！ 全船掘りごたつ＆スカイデッキ完備＜両国発＞by 晴海屋

Yakatabune are the best! 屋形船最高！

Reviewed by: taro

We participated with our family of four, all of us experiencing a yakatabune for the first time, and we were excited about this unknown adventure.

The route for the day included spots like the Rainbow Bridge, Tokyo Skytree, Tokyo Tower, and Odaiba. The view from the boat was, of course, wonderful, but the interesting trivia shared by the staff added to the enjoyment.

The food was plentiful, featuring sashimi and tempura, and it was quite filling. As a family that tends to eat a lot, we were a bit concerned about the portion sizes, but it turned out to be unnecessary worry. With an all-you-can-drink option, I enjoyed some alcohol while my family was very satisfied with juice.

There was also a birthday celebration for one of the participants, and a boat selling ice cream made an appearance, adding to the fun events of the day.

Most importantly, the staff were very friendly and provided excellent service. My son has a food allergy, and I consulted them about it right after boarding. They responded kindly on the spot and even checked the details just to be safe. When my son mentioned wanting to eat rice with his other dishes, they quickly understood and prepared the rice for him in advance. They provided various other services as well, always with a smile, which we greatly appreciated.

I’ve written a lot, but the best part of the day was seeing my son, with a camera around his neck and holding chopsticks and juice in both hands, exclaiming with a big smile, "This yakatabune is the best!!"

It was a thoroughly satisfying two and a half hours that flew by.

家族4人、全員屋形船は初めてという事で未知の体験に期待しつつ参加しました。

この日のルートは、レインボーブリッジ、東京スカイツリー、東京タワー、お台場といったスポットを回るものでした。
船からの景色はもちろん素晴らしいのですが、スタッフの方のガイドにちょいちょい含まれる豆知識がまた面白く、とても楽しめました。

料理も刺身や天ぷらなど盛りだくさんで、ボリュームもありなかなかの食べ応えでした。わりと大食い一家なのでボリュームに若干不安があったのですが杞憂でした。
飲み放題もついているので私はお酒、家族はジュースで大満足。

参加者の中に当日お誕生日の方がおり皆でお祝いしたり、アイスクリームを売りに来る船が登場したりとイベントも盛りだくさんでした。

そして何よりスタッフの皆さんがとても気さく、対応も素晴らしかったです。
息子が食物アレルギー持ちの為乗船後すぐにその点を相談したのですが、その場で丁寧に返答してくれた上、念の為と詳細を確認してきてくれました。
締めに登場予定のご飯について、他のおかずと一緒に食べたいなと息子が話していると、すぐに察して先にご飯を用意してくださったり。
他にも色々とサービスしていただいたのですが、常に笑顔で気持ちよく対応してくださり大変ありがたかったです。

・・と色々書きましたが、この日参加して一番良かったのは、息子がカメラを首から下げ箸とジュースを両手に持ち、
「屋形船最高！！」
と満面の笑みで言っていた事でした。

大満足であっという間の2時間半でした。

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Maiko Dance with Dinner & Kyoto Night View Tour by KYOTO Sightseeing“OKOSHI”Bus

Glad I went

Reviewed by: Asahiya

The tour fits the title, as you get to see the Shouzan Garden and watch maiko dance. It is worth the price. The guide kept things going at a good pace, with no wasted time. Additionally, the instructions sent in advance by Veltra were very helpful. I will book from them again.

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Wear Kimono in Asakusa with a Rental Dress Up Experience in Tokyo

Awesome experience, lots of fun, lovely service.

Reviewed by: Kristy

The women were very lovely and sweet, and they worked very hard to make the dress up a great experience for us. There was a giant variety in kimonos, especially considering my friend was 5'5" and I'm 5'11. The service was prompt and excellent, and we had a lot of fun and lovely reactions when we walked around the Asakusa Shrine nearby. I'd definitely recommend this experience to anyone, it was the best thing I did in my time in Japan and well worth the money.

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Traditional Maiko Dress-up Experience in Gion

maiko make up and costume

Reviewed by: racky

It was a unique and once in a lifetime experience. I am glad I did it. The staff are very friendly.

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Wear Kimono in Asakusa with a Rental Dress Up Experience in Tokyo

I felt like a celebrity.

Reviewed by: Noreen-QQEnglish

One of the most anticipated experience in Japan was wearing the traditional kimono. I didnt know there were so many things needed to complete a kimono. We walked around Asakusa and all the tourists were clicking their cameras. I felt like a celebrity. It was a very good experience I can never forget.

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