Reviewed by: edditude
This is a very fun workshop, and I do really enjoy doing the food samples. Not to worry if you do not understanding Japanese, as one of the staff is able to communicate in basic English. And Mr Ito even used the language translator apps on his phone to communicate with me, and explain to me on various material used in food sample. You should try it if you are visiting Tokyo!
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| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2015/05/12 |
Reviewed by: MIG
I had a wonderful experience in a charming machiya in Nishijin. However, I would have appreciated a bit more careful kimono dressing and a selection of kimono patterns.
雰囲気のある西陣の町家で、素敵な体験ができました。
ただ、もう少し丁寧な着付けや、着物の柄選びがあればうれしかったです。
Thank you for your visit and feedback. We will strive to provide a more relaxed and accommodating service. However, please understand that depending on the size of the customer, choosing kimono patterns may be challenging. We will work on improving our kimono dressing skills by increasing the number of training sessions. We apologize for any inconvenience. We hope to welcome you again in the future.
お客様、ご来館、そしてご意見ありがとうございます。気持ちに余裕のある接客ができるようこちらで考えてやってみます。ただ、お客様の体の大きさによっては着物の柄選びが難しい場合もございますのでご了承いただけませんでしょうか。着付けにつきましては研修の回数を増やすなどしてよりよい着付けができるよう対応させていただきます。
申し訳ありませんでした。また、次、もしお越しくださる際はどうぞよろしお願いいたします。
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| Packages: | 基本プラン+着付け体験+お茶席体験 Kimono+Tea Ceremony (Plan B) |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2015/05/06 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/04/21 |
Reviewed by: アリエル
The workshop was located in a typical residential area, and the large sign made it easy to find. We participated as a pair and made ramen and parfait clips.
There was another group already working on making tempura at the experience location. Although it was a small workshop, each group was happily working with the instructors. During the process, I learned that ramen is made from "wax" and parfait from "vinyl resin."
The instructor carefully explained the characteristics of each material, and I think it's better to create different items when participating in a group, as it allows everyone to learn about various food sample-making processes. When we actually made the items, there were examples of failed attempts and various sizes and colors of topping samples prepared in advance, which made it very efficient and allowed us to create cute clips without any mistakes.
When we were leaving, our creations were carefully packed into boxes, so even though I live overseas, they didn't get damaged during the long flight. Additionally, I received a document that briefly explained the history of food samples and the challenges of expanding globally. In a short time, I was able to learn not only about the materials' characteristics but also about the history of sample making and the difficulties of global expansion, thanks to the instructors' thorough preparation and efforts to ensure participants had an enjoyable experience. I believe this activity can be enjoyed by both children and adults.
Also, since I booked through Veltra and paid in advance, the experience went smoothly without the common reservation or payment issues often encountered abroad. Thank you for a wonderful time.
一般の住宅街の中に工房はありました。大きな看板が目印になっていたので、場所を探すのに時間はかかりませんでした。
二人での参加でしたが、ラーメンとパフェクリップを作りました。
体験場所にはもう一組のグループが先に天ぷら作成の作業をしていました。
小さな工房でしたが、それぞれのグループが先生方と和気あいあいと作業を進めていました。
作業を進めていく中で、ラーメンは「ろう」、パフェは「ビニール樹脂」を材料に作成することを知りました。
それぞれの材料の個性を先生に丁寧に説明して頂き、複数人で参加する場合は、それぞれ違うものを作ったほうが色々な食品サンプル作りの過程を知ることができ良いと思います。実際に作る時も、失敗作の例や色々なサイズや色が異なるトッピングサンプルを事前に準備して頂いてたので、とても効率よく、かわいらしいクリップを失敗することなく作ることができました。
帰り際には丁寧に作品を箱に詰めていただけたので、私は海外に住んでいますが、長時間の飛行機移動でも崩れることはなかったです。
また、帰り際に食品サンプルの歴史や世界進出の難しさなどが簡単に説明された文書をもらいました。短い時間に、ただ作るだけではなくて、材料の個性やサンプル作りの歴史、世界進出の難しさを知れたのは、工房の先生方が事前にしっかり準備をして、体験者が楽しめるように尽力されているからこそだと思いました。
このアクティビティは子供大人関係なく楽しめると思います。
またベルトラ経由で予約、事前支払だったので、海外でよく経験する予約時間や会計でのトラブルなくスムーズに体験ができ安心しました。楽しい時間をありがとうございました。
Dear Ariel,
Thank you for visiting us.
We generally conduct our sessions one-on-one, allowing everyone to enjoy their time while engaging in conversation. The works created may vary depending on the materials used, but we always take great care to ensure they are suitable for you to take home. I'm glad to hear that you were able to bring them back safely to your distant location. We appreciate your interest in Japanese food samples.
We look forward to serving you again in the future. Thank you very much.
アリエル様
ご来店ありがとうございました。
基本的にマンツーで行わせて頂いているので皆様とお話をしながら楽しんで頂いております。
材料の違いで作成する作品も変ってまいりますが、やはりお持ち帰り頂くのに十分な注意をはらっています。
遠方へ無事お待ち帰り頂けましたようで良かったです。日本の食品サンプルと言うものを知って頂けるのもありがたいです。
今後とも宜しくお願い致します。ありがとうございました
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| Packages: | ミニパフェクリップ |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2015/05/04 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/04/20 |
Reviewed by: edditude
This is a very fun workshop, and I do really enjoy doing the food samples. Not to worry if you do not understand Japanese, as one of the staff is able to communicate in basic English. And Mr. Ito even used the language translator apps on his phone to communicate with me and explain to me the various materials used in the food samples. You should try it if you are visiting Tokyo!
This is a very fun workshop, and I do really enjoy doing the food samples. Not to worry if you do not understanding Japanese, as one of the staff is able to communicate in basic English. And Mr Ito even used the language translator apps on his phone to communicate with me, and explain to me on various material used in food sample. You should try it if you are visiting Tokyo!
Thank you for coming.
English is not fluent, but I am glad I was able to convey the feeling.
The tempura was great workmanship. I think it was good.
We look forward to coming again for your visit.
ITO
Thank you for coming.
English is not fluent, but I am glad if was able to convey the feeling.
Tempura, was a great workmanship. I think it was your good.
We look forward to come again for your visit.
ITO
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| Packages: | 天ぷら3品 + レタス |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2015/05/03 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/04/26 |
Reviewed by: よーだ
This year, the Golden Week has a long holiday, but I can't take much time off due to work ( ⚈̥̥̥̥̥́⌢⚈̥̥̥̥̥̀). So, I wanted to do something special, and I ended up choosing a yakatabune (houseboat)! I was really looking forward to riding it after such a long time.
When we entered the yakatabune, there were name tags placed. For some reason, our names were in English, but it was actually nice because the English menu included the history of the yakatabune (´∀`*). Beer was served around the time of departure! I skipped lunch for the evening, so it was perfect! The food was delicious, and I was very satisfied!
There are two stopping points. The first one was for about 10 minutes with the Tokyo Skytree in the background. The next stop was at Odaiba for about an hour. We could take a lot of photos there. During that time, the crew members told us about various landmarks and brought us freshly fried tempura! There were about five types, but the anago (conger eel) was especially delicious♡
There was a show partway through, featuring a lion dance and nankin tamasudare (a traditional performance). I had only seen nankin tamasudare on TV, so it was really fun! It was interactive, and everyone got really excited, creating a friendly atmosphere. People from overseas, elderly guests, and children all seemed to be having a great time.
With delicious food, plenty of drinks, and a pleasant breeze from the windows, it turned into a wonderful night. It was impressive that my husband, who usually doesn't express his feelings much, kept saying how much he enjoyed it! I definitely want to come again!
今年は連休が長いGWですが、私は仕事のため、あまり休めません( ⚈̥̥̥̥̥́⌢⚈̥̥̥̥̥̀)そこで何か特別なことがしたいと思い、たどりついたのが屋形船でした!
久しぶりに乗るのでとても楽しみでした。
屋形船に入ると名前の札がおいてあります。何故か私達の名前は英語表記になってましたがw、英語メニューに屋形船の歴史とかが書いてあったので、逆によかったです(´∀`*)
出航ぐらいのタイミングでビールが配られます!夜のためにお昼をぬいてたので、最高!
お料理もおいしく、大満足!
2箇所停留ポイントがあります。初めはスカイツリーをバックに10分程。次はお台場で1時間くらいかな?そこでたくさん写真がとれます~。
その間は船員さんが、名所をところどころ教えてくれたり、揚げたての天ぷらを持ってきてくれます!
5種類くらいありましたが、特に穴子が美味でした♡
途中からショーがあり、獅子舞の踊りとなんきんたますだれをやってくれました。特になんきんたますだれはテレビでしか見たことなく、とても楽しかったです!参加型でしたので、皆さん大いに盛り上がって、和気あいあいとしたムードに。海外の方や、お年寄りからお子さんまでみんな楽しそう。
美味しいご飯と、たくさんのお酒そして窓からの風が心地よく、とても素敵な夜になりました。
あんまり普段感想を言わない旦那さんも、楽しかったと何回も言ってたのも印象的でした!
また是非きたいです!
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| Packages: | 【9/30まで】通常プラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/05/02 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/05/02 |
Reviewed by: アリエル
Today, I'm making ramen.
Believe it or not, I'm a repeat visitor!
After enjoying the tart-making experience last time, I brought along an acquaintance from America.
Unlike tarts, ramen involves working with wax, shaping the noodles and menma in hot water.
For the noodles, I dip 3-4 strands in hot water and twist them into a figure-eight shape.
I start by making menma from rectangular pieces.
Recalling the shape of menma, I knead, twist, and pull.
I already feel like a skilled craftsman. ( *´艸`)
For the broth, I pour colored wax into the bowl.
This part is a bit hot, so I asked the workshop staff for help.
I cut green onions into stick shapes with scissors and beautifully arrange the spinach, naruto, and green onions.
I ended up with a very satisfying bowl of ramen.
Thank you to everyone at the workshop for the detailed explanations about the properties of wax and for all the thoughtful assistance.
I will definitely come back with someone else.
さぁ、今日はラーメン作りです。
なんと私 リピーターです!!
前回のタルトづくりで味をしめ、アメリカ在住の知り合いを連れていきました。
ラーメンはタルトと違いロウ細工ということで
お湯で麺とメンマを成形します。
麺は3-4本毎 お湯につけて八の字にして作っていきます。
メンマは長方形のものから作っていきます。
メンマの形を思い出しながら、もんだり、ねじったり、ひっぱったり。
気分はもういっぱしの職人です。( *´艸`)
汁は着色されたロウをどんぶりに流し込みます。
これはちょっと熱いので工房の方にお願いしました。
ネギは棒状のものをはさみでカット
ホウレンソウ・なると・ねぎをおいしそうにレイアウト
大満足のラーメンが出来上がりました。
ロウの特性など丁寧に説明していただき、
細かい気づかいをしていただいた工房の皆様ありがとうございました。
また、誰か連れて伺います。
Dear Ariel,
Thank you for being a repeat customer. We truly appreciate it.
Ramen is a very popular experience at our workshop.
You can create unique works through your presentation, and you did an excellent job.
Please be careful of the sunlight.
Thank you very much, and we look forward to your next visit.
Yamato Sample Manufacturing Staff
アリエル 様
リピーター様との事。いつもありがとうございます。
ラーメンは当工房でも大変人気がある体験でございます。
盛り付けによってオリジナリティある作品が出来ますが
非常にお上手でございます。
日差しだけはお気をつけになって下さいませ。
ありがとうございました。またのご来店お待ちしております。
大和サンプル製作所 スタッフ
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| Packages: | ラーメン |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2015/05/02 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/04/20 |
Reviewed by: Sharon
I have always wanted to try a Kimono but never had a chance to, so definitely wanted to try this photo shoot when I came to Japan. The whole experience was so amazingly wonderful. The girls spoke English well and we were able to communicate. There were so many different gorgeous Kimonos to choose from. They help to make my hair and had an abundance of hair pins to choose from (There were so many different ones that I couldn't make my choice but was glad that I had their guidance.) The photo shoot was very friendly and fun. I definitely enjoyed my pictures afterwards and wanted all of them. Best of all, you finished your experience with sweets and macha tea in the end. What girl doesn't like ending with sweets right? This was definitely a fun experience and would recommend to anyone!
Dear Sharon, thank you very much for your review. We are very glad that you had a wonderful Kimono experience with your favorite kimono and favorite hair pin. Friendliness is probably one of our best points, will continue this atmosphere! Please come back to Japan again.
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| Packages: | Review Rebate Special! Kimono Experience Plan |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/04/29 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/04/23 |
Reviewed by: mari
I participated with a friend and my friend's son (a first grader).
When we gathered at the meeting place, we noticed a few foreign visitors who were also in Japan. There were five groups of participants on the boat. The interior of the boat was very clean, and it was nice to sit in chairs instead of on tatami mats. With about 20 participants, we were able to enjoy the spaciousness both inside the boat and on the deck.
The meal was luxurious, featuring sashimi, steamed clams, tempura, and more, with portions so generous that we couldn't finish everything. During the trip, a small boat came alongside our yakatabune and sold us boiled clams. I bought some as souvenirs, and they were delicious.
The weather was nice, allowing us to enjoy the outdoor scenery. The view from the boat was great, and we docked near the Rainbow Bridge and close to Tokyo Skytree, where we could enjoy the scenery from the deck as well. Although it was quite warm during the day, it got a bit chilly at night, so I thought it would have been good for the child to have an extra layer.
Surprisingly, the elementary school student didn't get bored, and both adults and children were very satisfied with the experience.
友達と、友達の息子(1年生)と3人で参加しました。
集合場所に集まると、やはり、日本を訪れている外国人の姿がちらほら。船には5組の参加者でした。船内とても綺麗で、座敷ではなく椅子に座れたのもよかったです。20人くらいの参加者だったので、船内もデッキ上も広々と利用することができました。
食事はお刺身、ハマグリの酒蒸し、天ぷらなど豪華で量も食べきれないほどでした。移動中、小さな船が屋形船に横づけしてきて、アサリの佃煮を販売してくれました。お土産に買って帰ったのですが、こちらも美味しく頂いてます。
天気も良く、外の景観も楽しむことができました。船からの景色もよかったですが、レインボーブリッジ近く、スカイツリー間近かで船が停泊され、デッキ上からも景色を楽しむことができました。昼間は暑いくらいの季節ですが、夜は少々冷えるので、子どもは余計に一枚上着を持って
いてもよかったなとも思います。
思っていた以上に、小学生が退屈せずに過ごしてくれ、大人も大満足の内容でした。
Dear Mari,
Thank you for boarding on April 25th (Saturday). I'm glad to hear that you were satisfied with the yakatabune, especially with the moderate number of guests and the favorable weather.
It seems that recently, many Japanese people are using yakatabune to guide foreign visitors to enjoy the night views of Odaiba and Tokyo Skytree. We also offer dishes that allow you to enjoy Nippon.
Additionally, I believe that the lunch cruise offers a different experience, as you can see distant scenery better than at night. If you have the opportunity, please give it a try.
(Sushi Shin)
mari様
4月25日(土)にご乗船頂きありがとうございました。適度な人数とお天気にも恵まれて、屋形船にご満足して頂けたようでうれしく思います。
屋形船は日本の方が、日本にいらした外国の方をお台場・スカイツリーの夜景に案内する目的でご利用されるというケースが最近多いようです。
お料理もNIpponを楽しんで頂けるものをそろえています。
またお昼のランチタイムクルーズは夜とは違って遠くの景色もよく見えまた別の楽しみ方もできると思いますので、機会がありましたらお試し下さい。(釣新)
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2015/04/28 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/04/25 |
Reviewed by: Marlent
A group of 5 of us did this unforgettable experience! Everything was perfect and the staff was extremely friendly! We were given great instruction and valuable information about sample food production and history. We were given a lot of control and freedom with our creations and never did we feel like we were being rushed. It was a truly enjoyable experience.
Our instructor was Kazuya Ito. He was great! And he has great English, especially since he told us he is self-taught from watching movies! Truly amazing!
Hello Sir
Thank you very much for coming to the store the other day.
If you'd enjoy a food sample making experience, I'm glad.
Unfortunately it's crowded and is a separate room, and I apologize for that on the day.
It wasn't too fluent, but if you'd understand, English was good.
By all means, we look forward to seeing you again.
Thank you. Staff kazuya Ito
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| Packages: | Full-Sized Ice Cream Sundae |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2015/04/28 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/04/24 |
Reviewed by: Ffion
As there were no reviews of this experience, I was not sure what to expect but as soon as our taxi pulled up at the address and there was a clear sign directing to us to the right floor, I was reassured!
We were greeted by two incredibly hospitable and welcoming Japanese ladies who were incredibly passionate about their business. It was honestly a priviledge to visit them in their studio. First there was the opportunity to choose a Kimono to my tastes and then they did my hair in a style fitting for the Kimono (you also get to choose matching hair accessories too) which was great. After this I touched up my make up and they began to put the Kimono on.
The main experience is then having your photos taken in the studio part along with some fun Japanese accessories. For this experience you have one printed photo included from the photo shoot and you can pay extra to take the digital prints away - which I did as it wasn't too expensive.
I can honestly say that the whole experience was fun and professional with the Japanese ladies making you feel totally at ease the whole time. My husband came along (but he didn't fancy dressing up!) and they made him feel very welcome too and let him take photos of me for free in the kimono outside of the studio too (which I thought was very generous).
After the photo shoot we were both served some delicious green tea and Japanese sweets which ended off the experience brilliantly. This was a totally worthwhile experience and in my opinion much better than walking around outside in a Kimono which I saw lots of tourists do! The quality of their kimonos is so much better and as they are more princess style, it feels incredibly luxurious to wear them. As the lift doors closed at the end of this experience we were left with the image of the two ladies bowing to us on our way out - I cannot rate them highly enough.
Overall a fantastic experience and I'm so glad I chose to do it!
Dear Ffion, thank you very much for your review, and we are glad that you had fun with us. Yes, we believe that our kimono quality is very good to experience KIMONO in Japan. We want our customers to experience authentic and gorgeous kimono if they wore one. Please come back to Japan again!
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| Packages: | Review Rebate Special! Kimono Experience Plan |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/04/26 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/04/13 |
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.
Dear Andy, thank you very much for your review and we are glad that you had a wonderful experience. It might be one good thing that our customers can use their own cameras and take kimono photos at our fitting room. We hope you and your wife love Japan more!
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| Packages: | Review Rebate Special! Kimono Experience Plan |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/04/26 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/04/23 |
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。
Dear Poo-chan,
Thank you for joining us on the Sunset Dinner Cruise. I apologize for the delayed response.
The Moby Dick has reached its 20th anniversary this year. While it may not be the most luxurious vessel with the latest facilities, our staff is committed to providing you with a comfortable cruise experience and will continue to strive for better service.
We sincerely look forward to welcoming you aboard again.
West Marine, Reservations: Handa
ぷーちゃん様
この度はサンセットディナークルーズにご乗船いただきましてありがとうございました。
お返事が遅れましたことお詫び申し上げます。
モビーディック号は今年で20周年を迎えます。最新設備の豪華船ではございまんが、スタッフ一同、快適なクルーズをお楽しみいただけますように今後もより一層のサービスに努めてまいります。
またのご乗船を心よりお待ち申し上げます。
ウエストマリン 予約担当:半田
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| Packages: | 牛肉のサイコロステーキ&魚介のグラタンコース |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2015/04/21 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/03/18 |
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.
Hello, Guest
I thank you for your visit.
I hope you can enjoy?
We will wait for us also of your visit.
thank you very much.
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| Packages: | Tempura(3) and Lettuce |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2015/04/17 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/04/02 |
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.
Dear Nikki, thank you very much for such a kind review, especially we are impressed with the word, "The best hospitality!" Yes, "friendly" is probably the best word to describe our studio. We are always want our customers to smile here. In fact, we really enjoyed the photo session on the day, too! Please come back again if you have any chance, we are always looking forward to seeing you someday :)
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| Packages: | Review Rebate Special! Kimono Experience Plan |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2015/04/15 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/04/03 |
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!
Dear Andy, thank you very much for your review. We are glad to hear you had a great experience with us. I learned a lot from your review, we would like to increase more kimono selections and would like to advise more for the kimono match when our customers choose kimono. We really appreciate 5 star review and please have a nice stay in Japan!!
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| Packages: | Review Rebate Special! Kimono Experience Plan |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2015/04/11 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/04/03 |
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!
Hello Hazel
Thank you very much for coming to the store this time.
When coming to Japan again, please come by all means. I'm waiting.
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| Packages: | Full-Sized Ice Cream Sundae |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2015/03/19 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/03/17 |
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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| Packages: | Standard Cruise (Until Sept 30) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/03/08 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/03/06 |
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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Thank you for your review!! That's great!!
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/03/04 |
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.
Hello Lau Yee How
Thank you very much for coming to the store this time.
When coming to Japan again, please come by all means. I'm waiting.
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| Packages: | Mini Ice Cream Sundae |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2015/02/27 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/02/24 |
Reviewed by: Bia M
It was awesome
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| Packages: | Luxury Kimono Plan |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2015/02/19 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/02/17 |
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!
Dear Ms. Khail,
Thank you so much for your kind massage. We greatly appreciate. We are very happy that you enjoyed, and we could share the best moment together!!
We really look forward to seeing you again soon!
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| Packages: | Standard Cruise (Until Sept 30) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/02/16 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/02/14 |
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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| Packages: | ベーシックプラン(浴衣 or 着物) |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2015/02/08 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/02/07 |
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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| Packages: | 牛肉のサイコロステーキ&魚介のグラタンコース |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/02/02 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/08/13 |
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."""
Hello Nyunyutti
Thank you very much for coming to the store this time.
If your wife would be glad, too, I'm glad.
A parfait is popular with overseas persons recently, too. I'm waiting for the coming which is again by all means.
Yamato Sample Seisakusyo Staff
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2015/02/02 |
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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Hello Youngjoon
Thank you very much for coming to the store this time.
I think it built into a pretty parfait.
By all means, please try tempura ando ramen next time.
I'm waiting.
Yamato Sample Seisakusyo Staff
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2015/02/02 |
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。
Thank you very much for visiting us. We are all very happy to hear that you enjoyed your time here. We look forward to welcoming you again.
お越し頂きまして誠に有難うございました。楽しんで頂けてスタッフ一同大変嬉しく思います。又のお越しをお待ちしております。
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| Packages: | フルコース特別料金 Full Course (Plan A) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/01/22 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/11/16 |
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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| Packages: | 【9/30まで】通常プラン |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2015/01/07 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/12/27 |
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。
Thank you for your feedback. We are all very happy to hear that you enjoyed your experience. Please do come back during a different season. We look forward to welcoming you again.
ご感想ありがとうございます。
楽しんでいただけたというお声を頂き、スタッフ一同嬉しい限りです。
ぜひまた違った季節にお越しくださいませ。
お待ちしております。
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| Packages: | フルコース特別料金 Full Course (Plan A) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/01/06 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/12/28 |
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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| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2015/01/06 |
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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| Packages: | Standard Cruise (Until Sept 30) |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2015/01/04 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/12/27 |
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hank you for coming.
English is not fluent, but I am glad if was able to convey the feeling.
Tempura, was a great workmanship. I think it was your good.
We look forward to come again for your visit.
ITO