All Reviews for Cultural Experiences

10-yr old had great fun with this and the ramen. Instructor was very patient and encouraging and the end product was very well packaged for travel.

This was easy enough for a 5yr old to do. He needed some help piping the cream but then picked and placed the decorative pieces on his own. If you pick this piece, I would suggest you also pick another more complicated one to do as this will be completed very quickly!

The teachers are very nice. I had a great class with them. Fun!!! They provided me a very clear instruction to find the location as well. That was a great help. If you are interested, just sign up and you will like it as well. They can teach you in English =D

The teachers are very nice. I had a great class with them. Fun!!! They provided me a very clear instruction to find the location as well. That was a great help. If you are interested, just sign up and you will like it as well. They can teach you in English =D

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!

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。

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!

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！

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。

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!

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。

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!

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!

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.

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.

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.

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!

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!

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!

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.

It was awesome

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

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！！

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."""

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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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。

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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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.

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。

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。