All Reviews for Cultural Experiences

It might be rude to the performers, but the understanding rate of the lines in the 2015 King of Conte is about 50%, since it's using old language, haha! Also, I can drink alcohol!

演者には失礼かもしらへんけど、2015年キングオブコント！セリフ理解率は5割かな、古い言葉やしw！あとお酒飲めます！

A German and a Swiss couple who are friends of mine are coming to Tokyo, and I thought a typical bus tour would be boring, so I arranged this kimono experience through an online search. I kept it a secret from my friends until we entered the shop, which made it a surprise, and they were super excited as soon as we walked in. The staff were very proficient in English and Korean, and they were efficient and kind, helping with the kimono dressing and styling the women's hair, which made my friends very happy. After getting dressed in the kimono, we quickly headed to Senso-ji and Nakamise, where we were approached by various other foreign and Japanese tourists, making us feel like little stars, which brought even more joy. We took lots of commemorative photos with Senso-ji in the background, and my friends said it became an unforgettable memory. This is definitely the best "omotenashi" for guiding friends from abroad in Tokyo, and I highly recommend Sakura Photo Studio.

友人のドイツ人とスイス人のカップルが東京に来るというので、月並みなはとバスツアーなどの観光ではつまらないと思い、ネット検索でこの着物体験をアレンジ。
友人たちには、お店に入るまで内緒にしていたので、サプライズサプライズとなり、お店に入った途端に超興奮。
お店の方が英語、韓国語など、外国語がすごく堪能で、手際もよく、親切に着物のきつけ、女性の髪形のセットもしてくださり、友人たちは大喜び。着物の着付けが終わって、早速、浅草寺、仲見世に繰り出したところ、いろんな他の外国人や日本人の観光客の人達に声をかけられ、ちょっとしたスター気分に、またまた、おお喜び。
浅草寺をバックにたくさんの記念写真をとって、「忘れられない思い出になった」と友人たちはとても喜んでくれました。
外国からの友人を東京案内するには、最高の「おもてなし」になること間違いなし、おすすめのサクラフォトスタジオです。

We decided spontaneously to join a boat trip, and we didn't regret it at all. The atmosphere was extremely friendly, the staff was kind and very attentive.
It is worth to try the trip even with kids, as we did with 7 and 10 years old.
We had lots of fun on the boat, even though we were the only foreigners there and we didn't really understand all the food and cultural presentation that was provided for the guests.

I am a 26-year-old company employee.
I experienced kyogen for the first time at the Kyogen Lounge.
It was a lot of fun and very different from the stiff image I had!
The traditional arts, crafts, music, and food all reflect a spirit of hospitality in every detail, creating a chic and sophisticated atmosphere that can be enjoyed casually. Additionally, the kindness in explaining enjoyable ways to appreciate it and the history, even for beginners, was impressive. I am very satisfied!
I would like to visit again next time!

２６歳会社員です。
狂言ラウンジで初めて、狂言に触れました。
堅苦しいイメージとは違い、大笑いしました！
伝統芸能、伝統工芸、音楽、食など細部までおもてなしの心が込められていて、粋で色気のある大人の空間をカジュアルに体験できる空間。また初心者でもわかる楽しみ方や歴史についても解説してくれる親切さ。大満足です！
次回も足を運びたいと思います！

Wowowoow.. It was an amazing experience. We are late cause we got lost but when we got there they were super friendly. it was the highlight of our trip! We love every bit of it.

I loved this experience!!!!!!!
We learned how to put on the Yukata (It is not easy) and make green tea (Delicious).

Teachers are very friendly and explain you everything you want to know.

It was rewarding having known this important aspect of the Japanese culture.

You can not leave Japan without this experience!!
I recommend it to 100%.

I heard from an acquaintance that there was a new style of kyogen, so I decided to check it out. For me, the image of Noh and kyogen has always felt heavy, which made it hard for me to attend, but this time it pleasantly exceeded my expectations.

First, I checked in and chose a complimentary drink (I went for wine) in the lounge. While enjoying some delicious food (which was paid), I soaked in the atmosphere standing up.

What surprised me here was... the customers were just so stylish. I thought most attendees would be in their 50s and 60s since it was kyogen, but there were actually quite a few fashionable and wonderful people in their 20s to 40s. Even the older attendees were all charming in their own way.

Then we entered the Noh theater. The opening act featured actors who energized the atmosphere, and they humorously and clearly explained and performed "kyogen," interacting with Motoharu Okura. I was able to hear some trivia as well. The performance length was just right—not too short and not too long.

I am truly grateful that the Okura school, which uniquely conveys the essence of sarugaku, has created such an innovative and casual production. I would like to invite another friend to join me next time.

知人に新しいスタイルの狂言があると聞き、足を運んできました。
私にとって能や狂言のイメージは重く足を運べなかったのですが、今回良い意味で期待を裏切ってくれました。

まずは受付し、ラウンジで一杯の無料ドリンク(私はワイン)をチョイス。
美味しそうな料理(これは有料)を摘んだりしながら、スタンディングで雰囲気を楽しみます。

ここで驚いたのが、、、とにかくお客さんがイケてるのです。
狂言だから50代60代の方がほとんどかと思ってたのですが
20代~40代のオシャレで素敵な雰囲気の方々がかなり多い印象です。
年配の方でもどことなく素敵な方々ばかり。

そして能楽堂内へ。
前座では役者が場を盛り上げ、大藏基誠氏とも絡みながら「狂言」を面白おかしく、
そして解りやすく説明し、演出してくれます。
いくつかのトリビアも聞くことが出来ました。
公演の時間も短すぎず長すぎず調度よい感じです。

猿楽本流の狂言を唯一伝える大藏流が、
こんなに斬新でフランクな演出を創造してくれたことに本当に感謝です。
次回は別の友人を誘って参加してみたいと思います。

This cruise really made our trip! The food was excellent, the service was phenomenal, and we even got personal attention by an English-speaking guide (as we were the only English-speaking on the boat). We saw so many great sights and had so many awesome photo opportunities.

You are seated at your own individual table and it is a very nice "date-night" setting. The group all together was in great cheer and intermingled between meals and during the rooftop sightseeing.

The weather was fair and it rained a little but this did not affect the spirits of the crew, the passengers, or any of the amazing sights we saw!

This boat ride is a MUST for your next trip to Tokyo!!!

I am very impressed with service and Kimono dressed up experience in Asakusa last year so this year I returning with my two brothers. Both of them get an attention from tourist some tourist asked them if they can take their photos. I wear my own Yukata this year but the service my brother received was great with professional and attention. They dressed up in about 15 minutes after chosen the Kimono. I would recommended Kimonos dressed up experience if anyone plan to come to Asakusa.

This night went beyond our expectations. We had a great time with all the people on board,who were mainly Japanese. The MC/hostess was bilingual and such a lovely woman,friendly and hard-working. Entertainment was a bonus and the food was really fresh and authentic. It was a perfect evening for us and we were expecting a mediocre night because of the rain. Luckily it stopped just as we got into Odaiba and we could take in the amazing view. I can`t believe I haven`t done this before. Highly recommended and worth the cost.

We're very glad to make food sample here. It's quite special to experience Janpanese culture like this. And we all love it.

Absolutely the best Yakatabune experience! The crew and staff from Harumiya were top notch. Harumiya staff was personable and very professional. The dinner, entertainment, sights, tour and especially the Hostess were the best. WE HIGHLY RECOMMEND Harumiya!!!

It was expectacular , love it !! Thanks you guys you were asome!

Making lettuce and shrimp tempura was quite interesting process, our boys and I really enjoyed putting our hands in the water, witnessing how drops of candle change to the leafs of lettuce in our hands.

Excellent choice of activities, it was easy enough I had 13 and 9 years with me, they did excellent job, I can't wait to take them back to USA and trick my friends offering Tempura at our house!...lol

well organised....good experience of japanese 9 course meal....sashimi , sushi , tempura...served hot...unlimited drinks...and japanese dessert...with great views of tokyo bay for 2 hours...worth for money..

This cruise is great, I would highly recommend! It was mostly Japanese with a couple of Westerners, however they made us feel very welcome, giving all commentaries/instructions in Japanese and (good) English and just generally the staff were very friendly.

The food is good and plentiful and drink just keeps flowing with a good selection. A lot of the food was fish (no meat) so it may be difficult if you're a vegetarian, unless you can request. Nothing was too odd though (I dont like eating random things!) and I ate and loved it all!

The staff explain the various sites you go past and even though it was pouring with rain we still got a good overview and some great photos. They stop a couple of times so you can have a look and go onto the top of the boat

The people around us were friendly and we just felt like even though we were in the minority we were very welcome!

It was one of the highlights of our trip and I would say go for it, there are not many cruises like it as far as I can tell and it feels very authentic.

This is the only place we found offer Kimono, not simple summer clothing in Tokyo. The selection is very broad in all kinds of colors. The dressing service and over experience is wonderful. The photographer is nice too. It is important to keep in mind that the photography fee is depending on number of people in the group. So since we have 3 people, we need to pay 15,000 JPN Yen for hiring the photographer.

We actually ended up arriving to the kimono studio on the wrong day but they were so accommodating and allowed us to get the kimono dressing done that day even though they were busy. They have a heap of kimonos to choose from, lots of hair accessories, and the hair lady does wonderful braids. For location, it was easy to find, just remember it is down the street where starbucks is !

Easy instruction and good service, worth checking out

STAFF- Very accommodating, kind and they will really make you feel good with their service by making sure you will feel comfortable and look pretty in your photos in kimono. Kimono rental plus hair and make-up for approx $50- great deal!
KIMONO- lots of designs to choose from. Everything was pretty, even the accessories.

Boat trip was fascinating. All atendees were just Japanese people so we enjoyed really traditional trip. Food was very original and tasty.

We booked the sundae workshop, and after completing it we realised we should of booked a full day and done all of them!
I booked this (female) for my partner and I to do, he wasnt looking forward to it but ending up having alot of fun.
The guy we had was fantastic, we took lots of photos, he explained everything perfectly.
It was alittle tricky to find, we did follow the directions but went too far - the place is part of a house, and there is a little sliding door where you need to go. So if you end up at a t-intersection after it says it is on the left hand side you have gone too far.

Forgot to ask for our teacher's name. But he was really awesome! Though he was not fluent in English, he really tried his very best to share his knowledge on the samples. I was very impressed with his enthusiasm and professionalism in his work. Keep up the great work! I'll definitely attend the workshop again if I'm visiting Japan. I'll also introduce my friends to attend! :)

Aloha from Hawaii! Visited on June 15, 2015. Our appointment was at 1:00 but they allowed us to begin at 12:00. Staff was very friendly. We made ramen, tempura, curry rice, and ice cream. Staff helped us create wonderful memories. Mahalo (thank you) from our family!

My 5 yr old did this and the tart keychain. Although he was too small to handle the piping 'gun', he really wanted to try it. The instructor did a great job in helping my son hold the gun and guide it while still allowing him to still feel like he did the piping! It's very similar to the tart making in that you pick 5 decorative items, pipe the cream then decorate!

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!