All Reviews for Cultural Experiences

The workshop facilitator was pleasant and dedicated. All the information was provided to continue the practice of kintsugi. I enjoyed it very much, as I like meticulous work. I strongly recommend it.

The yakatabune was full and quite cramped. The event was lovely, and the tempura was delicious, so I had a great time.

屋形船は満員で、かなり窮屈でした。イベントは素敵でしたし、天ぷらが美味しかったので、楽しく過ごせました。

We used this place with five friends from middle and high school.

The weather was perfect, the food was excellent, and since everyone loves to drink, the alcohol was great too. It was so much fun to do some sightseeing in the city after a long time!

The cute guide, the boatman, and the lady in charge of the food were all wonderful.

Everything was just fantastic.

It was also lucky that we had the place to ourselves due to a cancellation from another group.

中学　高校の同級　熟女5人で利用しました。

お天気も最高　お料理も最高
全員のんべなのでお酒も最高
久しぶりの都内観光とっても楽しかったですよ～

案内の可愛い❤お嬢さんに船頭さんお料理担当のお姉さん

何もかも最高でした。

たまたま他の組がキャンセルで
貸切だったのもラッキーでした

The male and female staff on the yakatabune were very kind, and since the person at the next table didn't come, the winner of rock-paper-scissors received free sashimi (my grandmother won against the staff). A Russian traveler won the crab and gifted it to us.

They also packed two portions of delicious takikomi gohan for us as they had some left over. The kind staff made it a wonderful memory. I want to ride again. I highly recommend it!

屋形船の男女スタッフさんがとても親切にして下さりまた隣の席の方が来られなかったのでじゃんけんで勝った人に無料でお刺身（祖母）がスタッフさんとじゃんけんで勝ったので頂きました。蟹はロシア人旅行者が勝ちプレゼントしていました。

美味しい炊き込みご飯も余ったからと2パックも詰めてプレゼントして頂きました。
親切なスタッフさんで最高の思い出になりました。
また乗りたいです。凄くお勧めします。

It was my first time on board, and it was a great experience. I enjoyed delicious food while sipping on drinks and experiencing something out of the ordinary. My family who accompanied me also said they wanted to go again. I would like to create another opportunity to go. There were seats available, and there was also one restroom.

初めて乗船しましたがとても良い体験でした。お酒を楽しみながら美味しいご飯を食べて非日常を味わえました。同行した家族もまた行きたいと言っていました。また行く機会を作り、行ってみたいです。座席も椅子、トイレも一つありました

I took my niece to make the ramen sample food and we had fun! Just a short walk from the train stop. The people there are very friendly and easy to talk to. I hope to visit again one day.

I had the opportunity to experience the traditional Japanese craft of kiriko for the first time. Thank you for the thorough explanation. I'm glad that I was able to create a lovely piece by generating new ideas from my mistakes. If there is another opportunity, I would love to participate again.

初めて日本の伝統文化切子の製作を体験させていただきました。
丁寧なご説明をいただきありがとうございました。失敗したところから新しいアイデアを生まれ、可愛い作品を出来上がって良かったです。
また機会がございましたらぜひよろしくお願い致します。

We ended our trip here and it was the most relaxing, yet rich experience. The art of Kintsugi is extraordinary and absolutely points me back to my faith and how my broken pieces don’t discount me from the love of Christ. I thought I knew most of the process, but the time spent went deeper than my current knowledge and enhanced my love for the art form even more! It’s a must if you are in Tokyo, or even if you aren’t, make the trip.

Male in his 20s / Germany
I’m currently living in Tokyo on a student visa from Germany, and this was my first time trying out Ninja Zen Meditation.

The staff picked me up at the meeting spot and guided me to the venue, so I didn’t have to worry about getting lost. The place itself was a really cool traditional Japanese house. Just stepping inside made it feel like I was entering a completely different world, which got me really excited for the experience.

The meditation wasn’t just sitting quietly but included unique movements like walking blindfolded and using a wooden sword, which kept things interesting and fun. I never felt bored because the balance was just right, and I found it easy to focus.

There was also an English interpreter the whole time, so I could easily follow along without any stress.

They also gave us a booklet on the “Kuji-Goshin-Ho” (Nine Syllable Protection Method) and an English pamphlet about Ninja Zen Meditation, both of which I’m definitely taking back to Germany as great souvenirs.

Highly recommend. This was our favorite part of a great trip! Toshie is a wonderful teacher and she has set up this easy-going experience so that it's fun and accessible for everyone. Absolutely worth the price!

Our group was two couples, it was just us; I think she extended the time because she saw we were having fun. Skill and language are no barriers, she has pictures, labels, and experience doing this for many years and it's easy to learn from her and incredibly fun! She serves tea and snacks to enjoy and you can chat casually as you work and wait for things to dry. Plus you get an incredible, one-of-a-kind souvenir/gift/memento out of it! (Which she packages securely for you to travel without worry of damaging it.)

As a tourist who doesn't speak Japanese, this was the activity that left me feeling the closest connection to the culture.

Let me start by saying this art form is so cool and everywhere in Japan. And make no mistake, this is an art studio that has been passed down for generations. We had a great time and learned a lot of new things, immersing ourselves in this unique art form with wonderful teachers. Highly recommend.

The young woman who helped me was kind and gentle. In contrast, what about the people at the shop on the first floor? At the end, I was able to take a photo, and it turned out beautifully.

教えていただけた若い女の人が親切でやさしかったです。それに引き換え一階の売店にいた人達は？
終わりに写真を撮らせていただけるのですが、きれいに写すことができました。

From start to finish, this was an amazing experience. It's an intimate, private class inside the artist's studio. The instructor provided information on the history of kintsugi and carefully guided us through each step of the process with ample detail. A list of all the tools and materials used in the class are provided in a list as well (make sure to go to Tokyu Hands in Shinjuku to get them yourself!)

There were moments when our child was noisy, but everyone on board kindly watched over us, which was very helpful. The staff also greeted us with smiles, which was wonderful. We will definitely use this service again. Thank you very much.

自分たちの子供が騒ぐ場面もありましたが同乗の皆様も暖かく見守っていて助かりました。スタッフの皆様も笑顔で接していただいてとても良かった　　また利用させて頂きます。
ありがとうございました。

Very personal. Toshi was an excellent teacher, easy to follow and exceptionally well prepared. We came away with a lovely kintsugi cup each that we made and inspired to do more. Also a deeper understanding of all that’s involved in this beautiful craft.Would absolutely recommend to others.Many thanks.

This class was a highlight of our trip. My 18 yo daughter and 21 yo son also enjoyed the kintsugi experience very much. Class was just the 3 of us, was very well run and we were able to do all steps of the repair process. Our still wet teacups were packaged very well and came home in one piece without shifting out of place.

The people around me were quite skilled, and I struggled to do well, but the teacher kindly taught me, and I was able to finish it.

まわりの方がお上手で、私はなかなかうまくできなかったのですが、先生に丁寧に教えていただき、仕上げることが出来ました。

A little tricky to find the shop initially. Instructor was efficient & very patient with everyone. Lots of time to practice before you do your own glass which was great. Very enjoyable experience! ❤️

I took a dinner cruise on a yakatabune. The night view of Tokyo from the water is amazing. The food and the service from the staff were excellent. I would love to do it again.

屋形船のディナークルーズを利用しました。水上から眺める東京の街の夜景は最高です。料理もスタッフさん達のサービスも満点でした。リピートしたいと思います。

The staff was amazing, the food was delicious, the sights were beautiful, and they took excellent care of a dietary need someone in my group had (Celiacs disease).

Highly recommend.

We were concerned about doing this….as it is described as “glass etching”. Something we have not done ever in our life, but we decided to give it a try. We were pleasantly surprised at the process. The instructor took us step by step to explain the technique of glass etching and he was to patient and calm during the whole process. I would definitely recommend this to all of my friends and family. It was just steps outside of the Asakusa train Station….so convenient.

We made a reservation for our family based on a friend's recommendation, and it was great that we were able to enjoy the scenery with explanations while stopping at hot spots. The food was delicious, and we were able to eat at a leisurely pace, making for a more enjoyable time than we had imagined.

友達のススメで家族で予約しましたが、景色も説明ありホットスポットでは停泊してくれてとてもよかったです。
お料理も美味しい上にゆっくり食べられて、想像以上に楽しい時間でした。

my partner and i booked the ramen making session and had a fantastic time. the staff were very friendly and helpful even though there was a small language barrier. we definitely recommend going to this establishment for creative souvenirs :)

Toshie Masubuchi was a wealth of knowledge in Kintsugi, as well as being a warm and detailed teacher throughout the lesson. This was my first time engaging in this art form and Toshi was prepared to teach with detailed handouts (in English), thorough verbal descriptions and visual hands-on examples at each step.

She welcomed me into her art space with a hot cup of tea on a cold morning and was patient and helpful during the entire lesson. I will treasure the memories of this class and recommend them to anyone visiting Tokyo.

The guide spoke good english so we understood everything well. He explained where the Sample factory comes from and also a lil smalltalk which was fun.

For the activity itself the creation of ice cream sample was a nice experience and turned out really pretty.

Def recommend

We had a family dinner to celebrate my husband's birthday. The waiting area during check-in was warm and had a nice atmosphere. I was grateful that the restroom was very clean. The meals on the boat were also fantastic, with freshly fried tempura served, which was incredibly delicious. I even forgot whether I mentioned the birthday when making the reservation, but they surprised us by decorating the dumplings with fireworks to celebrate the birthday, which made me really happy. The staff's service was very attentive, polite, and wonderful. It turned out to be the best birthday dinner. Thank you for an incredibly fun time!!! I definitely want to ride again.

主人の誕生日で家族全員でお食事させて頂きました。チェックインする時の待合室も暖かくて、良い感じでした。お手洗いがかなり綺麗だったのでありがたかったです。船上でのお食事も揚げたての天ぷらを運んでくださったり、凄く美味しかったです。予約時に誕生日の事をお話したかどうかも忘れてしまったくらいなのに、お団子に花火を飾ってサプライズでお誕生日をお祝いしてくださり、本当に嬉しかったです。スタッフさんのサービスもとても細やかで丁寧で素晴らしかったです。最高のお誕生日ディナーになりました。めちゃくちゃ楽しい時間をありがとうございました！！！また絶対乗りたいな、と思いました。

I chose this to use up my expiring points, but after experiencing it, I was really glad I made that choice because it was so much fun. They taught me very carefully and also gave me tips and advice.

使用期限の切れるポイント消化のため選んだのですが体験してみるとすごく楽しくて選んで良かったなぁと思いました。
とても丁寧に教えてくださるし、コツなどもアドバイスしてくださりました。

You can choose from six different shapes of glasses, ranging from small sake cups to rock glasses, and you can also opt for colored glasses for an additional fee. There were so many pattern samples that it was hard to decide. First, I practiced with a practice glass to get accustomed to the machine and learn how to carve, and then it was time for the real thing. I was so nervous! I was so focused that time flew by, and at the end, I could take a commemorative photo holding the finished glass. The experience alone was enjoyable, but this time I opted for a plan that included a 30-minute lecture beforehand, where I learned about the history of glasswork and what Edo Kiriko is. Having gained some knowledge before creating, I felt more invested in the process. Both the lecture and the experience were taught very thoroughly, and I was extremely satisfied!

模様を入れるグラスは、おちょこからロックグラスまで６種類の形から選ぶことができて、追加代金で色付きのグラスにすることもできます。模様のサンプルもたくさんあり、迷ってしまうぼどでした。まずは練習のグラスで機械に慣れて削り方を学んでから、いざ本番。緊張しましたー！集中していたので時間もあっという間、最後は出来上がったグラスを持って記念撮影できます。体験だけでも十分楽しめますが、今回は体験前に30分の講座付きのプランにして、ガラス細工の歴史や江戸切子とは？を説明してもらいました。多少なりとも知識をつけてから製作したので、気持ちが入りました。講座も体験もとても丁寧に教えてくれ、大満足です！

The instructions were explained thoroughly, so I was able to participate enjoyably. It didn't go exactly as I had hoped, but I came to appreciate the beauty of Edo Kiriko even more.

やり方を丁寧に教えてくれたので楽しく参加できました
なかなか思い通りにはいかなくて、あらためて江戸切子の素晴らしさを知りました

Once I picked up a few tips, it became enjoyable and I got really into it. There were couples and families around. I was alone, but I had a great time without any particular concerns.

少しコツを覚えたら楽しくなってきて、熱中できた。カップルのかたや親子がいた。私は1人だったけどとくに気になることもなく楽しかった。