All Reviews for Cultural Experiences

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。

Toshi is amazing. She welcomes you into her workspace and then teaches you all about something she has been doing her whole life. Her mother is also an artist and it is a truly special immersive experience.

This was a highlight of our time in Tokyo. It was a wonderful experience and way to make a unique souvenir. The teen ages boys loved it. Our teacher and as wonderful and gave us lots of help with practicing before we started our final project.

My friends and I had a great time learning how these dishes are made, and creating our own! The store items are so cute, especially the magnets. The staff is wonderful and I will be recommending everyone to come here!

Absolutely an amazing experience that should not be missed. This was definitely a highlight of our trip. The only thing that would have made it better is if there was an option to book with an english speaking guide or written/digital guide as we missed out on the info about what we were seeing. The food was 10/10 - epic, the staff were absolutely lovely and made sure to include us as much as they could, the scenery was beautiful. This is a must do experience.

Easy and fun, definitely recommended! Our helper told us his English wasn't very good, but then proceeded to explain everything perfectly in English. :)

I participated with my daughter. Before the actual production began, we were able to practice, and the time spent creating flew by; it was both focused and enjoyable. The instructor's explanations were clear, and their positive mindset made for a fun experience. If given the chance, I would love to do it again.

娘と親子で参加しました。
本番削りに入る前に練習もさせていただき、あっと言う間の作製時間は、集中できて、かつ楽しかったです。
講師の方の説明もわかりやすく、ポジティブ思考の方で楽しい時間を過ごせました。
機会がありましたら、もう一度やりたいです。

I used this service to celebrate my mother's 77th birthday.

The staff were very kind and promptly brought us refills for the all-you-can-drink option without us having to wait.

When we boarded the boat, it was rocking quite a bit, and a few people who get motion sickness looked worried. However, once we started moving and eating the food, the rocking settled down, and no one felt unwell. We were able to enjoy ourselves!

It became a wonderful memory. Thank you!

この度は、母の喜寿のお祝いで利用させていただきました。

スタッフの皆様はとても親切で飲み放題のおかわりも待つこと無くサーッと運んでくださいました。

船に乗り込んだ時点では物凄く揺揺れがひどく、乗り物酔をする数名が不安な表情をしていましたが、

動き出して料理を食べ始めたら揺れもおさまり、誰一人気分が悪くなることも無く楽しく過ごせました!!

良い思い出になりました。
ありがとうございます。

The streets of Tokyo looked fresh and were more enjoyable than I had imagined when viewed from the yakatabune (houseboat). There was also a photo-taking time on the boat.

The food was plentiful, including sashimi, tempura, and clam rice. The miso soup was delicious as well.

When I mentioned that there was someone celebrating a birthday that day, they kindly provided a dessert with fireworks for free to celebrate.

I didn't experience any seasickness.

東京の街並みも屋形船から見ると、新鮮で想像以上に楽しかったです。船の上に登って写真撮影タイムもあります。
お料理はお刺身、天ぷら、アサリご飯など盛りだくさんでした。お味噌汁も美味しかったです。
当日、誕生日の人がいると話したら、無料でデザートに花火をつけてくれ、お祝いしていただけました。
船酔いはなかったです。

My boyfriend and I really enjoyed our experience; the teacher was so friendly, patient and genuine, and we got to do so many steps when making the ramen bowl. It was not stressful at all, and we wish we had brought our parents along too. Also loved the wide variety of items we could purchase after! So much more meaningful buying from here than Donki / other places whom you don’t know who made them.

It would be better to offer fewer items but of higher quality. The guide was very good, but there were loud customers who made it hard to hear.

量少なくもっと質の良い物出すと良いです。　ガイドさんはとても良かったけどお客様で大きな声出してる人達がうるさくて聞こえなかった。

This was such an awesome experience. I learned so much and would take this again! The instructor spoke English and Japanese, was friendly, patient, and kind. I was able to choose a clear glass (I wanted a pink one but was told I could only choose clear sadly) and they had many additional options for an extra charge (also clear). They have stencils, or you are able to draw free hand on your glass. You are provided a piece of glass to practice on before you attempt your design. The setting was intimate with only 4 cutting machines (there were other studios that were larger on other floors) which I liked because it felt more personal. I didn't need glasses or an apron like I thought I might. You can take photos of your glass when you finish in a lit photo box which makes your pictures look amazing. The room was a little warm for me, but I brought a tiny hand fan with a stand and it was perfect. We were asked to remove our shoes and wear public slippers, so I recommend wearing socks.

It was my first experience with Edo Kiriko, and I was able to finish my piece thanks to the careful guidance I received. I got so focused on the work that time flew by. Although I couldn't make it as beautifully as the examples, I think it turned out to be a piece with character. (๑˃̵ᴗ˂̵)

初めての江戸切子でしたが、丁寧に教えてもらい、作品を仕上げることができました。
作業に集中しすぎてあっという間に時間が過ぎてしまいました
お手本みたいに上手にはできなかったものの、味のある作品になったと思います(๑˃̵ᴗ˂̵)

I've now been to Yamato Sample twice and tried two different kits, and I can confidently say this is one of the most unique and fun experiences I've had on my trips to the country! This is a good place to both try your hand at crafting as well as learn a bit about techniques used to make realistic food.

The craftsmen that help you are, as you can imagine, incredibly knowledgeable and have a great sense of humor; additionally, they have a nice lil shop near the front that shows some of their more intricate works that are for sale. I have tons of friends that are constantly planning their own trips to Japan and this is one of the few places I always recommend to them.

I participated alone. I was nervous when putting the pattern into the glass, but I was kindly and carefully taught, and I was able to create it enjoyably. I had a really fun time.

1人での参加でした。模様をグラスに入れるときは、ドキドキでしたが親切丁寧に教えていただき楽しく作成する事ができ、とても楽しい時間を過ごす事ができました。

The instructor was guiding six people at once, so there was inevitably some waiting time, but the explanations were incredibly thorough and easy to understand, allowing even someone as clumsy as me to create something that looked good!

When it comes to grinding glass, it's natural to be cautious and worry about breaking it, but it seems that applying a bit more pressure actually helps achieve deeper cuts. Once you grasp the technique, you can cut to a certain extent as you wish, but be careful not to overdo it, as it can be difficult to fix mistakes if you get carried away.

I had already decided on the design I wanted to create from the beginning, so I didn't take many risks, but among the participants, there were those who thought, "Since I came all this way, I want to make something I really want to!" and challenged themselves with more complex designs (samples were provided).

In the end, we polished our finished pieces beautifully and took photos while lighting them. They sparkled and looked so beautiful; I was very satisfied.

お兄さん1人で6人いっぺんに指導するのでどうしても待ちが発生しますが、説明は凄く丁寧で分かりやすく、不器用な自分でもそれっぽく作ることができました！
ガラスを削るとなると、どうしても割れないようにと怖々削りがちになりますが、思い切って力を入れた方が深く削れて良かったみたいです。コツが掴めればある程度思ったように削れたりもしますが、調子に乗って長く削りすぎると修正がきかないのでそこだけはご注意を。。。
自分は作りたいデザインを始めから決めてたのであまりチャレンジはしなかったですが、参加者の中には「せっかく来たのだから出来そうなものより作りたいものを！」と複雑なデザインにチャレンジする方も（サンプルは用意してあります）。
最後は出来上がった作品をキレイに磨いてもらって、ライティングしながらの写真撮影。キラキラしてとてもキレイで大満足でした。

The kids didn’t know what to expect but afterwards they raved about this experience. They made the regular sized parfait and enjoyed choosing the decorations first with a sample parfait, then pouring in the silicon icecream and arranging the decorations. The man helping was very friendly and patient. It was great to have this experience which we probably couldn’t do anywhere else in the world!

We had a very nice experience. The vibe was very good and comfortable. We chose to make a pizza clock and bought some of the keychains made by the shop.

The female host of the boat was very kind and lively, taking photos for us. Moreover, since it was her birthday, she surprised us with a celebration even though we hadn't informed anyone in advance, and the people around us warmly joined in the celebration! She was very happy, and it created a warm and enjoyable atmosphere!

One thing to note is that if you plan to drink alcohol, it might be a good idea to take motion sickness medication in advance, as the boat can sway and make some people feel queasy.

船の司会の方？(女性)がとても親切で盛り上げてくださり、写真を撮っていただいたりさらには彼女が誕生日ということで事前に知らせていたわけでもないのに急遽サプライズをしてくださり、周りの方たちも暖かく祝ってくれました！！彼女もとても喜んでおり暖かく楽しい空間でした！
注意点はお酒飲む場合、船の揺れもあるため酔いやすい方は酔い止め薬をあらかじめ飲んでおくとよいかもです！

I often go to Asakusa, but I didn't know I could have such a wonderful experience! I definitely want both domestic and international visitors to try it!

よく浅草に行きますが、こんな素敵な体験ができるなんて知りませんでした！是非国内外の方に体験していただきたいです！

I was moved by the process of selecting the glass, choosing the design, and creating the final piece. Additionally, I was even more impressed that we could take photos of the glass.
I wasn't confident in the processing, but they explained everything carefully and allowed us to practice, so I was able to create something.
Thank you for this valuable experience.
I will enjoy delicious drinks from the glass we designed ourselves.

グラスを選んで、デザイン選んで、自分で加工して、と一連の流れを経て、作品が出来上がることに感動。かつ、グラスの写真撮影もできて、さらに感動。
加工は自信なかったが、丁寧に説明してくれて、練習もさせて頂いて何とか形になりました。
貴重な体験をありがとうございます。
自分達でデザインしたグラスで美味しい飲み物頂きます。

I participated in the rain brought by the wandering typhoon. I struggled with choosing a design due to the complexity of the many sample cuts and the difference in my own skills after practicing. I was nervous that if I carved too deeply, I might create holes. With the teacher's advice, I was able to complete it somehow. Next time, I want to challenge myself with a more complex design! (I had fun participating even on my own!)

迷走台風のもたらす雨の中参加しました。
たくさんある見本のカットの複雑さと
練習してみての自分の力量との差をどうしようかと図案選びに悩みました。
深く彫ると穴が空きそうでおっかなびっくり。
先生のアドバイスもありなんとか完成出来ました。
次回はもっと複雑な図案に挑戦してみたいです！
(1人でも楽しく参加出来ました！)

We participated as a couple and had a very enjoyable time.
We enjoyed a comfortable cruise!
We were able to stop the boat twice to admire the view from the second floor, and after taking our time to take photos, we truly savored the scenery. Thank you!
The female captain kindly took photos for us, and they turned out much nicer than the ones we took ourselves!
The food consisted of freshly fried tempura served one after another, and we were full and satisfied!
I would love to ride again when sightseeing in Tokyo!

夫婦での参加でしたが、とても楽しい時間を過ごせました。
快適なクルージングを楽しめました♪
途中で2回も船を止めて2回からの景色を眺めることが出来て、ゆっくり写真をとったら、景色を堪能する事が出来ました。ありがとうございました♪
女性の船長さんが、サービスで、写真を撮って頂きましたが、自分で撮るより、よっぽど綺麗に撮れました！
料理は、揚げたての天麩羅が次々と出していただき、満腹、満足でした！
又、東京見物の時には乗りたいと思います♪

It was a quick 90 minutes. We participated as a couple, and the staff was very attentive, allowing us to create our favorite original glasses! Starting tomorrow, I'll enjoy my favorite sake with them! Thank you very much! ♪

あっという間の90分でした。夫婦で参加しましたが、スタッフさんが、とても丁寧な教えてくれて、気に入ったオリジナルグラスを作ることが出来ました！これで、明日から好きな日本酒を呑みますね！ありがとうございました♪

I am more satisfied than I expected. The food was delicious, and the boat停船 at a beautiful viewpoint for enough time to enjoy the night view. However, there were no markers at the boarding area, so I was worried if this was the right place until the departure time.

期待していた以上に満足です。食事も美味しく、夜景の綺麗なポイントでは十分な時間停船するので夜景も楽しめます。ただ、乗船場には何も目印がないので、出航時間までここで良いのか心配になりました。

I experienced this on the day of the typhoon, but fortunately, we were able to avoid the heavy rain, so after moving to the store, I was able to participate without any issues. The instructor's sister taught us with great care. I was grateful for the precise guidance on how to carve patterns that I find difficult and on areas for improvement. I could practice while preparing for the main event, and I was also taught difficult and stylish designs.

The instructor praised us very well, which kept my motivation high and allowed me to focus. Unfortunately, I carved too much and made a hole in my glass, but they suggested trying again. (I had to give up due to time constraints.) My wife, who participated with me, finished her piece properly, so I believe that with a little caution, anyone can create something well.

Although I made a hole, I still completed it, so I plan to use it as a cactus pot. However, I feel frustrated, so I want to try again. I think anyone who enjoys crafting will have a great time.

台風直撃日に体験しましたが、幸い土砂降りのタイミングから外れていた為、お店に移動後、問題なく体験できました。先生のお姉さんに丁寧に教えて頂けます。自分の苦手な模様の削り方や、改善ポイントなども的確に指導して頂けるが有難かったです。練習しながら本番に挑めますし、難しい図案や格好良い図案なども教えて頂けます。
とても上手に褒めてくださるので、モチベーションも下がらず、集中して挑めます。残念ながら私は削りすぎてグラスに穴を開けてしまいましたが、もう一つやってみますかとご提案して下さいました。（時間の都合で諦めました）一緒に体験した妻はキチンと仕上げていましたので、無茶しなければ上手に作ることが出来ると思います。
穴は空きましたが、完成はしたので、サボテン鉢にでも活用しようと思います。が、悔しいのでリベンジしようと思います。ものづくりが好きな方はとても楽しめると思います。

The activity was fun itself but I feel that it would have been better if we had more practice before the real thing!

Nonetheless, we enjoyed the activity.