All Reviews for Cultural Experiences

It was a great experience on the yakatabune for the first time. The food was delicious, especially the freshly fried, piping hot tempura, which was the best. Being near Odaiba and the Tokyo Skytree, I was able to go up on the roof of the boat and enjoy the scenery while feeling the gentle breeze, which was wonderful.

初めての屋形船で、いい体験でした。
料理がお美味しく、特に揚げたての熱々の天ぷらが最高でした。お台場とスカイツリーの近くで船の屋根に上がってそよ風を受けながら周りの景色を見ることができ、素晴らしかったです。

We had a magnificent time with our instructor for the food class! He was instructive, patient, and made the experience the best it could be. You can really tell he loves what he does, and teaching people about it. If we ever come back to Japan, we will definitely be taking another class.

I also want to note: these classes can be taken in English is need be. Our instructor apologized for his “bad English” - and then spoke perfect English the whole time. I was like “no- WE apologize for OUR bad Japanese >_<“

Great fun for all ages. I took my husband and his guy friend, and they loved it more than they thought. Just 10/10 experience.

My daughter and I had a great time making food samples. The guide was so nice and helpful.

The activity was super fun and interesting. I had a wonderful time and would recommend this activity to anyone!

The coach tried his best to tell me the background of plastic food samples, and gave clear instruction on each steps. Sufficient time for me to complete the project in 1 hour. Even he is not very fluent in English, he will use translation to explain. I had good time enjoying it!

I booked this experience for my boyfriend's birthday as he's a big fan of plastic food, so we wanted to learn how to make it and try it out for ourselves. If you're worried that this experience may only be fun for kids or families, we're both in our early 30s and had a really fun time of it!

The owner told us about the history of the craft while he taught us how to make our plastic fried rice, and it was really interesting to learn about!

They have a lot of fun trinkets and jewelry for sale as well that make amazing gifts for friends and family!

Would highly recommend this experience for anyone interested.

We had so much fun creating our little tart and parfait! They make adorable little souvenirs. The instructor was very patient, knowledgeable and friendly with a little help from Google translate. Would recommend it to anyone looking for a fun little activity to do that is uniquely Japanese, especially if you love food!

The instructor who was in charge was great at giving compliments and taught us with care, so even as a beginner, I was able to enjoy the experience. I'm also satisfied with the finished glass.

担当して頂いた先生が褒め上手で丁寧に教えて頂けたので、初心者でしたが楽しく体験する事が出来ました。
出来上がったグラスも満足です。

We were blessed with clear weather, enjoyed the cherry blossoms by the shore, savored delicious tempura, and had a very enjoyable time. There was a comfortable distance from the neighboring table, which made chatting with the people next to us delightful. The staff were also very kind. I think the 2 hours and 30 minutes was the perfect length.

快晴のお天気に恵まれ、岸辺の桜も眺め、美味しい天ぷらを堪能し、とても楽しいひと時を過ごせました。隣のテーブルと、程よい距離感で、お隣の方達とのお喋りも弾みました。スタッフの人達もとても親切でした。2時間30分は、最適な長さだったと思います。

On the day of the event, it was disappointing that we couldn't go to Odaiba due to the rain, but we had some time to stop at a location where we could capture photos of the collaboration between the Tokyo Skytree and cherry blossoms. My overseas friends were very happy about it.

当日は、雨が降っていた為、お台場まで行かない運行となり残念でしたが、スカイツリーと桜のコラボの場所で停泊し撮影時間がありました。海外の友人も大変喜んでいました。

Great and unique experience making sample food. Booking online was straight-forward and easy as well :) Do note that to purchase additional in-store merchandise (sample food made by the store eg keychains) require cash, which we unfortunately did not bring. Otherwise, the course itself was engaging, straight-forward, and fun even for adults. Would definitely recommend!

I was quite worried about how it would be since it was very cold, but inside it was warm, and the beer and sake were delicious, which made me very satisfied. I experienced this about 40 years ago, and I'm not sure if it's the same company, but the food was also delicious, and there was so much that I couldn't finish it. My American friend was also very pleased and extremely satisfied.

かなり寒くてどうなるかと思いましたが、中は暖かく、ビール、日本酒も美味しくて満足でした。
40年ぐらい前に一度体験しましたが、同じ会社かどうか分かりませんが、料理も美味しくて、食べきれないくらいでした。
アメリカの友人も大変喜んでくれて、大満足でした。

It was more difficult than I expected.
However, I was able to create something that I am quite satisfied with!
If there were a glass-cutting class nearby, I would want to attend because I feel like I could get really into it.

I look forward to it again in the fall.

The instructor was also very kind in teaching me.

Thank you very much! ☆

思っていたよりも難しかったです。
が、それなりに満足のいくものが出来ました！
切子教室が近くにあったら通いたいくらい
ハマりそうです。

秋にまたお願いします。

先生も親切に教えてくれました。

ありがとうございました☆

Great workshop! Easy skill to learn...but difficult to master Very safe activity, you don't have to worry about cutting yourself or using heavy machinery.

Looking for something to do other than visiting temples, sightseeing, eating, or shopping? Show off your creative talent (you really dont need any!) by making your own sample food. This is a great family activity geared to all ages and skill levels and you learn a bit about the history of sample food. Keep in mind that you are not making samples from scratch. Rather some items such as the noodles and toppings are pre-made and you're basically molding them and placing the items to create your final product. Our group created different items - sushi candle, fried rice, Ramen and pizza clock - and everyone was thrilled with our creations! What a great souvenir to take home. Staff was very friendly, kind, supportive, and more importantly, patient in helping all of us. Try it out for yourself!

I went on a yakatabune (traditional Japanese houseboat) with my mother, who came from the countryside! The food and the scenery were both amazing, and it became a wonderful memory. We enjoyed the tempura, which was freshly fried and delicious. The boatmen were all cheerful and kind, and both my mother and I were very satisfied. Even though it was a weekday, the boat was almost full, and I thought it would be nice to ride again during cherry blossom season with my daughter.

地方から来た母と2人で屋形船に乗りました！
お料理も景色も最高で、とてもいい思い出になりました。
楽しみにしていた天ぷらも、揚げたてを美味しくいただきました
船頭さんたちもみんな明るく優しい方々で、母娘ともに大満足でした。
平日でしたがほぼ満席で、今度は桜の時期に私と娘で乗船したいなと思いました。

I took my friend who came from abroad to create some memories in Japan. The staff were fluent in English, so even international guests could understand the explanations. They were a bit brusque, but they helped when needed. You really have to push a bit to get the desired results, otherwise, it can turn out a bit flimsy. There was a booth for photographing the completed works, and we had a lot of fun.

海外から友人が来日したので日本での思い出作りにお連れしました。
スタッフさんは英語も堪能で、海外からのお客様でも説明を理解できます。
ちょっとぶっきらぼうですが(笑) 適宜ヘルプしてくれます。
けっこう思いっきり押し付けないと、ひょろひょろした線になります。
完成した作品の撮影用のブースがあり、わいわい楽しめました。

I came to Tokyo for a quick 3-night, 5-day trip. Mr. Yanagisawa and all the staff were very nice. I will make another reservation to come again in July with my sons!

東京3泊5日弾丸で来ました。柳沢さんはじめスタッフさん達皆さんとても感じよかったです。７月夏に息子達と一緒に来るのでまた予約させていただきます！

"Ichi-go ichi-e" is something I often think about.
I became very close with the people next door.
The staff were also very kind, and I had a comfortable time.
As a celebration, we celebrated my son's promotion and my 60th birthday.
I felt a bit embarrassed, but I was happy to receive applause from everyone.

一期一会とはよく行ったものです
お隣の人ととても仲良くさせていただきました
従業員の方も、とても親切で快適な時間を過ごしてきました
祝いということで、息子の昇進と私の還暦をお祝いしてもらいました
少し恥ずかしかったけれども、みんなに拍手されて嬉しかったです

I received a warm welcome and the workshop was comfortable. My guide was kind and knowledgeable and happily helped me when I needed it.
I was pleased with my end product (the ramen bowl) and my guide packaged it very well in a secure box.
I would come back again to complete some of the other food options like the parfait.

I definitely recommend this activity. It doesn't take too long, isn't very messy and the end result looks great.

I signed up because my sister and her husband were coming to play in Tokyo. I thought it might be difficult since it was a three-day weekend, but luckily we were able to make a reservation for four people, and we all worked on it together. Everyone seemed to enjoy it while chatting and thinking about their favorite designs♪
There were a few mistakes, like misaligning the blade or doubling up, but we had a great time and I’m very satisfied with the experience (^^)

　姉夫婦が東京に遊びに来るということで申し込みました。３連休中だし難しいかなーと思っていましたが、運良く４人予約できて、みんなで取り組みました。各々好きなデザインを考えてワイワイ言いながらやって楽しんでもらえたようです♪
　刃を当てる部分がずれたり、二重になっちゃったりしてちょっと失敗しちゃったけど、楽しい時間を過ごせたし、大満足です(^^)

The scenery was very nice, the food was very delicious, and the service was very attentive, so I was very satisfied with the activities themselves. However, the volume of the voices from the groups next to us was a bit high, and I would have appreciated a little more consideration from the travel group that seemed to be from China. Since it was during the Spring Festival, it can't be helped, but I noticed several instances where the Chinese groups could have made more effort to behave within reasonable limits in various places in the city.

Next time, I will visit at a different time.

とてもいい景色、とても美味しい料理、とても行き届いたサービスで、アクティビティ自体は大変満足しました。
ただ少々、両隣の団体さんのお声のボリュームが高く、特に中国からの旅行団体と思われる皆さんには、もう少しご配慮を頂きたかったです。
春節時期なので仕方ないのですが、中国人団体の方々には、都内ところどころで、もう少し常識内の行動に努めて欲しい…的な場面が散見されました。

次回は時期を変えてお世話になります。

It was my first time participating, and I had a lot of fun and got really into it. There are samples available, but since you can design freely, I think it would be beneficial to decide in advance what kind of design you want. This way, you'll spend less time thinking about the design and more time on the actual work. It was a very valuable experience, and I would love to do it again.

初めての参加でしたがすごく楽しくて夢中になりました。
見本はありますが自由にデザインできるため、あらかじめ、どんなデザインにしたいかを決めてから行くとデザインを考える時間が短くなり、作業に時間を割けると思います。
とても貴重な体験でまたやりたいと思いました。

It was a bit rainy, but the inside of the boat was warm with the kotatsu. Freshly fried tempura kept coming out one after another. The view from inside the boat never gets boring. We just made it in time for the cherry blossoms.

やや雨模様でしたが、こたつで船内はあったか
揚げたての天ぷらが、次に次に運ばれてきます
船内からの景色は飽きません
桜もぎりぎり間に合いました

We used this venue for a gathering of nine colleagues from work. The application form was easy to understand and fill out, and the response to our inquiries was prompt, which made us feel reassured.

On the day of the event, we were guided to our seats by the staff, and a lavish meal was prepared for us. The tatami room was spacious, and the view was fantastic! The restrooms on the ship had a luxurious atmosphere, were plentiful, and very clean.

With the all-you-can-drink option, our orders were brought to us immediately, and we enjoyed delicious beer and food. The freshly fried tempura was truly impressive.

We were able to step out onto the deck twice and enjoy the night view. There was a celebratory service, and we were able to surprise a member who had a birthday that month. The staff's service was wonderful, and the venue was lively; we are truly grateful!

Everyone from work was very happy, and we are really glad we participated! We would love to ride again! Thank you!

職場グループ9名の懇親会で利用しました。申込みフォームは分かりやすく簡単で、受付メールも問合せにも迅速な対応で安心できました。
当日はスタッフの丁寧な案内で席に着き、豪華な料理が用意されていました。お座敷は広く、景色は最高!　船内のトイレは豪華な雰囲気で数もあり清潔でした。
飲み放題で、オーダすると直ぐに運んで来て下さり、とても美味しくビールとお料理を頂くことができました。揚げたての天ぷらには感動しました。
途中2回デッキに出ることができ夜景を堪能しました。お祝いのサービスがあり、誕生月のメンバーにはサプライズができました。スタッフの対応がとっても素敵で会場は盛り上がり本当に感謝です!
職場の皆もとても喜んでおり、こちらに参加して本当に良かったです!!
また乗りたいです!ありがとうございました!

The reservation process is easy and can be confirmed immediately. The food is excellent, with freshly fried tempura, delicious sukiyaki, and a good selection of drinks.

予約は簡単で、すぐに確認できる。料理は最高で、揚げたての天ぷら、おいしいすき焼き、ドリンクのセレクションは良い。

While blown glass and sandblasting are common, it's rare to have the experience of cut glass, so I decided to participate since the price was reasonable.

The session I attended was nearly full. I didn't think much about the design beforehand, but there were plenty of sample works and patterns available, so I could come up with a design on the spot.

I could choose from various colors and shapes of glasses, but the basic fee only covered clear glasses. For colored ones, there was an additional charge of just under 1,000 yen, and for darker colored glasses, it was an extra charge of just under 1,800 yen. (I decided to go for a glass with a pattern that would show well for the additional 1,000 yen.)

After practicing several times, I was able to take on the real thing. The process went from designing the bottom → engraving → designing the sides → engraving. I was pleasantly surprised that I could carve deeper than I expected without breaking it!

Once the glass was finished, I was able to take photos at the booth, and it was placed in a box and handed to me in a paper bag. So, it's fine to come with empty hands or a small bag.

Since I visited in winter and the heating was on, it was warm, but I still felt dry and thirsty without talking. Some people went to buy drinks during the session, so it might be a good idea to bring a bottle of water or a thermos with a lid.

ガラスだと吹きガラスやサンドブラストはよくありますが、切子の体験ができるとの事で珍しい！とお値段も手頃なので参加してみました。

参加した回はほぼ満員でした。
特にデザインを考えないで行きましたが、作品見本や図案が沢山あるのでその場でデザインを考えられました。

いろんな色や形のグラスから選べましたが
基本料金で選べるのは透明のグラスのみ、色付きだと＋1000円弱、更に濃い色のグラスだと1800円弱プラスで掛かります。(せっかくなので模様が見える＋1000円弱のグラスにしました)

何回か練習した後に本番に挑めます。
底のデザイン→彫刻→側面のデザイン→彫刻といった流れ。
思ったより深く削っても割れなく大丈夫でした！

出来上がったグラスはブースで写真を撮らせてもらえて、箱に入れて紙袋に入れて渡してもらえます。なので手ぶらや小さい鞄で来ても大丈夫です。

行った時期が冬で暖房が効いてて暖かいのもあり
喋らなくとも乾燥して喉が渇きました。途中喉が乾いて買いに行く人もいたので、ペットボトルや水筒など蓋のついた飲み物を持参すると良いかもしれません。

The most important thing is being able to communicate in English, and the teacher delivered! Instructions were clear, and kept us engaged.

Some of the materials were ready to go, so do not expect the satisfaction of crafting something from scratch, but its difficulty is suitable for travellers.

You should also read the posters on the wall, and you could see some advice from previous players.

I'd rate the experience 10/10!
(Personally think fried rice is more enjoyable than ramen)

The host is super nice and we had fun!!! Our sundae parfait looks too real that we want to eat it.

The food was delicious, and with the all-you-can-drink option, I was very satisfied. The staff were very friendly and provided a lot of helpful information about sightseeing for the next day. We also had a 20-minute photo session on the boat, making the 2.5 hours fly by. I would like to participate again in the summer.

ご飯も美味しく、飲み放題が付いているので、とても満足です。従業員の方はとても気さくで、次の日の観光について色々と教えていただき、参考になりました。船上に出て、20分の写真撮影とかもあり、あっという間の2時間30分でした。今度は夏に参加してみたいです。