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All Reviews for Cultural Experiences in Tokyo

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281 reviews

写経体験 都内で気軽に心のデトックス 写経セットは教室で用意するので初めてでも安心!写経筆プレゼント付き<毎日催行/渋谷区> by 寺カフェ 代官山

心のデトックスは出来ません。

Reviewed by: ミンミン, 2023/12/10

カフェの一角のテーブルで写経をする為、食事を作ってる匂い、お客さんの話し声が聞こえてうるさいです。テーブルはデコボコしている所があり、書くのに影響します。

  • お客さんが良く見えます。

  • 書く方法は自由です。

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Attended as: Solo Travelers
Activity Date: 2023/12/09
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人力車観光 10~120分プラン 雷門+二天門+仲見世通り 王道&浅草制覇まで選べる4コース<ガイド付/浅草>by えびす屋 浅草店

初めての人力車

Reviewed by: るりるりしょうちゃん, 2023/07/16

朝一番の出発で、他社の方も大きな声で「行ってらっしゃーい」と声をかけてくださりと恥ずかしかったけど嬉しくなり思わず手を振っていました。タオルを落としたり、帽子を落としたりとハプニングがありましたが、隣に寄せた車の方が窓を開けて教えてくださったり、拾った方は走って持ってきてくださりと東京に来て初めて優しい人もいるんだと思いました。
短時間でしたが、担当の大ちゃんは暑い中笑顔いっぱい元気いっぱいでした。楽しかったです。次回は長い時間のコースにも参加したいです。

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るりるりしょうちゃん様

この度はえびす屋人力車をご利用いただき、誠にありがとうございました。
また素敵なコメントもいただき、心よりお礼申し上げます!
今回のご案内にお楽しみ頂けたとの事、私たちにとって何よりも嬉しいお言葉です!!
担当した藤元大輔(大ちゃん)も喜んでおります。
是非また浅草にお越しの際は、えびす屋にもお立ち寄りくださいませ。
季節に応じて見所も変化してまいります。その時々の一番旬な浅草をご案内致します。
るりるりしょうちゃん様のご再訪をお待ちしております!!

えびす屋本部 
小倉 淳児


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Attended as: Families
Activity Date: 2023/07/15
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人力車観光 10~120分プラン 雷門+二天門+仲見世通り 王道&浅草制覇まで選べる4コース<ガイド付/浅草>by えびす屋 浅草店

久し振りの人力車‼️

Reviewed by: ひーくん, 2023/05/04

20年以上前に人力車に乗った以来で、ワクワクしました。着物を着ていましたが、全然問題なく乗れました。親切に対応してくださって、ありがとうございました。

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ひーくん様、この度はご乗車頂き誠に有難うございました。
これからもお客様の心に届くご案内をしていけるよう、精一杯取り組んでまいります。
ありがとうございました。

えびす屋浅草店

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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2023/05/03
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Beginner-Friendly Japanese Koto Harp Music Lesson in Tokyo

Didn’t have the lesson!

Reviewed by: Anon, 2023/04/14

Ended up at wrong location. So didn’t have my lesson. Had many messages and knew of change of address but patchy wifi meant I didn’t receive all the information - the last one had misleading address details. Am sure it would have been a fabulous experience.

Comments from activity operators

We are deeply sorry for the inconvenience due to the address change that misled you to the wrong location! We have changed the information about location to make it more clear!

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Attended as: Solo Travelers
Activity Date: 2023/04/13
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Japanese Taiko Drum Musical Performance and Lesson in Tokyo

Fun and interesting

Reviewed by: Alison, 2023/03/25

The instructor was very enthusiastic and thorough. We went through several different patterns and played over some festival music, it was easy to follow with a little practise. I thoroughly enjoyed the experience, it was one of the highlights of my holiday

  • Finale of performance

Comments from activity operators

Great to hear, Alison! Thank you for taking your time to write such a lovely review! We are happy to hear that you enjoyed it!

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Attended as: Solo Travelers
Activity Date: 2023/03/03
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【着物・浴衣レンタル】雷門徒歩2分!下町情緒溢れる浅草で着物散策<着付け・ヘアセット込/人力車割引券付き/浅草>by サクラフォトスタジオ

リーズナブルな値段で質の良い着物を

Reviewed by: Katrin, 2023/03/21

外国人がいっぱい来るレンタルサービスですが、思ったよりずっとかわいい着物を着るができました!場所は狭いが、多言語をしゃべるスタッフ陣の対応がフレンドリーで、着付けと髪型のセンスも抜群です。全体的にスムーズな過程でした。また、着付けしてもらった着物も、浅草の街中を歩いても、一番かわいいと自分が思ってしまいました笑。また利用したいと思います。

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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2023/03/20
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人力車観光 10~120分プラン 雷門+二天門+仲見世通り 王道&浅草制覇まで選べる4コース<ガイド付/浅草>by えびす屋 浅草店

Wonderful summer experience in Tokyo

Reviewed by: HiroJAPAN, 2021/07/25

We rode just one area but it's surely fun. Friendly staff tellp us interesting stories around Asakusa even to local Japa. It was a very hot summer day but riding Rickshaw is very cool.
We had a very good time.

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Hiro様、この度はえびす屋人力車をご利用頂き誠にありがとうございました! また大変ご丁寧なコメント頂き、感謝申し上げます。 季節ごとに、見所も変わり人力車もその時の旬を感じて頂きながらお楽しみいただけます。 ぜひまた浅草へお越しくださいませ! えびす屋スタッフ一同、Hiro様のお越しを楽しみにお待ち申し上げております!!

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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2021/07/24
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人力車観光 10~120分プラン 雷門+二天門+仲見世通り 王道&浅草制覇まで選べる4コース<ガイド付/浅草>by えびす屋 浅草店

1歳の子供が大喜びでした!

Reviewed by: Carol, 2020/12/21

最初は初めての人力車に緊張していた様子の子供も、
お兄さんが名前を沢山呼んで「しゅっぱーつ!」とお声がけしてくださったおかげですっかりお兄さんにも慣れ、楽しんでいる様子でした。
乗る前も、写真を撮ってくださる際も、マメに消毒をしていらっしゃり、
コロナ対策もしっかりされておりました。
車より高さのある車両から道路を走る様子はオープンカーのようで(実際そうですが)、天気も良かったのでとても気持ち良かったです。
床暖房(笑)もきいており、防寒対策もいただいていたので寒さを感じずに観光を楽しめました。
また是非乗りたいと思いました!

Comments from activity operators

Carol様
先日は貴重なお時間を誠にありがとうございました!!
Carolさん、息子さんに楽しんでいただけて、私も嬉しい限りです!
働く車が大好きな息子さんに、人力車という少し変わった働く車の魅力が、少しでも伝わっていたら嬉しい限りです!笑
今後もさらにお楽しみいただけるよう、ガイド、写真技術ともに磨きをかけてまいります!
この度はご乗車ありがとうございました!!またのお越しをお待ちしております!!

えびす屋 俥夫 野本裕貴

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Attended as: Families with Young Children
Activity Date: 2020/12/20
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人力車観光 10~120分プラン 雷門+二天門+仲見世通り 王道&浅草制覇まで選べる4コース<ガイド付/浅草>by えびす屋 浅草店

GOTO で浅草泊まり

Reviewed by: まーちゃん, 2020/12/14

人力車は初めて利用しました。乗りごこちは良く、毛布の二重にして寒く無かったです。GOTO のおかげ体験です。旅館が貸し切りでゆっくり出来ました。

Comments from activity operators

まーちゃん様

この度はえびす屋浅草店人力車をご利用頂き、誠にありがとうございます!
また、お時間を割いて貴重なレビューをご投稿頂き、重ねてお礼を申し上げます。

初めての人力車のご利用ということで、GOTOのきっかけを弊社で活かして頂きありがとうございました。寒さも増していく中でのご利用だったと思いますが、毛布が役立ったと聞き、大変嬉しく思います。弊社の人力車は"動くコタツ"とも呼ばれることがあったりなかったりするほどに足元をあったかくしてご利用いただけるのが自慢のひとつです!
また機会がございましたら真冬でもいつでもご利用くださいませ。

また、当日ご担当させて頂きました俥夫の小峰一晃は、まーちゃん様はカメラがお好きな方という印象だったようで、素敵な写真を撮っていただけただろうかと気にしていました。最後には、楽しかったですありがとうございました!と笑顔で伝えて貰えた事がとても嬉しかったようで、またお会いできる日を心待ちにしていますと言っていました。


私たちも、カメラの技術もさらに磨いて、よりサービスの向上に努めてまいります。
まーちゃん様のまたのお越しをスタッフ一同心よりお待ち申し上げます。
誠にありがとうございました!

えびす屋浅草店
板倉

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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2020/12/12
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【芸者さん/日本橋催行】芸者とお座敷遊び+踊り鑑賞+写真撮影 日本のおもてなしを東京で体験 <英語対応可/毎週土曜開催/室町>

外国人の友達も大満足なお座敷遊び体験

Reviewed by: TAC, 2020/06/04

海外からの友人からの経ってからの希望で、「今度日本に行ったら、ぜひ伝統的な舞を見てみたい。」と言われていて、日本人の自分でも実体験が無かったので、困ったなと思いながら、VELTRAのツアーサイトをチェックしていたら、ちょうど探していた企画が見つかり、即予約しました。友人が来て、実際に行ってみたら、基本的にプログラム全体がバイリンガルで進行され、また参加者全員がお座敷遊びを体験出来るようになっていましたので、自分自身も楽しむ事が出来ました。もちろん、友人も大満足してくれました。次回、別の海外からの友人が来る機会があれば、ぜひ、また参加させて頂きたいと思っています。

  • 非常に美しい芸者さんの舞

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Attended as: Friends
Activity Date: 2019/10/19
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Matcha Green Tea Making Experience at a Japanese-Style Cafe in Asakusa

Amazing experience

Reviewed by: Andrew, 2020/03/23

My Partner and I went to the Matcha Green Tea Course and the owners (a sweet couple) were so nice, patient and welcoming.

The husband hosted the class and had great English. For those who mind, they make sure to take photos and send them to you immediately, but also allow to take some by yourself during class.

We learnt all about the history of the Matcha Tea Ceremony and gained a greater appreciation of the art and taste of Matcha :)

They are very organised, the place is absolutely wonderful, we will be recommending all our family to go there.

The location is also great, it's a short walk from Sensō-ji Temple to you can do them both in the same day!

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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2020/02/24
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Tour of Asakusa's Best Spots by Rickshaw

Tour of Asakusa By Rickshaw

Reviewed by: Bradley, 2020/03/17

Our driver guide Kuzuki was energetic and fun
He covered some of the local street districts and backward while offering background commentary and some fun jokes
In the quiet geisha district he covered a little of their history and culture
We also visited 2 of the oldest shrines in Tokyo
Behind the Sensoji shrine and a Buddhist monk
Have us an unpected gift on leaving which also seemed to surprise Kuzuki
Pictures were taken in a few key spots and story telling w/ voices and singing occurred on our ride and tour- an enjoyable 2 hours!

Comments from activity operators

Dear Bradley
Thank you very much for taking Ebisuya Rickshaw in Tokyo, and for kindly taking your time to review to our service. We are very happy to have you enjoyed a lot with our driver, Kazuki in Asakusa! We love to run and introduce all our local streets, shops and restaurants in the back streets, and would like to take as many memorable photos as possible! We will study harder and train our hospitality to make ourselves more and more professional, and would like to welcome you again! Thank you very much!

Kind regards,

Ebisuya Asakusa Rickshaw
Driver : Kazuki Tokuzumi
Senior staff member : Kei Inoue

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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2020/03/16
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Origami Paper Folding Class in Traditional Asakusa

A very nice introductory class in origami

Reviewed by: Jay, 2020/03/01

If you want to try traditional Japanese origami and learn the basic forms this is a great class. It is also centrally located in Asakusa where there are tons of popular tours sites within walking distance so you can make a day out of this.

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Attended as: Solo Travelers
Activity Date: 2020/02/10
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Authentic Sumo Wrestler Morning Practice Viewing in Tokyo

Amazing!!!

Reviewed by: Mathias, 2020/02/07

It was an amazing experience!!!
I recommend to everyone to go and see the inside of the sumo wrestler practice..
It was unique, I’ll never forget that day.
Take you for that

Comments from activity operators

Hi,

Thank you for the review and we are glad that you enjoyed our program!
Pleasea share the pictures you tool with sumo wrestlers with your family and friend.

We are looking forward to hearing from you soon.

Kind regards,
Takuya

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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2020/02/05
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Dynamic Traditional Taiko Japanese Drumming Lesson in Tokyo

Total beginners to enthusiastic thumpers

Reviewed by: Kirrily, 2020/02/03

Our family of four (two older teenagers) loved this experience. We were in a class with a number of experienced drummers practicing for a performance. They were practicing particular parts and we could just join in with the basic skills we learnt in the hour and a half without disturbing their practice too much. It meant we could really get the feel of the breadth and complexity and skill involved but we didn’t feel useless. Our instructor spoke enough English to convey the things needed (we have no Japanese so we’re very grateful) and was really enthusiastic and welcoming. It’s just a small random studio in a random street but the instructions to find it worked. We finished with a “competition” between ourselves about who could drum the loudest. Really great fun!!

Comments from activity operators

Thank you for the other day!
In addition, please come to play!

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Attended as: Families
Activity Date: 2020/01/29
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【着物・浴衣レンタル】雷門徒歩2分!下町情緒溢れる浅草で着物散策<着付け・ヘアセット込/人力車割引券付き/浅草>by サクラフォトスタジオ

タイ人の嫁に

Reviewed by: 北海道大好き, 2020/01/26

今年の正月3日にご利用させていただきました。
着物選び〜着付け〜髪セットと大変お手際良く、タイ人の嫁もとても喜んでました。

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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2020/01/03
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写経体験 都内で気軽に心のデトックス 写経セットは教室で用意するので初めてでも安心!写経筆プレゼント付き<毎日催行/渋谷区> by 寺カフェ 代官山

カフェで写経

Reviewed by: かをる, 2020/01/22

お坊様と一緒に読経した後に写経開始。私は、重誓偈(三誓偈)の解説を聞いたことがあった為ここでの解説は飛ばしていただきましたが、どういう内容なのかの説明もちゃんとしていただけるようです。
他の方の体験談を読んでから行ったので、お寺の雰囲気とは全く違うと思って参りましたが、本当に普通のカフェの一角で写経をする感じ。(お隣のお若いカップルは書初めよろしく太筆でお習字でした)別にお寺での写経でも雑念は消えないし、いつの間にか書き終わっているという感じなので、賑やかなカフェでも私は特に気になりませんでした。
写経をすることに対する敷居高そうな思い込みの壁が低くなるきっかけとして良いのではないかなと思います。

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Attended as: Solo Travelers
Activity Date: 2020/01/19
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Origami Paper Folding Class in Traditional Asakusa

Good but too short

Reviewed by: Colin, 2020/01/06

We paid for an hour long class, but the class only went for 30 mins and we only made one thing. A bit disappointing with our 10 year old girl who was so excited. The woman was nice, but this was not worth $USD 28 per person at all. Overall disappointing.

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Attended as: Families with Young Children
Activity Date: 2020/01/04
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Sumo Wrestlers Morning Practice and Special Access Viewing in Tokyo with Pick-up

Sumo Wrestlers Morning Practice & Special Access Viewing

Reviewed by: Joyce, 2020/01/04

Our tour guide was EXCELLENT! Her impeccable explanations surpassed expectations! I had so much more to talk about but there was not enough time afterwards as transportation took awhile. Hope to do this again...soon! May she have continued success escorting visitors.


Comments from activity operators

We are very glad to hear you had a great time on our Sumo Wrestlers Practice Watch tour! We can't wait to guide you again soon!

Andrea Costa
True Japan Tour Co., Ltd.

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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2019/12/13
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Ninja Training at the Musashi Clan Honjin Dojo with an English Interpreter

Fun experience.

Reviewed by: X..., 2019/12/30

It was an very interesting experience.The class was well paced, we did shuriken throwing, sword fighting and blow gun practice, also we were able to see several hand-crafted weapons made by the leader. I highly recommend this experience for all.

Comments from activity operators

Thank you very much for your kind comment. We are encouraged
Wish you all the best.

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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2019/12/26
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Convenient Kimono Rental and Dress-up Studio in Asakusa

Best thing I did in Tokyo

Reviewed by: Akash , 2019/12/21

The ladies at the place put a lot of effort in dressing you up. They make you look like the locals. It was so funny when foreigners were asking me to take pictures with them in shrines. I enjoyed this experience and recommend it to everyone. The price is unbeatable and the service is excellent.

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Attended as: Solo Travelers
Activity Date: 2019/11/29
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Modern Tea Ceremony in Ginza with Tea Bowl and Whisk Set to Take Home

Very informative and enjoyable atmosphere

Reviewed by: HQD, 2019/12/05

The staff were extremely friendly from start to end; very knowledgeable about the history of tea ceremonies. There is also a nice matcha store out front with a variety of teas you can try from before/after the ceremony. Don't worry about coming too early as outside the store, there is a beautiful Japanese garden with a nice city backdrop. I would definitely recommend this to my friends.

  • The tea ceremony setup.

  • The Japanese garden outside the store.

Comments from activity operators

Dear HQD,
Thank you very much for your warm messege. We are very glad that you enjoyed the tea experience, and we have forwarded your messege to the staff. Many of our cusmer says the rooftop Japanese garden is the extra bonus. We hope that you will enjoy your own matcha tea at home with the kit.
Best regards,
Shinnichiya Inc.

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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2019/12/03
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Elegant Tea Ceremony at Warakuan Teahouse in Tokyo

Amazing experience!

Reviewed by: Vanessa B, 2019/12/02

Amazing experience in what ended up being a private session because of the day and time I booked (Thursday afternoon). Everything was beautifully done and the interaction was great. Highly recommend!!

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Attended as: Solo Travelers
Activity Date: 2019/09/26
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Dynamic Traditional Taiko Japanese Drumming Lesson in Tokyo

Such a fun time!

Reviewed by: Jennifer, 2019/11/28

Everyone want to have a real Japanese experience, not something put on for tourists. This is definitely that.
Easy enough to get there if you follow the instructions, and have an app.
There was a regular class on and we three beginners were in the hands of a friendly instructor. He spoke virtually no English, but it didn't matter at all. We just had to copy him. Very attentive and kept an eye on us, correcting our mistakes. At the end of an hour and a half we showed the regulars what we had learnt and they applauded politely.
An hour and a half is plenty of time. This is a very energetic activity. And enormous fun. If my local gym offered it, I'd sign up immediately

  • Look at our taiko "expertise"

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Attended as: Friends
Activity Date: 2019/11/25
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Private Tea Ceremony and Kimono Dressing Experience in Tokyo

Manna and Yoko did everything they could to make it special

Reviewed by: denise, 2019/11/25

Yoko and Manna were attentive and caring. They prepared a card for my Birthday, when I asked for music or photos to be taken they accommodated and made my requests happen.

I did not like the environment in the basement at all. I think it would have been more fun in a nice garden location and not solo. Especially for the cost. Please note the cancellation fee and this poor space before signing up.

Comments from activity operators

Dear Denise,

Thank you very much for your comments!

I'm very sorry to hear that you were not satisfied with the location of our Japanese room, but I'm glad to hear you enjoyed your special birthday surprise!

We hope to see you another time.

Thanks and warm regards,
Andrea Costa / True Japan Tours

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Attended as: Solo Travelers
Activity Date: 2019/11/23
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Dynamic Traditional Taiko Japanese Drumming Lesson in Tokyo

I enjoyed it

Reviewed by: denise, 2019/11/25

good instruction.. fun time.. easy location by the train..
will do it again

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Attended as: Solo Travelers
Activity Date: 2019/11/23
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Drum Tao MANGEKYO Japanese Taiko Show Ticket Reservation in Tokyo

Great Experience

Reviewed by: Jessica, 2019/11/24

We throughly enjoyed the show. It was a great experience. It was very visually stimulating. The staff are incredibly talented. It is also in a Beautiful theater! Highly recommend. You won’t regret it and you don’t want to miss out.

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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2019/11/02
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Dynamic Traditional Taiko Japanese Drumming Lesson in Tokyo

fun and rewarding activity, a must!

Reviewed by: Heidi Tsai, 2019/11/23

I took my 2 children (10 and 12 yr. old), my mother (74), and my husband to the class, everybody enjoyed immensely. One of the high lights on our trip! I also enjoyed getting a bit out of Tokyo center and the class is located very conveniently close to the train station. All in all, a great experience!! Highly recommended!

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Attended as: Families with Young Children
Activity Date: 2019/10/30
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Special Geisha Performance and Games in the Heart of Tokyo

A great way to see the Geisha!

Reviewed by: Mariam, 2019/11/22

I found the geisha experience really good especially the interactive part (the games) which was fun. Also there was the oldest geisha in Tokyo playing the musical instrument there (94 years old) which was an extra bonus. But I think it's an experience for women, men might find it boring especially the musical and dancing part :)

Comments from activity operators

Dear Mariam,
Thank you very much for your messege, and we are very glad that you enjoyed our Time to Geisha. The oldest geisha you mentioned is the living history of Tokyo, and she will be happy to hear that you are impressed. We thank you again for your kind messege, and hope to welcome you again in near future.

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Attended as: Solo Travelers
Activity Date: 2019/11/02
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Introductory Karate Class with English-Speaking Master in Nakano

Great moment. Highly recommended!

Reviewed by: steve, 2019/11/17

We had a great time doing this karate class.
The instructor was very good and professional.
The other participants were also very nice and patient with us (beginners).
It was also really fun to meet japan people during this activity and interact a little bit with them.

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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2019/11/13
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