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All Reviews for Cultural Experiences in Tokyo

Overall Rating

4.79 4.79 / 5

Reviews

282 reviews

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

記念日にふさわしい経験になりました。

Reviewed by: ハルハル, 2019/03/14

妻と二人で利用しました。朝のうちは酷い雨でしたが、予約の時間には晴天となり人力車日和になりました。若い車夫の方の知識にも驚かせられました。
何度も訪れている浅草ですが、かなり遠方まで案内してくれて普段見られない
浅草を楽しみました。みなさんにもお勧めしたいと思います。帰りは、宿泊先のホテルまで送っていただきました。ありがとうございました。

Comments from activity operators

ハルハル様  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。 またご丁寧なコメントをいただき、心よりお礼申し上げます。 ご担当させて頂きました古谷も、お褒め頂き大変喜んでおります。 浅草はいまだ「昔ながら」の穴場が数多く残っております。 季節に合わせた見どころもございます。ハルハル様のまたのお越しをえびす屋スタッフ一同、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: 2019/03/11
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Elegant Tea Ceremony at Warakuan Teahouse in Tokyo

Tea ceremony

Reviewed by: Maria Angee, 2019/03/10

Amazing experience, the master doesn’t speak English but he gives a document with info in English. I recommend the ceremony because is a authentic and unique event

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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2019/03/08
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Elegant Kimono Photo Shoot Experience in Tokyo

Awesome Kimono Photo shoot

Reviewed by: Alessandra, 2019/03/05

If you are looking to do Kimono wear this is the place you should go, they gave us an amazing experience. My husband and I had a great time doing the kimono experience through Wa kimono rental. They have a great selection of kimonos. The staff is super helpful and speak fluent English, so foreign travellers don't have to worry about communication problems. They also make you feel very comfortable as you're getting dressed.Thank you to all the Wa kimono staff. We really enjoyed this unique experience and so happy that we found your company to make our experience better.

Comments from activity operators

Dear Alessandra, thank you very much for your kind review. We are glad that you had a goot time here with us. We hope the photos become a wonderful memory of Japan. Thank you very much for coming!!

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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2019/03/02
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Beginner-Friendly Fun Virtual Reality and Ninja Experience in Tokyo

Be a ninja virtually!!

Reviewed by: K.M, 2019/03/04

It was actually my second time to try a virtual reality game. But this is a game is really new to me and I would love to do again! The ninja instructors were very nice and helpful. I would recommend this to families, couples or groups!

Comments from activity operators

Thank you!
VR Ninja Dojo is a facility that you can enjoy many times!
I am looking forward to seeing you again!

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Attended as: Friends
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Elegant Kimono Photo Shoot Experience in Tokyo

Awesome Kimono Photo shoot

Reviewed by: Alessandra, 2019/03/03

If you are looking to do Kimono wear this is the place you should go, they gave us an amazing experience. My husband and I had a great time doing the kimono experience through Wa kimono rental. They have a great selection of kimonos. The staff is super helpful and speak fluent English, so foreign travellers don't have to worry about communication problems. They also make you feel very comfortable as you're getting dressed.Thank you to all the Wa kimono staff. We really enjoyed this unique experience and so happy that we found your company to make our experience better

Comments from activity operators

Dear Alessandra, thank you very much for your review. We are very glad that you had a good time with us. Our customers' smiles always make us feel happy! Thank you very much for coming.

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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2019/03/02
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Wear Kimono in Asakusa with a Rental Dress Up Experience in Tokyo

Outstanding

Reviewed by: Ofelia Hernandez, 2019/01/02

My daughter an I had an amazing time. Thank You for being so friendly and helpful.

Comments from activity operators

Thank you so much for heart warming message!! We are looking forward to having you over our shop in next chance! Thank you again.

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Attended as: Families
Activity Date: 2018/12/31
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Fun Sumie Ink Painting Lesson in Tokyo with English Speaking Instructor

Lovely activity

Reviewed by: Jess, 2018/12/29

A great afternoon ..easy to find art gallery location lovely fun tutor, we did 5 paintings (my favourite was the bamboo), and my 16 yet son loved it. Best value activity we did in Japan.

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Attended as: Families
Activity Date: 2018/12/27
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Fun Sumie Ink Painting Lesson in Tokyo with English Speaking Instructor

lovely activity

Reviewed by: Jess, 2018/12/28

easy to find, great host, fun cultural activity. my son (16) and I really enjoyed this. great value for money too and we got to take our art home.

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Attended as: Families
Activity Date: 2018/12/27
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Origami Paper Folding Class in Traditional Asakusa

A lovely experience

Reviewed by: Jess, 2018/12/26

My son (16) and I really enjoyed this. Was fun too. Tutor was lovely and went at our pace. We made several items and she gave us lots of oragami paper to take home too. Great value and suitable all ages.

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Attended as: Families
Activity Date: 2018/12/25
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English Sumo Lesson and Practice Match in Tokyo

Great workout and good intro into the mechanics of sumo

Reviewed by: Nick, 2018/12/04

I absolutely loved this lesson. I have trained in various other grappling arts and this lesson did a great job breaking down the basics, teaching you the ceremony/history, and giving you a hard workout.

I would recommend going with at least one of your friends or family members so you can face off against each other at the end. I was still able to get practice matches in against the instruction, but good friendly competition is always fun.

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Attended as: Solo Travelers
Activity Date: 2018/10/28
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Elegant Kimono Photo Shoot Experience in Tokyo

Literally the highlight of my trip!!

Reviewed by: ペイジ , 2018/11/24

Truly an amazing experience! I’ve never felt so beautiful in my life ! And the ladies were just so humble and friendly. They also let my family come in and wait while I got all pretty. Definitely coming again for my next trip!If your contemplating on doing this you won’t regret it !

Comments from activity operators

Thank you very much for your kind review. We are happy that you had a great time here with us. Yes, please come again, we are looking forward to seeing you!

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Attended as: Solo Travelers
Activity Date: 2018/11/24
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Kimono Rental and Dressing Experience in Asakusa with English Assistance

Awesome!

Reviewed by: Maria Cruz, 2018/11/15

The hosts were so lovely and forgiving. I felt so bad because I got lost thus was late and just saw them sitting there waiting for me when I finally got there. They had a lot of options of gorgeous kimonos and I was indecisive. They were so nice and helped me picked a beautiful blue kimono and did a great job. Even though I forgot something inside twice they were so sweet and let me in. I was able to walk around comfortably and a lot of people loved my attire and hairdo. I was so happy on it. Best highlight of my trip! ❤ Thank you!

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Attended as: Solo Travelers
Activity Date: 2018/11/03
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Tour of Asakusa's Best Spots by Rickshaw

Excellent!

Reviewed by: Maria Cruz, 2018/11/15

The ride was lovely. Koki was super nice and was waiting for me already even thought I was early. It was easy to find him and he explained everything very well. Including all the fun facts about our surroundings. The ride was very smooth and safe. The pictures were perfect.

  • Ready to start the ride! :)

Comments from activity operators

Dear Maria Cruz

Thank you very much for your ride on our Ebisuya rickshaw, and for kindly taking your time writing a comment to our service!
We are very happy to have you enjoyed the experience with our driver Koki! As a professional guide, we pleasantly run and entertain our guests with the spirit of hospitality. As we have lots of fascinating spots to see here in Asakusa, we love to offer as many fun facts as possible without forgetting to take lots of photos on the path, too!
We thank you and hope to see you again in Tokyo!

Kind regards,

Ebisuya Asakusa Rickshaw
Driver
Koki Tokuhira
Guest relation
Kei Inoue

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Attended as: Solo Travelers
Activity Date: 2018/11/03
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Kimono Rental and Dressing Experience in Asakusa with English Assistance

Amazing experience

Reviewed by: Excellent!!, 2018/11/13

The service was really great , Meiko was kind and nice, she did my hair that I loved it . I could choose from different kimonos and accessories .
It’s close to Asakusa station . 15 minutes walking
We really like the experience.

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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2018/11/03
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Dynamic Traditional Taiko Japanese Drumming Lesson in Tokyo

So much fun and totally worth it

Reviewed by: Adrienne, 2018/11/04

We basically dropped in on a regular class and did more basic beats with our teacher Shima (sp?) while the other students did more advanced techniques. It was like a video game with us on Beginner level and them on Advanced. Shima was great at making us keep the beat but also teaching us proper form. He has an awesome sense of humour and is very encouraging! It was super fun, and everyone was really welcoming! Even the other students!

  • Drums galore

Comments from activity operators

Thank you for your review.
I was glad when you saw you enjoying lessons fun.
Please come and visit again.
Thank you.

Inagaki

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Attended as: Friends
Activity Date: 2018/11/02
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Dynamic Traditional Taiko Japanese Drumming Lesson in Tokyo

if you are considering it, do it!

Reviewed by: Carol, 2018/10/28

you need to read the directions properly and follow them carefully, otherwise you will get lost. Once there, they were incredibly friendly, even without much English. We were split into groups with 4 of us travellers having their first go gathered together for our lesson with a dedicated instructor. He was really engaging. Not a tourist trap, most of the folk were Japanese mature women who obviously do this regularly as a social was of exercising. Ended a bit early, after ~ 90 minutes. Good fun and worth the effort of finding it.

Comments from activity operators

Thank you for your review.
Thank you for participating in the trial lesson the other day.
We are happy that you enjoyed it.
Please come and visit again next time you visit Japan.
Thank you.

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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2018/10/01
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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>

タイの方の接待

Reviewed by: ヤマダススム, 2018/10/22

タイの方の接待で使いました とても喜んでました 通訳の方もいて理解してました 勝つとハンカチなども貰えてとても良かったです 又行きたいと思います‼️

Comments from activity operators

この度はご参加誠にありがとうございました。ご満足いただけましたようで、嬉しく存じます。お座敷遊び体験は、普段なかなか目にすることの無い芸者さんと、気軽に接することの出来る機会として、さまざまな国の方にもご好評を頂いております。歌舞の鑑賞だけでなく、実際にゲームに参加して頂くと思わず熱中してしまい、思い出も深くなると、多くの皆様からお喜び頂いております。季節が変わりますと、また雰囲気も違ってまいりますので、ぜひまたのお越しを心よりお待ち申し上げております。

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Attended as: Friends
Activity Date: 2018/10/20
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Dynamic Traditional Taiko Japanese Drumming Lesson in Tokyo

great lesson

Reviewed by: yaeli, 2018/10/04

the guide didn't know english at all but the class was super fun!

Comments from activity operators

Thank you for your review!
We are happy that you enjoyed it.
If you come to Japan again please come to the lesson.
Thank you.

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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2018/10/01
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Fun Sumie Ink Painting Lesson in Tokyo with English Speaking Instructor

Sumie Ink Painting!

Reviewed by: QGC, 2018/09/10

I would love to do this again to paint some more pictures. The instructor was very friendly, the session was relaxed and fun!

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Attended as: Friends
Activity Date: 2018/08/23
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Private Tea Ceremony near Tokyo Tower with English-Speaking Instructor

Magnificent

Reviewed by: Ali AL-Asfour, 2018/08/20

It was a great experience which I don't mind doing it again. We started by wearing the Yukata with the assistance of 2 experienced ladies, the explanation was simplified and meant for when we wear it later on alone, after that my kids enjoyed taking pictures in the Yukata.
After that we started the Tea Ceremony.
The Tea ceremony master was very delicate in the performance, it was a poem with action. Her movemnets were majestic and make it seems easy, all that and while explaining every move. The Matcha was delicious.
After the performance, we had the chance to make the matcha ourself; this is when you realize that it wasn't as easy as it seems, even the children got a chance to try it.

At the end, we were very happy and have enjoyed it alot.

Also the ladies English was very good and clear

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Attended as: Families with Young Children
Activity Date: 2018/08/17
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Private Tea Ceremony and Kimono Dressing Experience in Tokyo

Lovely experience!

Reviewed by: Highly recommended, 2018/08/17

I loved the whole experience. There were several Kinomo options available, colours and styles to chose. Guides were really kind and willing to answer answers and share japanese culture. I do not regret at all paying for this!

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Attended as: Solo Travelers
Activity Date: 2018/08/02
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Shodo Lesson at the Home of a Calligrapher in Central Tokyo

Excellent Shodo class!

Reviewed by: Carter, 2018/08/09

Well worth the time and just north of Akihabara, this was an amazing Shodo class that taught my family more than just one character. She let us make the ink we would use later to write everything with the calligraphy brush. The instructor explained the different characters used in Japanese and how one was derived from another, showing and letting us write those too. Then we got to chose a word to practice writing for the final draft on heavy duty paper. This would also include our names in Japanese, which she translated and included on the example that we followed. After many practice papers, we did the final draft, which was signed with the instructor's red stamp.

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Attended as: Families
Activity Date: 2018/08/06
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Wear Kimono in Asakusa with a Rental Dress Up Experience in Tokyo

Wear Kimono in Asakusa with a Rental Dress Up Experience in Tokyo / Standard Kimono Plan and Free Walking

Reviewed by: Sam, 2018/08/02

This was something the girls (daughters & girlfriend) really wanted to do. I was not as enthusiastic about it.
When we arrived the staff was extremely friendly and immediately tended to all of our needs/requirements. We chose our Kimonos and they dressed us all up. They made up the females' hair really nice and beautiful and gave us more than enough time to walk around Asakusa after. There is a great temple about a block away to take super pictures at.
Additionally, one of the staff members makes origami earrings and they are for sale at a very great price. They also have fans, umbrellas and other accessories for rent/sale.
The overall experience was actually better than I thought it would be. We had such a great time. The downside to it was getting some dirty looks from some of the locals; however, for the most part, many enjoyed it and took pictures of/with us. There were more people who liked it than not. There was a family (Japanese) who was in there prior to us dressing up and walking around as well. We saw them later at the temple along with a few others from other kimono places all dressed up. So we did not feel out of place once we saw others.
I highly recommend this company if you want a great Kimono experience. They also have Samurai wear and other traditional dresses. Look them up (Sakura Photography in Asakusa).

Comments from activity operators

Sam, Thank you for your such a great compliment comment. We are very happy and honored to have you over our shop. We look forward to meeting you someday again!

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Attended as: Families
Activity Date: 2018/07/28
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Convenient Kimono Rental and Dress-up Studio in Asakusa

Great experience

Reviewed by: Jaime, 2018/07/21

This was a good experience. Quick and easy and the ladies were friendly. Just a short walk to the temple for photos. The shoes were quite hard to walk in so we couldn’t go far and it was hot! But all in all it’s good for the price.

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Attended as: Families
Activity Date: 2018/07/19
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本格お茶体験 格式高い武家茶道でお茶をいただく <目黒区/駒場東大前駅から徒歩4分>

日本人2人、イタリア人1人で参加してきました

Reviewed by: ラマラ, 2018/07/17

とても優しく気さくなご亭主さんで、茶道初体験の友人2人も気負わず、とても楽しめたようです☆
私は普段は裏千家でお稽古をしており、小堀遠州流という、いつもとは違う流派のお茶席を経験できたのも面白かったです。

Comments from activity operators

体験談をお寄せいただき、ありがとうございます。駒場・和楽庵は、「おいしく、楽しく、美しく」をモットーに席を開いています。茶道の楽しさをより多くの方に味わっていただければとの思いからです。楽しく体験していただけたとのこと、これにすぐる喜びはありません。お茶には様々な流儀があり、その違いを見ていただけて良かったとも思います。季節により、設えも変えておりますので、ぜひまたお出でください。またのご来席をお待ちしております。

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Attended as: Friends
Activity Date: 2018/07/15
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Private Tea Ceremony Experience with Take-Home Yukata in Tokyo

Traditional Tea Ceremony

Reviewed by: Jo-Anne, 2018/07/15

Educational on the history and tradition of the tea ceremony and yukata wearing in Japan. Would like to thank the ladies who had shown us.

  • Great cultural experience to start our Tokyo visit.

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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2018/07/13
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Fun Sumie Ink Painting Lesson in Tokyo with English Speaking Instructor

Fun!

Reviewed by: C. Victoria, 2018/07/04

Had so much fun with this.The instructor was very clever teaching and has a lot of knowledge around the history of the art. Good sense of humor and his English is good. Absolutely worth my time.

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Attended as: Solo Travelers
Activity Date: 2018/06/30
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Dynamic Traditional Taiko Japanese Drumming Lesson in Tokyo

highlight of our trip!

Reviewed by: dye, 2018/07/01

I have always loved taiko drumming and was thrilled to have the opportunity to take lessons - our family had a blast!

  • Owner demonstrating the correct stance

Comments from activity operators

Thank you for your review.
Please come and visit again.

Thank you.

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Attended as: Families
Activity Date: 2017/07/05
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Private Tea Ceremony near Tokyo Tower with English-Speaking Instructor

Wonderfully symbolic and fascinatingly educating

Reviewed by: Jill, 2018/06/25

My hostesses were gracious and informative. They both had a very solid grasp of English so that I could understand the meaning of what they were teaching me. I had a wonderful experience and I'm so happy that I booked this tour!

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Attended as: Solo Travelers
Activity Date: 2018/06/23
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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>

1人でも楽しめた!けど。。

Reviewed by: まいまい, 2018/06/18

ずっとお座敷遊びをやってみたいと思ってたので、1人で参加しました。
しかも、やりたい遊びが扇を的に当てるやつと決まっていて、それが出来るとの事で楽しみにしていきました。
実際行ってみると、意外と8割は日本人の参加者で、外国人だらけだと思ってたのでビックリしました。
今回、3種類のお座敷遊びを体験出来るとの事でしたが、参加出来るのはまさかの抽選で当たった人のみ!
たまたまお目当ての遊びに当たったので良かったものの、それをやる為に参加したのに抽選で外れてたかもと思うと少し不満が残りました。
でも抽選なので、1人で参加でも遊びの対戦相手を選んで貰えるし、他の遊びも見ることが出来て楽しかったです。
これがやりたい!と決めていかなければ、充実出来ると思います。

Comments from activity operators

この度はご参加ならびにメッセージを誠に有難うございました。
お座敷遊びへのご参加に際しまして、ご説明が不足しており誠に申し訳ございませんでした。なるべく多くの方にご参加いただけるように努めておりますが、ご参加は抽選にて決めさせていただいております。お客様のように、特定のお座敷遊びにご関心をお寄せのお客様にもご満足いただけるよう、今後はご希望をお伺いするなどの対策をとりたいと存じます。貴重なご意見を誠に有難うございました。今後ともよりご満足をいただけますイベントになりますよう精進してまいりますので、ぜひまたお越しくださいましたら幸いでございます。

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Attended as: Solo Travelers
Activity Date: 2018/06/16
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