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282 reviews

Convenient Kimono Rental and Dress-up Studio in Asakusa

A Memorable Cultural Experience: The Good, the Bad and the Beautiful

Reviewed by: Konoikeshinden, 2018/06/06

The kimonos we rented were beautiful. The price of the activity was very reasonable. We were given ample time to tour Asakusa in our kimonos. Everything was perfect EXCEPT for the extremely irritable lady, who dressed me up with the kimono. She was very grumpy and the way she spoke to me was not very nice. She must be having a bad day, and she was taking it out on me. I would have given this activity the highest review possible if it were not for this staff member, who was not living up to the Japanese reputation of giving customers excellent service. I was also unable to contact the phone number indicated on the voucher despite repeated attempts, which was quite frustrating.

The staff member at the reception area was very friendly and kind though. Despite the unpleasant experience with the lady who dressed me up, I'd still recommend this activity to everyone, who wants to have the a unique cultural experience in Japan.

  • Beautiful kimonos

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Attended as: Families
Activity Date: 2018/06/03
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Elegant Kimono Photo Shoot Experience in Tokyo

Would definitely recommend

Reviewed by: Laure, 2018/06/03

A wonderful experience with lovely people! Our hosts were very welcoming and the kimonos were absolutely beautiful, we definitely recommend this studio.

Comments from activity operators

Thank you very much for your kind review. We are very glad that you had a good time here. Beauty and Handsome, thank you for coming!!!

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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2018/05/25
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Modern Tea Ceremony in Ginza with Tea Bowl and Whisk Set to Take Home

Fine introduction

Reviewed by: Monique & John, 2018/06/02

At first it looked a bit strange, it was held in a part of a tearoom and we had the idea that our reservation was not known by the manager of this place.
But as an introduction it was a pleasant experience. The young man spoke English very well and gave us good info concerning the tea ceremony.
It would have been better if the place where it took place was a bit more private.
For a next time we will try the official tea ceremony, this experience has made us eager to try.

Comments from activity operators

Dear Monique and John,
Thank you very much for the message. We are very glad to hear that you have more interest in tea ceremony, and sorry for the inconvenience at the reception.
For the next time, please experience more traditional tea ceremony in "tea room" where you sit on floor.
We look forward to welcome you again soon.
Best regards,

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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2018/05/31
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Ninja Training at the Musashi Clan Honjin Dojo with an English Interpreter

A great learning experience for all!

Reviewed by: Jennifer, 2018/05/30

This was an amazing experience! Not only did we learn different ninja techniques, but we learned the history of the ninja and a little bit about their culture. We appreciate their hospitality and time they spent teaching us.

Comments from activity operators

Thank you very much for your review. We are most grateful for your kindness. Hope you can try what you practiced with us at home. Have a nice day.

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Attended as: Friends
Activity Date: 2018/05/20
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Private Tea Ceremony Experience with Take-Home Yukata in Tokyo

One of the greatest experiences of our trip!

Reviewed by: Christin, 2018/05/25

I wish we would have booked this tea ceremony earlier in our trip, because after this experience we would have loved to do more with this activity provider!
It was all we could have hoped for and more. Before the appointment we got a detailed plan, how to reach the building from different stations and we would have been welcomed at the main entrance(which we didn't know because my email provider put this exact mail in the spam folder -.- ). So we got there a bit early and after going to the toilet real quick, we kind of missed each other, but were on time at the room for the tea ceremony.
Everyone was wonderful, we were a couple and each one had their own instructor for the yukata wearing. We were told a lot of background in a really relaxed atmosphere, there was no hurry and we could re-do certain steps, when we weren't quite sure yet. My husband is quite tall(1,92m) but they were still able to find a yukata for him - of course my choice with 1,66m had a bit more variety ;) But since we feared before, that they wouldn't be able to have something for him, we were already really happy. For the full experience they even helped me to arrange my hair, which looks really good in the pictures. We also got some helpful material to practice at home with the yukata.
After the yukata instruction the tea ceremony started. We learned a lot and after the demonstration for each of us, we did it ourselves! It was so much fun and everyone was so nice - also everyone's English was really really good, not only by Japanese English-speaking standards.
After the tea ceremony we had some more time to take pictures in the whole get up and we went home really happy after a wonderful day. If it was possible, we would give more than 5 stars for sure! Thank so much again to everyone involved!

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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2018/05/22
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Wear Kimono in Asakusa with a Rental Dress Up Experience in Tokyo

Wonderful staff and quality of Kimonos. Photographer was professional.

Reviewed by: Ed D, 2018/05/21

Wonderful staff and quality of Kimonos. Photographer was professional.
Would recommend.

Comments from activity operators

Thank you so much for wonderful comment. We look forward to having you over our shop once again!

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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2018/05/19
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Fun Sumie Ink Painting Lesson in Tokyo with English Speaking Instructor

Great experience

Reviewed by: Gray, 2018/05/15

I really learned something about how to handle the brush for sumi painting. The teacher was terrific to work with, very positive and engaged. I would like to take the next lesson. Wonderful view of the world through painting.

  • The teacher led me through making this

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Attended as: Solo Travelers
Activity Date: 2018/05/13
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Meditative Shakyo Sutra Writing Lesson in Trendy Daikanyama

Relaxing!

Reviewed by: Agata, 2018/05/10

We run into the coffee shop a little bit late, like we all western people-always running, but after few minutes of copying sutras, we started feeling calm and relaxed. Our sensei doesn’t speak English but ain’t it matter, we all have google translator ;) When we finished, we could take home our work and brushes as a souvenir.

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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2018/03/30
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Wear Kimono in Asakusa with a Rental Dress Up Experience in Tokyo

Lovely day!

Reviewed by: Meckaa, 2018/05/09

We rented a kimono my sister and I with the basic plan, and we had such a good time. The very kind ladies speak english well, and helped us getting dressed, arranged our hair. We felt special!
We spent the day walking around asakusa and took a lot of pictures. Very good experience and not too expensive! :)

Comments from activity operators

Thank you so much for such a sweet compliments!!! We are very honored to have the great customers like you. We are looking forward to having you over our shop again sometime. You are more than welcome anytime!

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Attended as: Families
Activity Date: 2018/05/06
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Private Tea Ceremony and Kimono Dressing Experience in Tokyo

The Tea ceremeny

Reviewed by: Tamhanes, India, 2018/05/07

The two hostesses were so nice! They explained and imparted such a lot of cultural information about the rituals and their meanings. Not just the tea ceremony but a lot of things inherent to the culture of the Japanese. Thanks Veltra.

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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2018/04/11
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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＞

海外の友人と参加しました

Reviewed by: sumi, 2018/05/04

日本を旅行中のフランス人の友人に「Tea Ceremony」を体験してみたいと言われ、今回はこちらの薄茶体験コースに2名で参加させていただきました。

友人のみならず私の方も茶道の知識がゼロの上、予約を入れたのが前日午後であったせいもあり、全く予習なしの状態で当日に臨みました。

当日、最初は少々緊張気味でしたが、大変穏やかでフレンドリーな先生や奥様に迎え入れられておしゃべりする間にすっかりリラックスしてしまい、マイペースで初の茶道体験を満喫することができました。友人にとっては全ての物事が新鮮で大変興味深かったようで、さまざまな質問をしていました。

予約の際に大まかな年齢や性別のアンケートがあったのですが、その情報に基づいて当日のお菓子や使用する道具類を選定いただいたそうで、そのお心遣いにも感銘を受けました。

いただいたお菓子がとても美味しかったため、お店の情報を教えていただき体験終了後に歩いて向かったのですが、時間が遅かったため既にクローズしていました。今度あらためて買いに行こうと思っています。

友人は念願のTea Ceremonyを体験できて心から満足していました。機会があればぜひまた参加したいとのことでした。

Comments from activity operators

投稿ありがとうございます。温かい評価をいtだき、感謝いたします。御客様よりいただいた評価が、私ども駒場和楽庵一同にとって何よりのはげましとなります。今後とも、内容の充実した楽しい席を作り上げるよう頑張ります。５月になり、炉をしまって風炉になりました。一段とお茶の世界を楽しんでいただけることとぞんじます。またのおいでをお待ちしております。ありがとうございました。

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Attended as: Friends
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Elegant Tea Ceremony at Warakuan Teahouse in Tokyo

Master class

Reviewed by: John, 2018/05/02

We're were so glad we took the time to do this class.
The suburban setting was lovely, the Master tea maker demonstrated patience in the face of our ignorence, and despite our total lack of Japanese and our hosts limited English, we're got by well with notes supplied in English, and google translate.
Well worth doing.

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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2018/04/29
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Wear Kimono in Asakusa with a Rental Dress Up Experience in Tokyo

Kimono rental in asakusa

Reviewed by: London Tokyo mum, 2018/04/29

My teen daughter and her friend had an unforgettable day in their kimono and wandering around in the temple grounds was very special. My daughter remarked that the staff were very kind and enthusiastic. I highly recommend this place. It was tiny so us mothers had a nice wait in local cafe. Domo Arigato gozaimaau! *************

Comments from activity operators

Thank you so much for the comment. We are very happy to have you over our shop. We expect you to come to our shop again! Thank you too.

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Attended as: Families
Activity Date: 2018/04/02
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Wear Kimono in Asakusa with a Rental Dress Up Experience in Tokyo

Quick tour of Asakusa

Reviewed by: Eric Canoy, 2018/04/19

Second to the last day of our Japan trip, we had booked a rental at Sakura Photo Studio in Asakusa. Being.that we had a large group, of seven participants, we wanted to go in early to get ahead of the crowd.

We arrived via Ginza line, and in a few short blocks we were at the studio. It was located in 4 story building on the corner of two streets. Signs were posted on thier windows to show where they were located. The elevator is small, so you'll have to go in small groups of 3 or 4 at a time.

As we got there most of the employees of Sakura Photo Studio were just getting in, but we're ready to help us get into our kimonos. They were really quick and patient in helping us choose our kimonos. One of the employees spoke FOUR LANGUAGES: Japanese, Korean, Chinese ( Mandarin), and English! That was really helpful especially when other groups started to enter the studio,including that the studio is very small for changing into the kimonos.

The staff was able to get us into.our kimonos within the hour and let us know how long we had the rentals for the day. They also had some discounts on Rik Shaw rides through Asakusa. You'll look extra traditional with your kimonos.

Overall, the service was great, the quality of the kimonos were great and diverse, and the staff was very helpful. Will do again if I come back to Asakusa.

Comments from activity operators

Thank you so much for coming our studio, and having our service. We are so much honored and happy to have you over such a great group of people. We are so much looking forward to having you over our shop once again sometime!!

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Attended as: Families
Activity Date: 2018/04/17
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Dynamic Traditional Taiko Japanese Drumming Lesson in Tokyo

Loved it!!

Reviewed by: Lou , 2018/04/18

This isn't a touristy group of people doing taiko, it is a proper studio doing lessons for locals and alike. The main group was made up of OAP's who totally rocked when it came to the drumming. I was put in the hands of one of the instructors who did not have a word of English but in all fairness who needs words when actions will do! Luckily enough there was someone who had grear English and Japenese so he could tell me more about what was going on...he himself was just visiting whilst on holiday from Australia where he is learning taiko.

I really wish I had longer here as I'd be at the studio as much as possible. Thanks to this experience I'm going to go and find somewhere to drum in the uk.

If you want a local class with non tourists then this is the one for you plus it is so much cheaper than the other touristy groups.

Comments from activity operators

Thank you for your review.
If you come to Japan again please come to the lesson.
Thank you.

Hougaku Academy
INAGAKI

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Attended as: Solo Travelers
Activity Date: 2018/04/16
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Wear Kimono in Asakusa with a Rental Dress Up Experience in Tokyo

Maiko for a day

Reviewed by: SweetSakura, 2018/04/08

Such a great experience!! I really enjoyed walking around the city dressed up!! A must do when in Japan. Planning on doing it again as a family!!

Comments from activity operators

Thank you for such a great compliment and your message. We are so much looking forward to having you over our shop once again!

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Attended as: Solo Travelers
Activity Date: 2018/04/04
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Ninja Training at the Musashi Clan Honjin Dojo with an English Interpreter

Father and Som become ninja

Reviewed by: Roger, 2018/04/07

We had a great experience. It was very informative and we learned a lot. Our ninja training was delivered well in English and we had a very enjoyable morning. We came away with a greater understanding of the tradition.

Comments from activity operators

Thank you for the nice review.

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Attended as: Families
Activity Date: 2018/04/05
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Elegant Kimono Photo Shoot Experience in Tokyo

Great photoshoot

Reviewed by: Alex & Daria, 2018/04/06

Amazing work from a very funny and talented team. Thank you guys!

Comments from activity operators

Dear Alex & Daria,
Thank you very much for coming, we had very much fun, too :) We hope the photos become a wonderful commemoration of Japan!

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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2018/04/04
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Ninja Training at the Musashi Clan Honjin Dojo with an English Interpreter

Short but good training session.

Reviewed by: Pablo, 2018/03/25

Very informative and interesting for those into martial arts.

Comments from activity operators

Thank you for the nice review.

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Attended as: Friends
Activity Date: 2018/03/23
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Karate Lesson and Calligraphy in Nihonbashi

The experience

Reviewed by: Nay, 2018/02/24

It’s was an awsome experience would definitely do it again

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

What a time we had!

Reviewed by: Alka Mall, 2018/02/22

It was a class conducted by a fun loving master who gave ample encouragement and feedback to us. Our peers were happy to see us and showed curiosity towards us and wanted to know us better. We could catch the rhythm and towards the end of the session, we were blended with the main group.

I would love to go back for more classes.

We could not locate the building of the school. We were asked to wait at a spot and a pupil came to fetch us. That was most helpful.

Master helped us to click pictures and even allowed us to play the large drum which was a dream come true.

Exercise your arms a few days before. Else, it can feel strenuous and cause pain later.

Wear loose comfy clothing. You will remove your shoes outside.

Have fun.

Comments from activity operators

Thank you for your review.
I hope that the circle of taiko will spread in your review.

Please come back to drum.
Thank you!

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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2018/02/17
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Special Geisha Performance and Games in the Heart of Tokyo

Good Experience!

Reviewed by: Trio, 2018/02/20

Great introduction into the world of geisha! I really enjoyed it. My mother wanted more performances from the ladies, but overall she was happy. Highly recommend!

Comments from activity operators

Dear Trio,
Thank you very much for your warm message. We are very glad that you enjoyed the show very much. The costume of geisha will be different in summer season, so please come again in near future. best regards,

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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2018/02/17
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Convenient Kimono Rental and Dress-up Studio in Asakusa

Kimono dress up

Reviewed by: Hayley Buckley , 2018/02/07

We had a wonderful time. The ladies looked after us so well.
There were so many kimonos to choose from. We came away with some amazing memories and photos from our day.

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Attended as: Families
Activity Date: 2018/02/05
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Fun Sumie Ink Painting Lesson in Tokyo with English Speaking Instructor

Fun with Yuta!

Reviewed by: Granger, 2018/01/29

Sumi-e is much more than a painting activity, it's a glimpse into another world...another way of seeing... This 2 hour-ish experience only scratches the surface, so if you don't have 2-3 years to explore Sumi-e it is probably a great alternative! Yuta was a fun, encouragingly positive instructor with a good heart. The studio is an absolutely gorgeous workspace. You are surrounded by a master's work for inspiration.

  • Here there be dragons! (And cats...lots of cats!!)

  • Thanks, Yuta!!

  • The charming, light-filled studio is full of inspiring works.

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Attended as: Friends
Activity Date: 2018/01/27
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Special Geisha Performance and Games in the Heart of Tokyo

So much fun!

Reviewed by: Shelli, 2017/12/09

Had such a fun time! The geisha were so lovely to watch and so nice! The games were super fun. Great even if you are a solo traveler.

Comments from activity operators

Dear Shelli,
Thank you so much for your warm message. We are very glad to hear that you enjoyed our program. As you mentioned, playing games make people get along with, and Geishas are specialists in hospitality. Please come again in another time, and try fitting KIMONO for the next time. Best regards,

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Attended as: Solo Travelers
Activity Date: 2017/11/18
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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＞

友達と三人で

Reviewed by: りりー, 2017/12/03

友達と三人で参加。海外から来た方がおおいような気がしましたが・・・
全体的にみんなまんべんなくゲームも出来て、楽しかったです。

Comments from activity operators

この度はご参加誠に有難うございました。お座敷遊びをお楽しみいただけましたようで、嬉しく存じます。ゲームの勝敗はいかがでございましたでしょうか。お座敷遊び体験 Time to Geishya は、普段は芸者衆になじみのない日本のお客さまはもちろん、海外からのご観光の皆様にも、気軽に参加できる文化体験としてご好評を頂いております。二度、三度お越しくださる方もいらっしゃいますので、ぜひまたご友人お誘いあわせの上、お越しくださいませ。心よりお待ち申し上げております。

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Attended as: Friends
Activity Date: 2017/01/14
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Elegant Tea Ceremony at Warakuan Teahouse in Tokyo

Tea Ceremony

Reviewed by: swiss girl, 2017/11/30

it was a great Tea Ceremony at Warakuan Teahouse. The Teamaster give us a lot of interesting Information.
we were just 2 People and it was amazing.
we realy enjoy it.

Comments from activity operators

Thank you for enjoying the Tea ceremony and please visit again.

Sorei Maeda, Komaba Warakuan

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Attended as: Families
Activity Date: 2017/11/27
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Special Geisha Performance and Games in the Heart of Tokyo

Special geisha performance and games in the heart of Tokyo

Reviewed by: robert, 2017/11/25

Special geisha performance and games in the heart of Tokyo. Very interesting.

Comments from activity operators

Thank you very much for your message. We are very glad that you enjoyed Time to Geisha.
As you mentioned, our Time to Geisha is not only viewing but also joining games as well, and it is held in a very convenient location for travellers.
We hope you to visit again in near future.
Best regards,

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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2017/11/04
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Ninja Training at the Musashi Clan Honjin Dojo with an English Interpreter

Fascinating and fun!

Reviewed by: Seattle mom, 2017/11/16

I took my kids (age 7.5 and 10) to a 2 hour ninja training class. We all had a blast!! Everyone was super nice and they really tailored the class lessons to the kid's ages. We all found it interesting and learned a lot. Our son particularly loved getting to use the throwing stars and blowdart gun! Their minds were blown! It was a great way to spend a morning! One of the highlights of our trip!

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Attended as: Families
Activity Date: 2017/11/08
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Special Geisha Performance and Games in the Heart of Tokyo

Great introduction course

Reviewed by: Tip, 2017/11/11

A great introduction to geisha experience. We got to see them dance, played games with them, taking photos with them for a really cheap price. Good deal!

Comments from activity operators

Thank you very much for your message. We are very glad that you enjoyed our program. Time to Geisha is a short time travel to old Tokyo called Edo. We hope to welcome you again soon. Best regards,

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Attended as: Families
Activity Date: 2017/11/04
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