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All Reviews for Cultural Experiences in Tokyo

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282 reviews

Ninja Training at the Musashi Clan Honjin Dojo with an English Interpreter

Supercool experience

Reviewed by: April, 2016/07/20

Our ninja experience was great. The translator met us at the train station (I huge help since finding places can be challenging in Tokyo) and the ninja did a great job providing a memorable training experience. Very well organized. Made a great fathers day gift. Totally worth the cost.

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Attended as: Families
Activity Date: 2016/07/17
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Tour of Asakusa's Best Spots by Rickshaw

great experience !!

Reviewed by: RSFCfamily, 2016/07/18

we have great experience during our holidays at Tokyo and the rickshaw ride made it perfect.....we all love it !! thank you VELTRA !!

Comments from activity operators

Dear RSFC family
Thank you so much for taking our rickshaw tour through VELTRA!
We are so glad that we could show you the good places that are often forgotten to see.
If there is a chance, please come back in Spring to see cherry blossoms and Fall to see redleaf.
Best regard
Ebisuya Rickshaw, Fujiwara

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Attended as: Families with Young Children
Activity Date: 2016/06/22
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Wear Kimono in Asakusa with a Rental Dress Up Experience in Tokyo

Kimono Rental and Photo Shoot

Reviewed by: happyfeet3563, 2016/07/17

My son, nephew, and I did the kimono plan and photo shoot around Asakusa in early June 2016. The pictures were fantastic! The whole experience was the highlight of our trip in Japan. I’m looking forward to returning with my daughter and doing this again!

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Attended as: Families
Activity Date: 2016/06/03
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Wear Kimono in Asakusa with a Rental Dress Up Experience in Tokyo

Mother/daughter experience

Reviewed by: Penny, 2016/07/13

I did this with my 12y.o daughter. It was a great experience. Even though we don't speak Japanese, the ladies looked after us and did our hair & makeup as well as dressed us. They were very friendly and polite. The dressing up was just as much fun as the walking about. We only lasted 90 mins in costume as it was a hot sultry day and a festival was on so very crowded when we walked to the temple.

  • Many people wanted to photograph my daughter, and especially old women were appreciative of us being in kimonos.

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Attended as: Families with Young Children
Activity Date: 2016/07/10
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Kimono Rental and Kimono Dressing in Nihonbashi

The Best experience

Reviewed by: Chacha(misaki), 2016/07/04

Love this place so much. OMOTENASHI NIHONBASHI is the best place to try dressing Kimono with dressing kimono expert and leran the proper way to wear Kimono. You can choose your own Kimono and Obi. You can walk around Tokyo while wearing Kimono but you have to return Kimono before 6.00 P.M.


บริการดีมากค่ะ เอาใจใส่ทุกรายละเอียดของการแต่งตัวเขาจะมีกิโมโนให้เราเลือกสีตามที่ชอบ และโอบิให้เราเลือกเองได้ แต่ตอนที่เราแต่งเราให้เขาช่วยเลือกกิโมโนให้เลยเพราะเราไม่รู้ว่าชุดไหนสีไหนเข้ากับตัวเรา เขาก็เลือกให้เลย น่ารักค่ะสไตล์คนญี่ปุ่นจะน่ารักๆเรียบร้อยเอาใจใส่และดูแลลูกค้าดี เราสามารถใส่ชุดไปเดินเล่นข้างนอกได้ด้วย แต่ต้องคืนก่อน6โมงเย็น.
โดยรวมประทับใจมากค่ะ=)

Arigatou gozaimasu :)

Comments from activity operators

Dear Chacha,
Khob khun Mark Ka!
Thank you very much for your warm message. We are glad that you enjoyed our KIMONO experience. You and your sister looks exquisite on YUKATA (summer time KIMONO). If you have a chance to come to Tokyo again, please join our tea ceremony which is also very popular. We hope to welcome you again in near future. Shinnniciya Inc.

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Attended as: Families
Activity Date: 2016/07/02
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Elegant Kimono Photo Shoot Experience in Tokyo

You should do it!

Reviewed by: HappyHawaiian, 2016/06/29

Wear a real kimono? Check that off the bucket list and preserve those memories in one easy experience. The studio is conveniently located near to Meguro station, within walking distance, even for a two and three year old. The two owners are fluent in English and were EXCELLENT in helping to prepare and photograph my rambunctious toddlers...not an easy feat! Our family looked GREAT and the pictures are fantastic!

My only caution is that although the description reads "40 cuts", you actually only receive your top two choices and need to pay more in order to have all of your pics put onto a cd. It was still a reasonable price, it's just that we weren't expecting additional costs prior to arriving, although it was made clear to us at the beginning of the session.

All in all, the ladies went above and beyond to give us a wonderful family experience.

Comments from activity operators

Dear HappyHawaiian, thank you very much for your review. We are very happy that you had a great time here. Yes, we had a very good time with your kids as well! And I really apprecaite your advice about the price. I've been thinking how to clearly state about the price of all of the pictures (with my limited English ability). We consider it and will state clearly for our customers' satisfaction. Arigato-gozaimasu :)

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Attended as: Families with Young Children
Activity Date: 2016/06/18
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お茶会体験 茶懐石とお茶を楽しむ 都心の贅沢な空間で非日常の世界を体感＜2.5時間／二子玉川＞

行く価値あり！

Reviewed by: Hiroshi Nogi, 2016/06/22

Mat-Cha-Dohにて本格的な茶懐石を初体験。茶室の非日常的な空間感や茶器の美しさ、お料理の美味しさと、日本文化を堪能する良い経験ができました。
基本、外国人旅行者向けにやられているようですが、コレは外人さん喜ぶだろうなぁ。日本人でもなかなか体験したことないし、何より本格的なところが凄い。日本人も一度は行く価値ありです。

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Attended as: Couples
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Wear Kimono in Asakusa with a Rental Dress Up Experience in Tokyo

Sooo beautiful Kimonos& kind staffs!!

Reviewed by: Sejung, Hwang, 2016/06/21

I have been there with my mom and staffs were super kind. This studio has various kimonos and flowers. My mother was touched by delicate caring. When we put on kimono, they cared so much and it was all authentic and traditional way. They were very considerate.
When we went outside, so many people asked us to take photos. It was one of my happy memory. Thank you very much and we will come back to you with my sister! :)

Comments from activity operators

We are so grateful that we could serve you in Asakusa.
Thank you so much!
We are looking forward to serving you again.

thank you
sakura photo stuido
감사합니다.

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Attended as: Families
Activity Date: 2016/06/16
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Tea Ceremony, Green Tea Sampling and Wagashi Sweets Tasting Tour in Tokyo

Lovely

Reviewed by: Will Diaz, 2016/06/16

A truly enjoyable, professional and delicious experience!
Thank you all so much for a lovely afternoon.

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Attended as: Friends
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Tea Ceremony, Green Tea Sampling and Wagashi Sweets Tasting Tour in Tokyo

Green Tea and Wagashi Delights

Reviewed by: Michael Kelly, 2016/06/16

So educational and interesting!
I experienced a taste of history.

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Attended as: Solo Travelers
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Classic Tea Ceremony with Full Cha-Kaiseki Cuisine and Matcha Green Tea in Tokyo

Wonderful ceremony.

Reviewed by: V.P, 2016/06/15

Wonderful ceremony.
Absolutely loved it. Thank you!

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Attended as: Friends
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Classic Tea Ceremony with Full Cha-Kaiseki Cuisine and Matcha Green Tea in Tokyo

Authentic Cha-kaiseki and Tea Ceremony

Reviewed by: Maria Suzuki, 2016/06/15

I had participated in a tea ceremony before, but this time it was a
whole different level.
To be able to experience it in its context of cha-seki made me understand a lot more and everything was provided in an authentic yet relaxed atmosphere.
Thank you so much!

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Attended as: Solo Travelers
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Special Geisha Performance and Games in the Heart of Tokyo

Wonderful performance

Reviewed by: Truong, 2016/06/14

I have been waiting to see geisha for a long time. It's not easy to see outside in Japan. Thank to the show for giving me the chance to see them, enjoy Japanese culture, especially music is very unique and excelent. The games are also very funny.

Comments from activity operators

Thank you very much for comming to the show and making a kind comment. We are glad to hear that you enjyoed the show. As you mentioned, traditional Japanese music is very much different from the modern western one. The sound of Shamisen guitar and how they sing should be unforgettable memories for you. We hope that you will join the other Japanese cultural experience such as KIMONO and Tea ceremony near future.

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Attended as: Solo Travelers
Activity Date: 2016/06/11
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Wear Kimono in Asakusa with a Rental Dress Up Experience in Tokyo

Kimono Rental at Sakura Photo Studio

Reviewed by: Yolette, 2016/06/11

Short review: BOOK IT NOW! Do not hesitate and just do it!

Detailed review:
My boyfriend and I had a wonderful time! We got to choose from a huge collection of kimonos (seemed like 100+ styles for women). The ladies spoke English decently and put in a lot of effort to putting on my kimono. I am on the bustier side (34Ds) and after teasing that they were "too big", the lady wrapped them up tightly and made me feel and look beautiful (so don't be worried, busty ladies!).

I didn't have a choice on hairstyle (or I wasn't asked what I wanted). I just let the lady do what she felt was best. After doing my hair, I got to choose a hair piece from the "free" collection or fancier ones for an extra 500 yen.

We then roamed Asakusa and felt like celebrities! Everyone were taking pictures of us and with us. One thing I regret forgetting to do was buying an umbrella to look even more the part, but we still had a blast!

I definitely recommend this to everyone! Try to go right when they open so you have the first pick for kimonos!

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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2016/05/21
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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

ホリデーハイライト

Reviewed by: ダフ由貴子, 2016/06/02

オーストラリアから外人3人を連れて、私を含め4人で着物を着ました。
街中を歩いていると、他にも着物を着た人々を見かけたのですが、何かが違う！
サクラフォトスタジオさんの着物は他と比べて、とっても豪華！
色々な人に「きれい！」「かっこいー！」「かわいい」と言われました。
「結婚式にでも行ったの？」と聞かれるくらい、本当に豪華に着つけしてもらいました。
友達にも写真を見せたら、「すごくちゃんとした着物を着せてもらったんだね。」と
大好評。
今回の旅行ではディズニーランドやお台場などにも行ったのですが、3人とも「着物を着た日がホリデーのハイライトだった」と大満足。
次回また外人を連れて行くときは、サクラフォトさんにお世話になるつもりです。

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Attended as: Families
Activity Date: 2016/05/20
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Wear Kimono in Asakusa with a Rental Dress Up Experience in Tokyo

Good experience

Reviewed by: Lolly, 2016/05/23

We arrived to a room full of other customers and it felt a little cramped and rushed at first, however the workers were attentive and meticulous with the kimono dressing. The overall experience was great and is a must for a first timer.
P.s. be prepared to be the centre of attention as a lot of people will be looking at you and asking for pictures...

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Attended as: Friends
Activity Date: 2016/05/19
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Japanese Calligraphy Lesson with Professional Shodo Artist in Tokyo

Shodo with a professional!

Reviewed by: Dan m., 2016/05/20

Unfortunately we were late for our appointment, but the artist understood our troubles with the train and I am very honored that she waited for us politely to arrive very late! That being said, she and her English speaking business partner were extremely informative, kind, and helped us understand everything we wanted to know.

  • Instructor on the far right

  • Learning, learning, learning!

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Attended as: Friends
Activity Date: 2016/05/17
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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

雑念いっぱい寺カフェで写経の修行

Reviewed by: 紗乃丞, 2016/05/19

お店は駒沢通りに面していて、至って普通のカフェ。
少し高めのテーブルで早速写経。
久々の小筆の使用にうまく書けません。
カフェなのでミュージックは聞こえるし、お隣のお喋りも道路の喧噪も。
雑念を払いきれず、終了。
それも良しとのこと。
若いお坊さんでお経をあげる声が何とも凜として清々しい。
ほんのひとときでも阿弥陀さまに近づけたかな？

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Attended as: Friends
Activity Date: 2016/05/19
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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

写経

Reviewed by: SAKA , 2016/05/10

友人と、最近気になっていた写経を体験！！お寺さんとは雰囲気が違いカフェなので気軽に楽しめました。カフェということを忘れるくらい集中しました。
少し気になったことが・・・ほかのお客様の文句をスタッフ同士でされており、友人と聞こえてくる内容に途中集中が切れてしまいました。残念です。

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Attended as: Friends
Activity Date: 2016/04/21
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Private Tea Ceremony near Tokyo Tower with English-Speaking Instructor

Great

Reviewed by: Ivy Chen, 2016/05/10

Great experience in Tokyo, we got lots of information and traditional culture from this tour. Very recommended.

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Attended as: Families
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Wear Kimono in Asakusa with a Rental Dress Up Experience in Tokyo

Worth it!

Reviewed by: Anoc, 2016/05/07

My friend and I wanted to wear kimono and just got the day rental, with the first appointment at 930am. Being able to wear the kimono for the whole day in Tokyo was definitely worth the price. They do your hair and we loved our hairstyles! The quality of the materials were also much nicer than some of the rentals we saw people walking around in. The ladies who worked there were also very kind. I highly recommend!

Comments from activity operators

We are so grateful that we could serve you in Asakusa.
Thank you so much!
We are looking forward to serving you again.

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Attended as: Friends
Activity Date: 2016/05/05
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Japanese Calligraphy Lesson with Professional Shodo Artist in Tokyo

Very nice experience

Reviewed by: Isabelle , 2016/05/07

The experience was really enjoyable. The calligrapher took really took time to explain to us the process and technique. As she could not speak English we even had a translator/guide who could walk us through the explanation. At the end, we were able to draw a character on a nice paper and the calligrapher did one calligraphy for each of us. We could ask the word we wanted.

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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2016/04/12
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Fun Sumie Ink Painting Lesson in Tokyo with English Speaking Instructor

Really fun!

Reviewed by: Fresca, 2016/05/06

I am not at all artistic, but even I was able to make pretty ink paintings! The teacher was really nice and funny, and the class was the perfect length. He showed me how to do landscapes, which was cool.

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Attended as: Solo Travelers
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Private Tea Ceremony Experience with Take-Home Yukata in Tokyo

Hostess was very nice!

Reviewed by: R & M Bateman, 2016/04/23

The hostess and he assistant were very nice and they could speak very good english. We loved the presentation and the ceremony very much. We really learned a lot. The only negative I would say is that the location is in an old building which takes away from the whole Japanese experience. Other than that, we really had fun.

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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2016/04/18
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Tea Ceremony, Green Tea Sampling and Wagashi Sweets Tasting Tour in Tokyo

Tea immersion!

Reviewed by: Dolce, 2016/04/16

I must admit, I thought that this might be a bit pricy, even with the review rebate, but it was totally worth it.

The guide picked us up at the station wearing a kimono and spoke perfect English. The walk to the tea room was very pleasant, and everyone was so welcoming.

The tea room was beautiful (and located in an apartment, which was kinda neat) and the teacher was very nice. Her matcha was delicious, and we got to try to make our own too (along with lots of sweets, yay), to varying degrees is success.

At the tea store the owner let us sample 4 different kinds of really unusual green teas, and the lady at the sweets shop loaded us up with even more yummy treats. It was a great in-depth view into the world of Japanese tea.

My husband and I learned so much and had such a great time, thank you!

Comments from activity operators

Ms. Dolce, thank you very much for your lovely comment!!

We are very happy to be able to spend time with you through this tour.

We hope that you will take this opportunity and keep in touch with Japanese culture.

Thank you again. See you soon.

Best regards,
Mat-Cha-Doh

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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2016/04/16
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Private Tea Ceremony Experience with Take-Home Yukata in Tokyo

Authentic Insight into Japanese Culture

Reviewed by: Aaron Eames, 2016/04/11

We attended the experience for my friend's birthday as a surprise. The location was easy to find, we do happen to live in Tokyo but it was very close to the station and the map provided was simple to follow. The instructors welcomed us enthusiastically and invited us to get started right away.

First we chose our yukata, a light and casual summer garment, and obi, a sash to hold the yukata closed, from a couple of options. The instructors demonstrated how to put it on and then it was our turn. We tried it out a few times so I left feeling I might be able to do it correctly in future (i.e. without their constant help...). They also told us a little about the history and conventions of the costume, such as not wrapping the right side over the left since that's how the dead are dressed for funerals. Then it was photo time and various props (swords, fans and umbrellas) were available.

After that we proceeded to the tea ceremony. The instructors explained each stage of the ritual-like event and taught us how to enter, move around in, and sit in the tearoom. Then they served us Japanese sweets and prepared the tea, matcha, green tea with a strong, bitter taste. Guests eat the sweets first to counteract the bitterness (or enhance it, depending on your preferences) and the tea is whisked to a frothy texture making it deliciously smooth. We even had chance to make the tea ourselves and serve each other which was much more difficult than the instructor made it look!

Overall we had a great time and I recommend this experience to anyone who's interested in the tea ceremony or wanting to learn how to wear a yukata. A perfect introduction!

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Attended as: Friends
Activity Date: 2016/04/08
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Convenient Kimono Rental and Dress-up Studio in Asakusa

My first time to Tokyo

Reviewed by: Rachel, 2016/04/08

I had a great time with the ladies. Everyone was so sweet and welcoming, plus the price was right! Being a geisha was at the top of my list of things to do and they made it a great experience. Will definitely be back next time im in Tokyo.

  • With my stylist, super sweet lady

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Attended as: Solo Travelers
Activity Date: 2016/04/06
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Wear Kimono in Asakusa with a Rental Dress Up Experience in Tokyo

A great experience!

Reviewed by: Emilie and friends, 2016/04/03

The ladies at the studio were lovely, they made us feel really welcome and our time at the studio had a great atmosphere. The kimonos were stunning and there was a large variety of high-quality kimono to choose from. Thank you ladies for a lovely experience, we will most definitely be back again :)

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Attended as: Friends
Activity Date: 2016/03/21
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Ikebana Flower Arranging Class with an English-Speaking Instructor in Tokyo

awesome experience

Reviewed by: Jennifer , 2016/04/03

did this class with my mum for her 70th birthday and it was brilliant. the teacher was so lovely and knowledgeable about Ikebana, we learnt a lot and had a great time. they were even so gracious in organising the space nicely so we could have photos taken with our arrangements. would recommend to anyone who is interested in this beautiful Japanese art.

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Attended as: Families
Activity Date: 2016/03/31
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Wear Kimono in Asakusa with a Rental Dress Up Experience in Tokyo

Amazing Must Do Experience in Asakusa!

Reviewed by: Maiko, 2016/04/02

I could not have asked for a better way to spend my vacation day in Asakusa than being able to roam around with a Kimono. The moment I entered their office, I was greeted immediately by the ladies there, and I can attest that they are all professionals. There's an array of kimonos and hakamas to choose from, and it only took less than 30 minutes for them to dress me. For women, they even fix your hair for you. When I posted up my pictures, all of my friends who visited Japan before were jealous that I got to experience this. This is definitely another way to immerse yourself in the culture, and a great way to spend your visit in Japan.

Thank you to the ladies for being so dandy! You will be pleased to know that I recommended you to all of my friends and family.

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Attended as: Families with Young Children
Activity Date: 2016/03/26
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