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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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Wear Kimono in Asakusa with a Rental Dress Up Experience in Tokyo

Asakusa kimono rental

Reviewed by: Judy S, 2016/03/30

Located on a side street will need directions or map. Helpful ladies at Sakura Photo Studio quickly dress you. Selection of different colors. Memorable experience to walk around in kimono attire!

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Attended as: Families
Activity Date: 2016/03/24
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Wear Kimono in Asakusa with a Rental Dress Up Experience in Tokyo

Great experience

Reviewed by: Ilaria , 2016/03/27

The kimono experience was awesome!
The whole outfit and hair do made me feel a bit Japanese, all the ladies who took care of it were lovely.
The photographer was great too, and an amazing guide too!in on of the best locations in Tokyo.
Truly recommended.

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Attended as: Solo Travelers
Activity Date: 2016/03/25
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Wear Kimono in Asakusa with a Rental Dress Up Experience in Tokyo

Awesome experience for adult and kid!

Reviewed by: Emily, 2016/03/23

We had an awesome experience! There were plenty of beautiful kimono choices and the staff were very friendly, efficient and professional! My daughter who is 4 yo totally enjoyed the experience too!

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Attended as: Families with Young Children
Activity Date: 2016/03/21
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Wear Kimono in Asakusa with a Rental Dress Up Experience in Tokyo

Great experience

Reviewed by: Sasha, 2016/02/27

We love sakura studio as their provide fast and efficient service from the kimono choosing process and hair do. Some how just a minor irritation when its get too crowded in the shop. There is no personal room/separate room for gents or ladies as well as locker to put your valuable stuff. Its kinda bit of discomfort when other guy looking at you dressing up. Make sure to wear not see through clothing for your inner because you need to wear your kimono in-front of others. Overall, it can be improve in future and the host is great in many languages!

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Attended as: Friends
Activity Date: 2016/02/25
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Beginner-Friendly Japanese Koto Harp Music Lesson in Tokyo

Excellent introduction to Koto Harp!

Reviewed by: David UK, 2015/12/21

The teacher was very good, her English was excellent and she explained everything very clearly. With no previous experience I was able to play a tune very quickly and the lesson was structured to allow me to play the tune with additional notes to add further detail / harmony to the melody.

The teacher was very patient and clearly knew her instrument very well; I felt that the lesson was worth every penny and was a unique and memorable experience.

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茶道体験 日本のおもてなしを体験できる1時間コース お茶菓子付き♪ 2つの駅から徒歩でアクセスOK<日本橋/三越前/英語対応可>by新日屋

すごくいい経験でした!

Reviewed by: Suika, 2015/12/13

これまで日本の茶道に関することを何度も聞きましたが、今回は人生の初めての茶道体験でした!教室はすごく高級感があり、位置も日本橋でとても探しやすかった!1時間ぐらい授業時間の中、素晴らしい日本茶道を鑑賞できて、茶道の「一期一会」という精神も理解してきた。すごくいい経験でした!

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コメントをありがとうございます。ご満足いただけたとのことでとてもうれしく存じます。一期一会というお言葉を覚えてくださって、感服しております。茶道は、お茶だけでなく、歴史や文学、茶花、絵画、書道まで、日本文化を総合的に体感していただけます。季節ごとにお菓子も変わりますので、またぜひお越しくださいませ。

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Private Tea Ceremony Experience with Take-Home Yukata in Tokyo

Great way to learn about traditional Japanse culture

Reviewed by: Mei Wa and Lesli , 2015/11/30

We attended the Tea Ceremony and Take-Home Yukata Experience in Tokyo. It was our first morning there, and we got a bit lost along the way. We are grateful to the instructors for waiting for us, and even showering us with great hospitality.

We first learned how to get dressed in the yukata, and the instructors were patient in guiding us along every step. It was certainly no easy feat for city girls like us, and we are extremely happy with the experience. We will certainly try to get dressed in the yukata on our own in future.

After getting dressed in the yukata, we proceeded to the tea ceremony. Again, it was an eye-opener for us. Before coming over, we know that the Japanese placed great emphasis on preparing their tea. It was only when we started doing it did we realise the heart and soul that goes into preparing every cup of tea. We will certainly remember to make our tea fast and frothy like a cappuccino in order to enjoy the sweetness!

It was an overall fun and enriching experience, and we had a lot of fun interacting with the instructors and poking fun of each other. We strongly recommend anyone who wants to enjoy a truly authentic Japanese experience to participate in this event. You won't regret it!

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Attended as: Friends
Activity Date: 2015/11/05
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Wear Kimono in Asakusa with a Rental Dress Up Experience in Tokyo

Crazy environment but GOOD price and Better service

Reviewed by: Robert, 2015/11/29

These women work so hard to "get it right" so the tight quarters become almost a part of the experience.

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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2015/11/27
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Tea Ceremony in Nihonbashi

The BEST way to experience Japanese culture

Reviewed by: Suika, 2015/11/29

Thanks VELTRA I now had a splendid tea ceremony experience in Tokyo. The place was easy to reach, and very very high class. I speak some Japanese so the tea ceremony was held in Japanese, but the teacher can speak very good English. She was really friendly and tried to make the lesson easier to understand. They provided chairs for customers who cannot sit for long time too, which was really sweet. I recommend this tea ceremony to anyone who would like to learn more about Japanese culture!

Comments from activity operators

Thank you very much for your commnet. We are relieved to hear that you enjoyed the program. The master remembers you very well and she was so impressed and grateful for your interest and attitude to learn. As you kindly recommend, tea ceremony is very suitable for someone who would like to know about Japanese culture as it consists of many kind of Japanese culture such as flower arrangement, calliography, histroy and literature. Thank you again and hope to welcome you another time.

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Attended as: Friends
Activity Date: 2015/11/28
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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

気軽な写経体験

Reviewed by: choco, 2015/11/23

VELTRAさんのメールで知った寺カフェでの写経体験。
ずっと写経してみたかったので、最近御朱印集めをしている友人と参加しました。

会場はカフェの一角なのでガヤガヤと賑やかでイメージしていた厳かな雰囲気は皆無でしたが、いざ写経を始めると周りは気にならず、ほぼ自分との闘いでした(笑)
最後には僧侶さんとの談笑もありました。
気軽に参加出来るので、初めての方にはお勧めです(^-^)

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Attended as: Friends
Activity Date: 2015/11/21
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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>

一時帰国中、最良の経験でした

Reviewed by: Mariko, 2015/11/14

英国から同伴の友人の希望で参加しました。
私も友人も茶道の「サ」の字も知らない男の子二人(13,14歳)同伴でしたが、堅苦しさのない明るい雰囲気にしてくださり、私自身も茶道の魅力を再発見できました。 美しい茶碗や茶室、全てを堪能させてくださり、ただ緑茶と茶菓子を飲むだけ、食べるだけの喫茶店とは正反対の経験を楽しめます。足袋を履き、茶室に入るところから、お花や掛け軸を愛でたり、お茶の文化全てをを堪能させていただきました。最初に手順の説明を受けるので、高校生のときに数時間の茶道体験以来、全てを忘れてしまった私でも楽しめました。興味のないティーンエイジャーの集中力を考えて一番最短の薄茶を申し込みましたが、実際は1時間半近くを割いていただき、彼らも行くまではどうやってサボろうかと嫌がっていましたが、実際はとても楽しんでくれました。 渋谷から5分でこんなにくつろげるオアシスがあるというのは驚きです。 本当にありがとうございました。 値段が高いとのレヴューも見受けられますが、これだけの体験でこのお値段ではもったいないくらいの貴重な体験ができますよ。

Comments from activity operators

体験談ありがとうございます。薄茶のコースだと、30分と記載してありますが、今まで見えたお客様は、1時間以上場合によっては2時間かかってしまいます。寄付き(といっても、和室の居間ですが)で簡単な説明をしてから露地を通ってつくばいを使い入席、点前で2~30分、その後、道具の拝見まで行なうとどうしても、それくらいはかかってしまいます。後の予定が詰まってしまっていてご迷惑をかけたお客様もいて、最近は予約の前にその旨お断りするようにしています。でも、静かな心休まるお茶を楽しんでいただくためには、どうしても手を抜くわけにはいかないと思い、そのパターンを続けています。さし上げた法被(ハッピ)喜んでいただけたようでよかったです。興味なく嫌がっていたとのことですが、とても良くご覧になっていただきました。1時間を越えてお茶を見た経験は、きっと心のどこかに残っていくことと存じます。より多くのイギリスの方にお茶の時間を味わっていただけるよう、ぜひお友達にもご紹介ください。精一杯、和敬静寂の席になるよう励みます。先日、フランスでテロがありました。憎しみの連鎖を断ち、お互いを尊重できる世界にするためには、それぞれの国の文化を認め、敬うことが大切だと思います。日本の文化を、破壊・消滅することなく、伝えていきたいと念じるばかりです。またのお越しを、お待ちしております。

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Attended as: Friends
Activity Date: 2015/10/29
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Wear Kimono in Asakusa with a Rental Dress Up Experience in Tokyo

great day! great dress!

Reviewed by: Doc Nice, 2015/11/05

I've always wondered how it felt like to wear a Kimono. I never knew how elaborate it is to wear it, until I tried it. It was so beautiful... I was carefully dressed up from head to foot by three people, as if I was a VIP. Their efforts paid off since many strangers praised how I looked.Walking around wearing the Kimono was an experience I'll never forget. In fact, I will do it again if I will have the chance to go back to Japan.

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Attended as: Solo Travelers
Activity Date: 2015/10/30
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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

外国人におすすめの体験型浅草散策

Reviewed by: Momotaro, 2015/10/15

友人のドイツ人とスイス人のカップルが東京に来るというので、月並みなはとバスツアーなどの観光ではつまらないと思い、ネット検索でこの着物体験をアレンジ。
友人たちには、お店に入るまで内緒にしていたので、サプライズサプライズとなり、お店に入った途端に超興奮。
お店の方が英語、韓国語など、外国語がすごく堪能で、手際もよく、親切に着物のきつけ、女性の髪形のセットもしてくださり、友人たちは大喜び。着物の着付けが終わって、早速、浅草寺、仲見世に繰り出したところ、いろんな他の外国人や日本人の観光客の人達に声をかけられ、ちょっとしたスター気分に、またまた、おお喜び。
浅草寺をバックにたくさんの記念写真をとって、「忘れられない思い出になった」と友人たちはとても喜んでくれました。
外国からの友人を東京案内するには、最高の「おもてなし」になること間違いなし、おすすめのサクラフォトスタジオです。

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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2015/10/10
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Wear Kimono in Asakusa with a Rental Dress Up Experience in Tokyo

Sakura Studio!

Reviewed by: Minh, 2015/09/28

Wowowoow.. It was an amazing experience. We are late cause we got lost but when we got there they were super friendly. it was the highlight of our trip! We love every bit of it.

  • Love it! =)

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Attended as: Families with Young Children
Activity Date: 2015/09/01
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Wear Kimono in Asakusa with a Rental Dress Up Experience in Tokyo

Great Time in Asakusa

Reviewed by: Oradee, 2015/09/11

I am very impressed with service and Kimono dressed up experience in Asakusa last year so this year I returning with my two brothers. Both of them get an attention from tourist some tourist asked them if they can take their photos. I wear my own Yukata this year but the service my brother received was great with professional and attention. They dressed up in about 15 minutes after chosen the Kimono. I would recommended Kimonos dressed up experience if anyone plan to come to Asakusa.

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Activity Date: 2015/08/10
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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

また参加したい^^

Reviewed by: ゆいの, 2015/09/11

浴衣での浅草散策にあたって、本コースを予約。当日は時間前に案内係りの方から電話が来て時間通りスムーズに乗車の人力車と合流することが出来ました。

担当の方は、とても気さくな明るい方で、乗車中も浅草の豆知識等を話してくれ、また写真ポイントでの撮影サービスも嬉しかったです。浅草だけでなく、全国の観光地にもあるということなので、また是非利用したいと思います。

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ゆいの様

この度はえびす屋の人力車をご利用いただき誠にありがとうございます!
お浴衣でのご乗車のお写真、とても素敵でございます!ご投稿頂きありがとうございます!浅草の路地は意外と知られていないテーマがたくさんあるので、人力車ではそんな浅草をたっぷりとお楽しみ頂けます!おっしゃる通り、えびす屋は全国で9箇所にて営業いたしておりますので、ゆいの様のまたのお越しをえびす屋一同、心よりお待ち申し上げます。

本当にありがとうございました!!

えびす屋 浅草店
主任
井上 桂
俥夫
小森谷 祐輔

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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>

とても素敵な時間を過ごせました♬

Reviewed by: 早坂 真由美, 2015/08/26

前々から興味があったのですが、お手頃な価格で貴重な体験ができ大満足です。
部屋の雰囲気やスタッフの皆様の対応、もちろん芸者さんの立ち振る舞いも全て素敵でした。
次は娘を連れて行ってみたいです。

  • こんぴらふねふね

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Activity Date: 2015/08/08
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Tour of Asakusa's Best Spots by Rickshaw

The BEST way to explore Asakusa!!

Reviewed by: Suikachan, 2015/08/24

This was our first time to ride a rickshaw, we joined the 12 minutes (was actually longer than 12 minutes) Kaminarimon course. The guide called us 10 minutes before our reservation time and met us in front the Kaminarimon, and then guided us to the rickshaw place. The rickshaw man was very friendly and professional, he explained every spot we passed by and also told us the stories of some famous spots. And of course we took many nice photos with the old Tokyo style background, the rickshaw men were also professional photographers! This was definitely one of our best experiences in Tokyo, and we strongly recommend it to you!

Comments from activity operators

Dear Suikachan

Thank you very much for taking our Ebisuya Rickshaw this time, and thank you very much for taking your time reviewing to our service!!

We are very happy to see that you had enjoyed our ride!! The photos of you in Kimono outfit are very beautiful!!
Actually we explain the time span of our ride 12 minutes course, but we don't count the waiting time for traffic signals, heavy traffic and so on...
Not only running, what we do as rickshaw driver has many things such as guide, town informations, photo taking (with your cameras). So even the time of the course
looks short but we pack many things with lots of memories!!

Thank you very much anyway, and we hope you to come back to Asakusa someday again!!

Warmest regards,

Ebisuya Asakusa Rickshaw
Senior staff member
Kei Inoue
Rickshaw driver
Yusuke Komoriya

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Activity Date: 2015/08/22
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Wear Kimono in Asakusa with a Rental Dress Up Experience in Tokyo

great

Reviewed by: siomara huete, 2015/08/21

It was expectacular , love it !! Thanks you guys you were asome!

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Activity Date: 2015/08/13
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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>

非常に良かった

Reviewed by: りゅう, 2015/08/12

姉ご夫婦と息子さんは日本で本番の茶道を体験したく、予約しました。三人とも日本語が分からないから、茶室ご主人の奥様は駅まで迎えに来てくださって、ありがとうございます。日本文化を精通する通訳がいれば、もっと素晴らしい交流ができるはずです。三人とも満足しています。

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。日本語と英語の「薄茶のいただきかた」をはじめにお渡ししたのですが、やはりあれこれの説明がうまくできませんでした。特に夏のこの季節、涼しげな席にしたいとあれこれ取り揃えた道具は、はたしてどう感じられたか心もとなく思っております。、床には良寛筆の「水」一字の拓本、花は水辺に咲く白花さくら蓼、蓋置きは井戸の中を覗く唐子の一閑人、風炉先は萩簾に利休草をあしらわせていただきました。お菓子は青の手吹きガラスに、練りきりの「流水」・風林堂本店。水点前で冷たいお茶をさし上げようかとも存じましたが、初めての体験で、簡略化された点前よりも普通の点前をと思い、風炉釜の炭の暑さに耐えていただきました。道具の拝見で、遠州菱の蒔絵の面中次の棗が、小堀遠州の紋であることなど説明を試みたのですが、そういった細かい説明になると、どうしても言葉の壁の高さにもどかしさを覚えました。少し英会話を学ばなければと痛感いたしました。またお見えのときには、もうすこしうまく説明できるようがんばります。ぜひまたお越しくださるよう、お待ち申しております。

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Attended as: Families
Activity Date: 2015/08/11
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Wear Kimono in Asakusa with a Rental Dress Up Experience in Tokyo

very nice Kimono choices

Reviewed by: MHZ, 2015/07/14

This is the only place we found offer Kimono, not simple summer clothing in Tokyo. The selection is very broad in all kinds of colors. The dressing service and over experience is wonderful. The photographer is nice too. It is important to keep in mind that the photography fee is depending on number of people in the group. So since we have 3 people, we need to pay 15,000 JPN Yen for hiring the photographer.

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Activity Date: 2015/06/29
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Wear Kimono in Asakusa with a Rental Dress Up Experience in Tokyo

Great service and beautiful kimonos!

Reviewed by: a.d., 2015/07/10

We actually ended up arriving to the kimono studio on the wrong day but they were so accommodating and allowed us to get the kimono dressing done that day even though they were busy. They have a heap of kimonos to choose from, lots of hair accessories, and the hair lady does wonderful braids. For location, it was easy to find, just remember it is down the street where starbucks is !

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Activity Date: 2015/07/06
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Ninja Training at the Musashi Clan Honjin Dojo with an English Interpreter

Learn to be a ninja

Reviewed by: Melinda, 2015/06/28

Having a translator was quite useful. I got to work with weapons and learn a bit on culture and history. It was a nice all inclusive event.

Comments from activity operators

Thank you very much for your review.

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Attended as: Solo Travelers
Activity Date: 2015/06/14
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Wear Kimono in Asakusa with a Rental Dress Up Experience in Tokyo

GREAT STAFF. PRETTY KIMONOS

Reviewed by: Kitty, 2015/06/27

STAFF- Very accommodating, kind and they will really make you feel good with their service by making sure you will feel comfortable and look pretty in your photos in kimono. Kimono rental plus hair and make-up for approx $50- great deal!
KIMONO- lots of designs to choose from. Everything was pretty, even the accessories.

  • Strolling around Shennoji temple with our Kimono

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Activity Date: 2015/06/04
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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>

大満足の体験です

Reviewed by: まつけん, 2015/06/23

海外からのゲストと一緒に体験しましたが、初心者用に優しく教えてくださいました。海外からのゲストも大満足でした。おすすめです!

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体験談をお寄せいただき、ありがとうございます。お出でいただく数日前にミネソタ大学の学生さんが、薄茶を体験されました。20名を超える人数でしたので、2グループに分かれてお茶を召し上がりました。その折に、お茶席の流れを書いた案内を作ってお渡ししたのですが、それを英訳していただくことができました。入席前にお渡ししたものがそれですので、ぜひご覧になってください。席の様子を、思い出していただけることと存じます。席でお撮りした写真を、近日中にプリントしてお送りいたします。これから暑い夏に向かって、冷たいお茶を用意いたします。ぜひ、またお出でくださるよう御願いいたします。お待ちしております。

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Attended as: Friends
Activity Date: 2015/06/21
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Kimono Rental and Kimono Dressing in Nihonbashi

Excellent customer service

Reviewed by: Melinda, 2015/05/24

This kimono rental area was very run. The place was very clean and although the dresser's English was limited, she was very nice and very hospitable. There were enough beautiful kimonos the choose from and service was professional.

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Attended as: Solo Travelers
Activity Date: 2015/05/23
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Traditional Tea Ceremony near Tokyo Tower with an English-Speaking Tea Master

wonderful experience

Reviewed by: Debora, 2015/05/18

This is a really nice experience to learn about Japanese culture. The people are so nice and explain everything so well. We felt really welcome. And experiencing wearing a kimono is really cool.

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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2015/05/12
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Kimono Rental and Kimono Dressing in Nihonbashi

Kimono Rental

Reviewed by: Shannon and Lynn, 2015/05/15

We were very well received and greeted by the staffs and the owner when we stepped into the shop which is located on the 4th Level of a nice shopping mall. Then we were brought to a room to select our kimono before the friendly staffs helped us to dress up. Very professional. The selection of Kimono may not be as wide range as compared to Kyoto's Kimono rental shops. However, is good enough. One bonus was the staffs will match the chosen textile with your skin tone and advise accordingly.

We wore the kimono and shop around at Ginza area before we have to return the rental set by 6p.m. If possible, we would hope that they could provide make-up or hair doing services liked those shops at Kyoto. We were dressed up beautifully but without a nice hair do and makeup (since we are tourists).

Will recommend to anyone who has yet to try putting on Kimono..... to check out the shop.

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Attended as: Friends
Activity Date: 2015/04/18
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Private Tea Ceremony and Kimono Dressing Experience in Tokyo

Kimono &Tea Ceremony

Reviewed by: Jamie Pressley, 2015/05/07

This tour is a must for anyone visiting Tokyo. The people involved in the tour were more than excellent and everything was perfect

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Attended as: Friends
Activity Date: 2015/04/20
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