All Reviews for Asakusa Tours

I rode in early June, and the temperature was just right, allowing us to enjoy the evening scenery. The boat stopped for a while near Odaiba and the Tokyo Skytree, giving us the chance to go out on the upper deck, take photos, and enjoy the view while feeling the breeze. The food was also delicious, with freshly fried tempura and sashimi.

6月上旬に乗りましたが、ちょうど良い気温で夕暮れの景色も楽しめました。お台場やスカイツリーのところでは船をしばらく止めてくれて、上のデッキに出ることができるので、写真を撮ったり風に吹かれながら景色を見たりすることができて良かったです。料理も揚げたての天ぷらやお刺身が美味しかったです。

It was more fun than I imagined.
The night view of Tokyo from the boat was very refreshing. Even though it's a landscape I'm used to, seeing it from a low angle close to the river changes the impression.
The guide was very clear while responding to drink orders on board, and I learned new things along the way.
The freshly fried tempura was crispy and incredibly delicious.

想像以上に楽しかったです。
船上から観る東京の夜景はとても新鮮でした。見慣れてるはずの風景なのに、川面に近い低いアングルから観ると印象も変わります。
船内で飲み物のオーダーなら応えながらの要所要所でのガイドも、とてもわかりやすく、新たな学びもありました。
ご飯も揚げたての天ぷらはサクサクですごく美味しかったです。

The night view was wonderful. Seeing Odaiba, the Rainbow Bridge, and the Tokyo Skytree from the boat was the best. I thought the fireworks festival would surely be lovely as well.

素晴らしい夜景でした。お台場、レインボーブリッジ、スカイツリーなど　船から見るのは最高でした。花火大会もきっと素敵なのだろうと思いました。

We used this place with five friends from middle and high school.

The weather was perfect, the food was excellent, and since everyone loves to drink, the alcohol was great too. It was so much fun to do some sightseeing in the city after a long time!

The cute guide, the boatman, and the lady in charge of the food were all wonderful.

Everything was just fantastic.

It was also lucky that we had the place to ourselves due to a cancellation from another group.

中学　高校の同級　熟女5人で利用しました。

お天気も最高　お料理も最高
全員のんべなのでお酒も最高
久しぶりの都内観光とっても楽しかったですよ～

案内の可愛い❤お嬢さんに船頭さんお料理担当のお姉さん

何もかも最高でした。

たまたま他の組がキャンセルで
貸切だったのもラッキーでした

The male and female staff on the yakatabune were very kind, and since the person at the next table didn't come, the winner of rock-paper-scissors received free sashimi (my grandmother won against the staff). A Russian traveler won the crab and gifted it to us.

They also packed two portions of delicious takikomi gohan for us as they had some left over. The kind staff made it a wonderful memory. I want to ride again. I highly recommend it!

屋形船の男女スタッフさんがとても親切にして下さりまた隣の席の方が来られなかったのでじゃんけんで勝った人に無料でお刺身（祖母）がスタッフさんとじゃんけんで勝ったので頂きました。蟹はロシア人旅行者が勝ちプレゼントしていました。

美味しい炊き込みご飯も余ったからと2パックも詰めてプレゼントして頂きました。
親切なスタッフさんで最高の思い出になりました。
また乗りたいです。凄くお勧めします。

It was my first time on board, and it was a great experience. I enjoyed delicious food while sipping on drinks and experiencing something out of the ordinary. My family who accompanied me also said they wanted to go again. I would like to create another opportunity to go. There were seats available, and there was also one restroom.

初めて乗船しましたがとても良い体験でした。お酒を楽しみながら美味しいご飯を食べて非日常を味わえました。同行した家族もまた行きたいと言っていました。また行く機会を作り、行ってみたいです。座席も椅子、トイレも一つありました

I had the opportunity to experience the traditional Japanese craft of kiriko for the first time. Thank you for the thorough explanation. I'm glad that I was able to create a lovely piece by generating new ideas from my mistakes. If there is another opportunity, I would love to participate again.

初めて日本の伝統文化切子の製作を体験させていただきました。
丁寧なご説明をいただきありがとうございました。失敗したところから新しいアイデアを生まれ、可愛い作品を出来上がって良かったです。
また機会がございましたらぜひよろしくお願い致します。

The young woman who helped me was kind and gentle. In contrast, what about the people at the shop on the first floor? At the end, I was able to take a photo, and it turned out beautifully.

教えていただけた若い女の人が親切でやさしかったです。それに引き換え一階の売店にいた人達は？
終わりに写真を撮らせていただけるのですが、きれいに写すことができました。

The people around me were quite skilled, and I struggled to do well, but the teacher kindly taught me, and I was able to finish it.

まわりの方がお上手で、私はなかなかうまくできなかったのですが、先生に丁寧に教えていただき、仕上げることが出来ました。

Most enjoyable - food was great and light entertaining somo show

A little tricky to find the shop initially. Instructor was efficient & very patient with everyone. Lots of time to practice before you do your own glass which was great. Very enjoyable experience! ❤️

I took a dinner cruise on a yakatabune. The night view of Tokyo from the water is amazing. The food and the service from the staff were excellent. I would love to do it again.

屋形船のディナークルーズを利用しました。水上から眺める東京の街の夜景は最高です。料理もスタッフさん達のサービスも満点でした。リピートしたいと思います。

The staff was amazing, the food was delicious, the sights were beautiful, and they took excellent care of a dietary need someone in my group had (Celiacs disease).

Highly recommend.

We were concerned about doing this….as it is described as “glass etching”. Something we have not done ever in our life, but we decided to give it a try. We were pleasantly surprised at the process. The instructor took us step by step to explain the technique of glass etching and he was to patient and calm during the whole process. I would definitely recommend this to all of my friends and family. It was just steps outside of the Asakusa train Station….so convenient.

We made a reservation for our family based on a friend's recommendation, and it was great that we were able to enjoy the scenery with explanations while stopping at hot spots. The food was delicious, and we were able to eat at a leisurely pace, making for a more enjoyable time than we had imagined.

友達のススメで家族で予約しましたが、景色も説明ありホットスポットでは停泊してくれてとてもよかったです。
お料理も美味しい上にゆっくり食べられて、想像以上に楽しい時間でした。

We had a family dinner to celebrate my husband's birthday. The waiting area during check-in was warm and had a nice atmosphere. I was grateful that the restroom was very clean. The meals on the boat were also fantastic, with freshly fried tempura served, which was incredibly delicious. I even forgot whether I mentioned the birthday when making the reservation, but they surprised us by decorating the dumplings with fireworks to celebrate the birthday, which made me really happy. The staff's service was very attentive, polite, and wonderful. It turned out to be the best birthday dinner. Thank you for an incredibly fun time!!! I definitely want to ride again.

主人の誕生日で家族全員でお食事させて頂きました。チェックインする時の待合室も暖かくて、良い感じでした。お手洗いがかなり綺麗だったのでありがたかったです。船上でのお食事も揚げたての天ぷらを運んでくださったり、凄く美味しかったです。予約時に誕生日の事をお話したかどうかも忘れてしまったくらいなのに、お団子に花火を飾ってサプライズでお誕生日をお祝いしてくださり、本当に嬉しかったです。スタッフさんのサービスもとても細やかで丁寧で素晴らしかったです。最高のお誕生日ディナーになりました。めちゃくちゃ楽しい時間をありがとうございました！！！また絶対乗りたいな、と思いました。

I chose this to use up my expiring points, but after experiencing it, I was really glad I made that choice because it was so much fun. They taught me very carefully and also gave me tips and advice.

使用期限の切れるポイント消化のため選んだのですが体験してみるとすごく楽しくて選んで良かったなぁと思いました。
とても丁寧に教えてくださるし、コツなどもアドバイスしてくださりました。

You can choose from six different shapes of glasses, ranging from small sake cups to rock glasses, and you can also opt for colored glasses for an additional fee. There were so many pattern samples that it was hard to decide. First, I practiced with a practice glass to get accustomed to the machine and learn how to carve, and then it was time for the real thing. I was so nervous! I was so focused that time flew by, and at the end, I could take a commemorative photo holding the finished glass. The experience alone was enjoyable, but this time I opted for a plan that included a 30-minute lecture beforehand, where I learned about the history of glasswork and what Edo Kiriko is. Having gained some knowledge before creating, I felt more invested in the process. Both the lecture and the experience were taught very thoroughly, and I was extremely satisfied!

模様を入れるグラスは、おちょこからロックグラスまで６種類の形から選ぶことができて、追加代金で色付きのグラスにすることもできます。模様のサンプルもたくさんあり、迷ってしまうぼどでした。まずは練習のグラスで機械に慣れて削り方を学んでから、いざ本番。緊張しましたー！集中していたので時間もあっという間、最後は出来上がったグラスを持って記念撮影できます。体験だけでも十分楽しめますが、今回は体験前に30分の講座付きのプランにして、ガラス細工の歴史や江戸切子とは？を説明してもらいました。多少なりとも知識をつけてから製作したので、気持ちが入りました。講座も体験もとても丁寧に教えてくれ、大満足です！

The instructions were explained thoroughly, so I was able to participate enjoyably. It didn't go exactly as I had hoped, but I came to appreciate the beauty of Edo Kiriko even more.

やり方を丁寧に教えてくれたので楽しく参加できました
なかなか思い通りにはいかなくて、あらためて江戸切子の素晴らしさを知りました

Once I picked up a few tips, it became enjoyable and I got really into it. There were couples and families around. I was alone, but I had a great time without any particular concerns.

少しコツを覚えたら楽しくなってきて、熱中できた。カップルのかたや親子がいた。私は1人だったけどとくに気になることもなく楽しかった。

This was a highlight of our time in Tokyo. It was a wonderful experience and way to make a unique souvenir. The teen ages boys loved it. Our teacher and as wonderful and gave us lots of help with practicing before we started our final project.

Absolutely an amazing experience that should not be missed. This was definitely a highlight of our trip. The only thing that would have made it better is if there was an option to book with an english speaking guide or written/digital guide as we missed out on the info about what we were seeing. The food was 10/10 - epic, the staff were absolutely lovely and made sure to include us as much as they could, the scenery was beautiful. This is a must do experience.

I participated with my daughter. Before the actual production began, we were able to practice, and the time spent creating flew by; it was both focused and enjoyable. The instructor's explanations were clear, and their positive mindset made for a fun experience. If given the chance, I would love to do it again.

娘と親子で参加しました。
本番削りに入る前に練習もさせていただき、あっと言う間の作製時間は、集中できて、かつ楽しかったです。
講師の方の説明もわかりやすく、ポジティブ思考の方で楽しい時間を過ごせました。
機会がありましたら、もう一度やりたいです。

I used this service to celebrate my mother's 77th birthday.

The staff were very kind and promptly brought us refills for the all-you-can-drink option without us having to wait.

When we boarded the boat, it was rocking quite a bit, and a few people who get motion sickness looked worried. However, once we started moving and eating the food, the rocking settled down, and no one felt unwell. We were able to enjoy ourselves!

It became a wonderful memory. Thank you!

この度は、母の喜寿のお祝いで利用させていただきました。

スタッフの皆様はとても親切で飲み放題のおかわりも待つこと無くサーッと運んでくださいました。

船に乗り込んだ時点では物凄く揺揺れがひどく、乗り物酔をする数名が不安な表情をしていましたが、

動き出して料理を食べ始めたら揺れもおさまり、誰一人気分が悪くなることも無く楽しく過ごせました!!

良い思い出になりました。
ありがとうございます。

The streets of Tokyo looked fresh and were more enjoyable than I had imagined when viewed from the yakatabune (houseboat). There was also a photo-taking time on the boat.

The food was plentiful, including sashimi, tempura, and clam rice. The miso soup was delicious as well.

When I mentioned that there was someone celebrating a birthday that day, they kindly provided a dessert with fireworks for free to celebrate.

I didn't experience any seasickness.

東京の街並みも屋形船から見ると、新鮮で想像以上に楽しかったです。船の上に登って写真撮影タイムもあります。
お料理はお刺身、天ぷら、アサリご飯など盛りだくさんでした。お味噌汁も美味しかったです。
当日、誕生日の人がいると話したら、無料でデザートに花火をつけてくれ、お祝いしていただけました。
船酔いはなかったです。

It would be better to offer fewer items but of higher quality. The guide was very good, but there were loud customers who made it hard to hear.

量少なくもっと質の良い物出すと良いです。　ガイドさんはとても良かったけどお客様で大きな声出してる人達がうるさくて聞こえなかった。

This was such an awesome experience. I learned so much and would take this again! The instructor spoke English and Japanese, was friendly, patient, and kind. I was able to choose a clear glass (I wanted a pink one but was told I could only choose clear sadly) and they had many additional options for an extra charge (also clear). They have stencils, or you are able to draw free hand on your glass. You are provided a piece of glass to practice on before you attempt your design. The setting was intimate with only 4 cutting machines (there were other studios that were larger on other floors) which I liked because it felt more personal. I didn't need glasses or an apron like I thought I might. You can take photos of your glass when you finish in a lit photo box which makes your pictures look amazing. The room was a little warm for me, but I brought a tiny hand fan with a stand and it was perfect. We were asked to remove our shoes and wear public slippers, so I recommend wearing socks.

It was my first experience with Edo Kiriko, and I was able to finish my piece thanks to the careful guidance I received. I got so focused on the work that time flew by. Although I couldn't make it as beautifully as the examples, I think it turned out to be a piece with character. (๑˃̵ᴗ˂̵)

初めての江戸切子でしたが、丁寧に教えてもらい、作品を仕上げることができました。
作業に集中しすぎてあっという間に時間が過ぎてしまいました
お手本みたいに上手にはできなかったものの、味のある作品になったと思います(๑˃̵ᴗ˂̵)

I participated alone. I was nervous when putting the pattern into the glass, but I was kindly and carefully taught, and I was able to create it enjoyably. I had a really fun time.

1人での参加でした。模様をグラスに入れるときは、ドキドキでしたが親切丁寧に教えていただき楽しく作成する事ができ、とても楽しい時間を過ごす事ができました。

The instructor was guiding six people at once, so there was inevitably some waiting time, but the explanations were incredibly thorough and easy to understand, allowing even someone as clumsy as me to create something that looked good!

When it comes to grinding glass, it's natural to be cautious and worry about breaking it, but it seems that applying a bit more pressure actually helps achieve deeper cuts. Once you grasp the technique, you can cut to a certain extent as you wish, but be careful not to overdo it, as it can be difficult to fix mistakes if you get carried away.

I had already decided on the design I wanted to create from the beginning, so I didn't take many risks, but among the participants, there were those who thought, "Since I came all this way, I want to make something I really want to!" and challenged themselves with more complex designs (samples were provided).

In the end, we polished our finished pieces beautifully and took photos while lighting them. They sparkled and looked so beautiful; I was very satisfied.

お兄さん1人で6人いっぺんに指導するのでどうしても待ちが発生しますが、説明は凄く丁寧で分かりやすく、不器用な自分でもそれっぽく作ることができました！
ガラスを削るとなると、どうしても割れないようにと怖々削りがちになりますが、思い切って力を入れた方が深く削れて良かったみたいです。コツが掴めればある程度思ったように削れたりもしますが、調子に乗って長く削りすぎると修正がきかないのでそこだけはご注意を。。。
自分は作りたいデザインを始めから決めてたのであまりチャレンジはしなかったですが、参加者の中には「せっかく来たのだから出来そうなものより作りたいものを！」と複雑なデザインにチャレンジする方も（サンプルは用意してあります）。
最後は出来上がった作品をキレイに磨いてもらって、ライティングしながらの写真撮影。キラキラしてとてもキレイで大満足でした。