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691 reviews

Japanese Plastic Food Sample Art Experience in Tokyo

The kids loved this unique craft experience

Reviewed by: Emily , 2024/10/06

The kids didn’t know what to expect but afterwards they raved about this experience. They made the regular sized parfait and enjoyed choosing the decorations first with a sample parfait, then pouring in the silicon icecream and arranging the decorations. The man helping was very friendly and patient. It was great to have this experience which we probably couldn’t do anywhere else in the world!

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Attended as: Families
Activity Date: 2024/10/05
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Tokyo Kintsugi Workshop: Simple Gold Repair Class near Shin Koenji

Lovely experience

Reviewed by: JD, 2024/10/03

Such a nice time with this crafty couple! Makes it very manageable even for someone who is not artistic or crafty. Not tricky to get to if you're ok with the bus.

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Attended as: Solo Travelers
Activity Date: 2024/10/02
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Japanese Plastic Food Sample Art Experience in Tokyo

Very good experience

Reviewed by: Norbert P, 2024/09/30

We had a very nice experience. The vibe was very good and comfortable. We chose to make a pizza clock and bought some of the keychains made by the shop.

Comments from activity operators

Thank you for visiting us.
The pizza clock is a very popular experience.
We're glad that you enjoyed it.
Please come visit us again when you visit Japan.
We look forward to seeing you.

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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2024/09/29
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江戸切子体験 十数種のグラスと数十もの柄サンプルから選べる 講座付きのプランもあり<浅草駅 徒歩3分!創吉浅草店>

とても楽しい時間でした!

Reviewed by: よっち, 2024/09/15

よく浅草に行きますが、こんな素敵な体験ができるなんて知りませんでした!是非国内外の方に体験していただきたいです!

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Attended as: Friends
Activity Date: 2024/08/22
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Kyoto Private Kaiseki Dinner at Traditional Restaurant with Maiko Dance Show

A real classy experience

Reviewed by: Wesley, 2024/09/10

Had an awesome time and would highly recommend. The restaurant is gorgeous and the staff extremely hospitable. The kaiseki dishes were very well liked by the three of us and their proprietary sake was excellent.

Our interpreter Peter was super chill and knowledgeable. Lastly our maiko, Kana Sue was fascinating to watch - the makeup, hair style, kimono, and all the meanings behind each intention of dress; the couple of dances she performed; and the hospitality services. Not to mention learning of her and many other girls' extremely committed lifestyle choice and what that entails to become a geisha was an eye opening seminar.

I would have liked to see some singing and instrument playing, but perhaps requesting a geisha over a maiko would have been prudent. An interpreter is necessary unless your fluent. Overall it was a highlight of my trip and I would do again.

Comments from activity operators

この度は貴重なご意見頂き誠に有難う御座います。
懐石料理、舞妓さんを楽しんで頂き大変嬉しく思います。
誠に有難う御座います。

今後とも何卒宜しくお願い致します。
有難う御座いました。

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Attended as: Friends
Activity Date: 2024/09/05
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江戸切子体験 十数種のグラスと数十もの柄サンプルから選べる 講座付きのプランもあり<浅草駅 徒歩3分!創吉浅草店>

自分達でデザインして、作成できることに感動

Reviewed by: taka, 2024/09/09

グラスを選んで、デザイン選んで、自分で加工して、と一連の流れを経て、作品が出来上がることに感動。かつ、グラスの写真撮影もできて、さらに感動。
加工は自信なかったが、丁寧に説明してくれて、練習もさせて頂いて何とか形になりました。
貴重な体験をありがとうございます。
自分達でデザインしたグラスで美味しい飲み物頂きます。

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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2024/09/08
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江戸切子体験 十数種のグラスと数十もの柄サンプルから選べる 講座付きのプランもあり<浅草駅 徒歩3分!創吉浅草店>

緊張した〜!

Reviewed by: ミイ, 2024/09/04

迷走台風のもたらす雨の中参加しました。
たくさんある見本のカットの複雑さと
練習してみての自分の力量との差をどうしようかと図案選びに悩みました。
深く彫ると穴が空きそうでおっかなびっくり。
先生のアドバイスもありなんとか完成出来ました。
次回はもっと複雑な図案に挑戦してみたいです!
(1人でも楽しく参加出来ました!)

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Attended as: Solo Travelers
Activity Date: 2024/08/30
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江戸切子体験 十数種のグラスと数十もの柄サンプルから選べる 講座付きのプランもあり<浅草駅 徒歩3分!創吉浅草店>

楽しかった٩(^‿^)۶

Reviewed by: ナカジー, 2024/09/03

あっという間の90分でした。夫婦で参加しましたが、スタッフさんが、とても丁寧な教えてくれて、気に入ったオリジナルグラスを作ることが出来ました!これで、明日から好きな日本酒を呑みますね!ありがとうございました♪

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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2024/09/02
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乗合屋形船 お台場&スカイツリー周遊コース 旬のお料理&飲み放題付! 全船掘りごたつ&スカイデッキ完備<両国発>by 晴海屋

お料理もツアー時間も満足

Reviewed by: ジャスパー, 2024/08/24

期待していた以上に満足です。食事も美味しく、夜景の綺麗なポイントでは十分な時間停船するので夜景も楽しめます。ただ、乗船場には何も目印がないので、出航時間までここで良いのか心配になりました。

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Attended as: Families with Young Children
Activity Date: 2024/08/22
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Tokyo Kintsugi Workshop: Simple Gold Repair Class near Shin Koenji

Amazing experience

Reviewed by: Great!, 2024/08/20

Out of all of the activities we have done in Japan, this has turned to be the best one we have done! The owners are a married couple and both have been so nice and sweet. The whole activity is very immersive and we didn't notice that 2 hours have went by so fast! They also served us sweets and tea before starting and they were all so delicious! I even had 5 refills of the tea.

On our next trip to Japan, we will for sure come by again to see you!

Thank you very much for taking part in making our trip unforgetful.

With lots of love from your first Cyprus visitors. :)

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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2024/05/12
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江戸切子体験 十数種のグラスと数十もの柄サンプルから選べる 講座付きのプランもあり<浅草駅 徒歩3分!創吉浅草店>

楽しい!

Reviewed by: KIYO, 2024/08/20

台風直撃日に体験しましたが、幸い土砂降りのタイミングから外れていた為、お店に移動後、問題なく体験できました。先生のお姉さんに丁寧に教えて頂けます。自分の苦手な模様の削り方や、改善ポイントなども的確に指導して頂けるが有難かったです。練習しながら本番に挑めますし、難しい図案や格好良い図案なども教えて頂けます。
とても上手に褒めてくださるので、モチベーションも下がらず、集中して挑めます。残念ながら私は削りすぎてグラスに穴を開けてしまいましたが、もう一つやってみますかとご提案して下さいました。(時間の都合で諦めました)一緒に体験した妻はキチンと仕上げていましたので、無茶しなければ上手に作ることが出来ると思います。
穴は空きましたが、完成はしたので、サボテン鉢にでも活用しようと思います。が、悔しいのでリベンジしようと思います。ものづくりが好きな方はとても楽しめると思います。

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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2024/08/16
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Edo Kiriko Glass Cutting Experience in Asakusa

Great!

Reviewed by: Great!, 2024/08/19

The activity was fun itself but I feel that it would have been better if we had more practice before the real thing!

Nonetheless, we enjoyed the activity.

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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2024/05/05
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Tokyo Kintsugi Workshop: Simple Gold Repair Class near Shin Koenji

Outstanding experience with warm-hearted Kintsugi masters

Reviewed by: Janes, 2024/08/18

When we think back to our class, we are still filled with the warmth, hospitality and expertise that we were able to experience.
Even though it was only just under 3 hours, we were able to get a great impression of the art of Kintsugi.
Our self-repaired cups, about which we received interesting historical information, will be one of the most precious memories of our trip to Japan.
Thank you very much!

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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2024/07/25
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Tokyo Kintsugi Class - 1-Day Workshop near Nippori

What an amazing experience in Tokyo!!

Reviewed by: Paula, 2024/08/13

Such a fun activity with my 16 year old daughter. We went to the studio and were pleasantly surprised to find out if was a personal lesson for just the two of us! Our teacher was so lovely and you could tell how passionate she was about her craft. She explained the whole process thoroughly and helped us if we needed it on each step. The packaging so we could transport our projects back home was also amazing. I did not expect to have that done for us either! Highly recommend if you're into arts and crafts!!

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Attended as: Families
Activity Date: 2024/08/10
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江戸切子体験 十数種のグラスと数十もの柄サンプルから選べる 講座付きのプランもあり<浅草駅 徒歩3分!創吉浅草店>

ドキドキの初体験!

Reviewed by: よっぴー, 2024/08/04

初めての体験ということで、心配していたのですが、親切に色々と教えてもらえたので安心して作業に取り組めました。
取り組んでいる時にも見て回ってもらえたので確認してもらいながら作業できました。

できた後には、写真ん撮ることもでき思い出になりました!

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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2024/08/03
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Japanese Plastic Food Sample Art Experience in Tokyo

Such a great experience!

Reviewed by: Belen, 2024/07/31

It was fun, easy, and just a really nice experience all around. I'd definitely recommend it to anyone! :)

Comments from activity operators

Thank you for visiting us on a hot day in Tokyo.
We are very happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay. We look forward to seeing you again.

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Attended as: Solo Travelers
Activity Date: 2024/07/28
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江戸切子体験 十数種のグラスと数十もの柄サンプルから選べる 講座付きのプランもあり<浅草駅 徒歩3分!創吉浅草店>

初めての江戸切子

Reviewed by: まりも, 2024/07/30

駅から迷ってしまいましたが
電話を頂き、場所を教えてもらいました。
体験は、とても丁寧に教えてもらい
小学6年生の娘も不器用ながら
仕上がり、またやりたいと言ってました。
私は満足な出来上がりでした。
今度は場所も覚えたのでまた
やりたいです(≧∇≦)b

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Attended as: Families with Young Children
Activity Date: 2024/07/29
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Tokyo Kintsugi Workshop: Simple Gold Repair Class near Shin Koenji

Thank you Yoshiko and Yoshiichiro

Reviewed by: Ruth, 2024/07/28

I really enjoyed this experience. Yoshiko and Yoshiichiro were generous with their knowledge and made me feel very welcome. I would love to return to their studio to learn more kintsugi.

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Attended as: Solo Travelers
Activity Date: 2024/07/03
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京都高雄 もみぢ家 川床ディナープラン 納涼川床料理+舞妓さんの京舞鑑賞日あり(2024/7/1~2024/9/22)<川床席確約/送迎あり/高雄>

アメリカンファミリー、日本での最高の体験でした。

Reviewed by: フライングピークス, 2024/07/26

京都での短い滞在期間で、日本を味わえるものを探しました。
海外からのゲストは、海外のゲストばかりのツアーは好みません
日本のお客様が楽しめるツアーを好みます。

川床は涼しくはなかったですが、とても素敵なロケーションで
舞妓さんの鑑賞もでき、とても価値のある体験ができ嬉しかったです。
家族のいい思い出になりました。

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Attended as: Families
Activity Date: 2024/07/19
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Edo Kiriko Glass Cutting Experience in Asakusa

Wonderful, creative time for the whole family!

Reviewed by: Julie Anne, 2024/07/22

We had a really wonderful time creating a very unique keepsake that will always remind us of our time in Japan. Our instructor, Hiro, was excellent in explaining everything in English and he helped my sons each learn techniques to create the glass cuts they wanted for each of their designs. After we were done, we were able to photograph our completed glasses in a way that made them look so professional. We highly recommend this activity - especially for those in high school and above.

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Attended as: Families
Activity Date: 2024/07/17
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Japanese Plastic Food Sample Art Experience in Tokyo

Great fun for the kids

Reviewed by: LT, 2024/07/21

We had a lovely time with the staff. They were patient, helpful and very kind.

The quality of the product was very good.

Comments from activity operators

Thank you for visiting us.
We would be happy if you enjoyed the food sample experience.
Please come visit us again when you come to Japan.

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Attended as: Families with Young Children
Activity Date: 2024/07/05
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Tokyo Kintsugi Workshop: Simple Gold Repair Class near Shin Koenji

2 Thumbs Up!

Reviewed by: Daniel , 2024/07/19

A top experience in our visit to Tokyo. 2 hours hands on experience in making art out of damaged pottery led by an experienced and entertaining couple. A throughly enjoyable time!

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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2024/07/17
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江戸切子体験 十数種のグラスと数十もの柄サンプルから選べる 講座付きのプランもあり<浅草駅 徒歩3分!創吉浅草店>

楽しかった!

Reviewed by: まっちー, 2024/07/02

ずっと切子体験したくて参加させてもらいました。
先生も優しく、参加者が少ないのもあってデザインのわがままを聞いてくださり、とても満足いく仕上がりでした!また作りに行きたいです♪
ありがとうございました(^^)

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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2024/07/02
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Kyoto Private Kaiseki Dinner at Traditional Restaurant with Maiko Dance Show

It was a magical night

Reviewed by: Aline, 2024/06/25

Everything was perfect. The beautiful, elegant ambiance, the service, the food and the Geiko performance. We spent a marvelous time. Thank you all.

Comments from activity operators

Thank you very much for your valuable comments and evaluation. I'm glad that you enjoyed it. Thank you very much.

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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2024/06/24
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Japanese Plastic Food Sample Art Experience in Tokyo

Such a pleasant experience!!

Reviewed by: Nicole G., 2024/06/24

I just made my own bowl of ramen this weekend and I was helped by one of the workers, Ryou. He was so sweet!! He was able to communicate effectively in English, showed me every step with patience, rooted me on, and even offered to take photos/videos of me throughout the process. After I was finished making my bowl, it took only about 5 minutes for it to dry and I was ready to go!

They also have an area where they sell fake food goodies, and I bought myself some gyoza earrings. It was an easy, quick walk from the station. If you’re into fake food, definitely recommend!!

Comments from activity operators

Thank you for visiting us.
We are very happy that customers from overseas enjoyed their visit.
We will study English more.
Gyoza is also popular at our workshop. Please come and enjoy it.

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Attended as: Solo Travelers
Activity Date: 2024/06/22
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Tokyo Kintsugi Workshop: Simple Gold Repair Class near Shin Koenji

A must do activity when you're in Tokyo!

Reviewed by: Priti, 2024/06/22

Yoshiichiro san and Yoshiko san were such lovely people. Clearly very passionate about their craft, they taught us the art of Kintsugi with a step by step process. They even told us where to purchase the equipment ourselves if we wanted to do this at home, which we did.

I appreciated how kind and patient they were, the 2 hour class flew by so quickly, we had so much fun!

Absolutely loved this experience and highly recommend this class.

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Attended as: Families
Activity Date: 2024/05/30
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Japanese Plastic Food Sample Art Experience in Tokyo

We had so much fun making ramens and parfaits!

Reviewed by: Samantha, 2024/06/19

Our family really enjoyed this fun activity. They even wrap up your creations so you can transport them home! We definitely recommend this.

Comments from activity operators

Thank you for visiting us this time. We are very happy that you enjoyed your stay. We look forward to seeing you again when you visit Japan.

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Attended as: Families
Activity Date: 2024/06/18
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Edo Kiriko Glass Cutting Experience in Asakusa

Fun unique experience!

Reviewed by: Carl, 2024/06/19

A fun experience, good instruction and the location was easy to find. Nice to have something unique to take home afterwards! Would definitely recommend if you're looking for an activity that allows you to be a bit creative.

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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2024/05/22
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Japanese Plastic Food Sample Art Experience in Tokyo

It was great!!

Reviewed by: David, 2024/06/16

We signed up to make sample tarts. All the staff were extremely helpful and friendly. They spoke English very well and helped us every step of the way. Would definitely recommend who wants a fun experience making food samples.

Comments from activity operators

Thank you for visiting us. I'm not very good at English, but I'll keep trying.
After the experience, you can enjoy the tarts as accessories.
Please come visit us again when you visit Japan. We look forward to seeing you.

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Attended as: Families with Young Children
Activity Date: 2024/06/15
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Maiko Dance with Dinner & Kyoto Night View Tour by KYOTO Sightseeing“OKOSHI”Bus

Absolutely Amazing Night Out Experience!

Reviewed by: Kyoto Dream, 2024/06/16

A really memorable and amazing experience with this Maiko Dance and dinner tour. We were escorted to a beautiful and spacious dining hall at Shozan Resort Kyoto. It is an incredibly lovely resort with a beautiful Japanese garden. A traditional and a delicious Japanese dinner was served. (Menu: Saki dzuke “appetizer”, Ha sun “ha-sun assortment”, Otsukuri “sliced raw fish”, Ipoin “a dish”, Konami “small saucepan”, Agemono “fried food”, Gohan “rice”, Kounomono “pickle” , Mizumono “dessert”, While we were enjoying our dinner, a stunningly beautiful Maiko (her name is Kimisora, the meaning of her name is dream) came out onto the stage and performed a brief dance. Kimosora san talked about some geisha history and her own stories of how and why she becomes a Maiko. Kimosora san was fascinated about geisha and their stories when she was a kid and determined to become a geisha one day. She is a friendly and sweet and elegant lady. Her English is excellent. She also showed us her extraordinary beautiful kimono and her special makeup and hairdo. Surprisingly we were given an extra long Q and A time (at least 30 mins or so) with her and we could ask any questions. She answered every question attentively and precisely. At the end we could all take several photos with her. (A reminder to myself : never touch the geisha hands or their clothes and this is an absolute respect to a geisha). During the whole meeting I could also take many photos freely. Kimisora san gave us her name card at the end of the dinner. It was a really really wonderful and memorable evening. I highly recommend this tour to anyone who would like to meet a maiko in an extremely relaxing and enjoyable atmosphere. If I ever visit Tokyo in the future I would join this tour again. A great and joyful life experience. My best wishes to Kimisora san and thank you Veltra for making my dream come true.

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Attended as: Families
Activity Date: 2024/05/25
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