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Japanese Plastic Food Sample Art Experience in Tokyo

If you ever wanted to do sample food, do it here!

Reviewed by: Christian, 2018/05/21

I made a Ramen Food Sample and I am really happy with it! Every step was explained really well as well as the materials, there was no rush and the English instruction was also good. Everybody was really nice and seemed to have as much fun as we were! Thank you very much!

Result
Sample as orientation and the first step: forming the ramen noodles

Comments from activity operators

Hello　Christian　さん
I think that it was possible to create ramen very well.
Please be careful as ramen is sensitive to heatWe are waiting for another visit.
thanks。

staff

Rating:
Attended as:	Couples
Activity Date:	2018/05/21
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金継ぎ教室一日体験大切な器を美しく修理する伝統技術＜南阿佐ヶ谷＞by 手仕事屋久家

Most pleasant and informative experience. This lesson added so much more to our trip

Reviewed by: Pat Tay, 2018/05/20

Sine there were just the two of us, Yoshiichiro and Yoshiko were most accommodating when we requested to do a broken piece rather than a chipped piece and we were able to finish it on time.
We were served a beautiful home-made cake and tea, and then proceeded to work on our plates. Yoshiko has a very good command of English and explained the processes and more. The samples of their other completed work were eye-opening - kintsugiis not just pottery repair but an artform!
We would return to do longer sessions if ever we come this way again.

Rating:
Attended as:	Friends
Activity Date:	2018/05/17
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金継ぎ教室一日体験大切な器を美しく修理する伝統技術＜南阿佐ヶ谷＞by 手仕事屋久家

Kintsugi

Reviewed by: M Sal, 2018/05/18

I've always wanted to try Kintsugi and the teachers were so gracious and very skilled. I learned the basics of Kintsugi and was given a list of supplies to purchase if I was wanted to continue the art of Kintsugi. The tea and brownies were some of the best I've ever had. Very charming experience and I would highly recommend it to anyone.

Rating:
Attended as:	Solo Travelers
Activity Date:	2018/05/16
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Japanese Plastic Food Sample Art Experience in Tokyo

Japanese plastic food sample art experience in Tokyo- cupcakes

Reviewed by: Shi , 2018/05/15

My daughter, myself and a friend attended the plastic food sample class on Sunday morning and we had a great time! The teacher was very helpful especially with my young daughter. We enjoyed very much and our samples are now hand-made gifts for people back home. We loved this activity and would come back again next time we're in Japan!

Comments from activity operators

Dear Shi さん

Thank you very much for coming to the store. If your daughter and a friend would enjoy themselves, too, I'm glad. After Suitesl made it, it's also pretty to display it in your room, right?
When Japan is coming later by all means, it's in an atelier.Please come near.
I'm waiting for the coming which is again.

Rating:
Attended as:	Families with Young Children
Activity Date:	2018/05/13
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Maiko Dance with Dinner & Kyoto Night View Tour by KYOTO Sightseeing“OKOSHI”Bus

Wish there was more of a Geisha show.

Reviewed by: Monique, 2018/05/15

The food was based off of local Kyoto tradition and was a wide selection of food. There was a Geisha dance but it was only one Geisha and was a short performance which was disappointing. The place was nice and garden was pretty though.

Rating:
Attended as:	Friends
Activity Date:	2018/04/17
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金継ぎ教室一日体験大切な器を美しく修理する伝統技術＜南阿佐ヶ谷＞by 手仕事屋久家

Delightful Experience Learning Kintsugi

Reviewed by: Elizabeth P , 2018/05/15

I planned this experience for a group of four, and we all absolutely loved it. We have talked about it every day since the class.

The teachers, Yoshiichiro-san and Yoshiko-san, were so kind and absolutely made the experience. We started the time with treats, some fruit and cakes and tea/coffee, and then chose our pieces of pottery. We then proceeded to learn how to make the repairs and then to enhance them with the gold. We are all so pleased with how our pieces turned out. I would highly rate and recommend this experience for anyone interested in learning about kintsugi. The class was a great value, and we all have a delightful souvenir of our time in Tokyo.

Rating:
Attended as:	Friends
Activity Date:	2018/05/13
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Japanese Plastic Food Sample Art Experience in Tokyo

fabulous experience for kids and adults alike

Reviewed by: swiss family, 2018/05/14

* logistics - the place was about 30min Metro ride from Tokyo, it was easy to find from the train station.
* people - we had a lovely Young man looking after us, his english was excellent. He explained the history of plastic Food sample art and was patient in answering all our questions. He was so good with the kids!
* activity - from a technical perspective it was easy but the end result looks amazing. The kids were so thrilled with the result!

Overall - the activity was such good value for money because it incorporated craft, a cool Souvenir to take home, constant interest in restaurant Windows afterwards and an educational element for the kids.

Comments from activity operators

Hello　swiss　family　様

Thank you very much for coming to the store.
I also receive high evaluation and I'm glad.
I still have to study English. By all means, we look forward to serving you again.

Rating:
Attended as:	Families with Young Children
Activity Date:	2018/04/28
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Small Group Beginner's Peaceful Tea Ceremony Experience in Nara

Informative and enjoyable basic tea ceremony.

Reviewed by: Emily, 2018/05/12

Sensei gave us an introduction to the ceremony and an explanation of the process. It was interesting for those in our group who had some experience with sado and those who were completely new.

I'd note it was quite hot in the room (in April) and you'll be kneeling or sitting on tatami, so dress with care.

Rating:
Attended as:	Friends
Activity Date:	2018/04/22
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Informative and fun

Reviewed by: Dana , 2018/05/12

This was so much fun, and the hosts were wonderful! I would recommend this to anyone looking for a quick, fun activity. The tea and cake was lovely.

Rating:
Attended as:	Families
Activity Date:	2018/04/18
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Shared Yakatabune Tokyo Dinner Cruise with All-You-Can-Drink Plan

Great cruise with great hosts. Food was amazing and the ladies looked after us well.

Reviewed by: Blair Catlin, 2018/05/10

Great cruise with great hosts. Food was amazing and the ladies looked after us well. Great finish to our holiday in Tokyo.

Would recommend to anyone

Rating:
Attended as:	Couples
Activity Date:	2018/05/08
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Japanese Plastic Food Sample Art Experience in Tokyo

Good experience

Reviewed by: Benny, 2018/05/09

Pros:
The teacher can speak English, very polite
Many different Art work you can choose

Cons:
Some parts of the artwork are PVC with is pre-made, so cannot experience the whole making process

Overall:
It is a nice experience

Comments from activity operators

Hello　Benny　様

Thank you very much for coming to the store this time.

I'd like to study English a little more.

If you'd enjoy yourself, I'm glad
I'm waiting for the coming which is again.

Rating:
Attended as:	Couples
Activity Date:	2018/05/05
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Maiko Dance with Dinner & Kyoto Night View Tour by KYOTO Sightseeing“OKOSHI”Bus

The food was awesome!

Reviewed by: Dax, 2018/05/05

Really enjoyed the show, the Maiko was so pretty.

Rating:
Attended as:	Friends
Activity Date:	2018/04/14
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Japanese Plastic Food Sample Art Experience in Tokyo

Full-size ice cream sundae

Reviewed by: Ritter , 2018/05/01

The course is very funny and interesting. The kids enjoyed it very much. We are planning to join another food sample activity in our next trip to Tokyo.

Comments from activity operators

Hello　Ritter　様
Thank you very much for coming to the store this time.
I receive high evaluation and thank you very much.If you'd enjoy an experience, I'm glad.
By all means, we look forward to serving you again.

Staff

Rating:
Attended as:	Families with Young Children
Activity Date:	2018/04/03
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金継ぎ教室一日体験大切な器を美しく修理する伝統技術＜南阿佐ヶ谷＞by 手仕事屋久家

Fun, engaging and informative!

Reviewed by: Fractal, 2018/04/25

Both my husband and I enjoyed our Kintsugi class! We both picked a cup to repair while watching and being instructed on how to do so. We saw many other examples of repairs and were given information so that we'd be able to do this at home. It was relaxing and enjoyable. We were also given a nice cake and some hot apple cider. Both Mr. and Mrs. Kuge were friendly and great conversationalists, and Mrs. Kuge can speak English extremely well! The only thing that would have made it better would be signing up for the whole day class. :)

Rating:
Attended as:	Couples
Activity Date:	2018/04/21
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Japanese Plastic Food Sample Art Experience in Tokyo

Plastic sundae making is great family fun

Reviewed by: BRK, 2018/04/24

We had a great time creating tiny plastic ice cream sundae models with expert help.

Comments from activity operators

Thank you very much for coming to the store this time.
I receive high evaluation and thank you very much.
If you'd enjoy an experience, I'm glad.
By all means, we look forward to serving you again.

Staff

Rating:
Attended as:	Families with Young Children
Activity Date:	2018/04/09
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金継ぎ教室一日体験大切な器を美しく修理する伝統技術＜南阿佐ヶ谷＞by 手仕事屋久家

Great experience!

Reviewed by: Sharlene, 2018/04/23

Yoshiichiro and Yoshiko were welcoming, competent, and knowledgeable teachers in the art of Kintsugi. While the project we worked on was simple that day they showed me other examples and possibilities of this art form. They have been practicing this art form for over 30 years and their passion shows. I left feeling very inspired, with a list and exactly where to source needed supplies to continue Kintsugi at home.
Thank you very much for this fantastic experience!

The finished artwork!

Rating:
Attended as:	Solo Travelers
Activity Date:	2018/03/31
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Maiko Dance with Dinner & Kyoto Night View Tour by KYOTO Sightseeing“OKOSHI”Bus

Incredible Experience!

Reviewed by: Amanda , 2018/04/19

This tour is an incredible experience! From the beginning you are taken on a bus tour of Kyoto with audio and video in your language about the shrines, temples, and history of Kyoto. You are taken to the beautiful Shozan resort in the mountains where you are are introduced to a traditional Kyoto style feast and watch a beautiful maiko dance in front of your eyes in perfect poise. The package also includes photo with the maiko and a stroll within the shozan garden. This beautiful garden is definitely worth checking out with incredible nature and photo opportunities. You are then taken up the mountain for a breathtaking view of the city of Kyoto at night. Very relaxing and a great way to experience an authentic maiko performance.

Rating:
Attended as:	Friends
Activity Date:	2018/04/10
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Japanese Plastic Food Sample Art Experience in Tokyo

Great experience

Reviewed by: Sunny, 2018/04/18

The guy who taught us had great English and was very kind. He answered our questions and we got to learn the trade secrets behind fake food! Cool unique souvenir from Tokyo.

Comments from activity operators

Hello　Sir
Thank you very much for coming to the store this time. English is studied a little more. If you'd enjoy an experience, I'm happy.
I think. I'm waiting for the coming which is again.

Rating:
Attended as:	Families
Activity Date:	2018/04/16
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Edo Kiriko Glass Cutting Experience in Asakusa

Perfect souvenir to end a visit to Tokyo

Reviewed by: Mrs L from Surrey , 2018/04/16

When you have done and seen everything on your ‘must do’ list in Tokyo, this is the perfect way to create your own momento of your visit.

The instructor was patient and knowledgeable about what is required to make your own Kiriko glass, the rest is up to you. There was a good amount of time to practice before you start to make your own cut glass and there are sample designs for you to copy which you sketch onto your glass.

I would not recommend this for very young children as it requires a steady hand and concentration when using the mechanical wheel.

The only suggestion I would make to Veltra is that they send instructions of the venue in map form as it was slightly tricky to find the venue.

All in all a very enjoyable activity for a few hours.

Rating:
Attended as:	Families
Activity Date:	2018/04/12
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Shared Yakatabune Tokyo Dinner Cruise with All-You-Can-Drink Plan

We had great time.

Reviewed by: Moea, 2018/04/10

The reservation was made correctly and we had a table with our name.
Drinks were all you can drink style and food was very nice.Japanese small dish and fresh fish and season vegetanles tempura!
We enjoy the cruise very well and the staff crew were lovely !!

We had some sakura also near Asakusa.

Rating:
Attended as:	Friends
Activity Date:	2018/04/04
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Shared Yakatabune Tokyo Dinner Cruise with All-You-Can-Drink Plan

Cruise to rainbow bridge

Reviewed by: Visitor to Japan , 2018/04/10

Nice cruise to rainbow bridge. Beautiful view of lit up bridge, Tokyo tower and sky tree tower. Japanese style dinner. Plentiful food but mostly all raw fish, and pickled things. Tempura eel, squid and potato. For me as a westerner who doesn’t eat raw fish it would have been nice to have a food choice. The advertisement said it was a cherry blossom special cruise but we saw no cherry blossoms so I was somewhat disappointed. Beer and alcohol was plentiful. I would go again but I would eat before hand.

Rating:
Attended as:	Couples
Activity Date:	2018/04/08
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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!

Rating:
Attended as:	Couples
Activity Date:	2018/04/04
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Japanese Plastic Food Sample Art Experience in Tokyo

Perfect activity for my 8 and 12 year old!

Reviewed by: Jeanie, 2018/04/03

The place is a bit off the beaten path in Tokyo but it gives you a chance to walk along a typical non-tourist road. The people who work there speak enough English to help you and really give the kids a chance to make most of the sundae by themselves.

We had a wonderful experience!

Comments from activity operators

Customer

Thank you very much for coming to the store this time. Please have high evaluation.
I'm glad.

I'd like to study English a little more. I apologize for that in easy English.

I'm waiting for the coming which is again by all means.

Staff

Rating:
Attended as:	Families with Young Children
Activity Date:	2018/04/03
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金継ぎ教室一日体験大切な器を美しく修理する伝統技術＜南阿佐ヶ谷＞by 手仕事屋久家

Fantastic and initiate experience

Reviewed by: Drew, 2018/03/27

I absolutely loved my time here. The hosts were so accommodating and welcoming providing us delicious treats and tea throughout our time in their studio. I highly recommend this experience to anyone visiting the area.

Rating:
Attended as:	Friends
Activity Date:	2018/03/25
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Japanese Plastic Food Sample Art Experience in Tokyo

The teacher is very nice and helpful.

Reviewed by: Bell Ho, 2018/03/18

The teacher is very nice. All the food demos are gorgeous, the plastic good samples are quite easy to make. It's a very good and fun experience.

Comments from activity operators

Hello　Sir
Thank you very much for coming to the store this time. I'll also have high evaluation, and thank you very much.
The material of this tempura experience
It's wax, so please be careful about the heat.
I'm waiting for the coming which is again.

Rating:
Attended as:	Friends
Activity Date:	2018/02/25
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金継ぎ教室一日体験大切な器を美しく修理する伝統技術＜南阿佐ヶ谷＞by 手仕事屋久家

Absolutely superb, a wonderful way to learn about an age-old artistic custom.

Reviewed by: Lee D., 2018/03/13

This was an outstanding experience. Traveling to Tokyo from the US for the first time, I really wanted to find an affordable kintsugi class, as I had read about the Japanese art of repairing ceramics with gold, highlighting flaws as beauty, and the metaphor is just so beautiful to me. I also have an art background and love learning how to preserve & repair rather than throw away.

The class was more than I could have hoped for. I booked with my husband, and brother and his girlfriend (both who live in Tokyo). The owners (husband and wife) were incredibly hospitable in their sweet little craft shop, even showed us their ceramics lab next door. They greeted us with homemade cakes and apple tea, as well as the rice crackers that we love. The class was very easy to follow, and all questions were answered with enthusiasm and demonstration (it was just the 4 of us learning kintsugi and one other person working on jewelry, so it felt totally like a private class). There is a bit of a language barrier that non-Japanese speakers should be aware of. We were lucky to have my brother and his girlfriend who both speak the language to translate when needed. Even if we didn't, though, I would still have done the class. So much of learning craft is just watching and doing, strict verbal communication is not necessary. I'd maybe just suggest learning how to ask the specific questions you know you'll have ahead of time so they can show you during the class.

All in all, only wonderful things to say about this class. Next time I am in Toyko, I'd love to try another one of their classes. :) Thanks so much for an awesome experience on our honeymoon!!!

Rating:
Attended as:	Couples
Activity Date:	2018/03/03
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金継ぎ教室一日体験大切な器を美しく修理する伝統技術＜南阿佐ヶ谷＞by 手仕事屋久家

A very authentic experience with wonderful people

Reviewed by: Joanna, 2018/03/05

I had the best time. The studio is very small and authentic. I got a lot of one on one time with the owners and they kindly helped me fix my own broken mug. They ran over by nearly an hour to help me finish. They were both so kind and attentive and really good at what they do. I would recommend this to anyone! Please go try it out. It's a nice change of pace from visiting downtown Tokyo.

Rating:
Attended as:	Solo Travelers
Activity Date:	2018/03/03
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Shared Yakatabune Tokyo Dinner Cruise with All-You-Can-Drink Plan

An amazing experience

Reviewed by: Gilles, 2018/03/04

This cruise was nothing short of an amazing experience. The staff was friendly and helpful, the food was plenty and delicious, and the views were simply stunning!

Rating:
Attended as:	Couples
Activity Date:	2018/02/18
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金継ぎ教室一日体験大切な器を美しく修理する伝統技術＜南阿佐ヶ谷＞by 手仕事屋久家

Fantastic experience

Reviewed by: Emily, 2018/03/01

My sister was visiting me in Tokyo and we took this one-day trial class together. Our teachers were knowledgeable, friendly, and spoken enough English that we (with very little Japanese language skills) were able to communicate without any issues. We had a great time.

Rating:
Attended as:	Friends
Activity Date:	2018/02/22
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Japanese Plastic Food Sample Art Experience in Tokyo

Fun For the Whole Family

Reviewed by: World Trip Diaries, 2018/02/15

We took the mini parfait workshop with our 4 kids. It was great! The hosts were super patient, lovely, and they did way beyond their job. It was very worth it! We highly recommend this workshop for everyone, but especially for families with small kids.

Comments from activity operators

Hello World Trip Diarie san

Thank you for visiting our store this time
It would be great if children could have fun. I am pleased that I got a high reputation. Please try the food system next time by all means.
We are waiting for another visit.

Rating:
Attended as:	Families with Young Children
Activity Date:	2018/02/13
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If you ever wanted to do sample food, do it here!

Most pleasant and informative experience. This lesson added so much more to our trip

Kintsugi

Japanese plastic food sample art experience in Tokyo- cupcakes

Wish there was more of a Geisha show.

Delightful Experience Learning Kintsugi

fabulous experience for kids and adults alike

Informative and enjoyable basic tea ceremony.

Informative and fun

Great cruise with great hosts. Food was amazing and the ladies looked after us well.

Good experience

The food was awesome!

Full-size ice cream sundae

Fun, engaging and informative!

Plastic sundae making is great family fun

Great experience!

Incredible Experience!

Great experience

Perfect souvenir to end a visit to Tokyo

We had great time.

Cruise to rainbow bridge

Great photoshoot

Perfect activity for my 8 and 12 year old!

Fantastic and initiate experience

The teacher is very nice and helpful.

Absolutely superb, a wonderful way to learn about an age-old artistic custom.

A very authentic experience with wonderful people

An amazing experience

Fantastic experience

Fun For the Whole Family

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