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Maiko Dance with Dinner & Kyoto Night View Tour by KYOTO Sightseeing“OKOSHI”Bus

Maikoo dinner and show

Reviewed by: Lisa, 2017/05/24

We had a very pleasant experience for that night, the dance show was good and the hotel they took us for dinner was in a very nice setting with a nice Japanese Garden. However, it was very dark to take pictures. The night view on the peak in Kyoto summarize our trip nicely.

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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2017/04/29
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Maiko Dance with Dinner & Kyoto Night View Tour by KYOTO Sightseeing“OKOSHI”Bus

Definitely worth it

Reviewed by: Anthony, 2017/05/22

Very detailed and specific directions helped easily locate and sort out the tickets which was great for us english speakers. The whole experience was worth it. The maiko was unforgettable to meet, the staff very helpful and the night view was spectacular.

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Attended as: Friends
Activity Date: 2017/05/13
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Maiko Dance with Dinner & Kyoto Night View Tour by KYOTO Sightseeing“OKOSHI”Bus

It needed a better venue

Reviewed by: Kit, 2017/05/20

The venue didn't allow people to see both dances by the Maiko. The food and staff were excellent but the room was an odd shape that blocked people eating from seeing part of the dance

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Attended as: Friends
Activity Date: 2017/04/27
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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

Wonderful experience!

Reviewed by: Valentina, 2017/05/17

I had a lot of fun doing this class and the owners are delightful people! The cup that I repaired is very cute and they treated me like family. Thank you for everything!

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Attended as: Solo Travelers
Activity Date: 2017/05/13
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Maiko Dance with Dinner & Kyoto Night View Tour by KYOTO Sightseeing“OKOSHI”Bus

A tiny taste of Japanese culture

Reviewed by: Soraia, 2017/05/15

Very well organized trip! Interesting dinner (traditional) and we enjoyed the maiko show.
BEAUTIFUL gardens!!

  • City view from the top!

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Attended as: Families
Activity Date: 2017/04/23
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Japanese Plastic Food Sample Art Experience in Tokyo

So much fun!

Reviewed by: Melissa G., 2017/05/14

We loved making ramen bowls here! The instructor even helped us customize our bowls to make them vegetarian looking, which we loved. Would definitely return!

Comments from activity operators

Hello　Melissa　Ｇ

Thank you very much for coming to the store this time.
I'll receive and appreciate high evaluation.

Could you enjoy a food sample experience(Ramen）?
Please do a different experience next time.
I'm waiting for another coming.
Staff

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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2016/09/10
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Edo Kiriko Glass Cutting Experience in Asakusa

So much fun!

Reviewed by: Melissa G., 2017/05/14

Fantastic English speaking instructor. A lot of fun to do as a couple! We had a blast and love our beautiful glasses.

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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2017/04/09
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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 traditional experience and great host

Reviewed by: derek chan, 2017/05/09

The experience is well organized and enjoyable, the host is super nice and communicatable, I really enjoy talking with them and share my veiw on Japan and travelling.
It is elementary and no need to worry about the skill.

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Attended as: Solo Travelers
Activity Date: 2017/05/03
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Maiko Dance with Dinner & Kyoto Night View Tour by KYOTO Sightseeing“OKOSHI”Bus

EXCELLENT EXPERIENCE

Reviewed by: Nori, 2017/05/07

I loved this. The Dinner was delicious and the show was mesmerizing, the Maiko was so cute! I definitely recommend this, great value for your money :)

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Attended as: Solo Travelers
Activity Date: 2017/04/15
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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

Very kind teachers

Reviewed by: Eduardo, 2017/05/07

We went on a Sunday afternoon to do a Kintsugi class. This couple of teachers were available. The class is very instructive and we could work on the pottery we brought. This art of mending broken things is very ancient and it appealed to so this classes. We were very happy and it took us two hours to go through all the process ad glueing and patching. We were invited tea, cheesecake and a Japanese watermelon! We would be very pleased if we did more classes with them, but unfortunately, we have to leave in a few more days! Thanks, Yoshiko and Yoshiichiro

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Attended as: Families
Activity Date: 2017/05/07
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食品サンプル体験　寿司・ラーメン・カレー・ピザなど 食事系のサンプルを制作！種類豊富な選べるプラン♪短時間30分から体験可能＜池袋／北池袋駅徒歩5分＞

子供でも簡単

Reviewed by: キリママ, 2017/05/07

子供が作りたがっていたので参加しました。大人数ではなくてスタッフさんがグループごとについてくれるので小さいお子様でも可能。簡単なので大人はレタスとかテンプラの方が楽しそうです。

Comments from activity operators

キリママ様

この度はご来店頂きありがとうございました。
また高いご評価を頂き恐縮でございます。
お子様にも楽しんで頂けたなら嬉しく思います。
お寿司のキャンドルは型から取り出していきます所が人気がございます。
次回は是非、天ぷら・レタス体験を行ってみて下さいませ。お待ちしております。
スタッフ

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Attended as: Families with Young Children
Activity Date: 2017/05/04
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Kyoto Private Kaiseki Dinner at Traditional Restaurant with Maiko Dance Show

Awesome

Reviewed by: Monica and Thomas, 2017/05/06

The overall experience was great. Highlight of our journey. The location was gorgeous, food wonderful and the maiko really nice and friendly. We felt transported into the past. Will definetly do it again!

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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2017/05/02
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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

An amazing experience!

Reviewed by: Jonathan, 2017/05/03

We attended this evening to learn how to prepare kintsugi as complete novices, the class was great with many things to learn over 2 hours. When we return we will be sure to spend more time at Kume crafts! A+

  • Stacey filing

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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2017/05/03
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Maiko Dance with Dinner & Kyoto Night View Tour by KYOTO Sightseeing“OKOSHI”Bus

Worth to see

Reviewed by: Alan Hon, 2017/05/01

The performance is good, dinner too. Garden is pretty to see. Night view is beautiful. Value for money.

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Attended as: Families with Young Children
Activity Date: 2017/04/29
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Kyoto Private Kaiseki Dinner at Traditional Restaurant with Maiko Dance Show

The BEST experience in Kyoto

Reviewed by: Paul and Marie , 2017/04/27

We booked the private Maiko dinner to end our day long tour of beautiful Kyoto. What a wonderful experience. We were escorted to a private tea house where we were warmly met and welcomed. We were placed in a beautiful room with tatami seating and lovely Japanese screens. This was booked as a completely private experience which made this all the more special. We were soon met by a lovely Maiko who entertained us with three lovely dances. Just gorgeous. Following her performance, she joined us in conversation while we enjoyed a most delicious authentic kaiseki dinner and sake! The two hours went by all too fast! Via our private guide who served as our interpreter, we all enjoyed the company of this poised young lady. She embodied Japanese culture at its best! This was truly a one-of-a-kind experience; definitely the highlight of our trip to Japan. This opportunity should not be missed!

  • Dinner and conversation with a Maiko

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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2017/04/19
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Japanese Plastic Food Sample Art Experience in Tokyo

Enjoyable hands-on experience

Reviewed by: Peter Lam, 2017/04/27

Fun-filled two hours learning how to assemble a bowl of Japanese raman noodles food sample. The instructor Mr Saito is very friendly and helpful. We talked half in English and Japanese (my broken Japanese simply makes the class even more funnier.)

Really realistic food sample. All semi-finished parts and tools are well-prepared waiting for me when I arrived at the workshop.

Good for children to adults, in particular for those who would like to have some interactive hands-on experience.

Comments from activity operators

Thank you for coming to our store this time.
Ramen is very popular in the foodNext time please try sweets experience.
I am waiting.
staff

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Attended as: Solo Travelers
Activity Date: 2017/04/23
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Maiko Dance with Dinner & Kyoto Night View Tour by KYOTO Sightseeing“OKOSHI”Bus

Fantastic

Reviewed by: Scott , 2017/04/22

We weren't sure what to expect with this dinner as it's a very reasonable cost we had low expectations, however were very pleasantly suprised. The hosts at Shozan were very friendly and accomodating and the food was lovely and traditional.
The arrival of our Maiko was announced and she danced so beautifully allowing the the rare opportunity for a photo with her even a few questions, followed by a walk in the gardens.
The bus tour allowed us an insight into places for us to visit in the following days.
Thanks for a great evening!

  • Maiko

  • Shozan garden

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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2017/03/29
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Japanese Plastic Food Sample Art Experience in Tokyo

Great staff creating great job

Reviewed by: Lu Yu, 2017/04/18

A fantastic workshop locationed in a serene area of Tokyo. Staff are extremely nice and helpful, and they speak English perfectly. Unforgettable experience, worth visiting twice.

Comments from activity operators

Hello　Guest
Thank you for visiting our store this time
I am honored to receive a high evaluation.
I hope the English skill is better, but I am sorry.I will study. I would be pleased if you could experience it fun.
We are waiting for you to visit us again.
staff

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Attended as: Families with Young Children
Activity Date: 2017/04/15
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Kimono Dress-up and Rental for Men and Women in Nagoya

Very satisfied with Quality of Kimonos and professional staff

Reviewed by: Elizabeth R Fernando, 2017/04/17

The kimono dressing experience was truly amazing and definitely something that will be worthwhile doing again. The whole process was well thought out and really added to the fun experience. This is a once in a lifetime event so we really hoped for it to be good. We weren't too sure about it at first because it was our first time going there, but from the beginning, the lady who dressed us politely directed us through the whole process. We had seen some people dressed in kimonos when walking around different areas, but some were messy and looked rush. This is why we were anxious to find out how we would be dressed. Although it was a lengthy process to finally get us fully dressed in the kimono, much time and effort was put into dressing us neatly and beautiful by the lady who dressed us. She was also very conscious if we were comfortable in our kimono also which made the dressing process much easier and better for us. After getting dressed and ready to go, we realised the weather wasn't good for a kimono photo shoot as it was raining heavily. Luckily there was a cherry blossom tree inside the building just three floors down from where we were getting dressed. The lady who dressed us also then educated us into how to climb stairs and sit in a kimono, which really helped people who were new to wearing a kimono like us. Overall the experience was very enjoyable and we would definitely recommend it. It is a once in a lifetime experience for us, and we were lucky to get it done by great experienced professional people and a place which catered for everything! What a great kimono experience! Would definitely recommend this place.

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Attended as: Families
Activity Date: 2017/04/17
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Maiko Dance with Dinner & Kyoto Night View Tour by KYOTO Sightseeing“OKOSHI”Bus

Value for money

Reviewed by: Clive, 2017/04/17

Out of my expectation for that value of money. for the price you are unable to find the service in Gion and i was surprised by all the events organised by them.

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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2017/04/05
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Japanese Plastic Food Sample Art Experience in Tokyo

Unique, fun experience

Reviewed by: Emily, 2017/04/16

The Instructors were such lovely folks--they really made the experience fun. Good activity for adults or children. The workshop is a bit out of the way, but located in a very pleasant residential neighborhood--nice for a stroll away from the busy Tokyo tourist sites. Very good price, since you'd easily pay more just to buy a "sampuru" much less make your own.

Comments from activity operators

Hello　Emily

Thank you very much for coming to the store this time.
I'll receive and appreciate high evaluation.

Could you enjoy a food sample experience?
Please do a different experience next time.I'm waiting for another coming.

Staff

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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2017/04/10
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Maiko Dance with Dinner & Kyoto Night View Tour by KYOTO Sightseeing“OKOSHI”Bus

My birthday experience

Reviewed by: Sharmila, 2017/04/15

The Maiko dinner and show was Exquisite.
If travelling to Kyoto it must not be missed as the meal was a reflection of perfect Kyoto cuisine and to meet and see a Maiko performance is a lifetime experience.

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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2017/03/24
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Japanese Plastic Food Sample Art Experience in Tokyo

Fun for families and groups!

Reviewed by: VScott, 2017/04/11

We really enjoyed making plastic sample Ramen. Our instructor had a lot of knowledge about the process and was a lot of fun. All of the employees were nice.

The location was easy to find. We were greeted at the door and began work on our ramen. The process was easy and and gave a great result. All three of our bowls of ramen looked different and reflected our ramen artistry. :-)

A family with younger children came in later to make colorful parfaits, they also had a great time.

I would highly recommend this for families, groups, couples and singles. The sample food makes a great souvenir from Japan. Be sure to pick up a few extra pieces for friends at home.

Dad: Awesome! Friendly!

Boy: Much wow! Very nice! Can we do it again?

  • It looks real!

  • Our happy faces and great ramen.

Comments from activity operators

Thank you for visiting our store this time.
It was finished in delicious ramen.I am pleased at times of memories in Japan.
We are waiting for you to visit us again.

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Attended as: Families
Activity Date: 2017/04/10
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Japanese Plastic Food Sample Art Experience in Tokyo

Fun and unique experience

Reviewed by: Christine, 2017/04/11

We had a lot of fun taking this workshop. The instructor spoke English quite well so we didn't have any trouble communicating. We would recommend this to anyone!

Comments from activity operators

Dear　Christine
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

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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2017/04/08
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Maiko Dance with Dinner & Kyoto Night View Tour by KYOTO Sightseeing“OKOSHI”Bus

Great experience

Reviewed by: Val, 2017/04/10

We were very pleased with the wonderful dinner set out ready for our arrival. I am vegetarian but could not organise prior notice, so the hostess explained the food types and which were suitable for me. Three of our party are elderly and stools were quickly provided for them. The Maiko was exquisite and performed two dances with opportunity for photos at the end. The walk through the gardens was like a magical forest.
We thoroughly enjoyed the whole experience and highly recommend as an insight into Japanese culture

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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2017/04/08
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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 delightful and artistically cultural experience!!

Reviewed by: Arielle & Christine, 2017/04/10

The Kuges were so genuinely warm and inviting! Regrettably we had been a bit lost and arrived a few minutes late to the class. They were very forgiving and welcomed us into their creative space with a light snack and coffee. The studio was small and charming, and had shelves full of sculptures and pottery of all sizes. They showed us a few of their pieces and explained what we were going to do that day. They spoke English fairly well and were able to explain the steps easily. The atmosphere was casual and we were able to take the time to enjoy their company. We didn't feel rushed at all. Our finished pieces were carefully packed in plastic containers which we'd like to add, made it back to the U.S. safely! We had a delightful afternoon with the Kuges and were so excited by our new skill that we stopped by a nearby Tokyu Hands right after class to buy supplies to do our own Kintsugi at home! Overall, it was an enjoyable cultural experience! We highly recommend Kintsugi and Kuge Crafts as a way to experience a bit of Japanese culture outside of the common tourist hotspots.

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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2017/04/01
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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

大満足です

Reviewed by: あっきー, 2017/04/04

お料理、船内の清潔さ、スタッフの接客態度、周遊コース、全てにおいて大満足でした。
十分な時間のコースだったのでとてもゆったりした時間を過ごせました。
天ぷらが揚げたてですごくおいしかったです。
飲み放題、さくらもち、フルーツまでついていて、とてもよかったです。
また機会があれば利用したいと思っています。

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Attended as: Families
Activity Date: 2017/03/30
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Maiko Dance with Dinner & Kyoto Night View Tour by KYOTO Sightseeing“OKOSHI”Bus

So so

Reviewed by: Annie, 2017/03/29

Not so impressed. If you just want to meet a maiko, it is okay. Nothing special. Food is average too. Select a better package!

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Attended as: Families
Activity Date: 2017/03/29
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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

Really great way to spend an evening

Reviewed by: Kendall Hoff, 2017/03/27

This class is taught by a very kind, charming couple. They provided me with a couple of cups to choose from and helped me create something beautiful. I had a great eperience and was able to bring home something very meaningful from my trip.

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Attended as: Solo Travelers
Activity Date: 2017/03/23
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Japanese Plastic Food Sample Art Experience in Tokyo

Fun and Easy

Reviewed by: elsellin, 2017/03/21

My family had a great time making our food samples. I made the parfait, and my husband and son made ramen. The instructor was able to guide us in English, and made the process easy and fun! Plus we came home with a great souvenir from our trip.

Comments from activity operators

Hello　Elsellin
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.
I'm also glad that you could make it a gift in Japan.By all means, we look forward to serving you again.

Staff

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Attended as: Families
Activity Date: 2017/03/19
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