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Summertime Riverside Dinner in Kyoto with Maiko at Momijiya (2024/7/1~9/30)

Breathtaking experience!

Reviewed by: C. Yao

This trip was very pleasant experience. I was there with my mom and we both enjoyed very much. Food was great. Two people share a hot pot, with one big plate of Japanese beef and one plate of vegetable! The highlight was to watch Maikos dance in a very close distance! I can see her holding her pose and dancing slow but gracefully. It is breathtaking! I would say this is the best trip you can do to get the completely Kyoto experience! Love it!!

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Packages: Review Rebate: Beef Shabu Shabu Hot Pot Course
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2018/06/11
Activity Date: 2018/06/10

Japanese Plastic Food Sample Art Experience in Tokyo

Great WorkShop!!!

Reviewed by: BopBsgBill

Great work shop on food sampling and the intructor speaks English an added plus. Most of the other workshops you need to have a interpret with you but not with this one...Try and make it and it just plain fun....

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Hello BopBsgBill 様
Thank you for visiting us.
Also, thank you for your complimentsIn. English it is necessary to study all the staff so that they can study
I am thinking. I would be pleased if you enjoyed the experience.
I will be waiting for you again.
staff

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Packages: 2 Tempura Shrimp (Without Lettuce)
Attended as: Solo Travelers
Posted on: 2018/06/05
Activity Date: 2018/06/03

Japanese Plastic Food Sample Art Experience in Tokyo

Fantastic experience for the whole family!

Reviewed by: J From CO

We took our two kids, ages 5 and 7, to make large parfaits and ramen. The kids loved doing it, and they now have great souvenirs that were thoughtfully packaged for traveling. Also, there were two small parks near the location on the way to the train station for the kids to release their energy.


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Hello J From CO sama


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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Packages: Ramen
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2018/06/04
Activity Date: 2018/06/02

Elegant Kimono Photo Shoot Experience in Tokyo

Would definitely recommend

Reviewed by: Laure

A wonderful experience with lovely people! Our hosts were very welcoming and the kimonos were absolutely beautiful, we definitely recommend this studio.

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Thank you very much for your kind review. We are very glad that you had a good time here. Beauty and Handsome, thank you for coming!!!

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Packages: Kimono Dress-up Plan
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2018/06/03
Activity Date: 2018/05/25

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>

ちょっと難しい!けど楽しい!

Reviewed by: しーちゃん

旅行先で工芸品の体験ものがあると参加している。いろいろな工芸品の中でもちょっとコツをつかむのが難しいものだと思う。削ってしまったところはやり直せないので思い切りが必要。失敗したとしてもそれも思い出ということで… 好きなグラスと好きな図柄を選ぶことができるが、凝りすぎず楽しむという気持ちが一番! 思うようにできなかったところもあるが、貴重な体験ができて満足。出来上がったグラスも大事に使いたいと思う。

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Packages: 江戸切子体験プラン
Attended as: Solo Travelers
Posted on: 2018/06/01
Activity Date: 2018/05/31

Japanese Plastic Food Sample Art Experience in Tokyo

One of the best things we did in Japan

Reviewed by: Faerirose

I vacationed with a group of 5 people and for the plastic food experience we made a total of 4 different items: full size parfait, mini sundae, ramen, and fruit tart. We had a blast.
The staff explained well in English and helped and guided when we had problems (not big problems and they were problems of our own making as non-professionals - they fixed an overworked piece of wax and guided a better parfait swirl).
The atmosphere there was really fun and energetic. There are 4 tables in workshop 3 so other people are making stuff at the same time. Our food turned out wonderfully. We would absolutely do the plastic food activity again.

Reply from activity provider

Hello Faerirose 様

Thank you very much for coming to the store this time. If everybody would enjoy himself, I'm glad. High evaluation is also having.
Thank you very much.
When you're coming to Tokyo again by all meansPlease come near.
I'm waiting for the coming which is again.

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Packages: Ramen
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2018/05/30
Activity Date: 2018/05/28

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>

姪っ子から来年も!と最高評価でした!

Reviewed by: Noji

毎年姪っ子の誕生日に親は抜きでオバ二人で出かけて遊ぶと言うイベントをやってますが、小学四年になったので動物園や遊園地じゃない何かをと探してて、難しいかもと思ったけど江戸切子の体験に参加しました。
説明をしてくれたお兄さんの客観的な説明をどのくらい理解出来たのか不安に思いましたが、怪我もせず、来年も来たい!と今までで一番いい評価でした。ありがとうございました。

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Packages: 江戸切子体験プラン
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2018/05/27
Activity Date: 2018/05/19

Shared Yakatabune Tokyo Dinner Cruise with All-You-Can-Drink Plan

All you can drink???

Reviewed by: Peter Terrell

When advertising this dinner cruise, please indicate what drinks are "all you can drink". I don't drink sake, whisky and may drink beer, That was it. You get a lot of Europeans and Americans on this dinner, so include things like bourbon and a variety of beers. Food was fine, but I couldn't eat a lot of it as it didn't explain what was what. I ate eel but didn't know till someone told me I had. Andy was a godsend and knew his craft, asset.

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Packages: Standard Cruise (Until Sept 30)
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2018/05/24
Activity Date: 2018/05/21

Japanese Plastic Food Sample Art Experience in Tokyo

Wonderful experience!

Reviewed by: Christin

I made an Ice Cream Food Sample and I am really happy with it! Every step was explained really well, there was no rush and the English instruction was also good. Making the ice cream part was not too easy, but I got assistance at first and later on could chose if I wanted to do it on my own(which I did). I'm really happy with the whole experience and the result! Everybody was really nice and seemed to have as much fun as we were! Thank you very much!

Reply from activity provider

Thank you for visiting our store this time.
We are pleased that you enjoyed it.

I do not improve well in English, but I think that it was good if there was no problem.
Please decorate the parfait as good memories of Japan.

We are waiting for another visit.

Thank you very much.
staff

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Packages: Full-Sized Ice Cream Sundae
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2018/05/21
Activity Date: 2018/05/21

Japanese Plastic Food Sample Art Experience in Tokyo

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

Reviewed by: Christian

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!

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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

  • Result

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

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Packages: Ramen
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2018/05/21
Activity Date: 2018/05/21

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

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.

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Packages: Test Package
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2018/05/20
Activity Date: 2018/05/17

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

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.

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Packages: Test Package
Attended as: Solo Travelers
Posted on: 2018/05/18
Activity Date: 2018/05/16

Japanese Plastic Food Sample Art Experience in Tokyo

Japanese plastic food sample art experience in Tokyo- cupcakes

Reviewed by: Shi

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!

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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.

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Packages: Tart or Cupcake Key Holder
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2018/05/15
Activity Date: 2018/05/13

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

Wish there was more of a Geisha show.

Reviewed by: Monique

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.

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Packages: Standard Package
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2018/05/15
Activity Date: 2018/04/17

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

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.

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Packages: Test Package
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2018/05/15
Activity Date: 2018/05/13

Japanese Plastic Food Sample Art Experience in Tokyo

fabulous experience for kids and adults alike

Reviewed by: swiss family

* 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.

Reply from activity provider

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.

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Packages: Japanese-style Curry
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2018/05/14
Activity Date: 2018/04/28

Small Group Beginner's Peaceful Tea Ceremony Experience in Nara

Informative and enjoyable basic tea ceremony.

Reviewed by: Emily

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.

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Packages: Test Package
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2018/05/12
Activity Date: 2018/04/22

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

Informative and fun

Reviewed by: Dana

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.

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Packages: Test Package
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2018/05/12
Activity Date: 2018/04/18

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

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

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Packages: Standard Cruise (Until Sept 30)
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2018/05/10
Activity Date: 2018/05/08

Japanese Plastic Food Sample Art Experience in Tokyo

Good experience

Reviewed by: Benny

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

Reply from activity provider

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.

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Packages: Fried Rice
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2018/05/09
Activity Date: 2018/05/05

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

The food was awesome!

Reviewed by: Dax

Really enjoyed the show, the Maiko was so pretty.

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Packages: Standard Package
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2018/05/05
Activity Date: 2018/04/14

奈良定期観光バス 法隆寺+中宮寺+慈光院+薬師寺+唐招提寺 を巡る1日バスツアー<7時間/昼食付/JR奈良駅・近鉄奈良駅発>

世界遺産巡り

Reviewed by: よしごん

法隆寺・薬師寺・唐招提寺など効率よく世界遺産を巡ることができました。
自分で電車で行くとガイドさんの説明も聞けなかったのでバスツアーにして良かったと思います。

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Packages: 【3月まで】薬師寺 玄奘三蔵院「大唐西域壁画」公開期間
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2018/05/04
Activity Date: 2018/04/30

Japanese Plastic Food Sample Art Experience in Tokyo

Full-size ice cream sundae

Reviewed by: Ritter

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.

Reply from activity provider

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

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Packages: Full-Sized Ice Cream Sundae
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2018/05/01
Activity Date: 2018/04/03

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

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. :)

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Packages: Test Package
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2018/04/25
Activity Date: 2018/04/21

Japanese Plastic Food Sample Art Experience in Tokyo

Plastic sundae making is great family fun

Reviewed by: BRK

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

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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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Packages: Mini Ice Cream Sundae
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2018/04/24
Activity Date: 2018/04/09

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

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!

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Packages: Test Package
Attended as: Solo Travelers
Posted on: 2018/04/23
Activity Date: 2018/03/31

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

Incredible Experience!

Reviewed by: Amanda

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.

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Packages: Standard Package
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2018/04/19
Activity Date: 2018/04/10

Japanese Plastic Food Sample Art Experience in Tokyo

Great experience

Reviewed by: Sunny

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.

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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.

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Packages: Ramen
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2018/04/18
Activity Date: 2018/04/16

Edo Kiriko Glass Cutting Experience in Asakusa

Perfect souvenir to end a visit to Tokyo

Reviewed by: Mrs L from Surrey

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.

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Packages: Test Package
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2018/04/16
Activity Date: 2018/04/12

Shared Yakatabune Tokyo Dinner Cruise with All-You-Can-Drink Plan

We had great time.

Reviewed by: Moea

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.

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Packages: Cherry Blossom Lunch or Dinner Cruise
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2018/04/10
Activity Date: 2018/04/04