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

Cruise to rainbow bridge

Reviewed by: Visitor to Japan

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.

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Packages: Cherry Blossom Lunch or Dinner Cruise
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2018/04/10
Activity Date: 2018/04/08

Elegant Kimono Photo Shoot Experience in Tokyo

Great photoshoot

Reviewed by: Alex & Daria

Amazing work from a very funny and talented team. Thank you guys!

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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!

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Packages: Couple Plan for Adults
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2018/04/06
Activity Date: 2018/04/04

Japanese Plastic Food Sample Art Experience in Tokyo

Perfect activity for my 8 and 12 year old!

Reviewed by: Jeanie

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!

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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

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

Fantastic and initiate experience

Reviewed by: Drew

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.

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Packages: Test Package
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2018/03/27
Activity Date: 2018/03/25

Japanese Plastic Food Sample Art Experience in Tokyo

The teacher is very nice and helpful.

Reviewed by: Bell Ho

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.

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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.

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Packages: Tempura(3) and Lettuce
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2018/03/18
Activity Date: 2018/02/25

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.

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!!!

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Packages: Test Package
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2018/03/13
Activity Date: 2018/03/03

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

A very authentic experience with wonderful people

Reviewed by: Joanna

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.

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Packages: Test Package
Attended as: Solo Travelers
Posted on: 2018/03/05
Activity Date: 2018/03/03

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

An amazing experience

Reviewed by: Gilles

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!

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Packages: Standard Cruise (Until Sept 30)
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2018/03/04
Activity Date: 2018/02/18

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

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.

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Packages: Test Package
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2018/03/01
Activity Date: 2018/02/22

Japanese Plastic Food Sample Art Experience in Tokyo

Fun For the Whole Family

Reviewed by: World Trip Diaries

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.

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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.

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Packages: Mini Ice Cream Sundae
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2018/02/15
Activity Date: 2018/02/13

Japanese Plastic Food Sample Art Experience in Tokyo

Fun and easy

Reviewed by: Ali

The venue is small and a little hard to find but the staff is really nice and personable, with just four stations. We arrived a little late but the staff didn't mind. They speak enough English to explain the steps and also have small talk. We learned a little about the history and the process of plastic food and had a blast with the actual project. It was very laid back and relaxed. The process was easily explained and the staff made each step easy to follow as well. It went faster than we expected. I'd do it again!

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Hello sir

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

It was a small atelier and I crossed and had be safely, and good.

If you'd also enjoy an experience, I'm happy.
I think.

I'm waiting for the coming which is again.

Staff

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Packages: Fried Rice
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2018/01/13
Activity Date: 2017/12/24

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

Nice experience

Reviewed by: Sema

We ended our Japan tour with this cruise and it was nice to relax and try unique foods.
Very nice tour!

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Packages: Standard Cruise (Until Sept 30)
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2018/01/07
Activity Date: 2017/12/23

着物・浴衣レンタル 名古屋の街を着物で散策 子供用や男性用もご用意<午前・午後/KKRホテル名古屋内/名古屋市>

Nice clerk

Reviewed by: Japanese girl

年末に利用しました。残念ながら名古屋城は休館でしたが、熱田神宮と大須に行きました。大須までは地下鉄乗り換え無しですぐです。名古屋城は目の前です。彼は外国人でしたが着物はありました。彼も喜んでました。店員さんはいつも笑顔でフレンドリーです。
We are a couple. This shop is in a hotel. It places in front of Nagoya castle. We visited to Osu and Atsuta shrine. It’s not far from this shop by metro. I’m Japanese and my boyfriend is from Europe. I was worried if they don’t have a big size Kimono for him. But it was no problem. All clerks are so nice and friendly.

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Packages: 小紋・訪問着プラン(着付けのみ)
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2018/01/04
Activity Date: 2017/12/31

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 beginners class on Kintsugi!

Reviewed by: Yorsh

My boyfriend and I really enjoyed our class with Kuge crafts! We started with introductions and some lovely home made cake. Then we got to chose our cups that we will work on and keep. Would recommend to pick a cup with a bigger chip as that would mean a bigger part of the cup will be fixed.

The process was easy to follow as Yoshi showed step by step examples. They also provided the tools and materials (i.e. putty, gold dust, resin etc) which made it a convenient class.

At the end, we received photos taken during the class and a list of tools and materials we can purchase at Tokyu Hands if we wanted to continue back home. The teachers were both friendly, inviting us to write back if we had more questions.

A great class and would highly recommend for a memorable experience!

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Packages: Test Package
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2017/12/23
Activity Date: 2017/12/20

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>

簡単楽しい!良い思い出となりました

Reviewed by: Patchi

浅草で数時間の空きができたので参加。
まずはグラス選びから。追加料金で色付きのグラスを選ぶこともできます。その後はデザインを決め、練習→本番。怪我をしないかとても不安でしたがその心配は不要で、想像より安全で平易な作業でした。
決してきれいな出来映えではなかったと思いますが、とにかく楽しくて大満足。このグラスでお酒を飲む度に今回の体験を思い出すんだろうなあ...と今からとても楽しみです!

(一階にあるグラスショップもとても素敵でした。大切なイベントの際にぜひ購入してみたいです)

  • 難しいデザインで再挑戦したい!

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Packages: 江戸切子体験プラン
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2017/12/18
Activity Date: 2017/12/17

Japanese Plastic Food Sample Art Experience in Tokyo

Fun with Fake Food!

Reviewed by: Tokyo Explorer

Great fun experience for kids and adults. The people were wonderful and their english was very good.

Reply from activity provider

Hello Customer

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: Mini Ice Cream Sundae
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2017/12/16
Activity Date: 2017/11/20

Japanese Plastic Food Sample Art Experience in Tokyo

Excellent!

Reviewed by: Ryl

Wonderful experience that was really enjoyable. No regrets going there, and would recommend anyone who is interested to come here.

Reply from activity provider

Hello Ryl san

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: Ramen
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2017/12/12
Activity Date: 2017/12/04

Tea Ceremony and Kimono Experience at Tokyo TJT Studio

Wonderful experience

Reviewed by: Aileen Lewis

The Tea Ceremony with the Tea Master was fantastic! Dressed in traditional Kimono by expert ladies who were discreet and professional we were shown the art and way to prepare and drink Matcha Tea!

Reply from activity provider

Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts about our program.
We will definitely share this with your tea master.

-TrueJapanTours

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Packages: Test Package
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2017/12/06
Activity Date: 2017/12/01

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>

予想以上に楽しい!

Reviewed by: Max

友人の誕生日の記念に6名で参加しました。最初は機械を使うことが不安でしたが思ったより操作が簡単でした。またチャレンジをしたいです。

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Packages: 江戸切子体験プラン
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2017/12/03
Activity Date: 2017/12/03

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>

効率よく回れます

Reviewed by: Hiro

奈良は、修学旅行以来でしたので、土地勘なし。奈良公園付近は自分で簡単に回れますが、斑鳩の里は、未知数でしたのでバスツアーに参加しました。お陰様で効率よく、全く疲れることもなく、楽しめました

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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: Solo Travelers
Posted on: 2017/12/03
Activity Date: 2017/11/11

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

Amazing experience!

Reviewed by: ewen

Learning Kintsugi at Kuge Crafts was an amazing experience. Yoshiko and Yoshiichiro were brilliant teachers and hosts. We will definitely be back soon!

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Packages: Test Package
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2017/12/02
Activity Date: 2017/11/12

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

For fun times, make it Yakatabune times!

Reviewed by: JNDCali

We spent a week in Tokyo and this ended up being one of our favorite things about the trip. Amazing service, great food and all you can drink. Tokyo bay is very beautiful at night and this cruise lasted over 2 hours taking us to several nice view points where we could snap photos from the upper deck. Our main host for the evening was Kaoruko, she was so nice and friendly making sure the food was to our liking and made sure we always had a drink in our hand. She would explain the different areas of the bay we were exploring in both Japanese and English so that we could understand. Anyone visiting Tokyo should fit this cruise into their itinerary.

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Packages: Standard Cruise (Until Sept 30)
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2017/11/28
Activity Date: 2017/11/23

Japanese Plastic Food Sample Art Experience in Tokyo

So much fun!

Reviewed by: Thom

We had a really great time making the ramen - the guy who helped was very friendly and spoke good English, giving us a bit of fake food history and then patiently guiding us through the steps of preparing our own.

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Hello Thom さん

Thank you very much for your making of Chinese noodles this time. I think it's done very well.
History of a food sample, even a little.
If you'd separate, I'm glad.
I'm waiting for the coming which is again by all means.

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Packages: Ramen
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2017/11/22
Activity Date: 2017/11/20

Japanese Plastic Food Sample Art Experience in Tokyo

Wonderful Experience

Reviewed by: Goh Jasmine

Thank you for teaching us patiently, we all had a lovely time! The teacher was patient and friendly, he explained each step of the making process clearly and even helped us when we were unsure of what to do. It was our first time making food samples but it was one of the best experiences!

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Hello Guest
Thank you very much for coming to the store this time. I also receive high evaluation and thank you very much.
If you'd enjoy yourself, we're glad, too. We'll also appreciate your continued support.

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Packages: Tart or Cupcake Key Holder
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2017/11/22
Activity Date: 2017/11/19

Family Friendly Memorable Kimono Studio Photo Shoot in Nagoya

Mom’s Kimono Photoshoot

Reviewed by: Aurora

This year is one of my mom’s most memorable visits in japan because of my surprise gift to her. I asked her to go with me in Nagoya to have a special lunch and after that we went straight to the kimono studio where all the friendly staff were waiting to do her hair and make-up for the kimono photoshoot. All the employees were so nice they tried to find the right kimono and shoe size for my mom. My mom enjoyed dressing in kimono. I can’t wait to share her beautiful photos. It was an amazing birthday experience for my mom.

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Thank you for your comment! We are very pleased to know you and your mother made a beautiful memory in Nagoya. Once again, we appreciate for joining our kimono photoshoot activity.

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Packages: Test Package
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2017/11/13
Activity Date: 2017/11/03

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

NO Services

Reviewed by: Billy Q-Groupleader

It was 34 people in our group. The waiter and waitress were so busy catering to two groups of Japanese customers (about 20 people), they did not offer for us to order any drink. Our group was trying to get their attention to order some beverages but they did not walk over to us. The show itself is ok but I would not recommend this event.

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Packages: Group Plan for 8 or More People
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2017/11/11
Activity Date: 2017/10/16

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

Lovely experience

Reviewed by: Sophie

A lot of fun with a very friendly group. Thank you for taking the time!

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Packages: Test Package
Attended as: Solo Travelers
Posted on: 2017/11/09
Activity Date: 2017/10/12

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 for ceramic lover

Reviewed by: Sun

Yoshiichiro san and Yoshiko San are very kind and helpful for this course. It will be useful for me a lot.

By the way, you will love it when you do it due to its unique.

  • Nice workshop

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Packages: Test Package
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2017/11/06
Activity Date: 2017/11/01

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: Jean Luc

A very interesting and useful introduction to that art, with very nice teachers! It was a good moment for us in Tokyo.

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Packages: Test Package
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2017/11/05
Activity Date: 2017/10/28

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 introductory experience

Reviewed by: David

My wife and I loved our beginner session with Kuge crafts. Yoshiichiro-san and Yoshiko-san were wonderful hosts and took the time to explain the process and let us take as long as we needed to perfect our repairs. Initially, I wanted to repair a fully shattered object rather than a small chip but actually repairing the two chips on my cup still took around 2 hours to do well, so any larger repairs would be over ambitious for a complete beginner. I would recommend this session to anyone interested in Kintsugi and enjoy your bonus cake and tea as well!

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Packages: Test Package
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2017/10/22
Activity Date: 2017/10/07