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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>

法隆寺で知られる「斑鳩の里」から「西ノ京」を巡る 1日観光バスツアー

Reviewed by: ひろともぞう

効率よく回れ、とにかくベテランガイドさんの知識は申し分なかったです。
個人手配ではとても回れません。
大満足でした。

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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: Families
Posted on: 2016/11/05
Activity Date: 2016/11/04

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

Enjoyed Maiko Performance!

Reviewed by: Ken and Karen

It was such a treat to see actual Maiko performance along with a nice kaiseki dinner. The evening tour of Kyoto was an added bonus. The Shozan Garden was beautiful!

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Packages: Standard Package
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2016/10/23
Activity Date: 2016/10/16

Glamourous Oiran Makeover and Kimono Photoshoot in Kyoto

Good fun

Reviewed by: Lauryn

Had a great time, everything went smoothly. The girls and photographer were very helpful.

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Thank you for a visit the other day.
It is splendid in wonderful two people.
Thank you for the contribution of the review !!

  • Our own photos taken by staff

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Packages: Couples Course
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2016/10/23
Activity Date: 2016/10/21

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

Fun night

Reviewed by: Dan

The food was good, could do with a bit more, but the drinks are in abundance. The hostess on the night was friendly, knowledgeable and inclusive. The diners on the next table were so much fun, despite minimal English. I would definitely recommend the cruise.

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Packages: Standard Cruise (Until Sept 30)
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2016/10/22
Activity Date: 2016/10/01

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

It was wonderful !!

Reviewed by: Milena

I had such a great time !! It was so nice !! I would do it again, no hesitation !!

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Packages: Test Package
Attended as: Solo Travelers
Posted on: 2016/10/22
Activity Date: 2016/10/19

Japanese Plastic Food Sample Art Experience in Tokyo

Great experience and friendly staff, this is the place to go

Reviewed by: Kenton

Went with wife and mother. Very friendly staff. We were helped by a younger fellow who was very nice. No problem with the language barrier. Everyone had a good time. If you want to try your hand at making fake food, this is the place to visit. Afterward, they boxed our creations very securely so we can transport them safely home. It takes a day to cure, so try to give yourself time so it can survive the flight back.

Thanks for the great experience!

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Hello  Kenton

Thank you very much for coming to the store.
If you'd enjoy a food sample experience, I'm glad.
I receive high evaluation and thank you very much.

The work I had a customer make breaks for packing.I go carefully.

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

Thanks



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Packages: Mini Ice Cream Sundae
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2016/10/21
Activity Date: 2016/10/17

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

Beautiful place

Reviewed by: Erik Payne

The Shouzen Garden is so beautiful, especially at night. The maiko dance and kaiseki dinner were extraordinary. One word to sum it up- -unforgettable! Do go!

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Packages: Standard Package
Attended as: Solo Travelers
Posted on: 2016/10/17
Activity Date: 2016/10/14

Kyoto Private Kaiseki Dinner at Traditional Restaurant with Maiko Dance Show

Private Maiko Dance

Reviewed by: Clara

Seeing performance by Geisha is a must do in Japan. In the past you need to know someone from the tea house to arrange such activity and a private dinner. It's very nice that we can book private performance and dinner with a Maiko (geisha trainee) via the internet nowadays with English translator. Highly recommended activity.

Reply from activity provider

Thank you very much for booking the dinner with us, we are glad to hear you enjoyed the experience!
We shall continue to strive to provide the best service possible for our guests.

Best Regards, Kyohanamachi Kawamura

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Packages: Dinner Plan
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2016/10/15
Activity Date: 2016/10/12

Japanese Plastic Food Sample Art Experience in Tokyo

Great lesson more for kids

Reviewed by: Jamie

Was really looking forward to the wax making but this was rather simple. Would have loved for a harder course for adults too.

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Hello Jamie

We thank you for your visit
Thank you for also high rating
We look forward to come again for your visit

ITO

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Packages: Tart or Cupcake Key Holder
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2016/10/13
Activity Date: 2016/10/11

Traditional Shodo Calligraphy Lesson in Kyoto with an English-Speaking Teacher

A great cultural experience

Reviewed by: Sandra

We really enjoyed our calligraphy lesson, very well organised with great explanations in English with plenty of information about the cultural aspects of calligraphy in Japanese. Very achievable for all levels, and beautiful results to take home.

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Dear Sandra,

Thank you very much for writing a review for us. We are more than glad to know that you enjoyed the class and felt in that way. We also had a great time with five of you. We look forward to meeting you again someday, before long.

Warm Regards,
Kimi on behalf of Kiyomi

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Packages: Test Package
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2016/10/11
Activity Date: 2016/10/07

『出雲大社』日帰りバスツアー ご縁の国、島根。出雲の縁結びスポットをめぐる旅<9~1月/玉造温泉入浴付/新大阪発>by ラド観光

盛りだくさんでした!

Reviewed by: カルーア

八重垣神社に始まり、メインの出雲大社で少し多めの時間を取ってもらい昼食!
最後は玉造湯神社でお参りをした後温泉に入りました!!
かなりの盛りだくさんのせいか、休憩の時間がかなり少なかったです。
夜ご飯を食べる時間がなかったのが残念でしたが、三連休の中日で渋滞もあったので仕方ないかな〜という印象でした。
全体的にはかなりの楽しかったし大満足でした!
ありがとうございました(^-^)

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Packages: おすすめプラン
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2016/10/11
Activity Date: 2016/10/09

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

乗り合い屋形船で飲み放題❗

Reviewed by: やぽち

夜、屋形船で隅田川から見るお台場やスカイツリーのなんて綺麗なこと❕✨地上から眺める景色とはまた一味違う華やかさです。ちゃんとお写真タイムもとってくれるし食事も普通に美味しいし❗特にきすの天ぷら❗ちょーうまい❗さっきまで知らなかった人ともうお友達乗り合い屋形船 最高です❕✨

  • 景色も料理も言うことなし❕✨

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Packages: 【9/30まで】通常プラン
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2016/10/08
Activity Date: 2016/10/06

春日大社ガイドツアー 春日大社御本殿・若宮御本殿 参拝

満足

Reviewed by: MMSS

8月の暑い時に、私たち2人だけの参加でしたが、丁寧に説明して頂きました。ほとんど綺麗になった本殿も参拝でき、大満足でした。

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残暑が続く中、春日大社式年造替の行事にご参加いただきまして誠にありがとうございました。11月6日には、いよいよ新しくなった御本殿に四柱の神様がお還りになられます。この正遷宮をお祝いする奉祝行事・芸能奉納が、11月に行われます。紅葉やイチョウに彩られる中、またのご参拝お待ちしております。

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Packages: 御本殿特別参拝(ご案内付)
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2016/10/06
Activity Date: 2016/08/05

貸切お遍路ツアー 高知土佐(修行の道場)30番~36番<6時間/選べる出発時間/高知市発>

参拝してよかったです。

Reviewed by: ノエルママ

念願の四国八十八ヶ所参拝。充実した7ヶ所参りでした。
運転手さんも気さくでやさしく丁寧に対応して下さったのでとても気持ち良くお参りできました。縁起のいい苗字の入福運転手様、本当にありがとうございました。
娘共々御礼申し上げます。

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この度は、誠にありがとうございました。
お喜びいただけて光栄です。
嬉しいコメントありがとうございます。
また、機会がございましたら、どうぞよろしくお願いたします。

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Packages: 普通車(1~4名)
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2016/10/01
Activity Date: 2016/09/28

Morning Tour to Uji and Byodoin Temple with a Tea Ceremony from Kyoto

Reviewed by: Jiankun

It was a good and informative trip. A bit of history and culture learning. The tour guide was knowledgeable and helpful. Wish it had been longer.

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Packages: Test Package
Posted on: 2016/09/05

Japanese Plastic Food Sample Art Experience in Tokyo

A wonderful day

Reviewed by: Vanessa

The staff there is very nice, friendly, patient and helpful. The workshop is also very interesting with detailed explanations. They always try to let you participate in as many steps as possible. Also, they pack your lovely food samples with good care. I am particularly impressed by how firendly and helpful our workshop tutor is - he tells us how to get to the nearest station in the most convenient and cheapest way with a printed map, and immediately looks for and recommends me a great udon shop when we tell him we would like to have udon as our lunch. He also speaks slowly to pander to my standard of Japanese. We really enjoy chatting with him much :)! It is definitely one of the most remarkable and marvelous memories throughout our journey. They are undoubtedly the loveliest people I have ever met in Tokyo. Thank you so much for giving us such a wonderful day in Tokyo.

Reply from activity provider

Dear Ms.Vanessa

Come We will thank you very much.
It is an honor to enjoy.
When I came to Japan, also we will have to wait!
Please take care of yourself.

Ito ryo

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Packages: Ramen
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2016/09/04
Activity Date: 2016/08/31

Japanese Plastic Food Sample Art Experience in Tokyo

Informative and Fun

Reviewed by: Jamie

This was a great experience for us. The owner taught us so much about the history of fake food making, which was really interesting. Making the parfait was also easy with the instructions and quite a lot of fun. Finding this place was a bit of trouble, since Google Maps took us to the wrong location, so if following GPS, be careful of where it leads you. The English was not too bad at this place, so it is okay if you don't understand Japanese and the booking is in English too. Strongly recommended as price was good value.

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Hello Sir and Madam

Thank you very much for coming to the store this time.
It's difficult to understand because there is an atelier in a residential area.
I'm sorry.
Did you enjoy an experience?
I'm waiting for the coming which is again by all means.

A staff

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Packages: Mini Ice Cream Sundae with Photo Clip
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2016/08/27
Activity Date: 2016/08/03

『出雲大社』日帰りバスツアー ご縁の国、島根。出雲の縁結びスポットをめぐる旅<9~1月/玉造温泉入浴付/新大阪発>by ラド観光

出雲大社日帰りバスツアー

Reviewed by: yukatqn

先日、縁結びの旅に行かせていただきました。
日帰りバスツアーとのこともあって、
朝は始発くらいの勢いでした!
新大阪駅での集合場所も迷わず着けました。
そして、ツアーがスタートっ!
まず、バスの運転手さんが2人いて、
バスの事故が多かった配慮がされていて
それだけで少し安心しました。
道中は夏休みの土曜でもあったので
渋滞していたようでしたが、気にならずに
休んでいました。島根県までは遠いなと改めて感じました。
まずはじめに八重垣神社に。
簡単なしおりがあり、何も勉強、準備をせずにきましたが、不自由なく過ごせましたっ♬
そのあとはメインの出雲大社へ。
天気も良く神聖な出雲大社の参拝も出来
最後に、玉作湯神社へいって、
願い石にお祈りをして、旅の思い出
大切な御守りを身につけることができましたっ!
出雲大社での時間は少し短く感じましたが、
他はちょうどいいぐらいの時間でした!
帰りは疲れてまた爆睡しましたっ。
旅の疲れも旅の思い出ってことで、
バスツアーの醍醐味を感じつつ、
楽しい思い出に浸ってます。
今回はツアーに参加でき楽しかったです。
ありがとうございました。

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Packages: ☆会員様限定モニターツアー☆/おすすめプラン
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2016/08/01
Activity Date: 2016/07/30

『出雲大社』日帰りバスツアー ご縁の国、島根。出雲の縁結びスポットをめぐる旅<9~1月/玉造温泉入浴付/新大阪発>by ラド観光

出雲大社!

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始発の電車に乗って新大阪に着き、早朝からバスツアーが始まります。縁結びの出雲大社に、美肌の湯、ということで、参加者は女性の二人組や一人の方ばかりで、男性がいないことに驚きました。添乗員さんがそれぞれのスポットの停車前に、簡単な説明をしてくれます。
一つ目のスポットの八重垣神社では、100円で占い用紙を買い、縁の行方を占います。ほとんどの方が占いに挑戦していました。
そしてメインの二つ目のスポットでは、出雲大社と昼ご飯を含めて2時間の自由時間でした。2時間だったので駆け足でしたが、名物の割子そばとぜんざいも食べれて良かったです。
3つ目のスポットは玉作湯神社と、玉造温泉。1時間半しかなかったので、髪を洗う時間や夜ごはんを食べる時間がなかったのが少し残念でした。
渋滞で、各スポットに着く時間が予定時刻よりも遅れていましたが、それぞれの滞在時間が短くならずに、当初の予定通りとられたのが本当に良かったです。もう少しゆっくり見たかったなぁとは思いつつも、日帰りで島根まで行けて充実したツアーでした。

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Packages: ☆会員様限定モニターツアー☆/おすすめプラン
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2016/07/31
Activity Date: 2016/07/30

Kimono and Yukata Dress Up Experience with Multilingual Support in Osaka

Worth it

Reviewed by: Zee

Whilst we were in Japan we saw several places that did the yukuta/kimono dress up activity but this was by far the cheapest. The ladies who dressed us were very friendly and explained everything really well.

It's definitely worth doing it!

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Thank you thank you very much! You are really very beautiful!!! It is our pleasure that you enjoy yukata and Dotombori walk.

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Packages: 1 Hour Rental Plan
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2016/07/31
Activity Date: 2016/07/27

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

Nice show

Reviewed by: Lumi

Well orhanised. Noce show, good food.great location
Thank you!

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Packages: Seiryo no Sato[Moon Course]
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2016/07/28
Activity Date: 2016/07/20

Edo Kiriko Glass Cutting Experience in Asakusa

Do this when in Tokyo!

Reviewed by: Meg

This was again a very tricky place to find, but in a tiny studio there were 6 stations to work at and 6 students. We were given samples to look at and choose from. It was very tricky, but very doable if you choose something simple. Downstairs was a gallery of glass work that was incredible. Very awesome and well run class. Our instructor spoke English!

  • This was very cool- There were 6 of us and we each had our own station to work at.

  • Not too bad for my first shot!

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Packages: Test Package
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2016/07/25
Activity Date: 2016/06/21

Japanese Plastic Food Sample Art Experience in Tokyo

WOW! WHAT A BLAST!

Reviewed by: Meg

It was a little tricky finding the studio, but once we were there, it was PERFECT! Our instructor was awesome- so very funny and talented. We made lettuce and tempura shrimp and pumpkin. It was so very fun! We loved it so much that we went down the street to another studio and signed up on the spot to take a class on how to make an ice cream parfait!

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Hello!
Thank you very much for coming to our shop,
I am glad you enjoyed the lettuce and tempura making experience.
We hope to see you again!



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Packages: Tempura(3) and Lettuce
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2016/07/25
Activity Date: 2016/06/19

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

Geisha Dinner

Reviewed by: OPadus

Easy to find met up location. Ride on bus nice. Dinner was cold! No real announcement of when the Maiko came in. Great pic of the Maiko dancing and a very nice pic of the Maiko. Nice view of the city. Over all not a bad tour.

  • Maiko and Me

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Packages: Standard Package
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2016/07/25
Activity Date: 2016/07/17

Japanese Plastic Food Sample Art Experience in Tokyo

Highly recommend!

Reviewed by: The Campbells

Very friends and fun, with lots of experiences, we are return customers and already thinking about going back for next year!

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Hello Sir

Thank you very much for coming to the store this time.
It seems that you could enjoy an experience, and I'm glad.

I'll also have high evaluation, and thank you very much.

By all means, we look forward to serving you again.

Staff

  • Happy Custmer

  • Five toppings

  • Finished product

  • Selecting parts

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Packages: Mini Ice Cream Sundae with Photo Clip
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2016/07/12
Activity Date: 2016/07/09

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

Beautiful night

Reviewed by: Maria Carmen

Everything was very well organised and hostess in the bus very kind..
The Maiko dance was very nice .. We took nice pictures..
The Garden was small but nice..
This is first time I bought my activities with Veltra and I'm very confident with them.. It is a very serious company.. I will go on buying their excursions whenever I'll travel.

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Packages: Standard Package
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2016/07/05
Activity Date: 2016/07/03

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

Wonderful!

Reviewed by: Alice Gibson

Amazing - can't recommend more highly. Very friendly couple-run craft studio in a nice neighbourhood. I'll be going back ASAP!

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Packages: Test Package
Attended as: Solo Travelers
Posted on: 2016/07/04
Activity Date: 2016/07/02

Japanese Plastic Food Sample Art Experience in Tokyo

Great fun for the whole family...beautiful self-made souvenirs

Reviewed by: B Lau

It was a wonderful experience for our family! The booking process on Veltra was straight forward and most importantly, in English. We decided to make mini ice cream sundaes as they were small and easy to bring home. We received the confirmation email on the very same day. On the actual day, the train line that we needed to take was down due to passenger injury. Thus we needed to change 5 different JR and metro lines to get to the place, instead of the original 2. We called Yamato sample workshop to inform them and they were very kind to wait for us. When we finally made our way there, we were pleasantly surprised that the instructor could speak English quite well. We could customised our sundaes by picking the colour and "fruits"we wanted. The instructor guided us step-by-step, and we found it really easy to follow his instructions. We were so proud of our own creation! If we were to visit Tokyo again, we would like to try own hands at making either a bowl of ramen or tempura prawns with lettuce. :)

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Dear sir

Thank you very much for coming to the store this time.
I receive high evaluation, thank you very much.
If you'd enjoy an experience, I think it was good.
I'm waiting for the coming which is again by all means.

  • Looks good enough to eat?

  • Classy looking in a display case from Daiso!

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Packages: Mini Ice Cream Sundae
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2016/06/29
Activity Date: 2016/06/19

Elegant Kimono Photo Shoot Experience in Tokyo

You should do it!

Reviewed by: HappyHawaiian

Wear a real kimono? Check that off the bucket list and preserve those memories in one easy experience. The studio is conveniently located near to Meguro station, within walking distance, even for a two and three year old. The two owners are fluent in English and were EXCELLENT in helping to prepare and photograph my rambunctious toddlers...not an easy feat! Our family looked GREAT and the pictures are fantastic!

My only caution is that although the description reads "40 cuts", you actually only receive your top two choices and need to pay more in order to have all of your pics put onto a cd. It was still a reasonable price, it's just that we weren't expecting additional costs prior to arriving, although it was made clear to us at the beginning of the session.

All in all, the ladies went above and beyond to give us a wonderful family experience.

Reply from activity provider

Dear HappyHawaiian, thank you very much for your review. We are very happy that you had a great time here. Yes, we had a very good time with your kids as well! And I really apprecaite your advice about the price. I've been thinking how to clearly state about the price of all of the pictures (with my limited English ability). We consider it and will state clearly for our customers' satisfaction. Arigato-gozaimasu :)

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Packages: Family Plan
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2016/06/29
Activity Date: 2016/06/18

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>

食品サンプル

Reviewed by: Miko

丁寧な指導。
おしゃべりも楽しいなか中1の娘とラーメンを作りました。
案外簡単にできたので 数点を続けて作れたらいいなと思いました。また挑戦したいです。

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Miko 様

この度はご来店頂きましてありがとうございます。
また高い評価を頂き恐縮でございます。
美味しそうなラーメンに仕上りました。
是非又、違うメニューにTRYしてみて下さいませ。
お待ちしております

スタッフ

  • 昔ながらのラーメン

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Packages: ラーメン
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2016/06/19
Activity Date: 2016/06/17