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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>

良い体験になります!

Reviewed by: まりこ

初めての江戸切子、たいへん緊張しましたが、レクチャーを受けつつ、最初はサンプルで練習もできるので、最終的には満足いく作品が出来上がります!

時間も90分ほどで出来上がり、不器用な方でも十分楽しめると思います。この模様を作ってみたい・・・と思うほど、のめりこみそうな不思議な時間でした。これをきっかけに日本文化に興味持てそうで、参加してとても良かったです。

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Packages: 江戸切子体験プラン
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2016/03/14
Activity Date: 2016/03/12

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 and sweet clerk

Reviewed by: Hannah from Taiwan

We're three girls from Taiwan. The clerk is so nice to give us suggestion. Always smile and be patient. It's amazing that she can speak mandarin. It's my first time to wear komon and it's totally different the normal komon style. Deeply recommend this shop.

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Packages: 小紋・訪問着プラン (着付けのみ/3~4月、10~11月)
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2016/03/08
Activity Date: 2016/03/06

Full Day Kimono Rental and Open Stroll for All Ages in Nagoya

Great Fun!

Reviewed by: DIP

It was a great experience to wear kimono in Japan.

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Thank you for joinning this experience.We hope it is one of the memories in
Japan

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Packages: Komon and Houmongi Kimono Rental
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2016/03/07
Activity Date: 2016/02/08

Japanese Plastic Food Sample Art Experience in Tokyo

Fun experience !

Reviewed by: Katja

The staff was very friendly and helped with the difficult parts. They also explained in general about the tecniques of making food samples, which was very interesting.

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Hello Sir
This time, Thank you for your visit.
I enjoy with everyone was good.Very, I think that could well cute.
We look forward to coming in or

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Packages: Mini Ice Cream Sundae with Photo Clip
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2016/02/03
Activity Date: 2016/02/01

一般家庭での三線教室&沖縄料理作り体験 沖縄でプチホームステイ!<名護市>

大人の修学旅行!三線教室と一般家庭での沖縄料理作り[やんばる日和/名護市]

Reviewed by: 青いフィット

大変楽しく過ごすことができました!。お台所の神様のお話、特徴的なお線香のことなど初めて聞くことばかりで、興味深く聞きました。お土産にもらったサーダアンダギーも、家でおいしく食べました。おそばもジューシーもとてもおいしかったです。ありがとうございました(^^)。

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このたびは当プランをご利用頂き有難うございました。楽しんで頂けたようで良かったです。
受入の民家さんも大変喜んでおりました。
また沖縄にお越しになる機会がございましたら、第二の故郷に戻ってきた感覚でお気軽にお声掛け下さい(^^)
有難うございました。

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Packages: Test Package
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2016/01/28
Activity Date: 2016/01/25

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

真冬の屋形船☆

Reviewed by: mayu

屋形船に乗るなら絶対夏だなーとなんとなく思っていましたが、12月はクリスマスイルミネーションと花火があると聞いて真冬の屋形船に乗ってきました!
勝どき駅から徒歩5分くらいの船着場に集合。忘年会シーズンということもあり、思った以上に人が集まってました。暫く待って乗船し、すぐに飲み物が配られ、出発。12月の土曜は花火がお台場で花火があるため普段とは逆ルートで回るとのこと。クリスマスイルミネーションのお台場に向かって進んで行き、暫らく止まって花火待ち。その間にも揚げたてサクサクの天ぷらが配られ、料理にも大満足!花火前は甲板に出る人も少なく、イルミネーションと他の屋形船が光を放ってなんとも言えない綺麗さでした。19時に花火が始まって2階に上がってみると目の前にはレインボーブリッジと大輪の花火!ベスポジでした!!10分程度と短い時間でしたが最高でした。花火が終わって残りの料理を食べつつ、浅草方面へ。クリスマス仕様で緑色に光るスカイツリーも見れて、改めて東京の良い所が見れました。運びとガイドをしていたお姉さんは英語も堪能で、海外から友人が来たら是非また利用しようと思います♪

  • 大輪の花火★

  • お台場のイルミネーション

  • 屋形船

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Packages: 【9/30まで】通常プラン
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2016/01/27
Activity Date: 2015/12/12

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

リピートしてます

Reviewed by: anonymous

約3年前に続き2回目の参加です。
他も見ましたが義理の母、私の両親を招待するので、自分が前回満足できたこちらに再度お願いすることにしました。
当日は集合まで浜離宮をぷらぷら、築地を通って集合場所まで東京散歩。ライトアップされ始める時間で綺麗でした。
黎明橋からすぐ見える乗り場にはすでに二艘停泊していて、参加者の方も多く集まっていました。
一艘はどこか会社の貸切で、もう一艘が私達の乗合でした。
乗り込む際からスタッフの薫子さんが英語と半々で案内してくださったので、日本語が分からない義母にも安心でした。前回は無かったサービスだと思いますが、客層に合わせた器量でのおもてなしだったのかもしれません。
季節の前菜から嬉しかったですが、2歳の子供、両親にはやはり一品一品出てくる江戸前天ぷらがお気に入りのようでした!飲み放題も嬉しいですよね。たくさん勧めていただけます笑
義母は扇子状のメニュー兼東京案内に喜んでいました。ポイントポイントでデッキでの写真撮影も欠かせないですが、細かなところがおもてなしにピッタリなんですね。
今回小さな子供はうちの子だけでしたが、薫子さんのケアを始め周りの方のご理解があり、居心地よく過ごさせていただきました。
終盤では隣のグループの方と父が同郷ということが分かって一気に一体感が高まり、乗合の醍醐味みたいなものを感じられる時間でした。
また参加させていただきますね!

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Packages: Test Package
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2016/01/19

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

Cruise was good, but there was no English translation

Reviewed by: Luanne

The guides on the boat only spoke Japanese, so we had no idea what we were looking at or what they were saying. They did a lot of speaking. Even ordering plum wine was a challenge. I feel that they should have had some narration for non-Japanese speaking people. What we saw was very pretty and the food was very good, so the only complaint is language problem.

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Packages: Standard Cruise (Until Sept 30)
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2016/01/06
Activity Date: 2015/12/28

Beginner-Friendly Japanese Koto Harp Music Lesson in Tokyo

Excellent introduction to Koto Harp!

Reviewed by: David UK

The teacher was very good, her English was excellent and she explained everything very clearly. With no previous experience I was able to play a tune very quickly and the lesson was structured to allow me to play the tune with additional notes to add further detail / harmony to the melody.

The teacher was very patient and clearly knew her instrument very well; I felt that the lesson was worth every penny and was a unique and memorable experience.

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Packages: Test Package
Attended as: Solo Travelers
Posted on: 2015/12/21

Japanese Plastic Food Sample Art Experience in Tokyo

A great sample food making experience!

Reviewed by: Alister D

After spending out whole trip thinking we wouldn't we able to learn how to make sample food due to our lack of conversational Japanese, we finally found this place! We had a great time making the sample ramen. The staff were very friendly and helpful. They were also enthusiastic to talk about the different methods of sample food making and the history behind it. Easy to find and easily accessible. A highlight of the trip!

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Hello Sir

This time Thank you for coming.
I think happy to received high evaluation
Ramen I think I can very well
We will wait for us or visit us.

  • The finished product!

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Packages: Ramen
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2015/12/18
Activity Date: 2015/12/07

Japanese Plastic Food Sample Art Experience in Tokyo

An amazing experience!

Reviewed by: Shaz

We had a young chap who spoke quite good English for a Japanese, to run through what we were supposed to do.

The whole process was very fun and it was amazing to see the other fake food items that the store makes too!

The only downside is finding this place, it is in a small and quiet neighbourhood in Tokyo. However it was also fun exploring the area once you're there.

Highly recommended, not only for families with young kids but adults as well!

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Hello sir

Your reply Sorry slower
Because it is a small workshop in the residential area, but I think that visit was very
Thank you for this time.
I think that it was good if you could enjoy the experience
We will wait for us or visit us
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Packages: Ramen
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2015/12/15
Activity Date: 2015/12/11

Japanese Plastic Food Sample Art Experience in Tokyo

An amazing experience!

Reviewed by: Shaz

We had a young chap who spoke quite good English for a Japanese, to run through what we were supposed to do.

The whole process was very fun and it was amazing to see the other fake food items that the store makes too!

The only downside is finding this place, it is in a small and quiet neighbourhood in Tokyo. However it was also fun exploring the area once you're there.

Highly recommended, not only for families with young kids but adults as well!

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Hello Sir
Recently even very you well people overseas
You have created.
We also I am pleased at the great finish
Thank you
staff

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Packages: Full-Sized Ice Cream Sundae
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2015/12/15
Activity Date: 2015/12/11

Kimono and Yukata Dress Up Experience with Multilingual Support in Osaka

Great Kimono experience - Wabikae

Reviewed by: DanTdot

Had a great Kimono dress up experience at Wabikae. Ono-San and his staff were friendly and inviting and had everything prepared for our large group (12 people). Very affordable too. If you're in the Osaka/Dontonbori area, check out Wabikae for a fun experience and some great photo opportunities. Located at the KTIC (Kansai Tourist Information Center) in Osaka.

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Very thank you Dan and your family. It is our pleasure to have a fun and wonderful time at WABIKAE. Next time, please go around Shinsaibashi and Dotombori with kimono! See again!

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Packages: In-Store Dress-up
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2015/12/01
Activity Date: 2015/11/27

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

Amazing Experience

Reviewed by: Zoe & Mike

My boyfriend and I attended the evening dinner cruise, and were completely overwhelmed with the experience. The food was great, the staff were extremely helpful and friendly, we saw some amazing sights and the company was also great. Highly recommended, a great way to see Tokyo and enjoy some great company.

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Packages: Standard Cruise (Until Sept 30)
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2015/11/25
Activity Date: 2015/11/22

Japanese Plastic Food Sample Art Experience in Tokyo

Interesting and easy food sample making experience

Reviewed by: Karen C.

I made a full sized parfait. The staff was very patient and helpful. His english is understandable, and he made a great effort explaining himself. It was fun and easy enough for adults or kids. Took only 30minutes or so. Would like to try making tempura and curry rice next time. Look really realistic!!

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Thank you for your visit.
Also, we are honored and received a high rating
We are happy if you could enjoy
Come also of the visit, we will wait

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Packages: Full-Sized Ice Cream Sundae
Attended as: Solo Travelers
Posted on: 2015/11/04
Activity Date: 2015/11/02

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

三世代で屋形船を満喫しました!

Reviewed by: いずみん

九州から出てきた両親と共に、東京らしい夜の過ごし方ということで、三世代で屋形船に参加しました。この屋形船は2年前の冬に参加して、今回で2回目。やっぱり安定したサービスクオリティです。もちろん今回も満足です!

一番の楽しみの料理は、前回よりもグレードがアップしていたような気がします。季節感が感じられる前菜は、一つ一つが手が込んでいて、どれも美味。普段はあまり野菜や豆腐などを食べない子供たちも「美味しい!」と平らげていました。屋形船の醍醐味である揚げたての天麩羅は、文句なし!天つゆもいいですが、揚げたてなのでシンプルに塩が美味しかったです。デザートは果物と和菓子の2種類。かなりお腹いっぱいになりました。

飲み放題は、ビール(一番搾り!)や焼酎(サワー類)、ワイン、梅酒など種類も多く、下船までの時間が惜しかったくらい...。欲を言えば、ソフトドリンクの種類がもう少しあるといいかなと思いました(子供向けは、コーラとオレンジジュースの2種類です)。

前回はアイスクリーム売りの船が来ましたが、今回はあさりの佃煮売りの船が来ました。1パック1000円と今考えて見れば少し高いのですが、残り僅かということで両親と自分の家用に2個購入したところで、売り切れ御礼。ラッキー。船の上で買い物をするという非日常感で、良い思い出になりました。

東京スカイツリーやお台場の夜景は、何度見てもいいですね。個人的には真っ赤な東京タワーの夜景が一番好きです。12月の土曜日にはお台場で花火が行われるようですので、その時期であれば、もっと屋形船を楽しめると思います。

  • 季節の前菜&お造り。どれも美味しかった~!

  • 揚げたての天麩羅は、屋形船の醍醐味です。

  • 一通り食事が終わると、夜景タイム。

  • 他の船で売りに来た佃煮屋さん。人気で、売り切れ御礼でした。

  • フジテレビ本社はカラフルです。

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Packages: 【9/30まで】通常プラン
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2015/10/21
Activity Date: 2015/10/12

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

2度目の参加

Reviewed by: taro

昨年参加した際、誕生日のお客さんをみんなでお祝いするイベントがありました。
それを見た息子が次の誕生日は絶対屋形船にもう一度乗りたいと言っていたので、今回誕生日に合わせてまた参加させてもらいました。

揚げたての天ぷらは相変わらずおいしく、これで飲み放題というのは本当にありがたいです。
スタッフの方の大半は前回と違っていたのですが、前回も今回も皆さん本当に気持ちの良い方ばかりで楽しい時間を過ごさせていただきました。

さらに今回はサプライズで芸人さんが同乗しており、南京玉すだれと獅子舞を披露してくださいました。
外国からのお客さんも多数乗船していたのでとても盛り上がりました。

そして待望のお祝いイベント。
うちの子2人以外にも何人か誕生日の方がいて、全員でお祝いをしました。
この日は誕生日だけでなく、何と当日結婚されたばかりの方まで乗船しており幸せな空気を分けていただきました。

景色、料理、お酒だけでなく、この一体感も屋形船の醍醐味なのだなと感じた一日でした。

  • 2回目!

  • お料理

  • 天ぷらとお酒。

  • 南京玉すだれ

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Packages: 【9/30まで】通常プラン
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2015/10/20
Activity Date: 2015/10/10

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

初屋形船でした!

Reviewed by: どちお

父、叔父、私の3人で参加。
父と私は初屋形船で、とても楽しい経験をさせていただきました。

乗り場は大江戸線勝どき駅エキチカ。
周辺に土地勘のない我々でもわかりやすく助かりました。

美人キャビンアテンダントさんに名前を確認してもらって、乗船。
乗り込んですぐのところにキッチンが見えたので、スタッフさんに挨拶すると
「楽しんでいってくだいね〜」と笑顔で応えていただいて、ウキウキ度倍増。

同乗のお客さんは、サラリーマンの方々や90歳バースデイの淑女グループなど様々でした。
おしどり夫婦おふたりのテーブルもあり、屋形船=宴会のイメージだった私は
「様々なシーンに使えるんだなぁ」と、目からちょっとした鱗が落ちました。

船が走り出すと、結構なモーター音に臨場感を覚えながらも、
窓の外に見える街あかりや橋のライトアップにわくわく!
要所要所でキャビンアテンダントさんによる案内が入ったりして、
写真好きな父もシャッターチャンスを逃すことなく、ほくほくの様子でした。

お食事もおいしかったです。
天ぷらが揚げたてなのは嬉しかった!
お野菜からお魚から、ぺろりと平らげてしまいました。
あと、飲み放題ビールが瓶だったのも、ゴージャス気分。うふふ。

非日常感たっぷりのひとときを過ごすことができました。
ありがとうございました!

  • 乗船場に向かう橋の上から

  • 乗る前のワンショット

  • ビールをたくさん飲んだわけです。

  • お食事

  • レインボーブリッジ!

  • フジテレビ in Green

  • かもめーよーかもめー

  • 多くの船が停まることから「屋形船銀座」と呼ばれているらしい場所からの眺め

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Packages: 【9/30まで】通常プラン
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2015/10/19
Activity Date: 2015/10/16

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

Yakatabune Dinner Cruise on Tokyo Bay

Reviewed by: Tina

We decided spontaneously to join a boat trip, and we didn't regret it at all. The atmosphere was extremely friendly, the staff was kind and very attentive.
It is worth to try the trip even with kids, as we did with 7 and 10 years old.
We had lots of fun on the boat, even though we were the only foreigners there and we didn't really understand all the food and cultural presentation that was provided for the guests.

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Packages: Standard Cruise (Until Sept 30)
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2015/10/11
Activity Date: 2015/10/09

Casual English Tea Ceremony and Yukata Wearing in Central Tokyo

Magnificent!

Reviewed by: Sofia

I loved this experience!!!!!!!
We learned how to put on the Yukata (It is not easy) and make green tea (Delicious).

Teachers are very friendly and explain you everything you want to know.

It was rewarding having known this important aspect of the Japanese culture.

You can not leave Japan without this experience!!
I recommend it to 100%.

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Packages: Test Package
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2015/09/25

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

fantastic!

Reviewed by: Paul.

What a special evening. The instructor was an eager young woman and the craft shop owners were present as well, and we had a friendly evening talking about the craft of ceramic repair, learning and talking about Tokyo and my travels. They were eager to impart their knowledge, and the atmosphere was casual and friendly. I recommended the class to an attendee of another workshop, and I've seen that she took this class as well. I'm hoping she enjoyed it as much as me.

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Packages: Test Package
Attended as: Solo Travelers
Posted on: 2015/09/25
Activity Date: 2015/09/17

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

Nothing Short of AMAZING!!!

Reviewed by: TLV9185

This cruise really made our trip! The food was excellent, the service was phenomenal, and we even got personal attention by an English-speaking guide (as we were the only English-speaking on the boat). We saw so many great sights and had so many awesome photo opportunities.

You are seated at your own individual table and it is a very nice "date-night" setting. The group all together was in great cheer and intermingled between meals and during the rooftop sightseeing.

The weather was fair and it rained a little but this did not affect the spirits of the crew, the passengers, or any of the amazing sights we saw!

This boat ride is a MUST for your next trip to Tokyo!!!

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Packages: Standard Cruise (Until Sept 30)
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2015/09/14
Activity Date: 2015/08/20

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

Wonderful birthday dinner party

Reviewed by: sonoko31

This night went beyond our expectations. We had a great time with all the people on board,who were mainly Japanese. The MC/hostess was bilingual and such a lovely woman,friendly and hard-working. Entertainment was a bonus and the food was really fresh and authentic. It was a perfect evening for us and we were expecting a mediocre night because of the rain. Luckily it stopped just as we got into Odaiba and we could take in the amazing view. I can`t believe I haven`t done this before. Highly recommended and worth the cost.

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Packages: Standard Cruise (Until Sept 30)
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2015/09/11
Activity Date: 2015/08/30

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

First hand experience with Maiko

Reviewed by: Gigi

Shozan Garden is on beautiful grounds. Kaiseki was interesting. Maiko danced during our dinner. Good first hand experience with Maiko.

  • Maiko dancing

  • Kaiseki

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Packages: Standard Package
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2015/09/11
Activity Date: 2015/09/06

Japanese Plastic Food Sample Art Experience in Tokyo

Nice experience to create your own samples

Reviewed by: Ruby Chen

We're very glad to make food sample here. It's quite special to experience Janpanese culture like this. And we all love it.

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This time Thank you for your visit
There are humbled and I received a high rating
There Blessed if the can enjoy the experience
We will wait for us or visit us

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Packages: Tart or Cupcake Key Holder
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2015/08/31
Activity Date: 2015/08/27

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

Harumiya Yakatabune is #1

Reviewed by: Weber's (Honolulu)

Absolutely the best Yakatabune experience! The crew and staff from Harumiya were top notch. Harumiya staff was personable and very professional. The dinner, entertainment, sights, tour and especially the Hostess were the best. WE HIGHLY RECOMMEND Harumiya!!!

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Packages: Standard Cruise (Until Sept 30)
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2015/08/24
Activity Date: 2015/08/22

Japanese Plastic Food Sample Art Experience in Tokyo

Easy and quick, perfect activity for children

Reviewed by: The Campbells

Making lettuce and shrimp tempura was quite interesting process, our boys and I really enjoyed putting our hands in the water, witnessing how drops of candle change to the leafs of lettuce in our hands.

Excellent choice of activities, it was easy enough I had 13 and 9 years with me, they did excellent job, I can't wait to take them back to USA and trick my friends offering Tempura at our house!...lol

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Hello Sir
This time we Thank you for your visit.
I also a student, was deceived friends.
It is by all means also visit us wait.

  • Lightly colored melted candles in the water

  • Lettuce, can' you tell it's not real?

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Packages: Tempura(3) and Lettuce
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2015/08/04
Activity Date: 2015/07/11

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

great japanese cuisine experience on tokyo bay

Reviewed by: samuel

well organised....good experience of japanese 9 course meal....sashimi , sushi , tempura...served hot...unlimited drinks...and japanese dessert...with great views of tokyo bay for 2 hours...worth for money..

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Packages: Standard Cruise (Until Sept 30)
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2015/07/30
Activity Date: 2015/07/03

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

Well worth it!

Reviewed by: Rachel

This cruise is great, I would highly recommend! It was mostly Japanese with a couple of Westerners, however they made us feel very welcome, giving all commentaries/instructions in Japanese and (good) English and just generally the staff were very friendly.

The food is good and plentiful and drink just keeps flowing with a good selection. A lot of the food was fish (no meat) so it may be difficult if you're a vegetarian, unless you can request. Nothing was too odd though (I dont like eating random things!) and I ate and loved it all!

The staff explain the various sites you go past and even though it was pouring with rain we still got a good overview and some great photos. They stop a couple of times so you can have a look and go onto the top of the boat

The people around us were friendly and we just felt like even though we were in the minority we were very welcome!

It was one of the highlights of our trip and I would say go for it, there are not many cruises like it as far as I can tell and it feels very authentic.

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Packages: Standard Cruise (Until Sept 30)
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2015/07/26
Activity Date: 2015/07/08

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

Definitely a Night to Remember

Reviewed by: TNH!

Walking into the Shozan Garden your receive an immediate feeling of both awe and Zen at its mere beauty. We were then greeted by several staff members who seated and served us during our meal. The meal was a traditional Japanese meal that gave you an intro into Japanese cuisine; if you are not already familiar. Towards the middle of our meal, the beautiful maiko was introduced and began her performance which was the definition of grace, beauty and eludes to the work and craft of the full Geisha. Later that evening walking thorough the Shozan Garden you feel at peace, as though this is the place in which you could live out your existence. This experience should be a #1 on your list of things to do in Kyoto.

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Packages: Standard Package
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2015/07/04
Activity Date: 2015/06/27