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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＞

ガイドさんの奈良愛バッチリ

Reviewed by: 忍者

猛暑の中、バスガイドさんの丁寧な説明が良かった、修学旅行の学生さんも皆無ですいており、暑さに強い人にはおすすめです

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Packages: 薬師寺（昼食付）
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2024/07/19
Activity Date: 2024/07/18

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＞

知識と感動と興奮！素晴らしい奈良旅（猛暑の中たくさん歩きました！）

Reviewed by: aki

今年２月にバンクーバー街歩きツアーをベルトラさん経由で利用してとても良かったので、この奈良旅もお世話になることにしました。

若い頃ハマった漫画「日出処の天子」聖地巡りも兼ねて念願の奈良旅へ。修学旅行以来30余年振りでした。

奈良交通のガイドさんのよどみのない話ぶりが素晴らしく、聴き惚れながら、感動と興奮に包まれて憧れの地をめぐることができました。
猛暑日でしたが、日傘の貸し出しや冷たいおしぼりをご用意いただいたりと細やかなサービスがありがたかったです。

昼食処の弁慶さんでお土産に買った刻みなら漬がとても美味しく、もっと買ってくればよかったと後悔中。（昼食自体は正直イマイチ…でした）

慈光院のご住職のお話が面白く、帰路で主人と何度もその話で盛り上がりました。

個人でまわるよりも効率良く、ガイドさんのお話から知識が深まりより楽しめ、奈良がますます好きになりました。

  • 昼食（弁慶）

  • 慈光院

  • 薬師寺

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Packages: 薬師寺（昼食付）
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2024/07/17
Activity Date: 2024/07/05

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＞

暑かったですが

Reviewed by: かわやす

とても暑い日でしたが、見学時間もちょうど良い配分で、効率よく回れて、今まで存じ上げなかった慈光院で木々の涼しさに癒されながら住職のお話を伺ってお抹茶をいただいたり大変満足でした。

  • ほっと一息でした

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Packages: 薬師寺（昼食付）
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2024/07/08
Activity Date: 2024/07/06

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＞

楽しかった！

Reviewed by: まっちー

ずっと切子体験したくて参加させてもらいました。
先生も優しく、参加者が少ないのもあってデザインのわがままを聞いてくださり、とても満足いく仕上がりでした！また作りに行きたいです♪
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: Couples
Posted on: 2024/07/02
Activity Date: 2024/07/02

Kyoto Private Kaiseki Dinner at Traditional Restaurant with Maiko Dance Show

It was a magical night

Reviewed by: Aline

Everything was perfect. The beautiful, elegant ambiance, the service, the food and the Geiko performance. We spent a marvelous time. Thank you all.

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Thank you very much for your valuable comments and evaluation. I'm glad that you enjoyed it. Thank you very much.

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Packages: Dinner Plan
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2024/06/25
Activity Date: 2024/06/24

Japanese Plastic Food Sample Art Experience in Tokyo

Such a pleasant experience!!

Reviewed by: Nicole G.

I just made my own bowl of ramen this weekend and I was helped by one of the workers, Ryou. He was so sweet!! He was able to communicate effectively in English, showed me every step with patience, rooted me on, and even offered to take photos/videos of me throughout the process. After I was finished making my bowl, it took only about 5 minutes for it to dry and I was ready to go!

They also have an area where they sell fake food goodies, and I bought myself some gyoza earrings. It was an easy, quick walk from the station. If you’re into fake food, definitely recommend!!

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Thank you for visiting us.
We are very happy that customers from overseas enjoyed their visit.
We will study English more.
Gyoza is also popular at our workshop. Please come and enjoy it.

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Packages: Ramen
Attended as: Solo Travelers
Posted on: 2024/06/24
Activity Date: 2024/06/22

Tokyo Kintsugi Workshop: Simple Gold Repair Class near Shin Koenji

A must do activity when you're in Tokyo!

Reviewed by: Priti

Yoshiichiro san and Yoshiko san were such lovely people. Clearly very passionate about their craft, they taught us the art of Kintsugi with a step by step process. They even told us where to purchase the equipment ourselves if we wanted to do this at home, which we did.

I appreciated how kind and patient they were, the 2 hour class flew by so quickly, we had so much fun!

Absolutely loved this experience and highly recommend this class.

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Packages: Test Package
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2024/06/22
Activity Date: 2024/05/30

Japanese Plastic Food Sample Art Experience in Tokyo

We had so much fun making ramens and parfaits!

Reviewed by: Samantha

Our family really enjoyed this fun activity. They even wrap up your creations so you can transport them home! We definitely recommend this.

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Thank you for visiting us this time. We are very happy that you enjoyed your stay. We look forward to seeing you again when you visit Japan.

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Packages: Full-Sized Ice Cream Sundae
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2024/06/19
Activity Date: 2024/06/18

Edo Kiriko Glass Cutting Experience in Asakusa

Fun unique experience!

Reviewed by: Carl

A fun experience, good instruction and the location was easy to find. Nice to have something unique to take home afterwards! Would definitely recommend if you're looking for an activity that allows you to be a bit creative.

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Packages: Test Package
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2024/06/19
Activity Date: 2024/05/22

Japanese Plastic Food Sample Art Experience in Tokyo

It was great!!

Reviewed by: David

We signed up to make sample tarts. All the staff were extremely helpful and friendly. They spoke English very well and helped us every step of the way. Would definitely recommend who wants a fun experience making food samples.

Reply from activity provider

Thank you for visiting us. I'm not very good at English, but I'll keep trying.
After the experience, you can enjoy the tarts as accessories.
Please come visit us again when you visit Japan. We look forward to seeing you.

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Packages: Tart or Cupcake Key Holder
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2024/06/16
Activity Date: 2024/06/15

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＞

斑鳩の里他日帰りバスツアー

Reviewed by: 桶川ひろちゃん

20余年ぶりの法隆寺、薬師寺、唐招提寺でした。修学旅行シ-ズンでしたが時間帯が良かったのかいずれもゆったりと見学する事ができ大満足でした。

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Packages: 薬師寺（昼食付）
Attended as: Solo Travelers
Posted on: 2024/06/16
Activity Date: 2024/05/22

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

Absolutely Amazing Night Out Experience!

Reviewed by: Kyoto Dream

A really memorable and amazing experience with this Maiko Dance and dinner tour. We were escorted to a beautiful and spacious dining hall at Shozan Resort Kyoto. It is an incredibly lovely resort with a beautiful Japanese garden. A traditional and a delicious Japanese dinner was served. (Menu: Saki dzuke “appetizer”, Ha sun “ha-sun assortment”, Otsukuri “sliced raw fish”, Ipoin “a dish”, Konami “small saucepan”, Agemono “fried food”, Gohan “rice”, Kounomono “pickle” , Mizumono “dessert”, While we were enjoying our dinner, a stunningly beautiful Maiko (her name is Kimisora, the meaning of her name is dream) came out onto the stage and performed a brief dance. Kimosora san talked about some geisha history and her own stories of how and why she becomes a Maiko. Kimosora san was fascinated about geisha and their stories when she was a kid and determined to become a geisha one day. She is a friendly and sweet and elegant lady. Her English is excellent. She also showed us her extraordinary beautiful kimono and her special makeup and hairdo. Surprisingly we were given an extra long Q and A time (at least 30 mins or so) with her and we could ask any questions. She answered every question attentively and precisely. At the end we could all take several photos with her. (A reminder to myself : never touch the geisha hands or their clothes and this is an absolute respect to a geisha). During the whole meeting I could also take many photos freely. Kimisora san gave us her name card at the end of the dinner. It was a really really wonderful and memorable evening. I highly recommend this tour to anyone who would like to meet a maiko in an extremely relaxing and enjoyable atmosphere. If I ever visit Tokyo in the future I would join this tour again. A great and joyful life experience. My best wishes to Kimisora san and thank you Veltra for making my dream come true.

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Packages: Standard Package
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2024/06/16
Activity Date: 2024/05/25

Japanese Plastic Food Sample Art Experience in Tokyo

A very cute and fun activity! We had an excellent time!

Reviewed by: Courtney and John

Thank you to our host for personal and friendly service, we love our ramen bowls!

Reply from activity provider

Thank you for visiting us. It seems that many people overseas also love ramen.
I'm glad if you enjoyed it.
We look forward to your visit.

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Packages: Ramen
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2024/06/13
Activity Date: 2024/06/11

Tokyo Kintsugi Workshop: Simple Gold Repair Class near Shin Koenji

Peaceful and interesting experience

Reviewed by: アヌク

Big thanks to Yoshikoさん who took the time to teach the technique of Kintsugi, but not only this, also the philosophy and the history way. Very great workshop while doing it and having tea and cake !
I recommend it at 200%/100 !

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Packages: Test Package
Attended as: Solo Travelers
Posted on: 2024/06/08
Activity Date: 2024/05/18

Tokyo Kintsugi Workshop: Simple Gold Repair Class near Shin Koenji

Kintsugi with masters

Reviewed by: JessB

This experience was so enjoyable! Yoshiko and Yochiichiro were so kind and patient with us beginners. Not only learning about the craft but the history of it as well. They talked us through the entire process and helped us along the way.
This is an unmissable experience!

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Packages: Test Package
Attended as: Solo Travelers
Posted on: 2024/06/06
Activity Date: 2024/06/05

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＞

奈良が一日で分かる情報たっぷりの格安バスツアー

Reviewed by: まほろばヤマト2024

　小学校の修学旅行以来の奈良見物を妻としました。当時は、一泊二日で奈良、京都、大阪を巡る強行旅行だったためか奈良の思い出と言えば、猿沢池に映る興福寺と奈良公園内で鹿にせんべいをやったことしかありませんでした。
　今回奈良に行くと決めた当初はレンタカーを借りて、主要な神社仏閣を見て回ることを考えましたが、やはり土地勘もない上、駐車場の確保、割高な個人拝観料、見学する神社仏閣に関する知識・情報がない状況では、行った事実になっても、何も面白味がないと思い、ネットでお得なツアープランを探しました。たまたま奈良交通主催「法隆寺、薬師寺、唐招提寺」等を巡る一日ツアーが目に止まり、コスパ・タイパになるツアーか半信半疑のまま早速予約を入れました。
　実際ツアーが始まると安全運転で熟練のドライバーＫさんと見学先の仏閣の表・裏の情報を交えたコミカルな話しぶりのバスガイドＹさんの息の合ったツアー劇場が時間通り進行して、予想以上に楽しいバス旅行となりました。旅行終了後は、居酒屋に飛び込み、妻と地の大和野菜や豆腐を使った料理、ツアーでお互い印象に残ったことなど肴に地酒など呑みながら、新たな思い出を作りました。

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Packages: 薬師寺（昼食付）
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2024/06/05
Activity Date: 2024/06/03

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＞

効率よく観光出来ます！

Reviewed by: 鹿公園

五カ所を効率良く周れ、ガイドさんの説明も丁寧で分かりやすかったです。ガイドさん自身が面白い方だったのでプラスαで楽しめました。
奈良は個人で廻るのは大変なので初めての方や、効率よく周りたい方にお勧めです。
ただ…残念ながら食事は酷かったです。
可能なら食事付き、食事なし（各自自由）を選べるコースを作って頂きたいです。

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Packages: 薬師寺（昼食付）
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2024/06/04
Activity Date: 2024/05/31

Tokyo Kintsugi Class - 1-Day Workshop near Nippori

kintsugi

Reviewed by: Vivien Wells

well organised

initmate, friendly, welcoming

thorough

excellent accompanying documentation - just need to work out how I can acquire/source cashew tree lacquer back home :-)

attention to detail re: packaging for travel home

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ありがとうございます

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Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2024/06/03
Activity Date: 2024/05/24

Kyoto Private Kaiseki Dinner at Traditional Restaurant with Maiko Dance Show

An experience of a life-time!

Reviewed by: M.H.S.

We went into it without prior knowledge of the venue, the actual setup or the details of the experience, and i was at awe of the arrangement and the experience, truly a once of a life-time experience you cannot miss if you plan to visit Kyoto!

The venue was superb, the restaurant being reserved solely for us, a genuinely private experience. However, I have to note that the initially, it wasn't a pleasant start due to a misunderstanding by the host restaurant staff. As the lead of the group I approached the front door of the venue, only to be shouted at by an elderly male saying that this is private and i have to leave. I tried to approach him to show him my reservation as i was trying to explain that we are the ones who booked the venue but his attitude got more aggressive and did not want to hear anything i had to say. I was not going to start the experience with conflict so i left and got in touch with the emergency number on the voucher, who immediately resolved the issue and the man later apologized for his behavior. I understand that tourist have been a bit of a hassle lately for Kyoto and hence do not take it personally, however for future reservations, please note of this and don't let it ruin your day.

As for the main experience, there are no words to summarize how magical, pleasant and lovely the rest of the evening was. The translator, an expert in Geisha Tradition was superb, providing us with a detailed history of the tradition and guiding us on how to enjoy the experience as it plays out. The shimasen, Gecko, Geisha and Maikos made us feel like honorary guests and provided us with the most authentic and personal experience we have ever enjoyed, a lovely mix of dance, song, food, entertainment and conversation. Although i say it is a once in a life-time experience, i will definitely book when i visit the country again!

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Thank you very much for your rating. We are very sorry for the rudeness of the service at the restaurant. We deeply apologize. Also, thank you for enjoying the traditional Japanese geisha entertainment. Thank you for your valuable comments. We look forward to welcoming you again when you come to Kyoto. Kyoto Hanamachi Kawamura

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Packages: Dinner Plan
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2024/05/27
Activity Date: 2024/04/30

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＞

楽しかった江戸切子

Reviewed by: コブ好き

ずっと欲しかった江戸切子をまさか自分で作れるなんて思ってもみませんでした！
しかも優しく丁寧に教えてくれて失敗した所も直してもらえてありがとうございました。
お陰で自分だけの作品を作ることが出来ました〜

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Packages: 江戸切子体験プラン
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2024/05/25
Activity Date: 2024/05/24

Tokyo Kintsugi Workshop: Simple Gold Repair Class near Shin Koenji

Excellent experience - highly recommend!

Reviewed by: Elizabeth S

This experience exceeded my expectations from start to finish. Delicious treats and all our supplies were laid out in the small studio. We were warmly welcomed, received interesting historic perspective, and coached on all the steps in a simple repair process. Our hosts thought of everything, shared lots of media coverage about their work, gave clear instructions, helpful samples, and demonstrations. I was able to repair a beloved piece (pre-approved by photo and email) and also purchased some antique (not broken) pieces. Brilliant set up for travelling home without marring the piece!

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Attended as: Solo Travelers
Posted on: 2024/05/20
Activity Date: 2024/05/15

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＞

タイパもコスパもとても良かったです。

Reviewed by: かず

乗車駅と下車駅が違っても良かったので、ツアー出発前に興福寺を見学してからツアーに参加、奈良駅で下車後に三条通りを散策しながらお土産購入と、とても濃い1日でした。前日から連続ツアー参加でしたので、1人に付き500円戻しと10パーセント割引券を使い、少しグレードアップしたお土産が喜ばれています。ツアーもたくさん歩きましたが、前後も入れると19000歩超えでしたが、見たかった仏像や仏閣が見られ、美味しい食事と慈光院でのお茶体験までできて、良い旅になりました。ガイドさんお薦めの写真ポイントもありがとうこざいます。

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Packages: 薬師寺（昼食付）
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2024/05/19
Activity Date: 2024/05/15

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＞

１日観光

Reviewed by: かおかおまん

丸一日使っての観光でした。さすがに疲れましたが個人ではこれだけまわることは出来ないので観光バスはありがたいですね。特にお茶タイムでお抹茶とお菓子をいただいたのが良かったですね。観光バスはタイパもコスパもとても良いと改めて感じました。

  • お茶とお菓子を頂いた慈光院

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Packages: 薬師寺（昼食付）
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2024/05/19
Activity Date: 2024/05/17

Japanese Plastic Food Sample Art Experience in Tokyo

I LOVED LOVED IT

Reviewed by: Daintree

大好き!!! I had so much fun making the lil food sample parfait, our helper was so perfect and sweet !!! he spoke English and would tell you what the word was in japanese, it was so so cute. I loved the whole experience so much and everything they make is so cute!!! im so happy to have a lil cutie parfait to sit on my desk at home

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Thank you for visiting us.
Thank you for your kind words.
We are also very happy that people from overseas can enjoy and be happy. Please come visit us again when you come to Japan.
We'll be expecting you

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Packages: Mini Ice Cream Sundae with Photo Clip
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2024/05/18
Activity Date: 2024/05/14

Tokyo Kintsugi Workshop: Simple Gold Repair Class near Shin Koenji

A wonderful and authentically Japanese experience.

Reviewed by: Rod

Lovely people, wonderful skills, a genuinely old-world Japanese experience. I can’t recommend the Kintsugi experience highly enough!

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Packages: Test Package
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2024/05/16
Activity Date: 2024/05/15

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＞

一点ものが作れる

Reviewed by: ししゃも

スタッフの説明、デモンストレーションの後、自分で実際に練習してから本番に臨みました。
最初は力加減や彫る箇所の見方等、掴めず失敗ばかりでしたが、少しずつ思い通りにできるようになっていきました。
スタッフのアドバイスをいただきながら、なんとか完成することができました。
難しかったけど一点ものを作るのは満足度高いです。
ありがとうございました。

  • 底の模様を彫った

  • 底の模様の下描き。型紙を借りて。

  • 完成

  • 影が意外と綺麗でした

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Packages: 江戸切子体験プラン
Attended as: Solo Travelers
Posted on: 2024/05/16
Activity Date: 2024/04/28

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＞

柿くへば鐘が鳴るなり法隆寺

Reviewed by: Noburin

あいにくの小雨でしたが初めての奈良に感激です。法隆寺•薬師寺•唐招提寺の塔と伽藍が小雨にぬれた趣のある雰囲気、国宝の仏像が最高でした。慈光院の茶室から眺める庭園は時間があれば半日でもゆっくりしたかったな。

  • 法隆寺

  • 法隆寺

  • 薬師寺

  • 薬師寺

  • 唐招提寺

  • 唐招提寺

  • 慈光院

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Packages: 薬師寺（昼食付）
Attended as: Solo Travelers
Posted on: 2024/05/12
Activity Date: 2024/05/01

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＞

充実した観光

Reviewed by: たび友さん

奈良観光は数十年ぶりでした。
事前に観光マップを取り寄せ自力での観光を考えていましたが、
限られた1日でしたのでバスツアーを利用してみることにしました。
ガイドさんの幅広い説明を聞き漏らすまいと必死でした。
有名なお寺を効率良く回り歴史的な話、背景を飽きることなく説明してくださりこのツアーに参加して正解でした。
ありがとうございました。
次回はまだ訪れていない名所などじっくりと回りたいと思っています。

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Packages: 薬師寺（昼食付）
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2024/05/12
Activity Date: 2024/04/17

Tokyo Kintsugi Workshop: Simple Gold Repair Class near Shin Koenji

Creative Experience with lovely instructors

Reviewed by: Linda

Yoshiko and Yoshiichiro are wonderful instructors who we‘re very welcoming. They helped us step through step to repair our little bowls and cups. Yoshikos english is very Good and we were only Four people in total, which was Perfect and relaxing. They perfectly packed our finished goods so we could easily Transport them back to our Home Country. Also we got a Shopping List for all the stuff you need to do Kintsugi at Home, which was very practical at the Store. I highly recommend taking the class here! Thank you so much!

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Packages: Test Package
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2024/05/11
Activity Date: 2024/04/18

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＞

切子体験

Reviewed by: しいば

初心者ですが、丁寧にご指導くださりありがとうございました
出来上がりは　レベルワンですが　次回トライしてレベルをあげたいです　
又　参加したいです

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Packages: 江戸切子体験プラン
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2024/05/09
Activity Date: 2024/05/06
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