Reviewed by: Judy
The views were wonderful. The meal was great and the staff were excellent.
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Packages: | Standard Cruise (Until Sept 30) |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2019/12/04 |
Activity Date: | 2019/09/26 |
Reviewed by: pen-chan
The Edo Kiriko lesson was done all in English.
We had office exchange colleague from Germany and the explanation/instructions were very easy to follow.
Pros:
-venue close to the station
-easy to understand instructions in English
-lots of glasses to chose from
-can take your "art work" home on the day
-though it involves cutting and carving, it was very safe
-everyone was very happy with the finished work
-very photogenic
-many interesting places to eat out afterwords (good location)
-lots of fun and it is beutiful
Cons:
-could only use cash for paying on the day
-any discount prices for second time on words?
-many not be so good for a team of more than 6 at a time since they only have 6 cutting machines
-90 min may not be enough time if you want to make more than one
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Packages: | 江戸切子体験プラン |
Attended as: | Friends |
Posted on: | 2019/12/02 |
Activity Date: | 2019/11/27 |
Reviewed by: エリック
2回目の参加。東京に居て非日常の夜を体験できます。
総勢40名程の方と一緒でしたが、
誕生日のお祝い、起業のお祝い、還暦のお祝い、そして外国からの参加など
めでたい方々と"芸"の時間で一緒になって歌って踊って、まさに宴。
お祝いをぱぁ~っとされたい方や外国の方を招くには最高の体験。
食事の天ぷらも、アレルギー持ちの家族に合わせて揚げる順番を考慮してくださいました。
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Packages: | 【3月・4月】ふりそで御膳(全10品) |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2019/12/02 |
Activity Date: | 2019/11/01 |
Reviewed by: chagu
なにもかも最高でした☆ 料理も おもてなしも夜景もずっと母と幸せだね〜って話してました。
ありがとうございました。
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Packages: | 【3月・4月】ふりそで御膳(全10品) |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2019/12/01 |
Activity Date: | 2019/11/29 |
Reviewed by: Jennifer
The kind couple who run Kuge Crafts make very efficient use of the time allotted. You’ll repair only a very small break in a beautiful cup, but while you wait for various materials to harden/dry/etc., you’ll learn about the history of kintsugi, other similar art forms, and other kintsugi techniques besides epoxy putty. The treats served are delicious too. I came away wanting to do this at home; luckily you’ll receive a shopping list and photo to take to Tokyo Hands so you can buy anything you won’t find at home before you leave town.
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Packages: | Test Package |
Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
Posted on: | 2019/11/26 |
Activity Date: | 2019/11/24 |
Reviewed by: いのき
母の誕生日お祝いに、母と2人で参加しました。初めてで、うまくできるか不安でしたが、インストラクターの先生がとても親切で、2人ともとても素敵なグラスを作成することができました。グラス、お持ち帰りができ、この価格はコスパ高いと思います。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: | Families |
Posted on: | 2019/11/26 |
Activity Date: | 2019/11/24 |
Reviewed by: L. G. Michael Brown
Everything went smoothly! Check-in process was efficient and we were warmly greeted and taken to out seats. Smooth sailing, great food and drinks, and very professional staff. I will go again with a bigger group of friends next time. It was awesome! Plus, it was my birthday and the group all sang to me. Thank you!
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Packages: | Standard Cruise < 150 minutes / 10-course meal > |
Attended as: | Friends |
Posted on: | 2019/11/26 |
Activity Date: | 2019/11/24 |
Reviewed by: なみこ
一人で参加しました。私以外はペアで参加していて、全部で4組です。
少人数で説明も丁寧でした。初めに星を3つ掘る練習の時間があって、好きなグラスで本番です。デザインは机上のサンプルから好きなデザインを選びます。なかなか見本のようにできませんが、大きな修正はスタッフの方がごまかしてくれました。
色付きのグラスは追加料金が発生します。
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Packages: | 江戸切子体験プラン |
Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
Posted on: | 2019/11/24 |
Activity Date: | 2019/11/23 |
Reviewed by: Anna
The shop owners are stunning experts of the craft. They were extremely kind and wonderful teachers! An incredible and authentic experience that I recommend to all!
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Packages: | Test Package |
Attended as: | Friends |
Posted on: | 2019/11/20 |
Activity Date: | 2019/11/09 |
Reviewed by: Jen from Australia
I really enjoyed this introduction to kintsugi and came away with a lovely souvenir! The couple who ran the course were very patient and the cake was delicious.
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Packages: | Test Package |
Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
Posted on: | 2019/11/18 |
Activity Date: | 2019/11/16 |
Reviewed by: LINDA
きれいに切れなくても先生がうまくフォローしてくださりちゃんとした作品に出来上がりました。アドバイスも親切丁寧、不器用な私にも根気よく付き合ってくださいました。
遠方からわざわざ参加した友人達も大満足で、皆でまたやりたいね、と言っています。
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Packages: | 江戸切子体験プラン |
Attended as: | Friends |
Posted on: | 2019/11/16 |
Activity Date: | 2019/10/25 |
Reviewed by: Robert
What a nice experience in Tokyo. The hosts did not speak a lot of English, but this did not take away from the dinner at all. We felt welcome during the cruise, and all of the guests were friendly.
Easily exceeded our expectations!
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Packages: | Standard Cruise < 150 minutes / 10-course meal > |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2019/11/12 |
Activity Date: | 2019/11/10 |
Reviewed by: Antoni
What a beautiful experience with KUGE Crafts - we would definately visit again as it was educational as well as practical. We really learnt a lot and we took our art home with us!
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Packages: | Test Package |
Attended as: | Friends |
Posted on: | 2019/11/12 |
Activity Date: | 2019/11/10 |
Reviewed by: Norwahidah Shariff
Very friendly and helpful instructors, easy to learn activity.
This was my first time and I loved it
Customer
Thank you for visiting this time.
I hope you enjoyed it.
Please come to Tokyo again when you come to Tokyo.
We'll be expecting you.
staff
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Packages: | Ramen |
Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
Posted on: | 2019/11/11 |
Activity Date: | 2019/10/14 |
Reviewed by: Mili
Nos encantó esta actividad aprendimos mucho sobre la
Cultura Japonesa, las personas muy amables y respondieron a todas nuestras preguntas. Aprendimos cómo preparar el famoso té japonés, sobre caligrafía japonesa, disfrutamos de un lindo baile con una bailarina profesional, nos vestimos todos con kimonos y nos enseñaron origami! Muy divertido se los recomiendo
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Packages: | Test Package |
Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
Posted on: | 2019/11/06 |
Activity Date: | 2019/09/30 |
Reviewed by: ちにー
練習時間は少しあります。ただ、練習時間を延ばすと本番が短くなるだけです。
練習では、
・まっすぐに深めの線を作る。
・怖がらずにゆっくり強めに回転ヤスリをグラスに押し当てる。
・溝がキレイなV字型に。
なるように心がけて、少しコツを掴んだらすぐに本番の下書きと削りに入った方がよいです。
溝のV字型が深く彫れていないと、影ができずにのっぺりとした仕上がりになり江戸切子の美しさが出ません。
ポイント消化のためと予約したツアーでしたが、成果品も持ち帰れて使っていけますし、お値段以上の楽しいツアーでした。
もう一度作ればきっともっと上手にできる…と…思います…。
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Packages: | 江戸切子体験プラン |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2019/09/28 |
Activity Date: | 2019/09/18 |
Reviewed by: Sarah
It has been such a nice experience because the hosts were kind and wanted so much to share their knowledge.
Kintsugi wasn't has difficult as I taught : I've just followed what they showed me.
They explained me where I can buy the tools. They made me discover another kind of japanese artcrafts like liquerware.
I loved the way they welcomed me with a delicious mango pie and a fresh fruits drink.
A delightful moment, I advice you to try this experience !
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Packages: | Test Package |
Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
Posted on: | 2019/09/18 |
Activity Date: | 2019/08/21 |
Reviewed by: Christine
This was such a fun, interesting and enjoyable experience! Yoshiichiro and Yoshiko were so kind, knowledgeable, helpful. They were very patient as they tried to bridge the language barrier while giving instructions. They had several “cheat sheets” in English to help me understand.
They also were quite hospitable, providing snacks and even taking my photo several times during the repair process. Yoshiko also kindly showed me her ceramics studio, as I had made the piece that I used.
The entire process was easy enough, but patience and care are necessary. They gave me a list of supplies to purchase (and the address of a store so that I could bring those home with me.
Overall, I would highly recommend this experience. It’s a great introduction into the beautiful art of Japanese kintsugi! As an aside, I had mentioned to some of the staff at our hotel that I was taking this class and they scoured the hotel to find some old examples that they had in their possession. When I returned with my piece, the staff were impressed and asked for the contact info so they could recommend the Kuge’s to other hotel guests.
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Packages: | Test Package |
Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
Posted on: | 2019/09/08 |
Activity Date: | 2019/08/16 |
Reviewed by: Vana Meredith Dabney
Everything about the dinner cruise was exceptional! The food was excellent and the views were amazing. There was a large assortment of beverages to chose from. It was the highlight of my trip to Tokyo! It was easy to find and taxi were waiting near by to return to your hotel.
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Packages: | Standard Cruise (Until Sept 30) |
Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
Posted on: | 2019/08/24 |
Activity Date: | 2019/07/31 |
Reviewed by: Lawrence
I had such a good time learning kintsugi, I went straight from their workshop to a craft store (with their extremely helpful bilingual shopping list!) to be able to do it more at home. The Kuge-sans were so welcoming and kind. I brought a small bowl that I had recently broken, and they helped me magically put it back together. They also had beautiful tea cups available to repair.The Kuge-sans do a wonderful job of communicating the joy of kintsugi even without too much English. They were prepared with photos and examples to make every step clear. Overall, the experience was peaceful and satisfying, and definitely a lovely way to rest from the hurry and stress of international travel.
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Packages: | Test Package |
Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
Posted on: | 2019/08/23 |
Activity Date: | 2019/08/21 |
Reviewed by: Tiffany
Arrived 20 min late because we were an hour away and got a little lost, but they didn’t mind.
The workshop is led by an elderly couple who have been doing kintsugi for many years. They were even featured in a few books and magazines!
When we arrived, there was mango Mille crepe cake and apple tea, which were both SO GOOD. It’s summer when we went, so the snack and drink were both so refreshing.
We picked our cups and got right to work. They walked us through the process step by step and gave us a list of the steps and materials to buy at the store if we wanted to do kintsugi on our own at home.
We got to see some of the kintsugi works they fixed, and some were so intricately re-pieced, it blew our minds.
Overall, I had so much fun. The couple is super sweet and take pics of you on their iPad as you’re working and email them to you, since your hands are full.
The next time I go back to japan, I will take their class again, without a doubt. I really do recommend taking this class because it’s such a unique experience that I’ll always remember, along with having a completely uniquely fixed cup .
The picture I attached from the book is the picture of the couple.
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Packages: | Test Package |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2019/08/20 |
Activity Date: | 2019/08/14 |
Reviewed by: ゾーガン
夫婦での参加です。ベルトラでのポイントが溜まっていたので興味のあったこちらに参加しました。親切丁寧に教えていただき、練習してから本番!
体験してみて江戸切子の魅力がまた深まりました。力の入れ方、均一にする難しさ、何もかもが新鮮で出来上がったグラスで飲む晩酌は最高です。
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Packages: | 江戸切子体験プラン |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2019/08/16 |
Activity Date: | 2019/08/14 |
Reviewed by: Anita
I had a delightful time at this class. Every effort was made to make it a special experience. I cannot wait to reveal my work in two weeks time.
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Packages: | Test Package |
Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
Posted on: | 2019/08/13 |
Activity Date: | 2019/08/11 |
Reviewed by: KSY
Yoshiichiro and Yoshiko were wonderful hosts! Kintsugi and the philosophy of wabi sabi are very important to my husband and I, so while we were on our honeymoon in Japan we were so excited to take this class.
The Kuge's welcomed us with refreshing apple tea and a fruit / tart dessert and gave us aprons before getting started. They had several cups that we could choose from to repair. The process was relatively quick, with some repetitive sections (filing) and some waiting for our cups to dry before moving on to the next step. Yoshiko had a very good English level, and we appreciated her explanations and perspective.
Their art and ceramic studio have been featured in various guides and magazines. You are in good, expert hands in this class.
We also took their recommendation and ate dinner at Tensuke (tempura restaurant in Koenji) after the class. It was one of our favorite meals of the trip!
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Packages: | Test Package |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2019/08/09 |
Activity Date: | 2019/07/28 |
Reviewed by: Amber
My husband and visited Tokyo from Washington, DC and were beyond pleased with our experience on the Yukatabune Dinner Cruise! We did many wonderful things on our trip to Tokyo but every part of this cruise exceeded our expectations and we both agree it was our favorite part of the trip! The food was delicious and plentiful-sashimi, tempura, noodles, and more! We were stuffed! The drinks kept flowing and the whole boat turned into one big party of laughter and fun! Friendly staff and great company! We even received a beautiful gift when the staff heard we were celebrating our wedding anniversary! We definitely recommend this cruise to anyone who is looking to experience traditional Japanese food and culture in a very fun, unique, and beautiful setting!
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Packages: | Standard Cruise (Until Sept 30) |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2019/08/01 |
Activity Date: | 2019/07/30 |
Reviewed by: Olivia
I would 100% do this activity again as well as any others run by Kuge Crafts. Despite being early I was welcomed in with homemade sweets and tea. I've only booked the session for myself despite travelling with my friend, she said she'd be happy walking around the local area for the 2 hours or so while I was in there, but upon seeing her they welcomed her to stay and offered her the same food and drink with the most wonderfully giving attitudes, genuinely the height of Japanese hospitality.
The method of kinstugi, the pattern on my bowl, and the making of the brushes, epoxies involved were all explained in detail, and as we waited for the putty on my bowl to set, Yoshiko showed my friend and I her other workshop and the pieces of artwork she was most proud of.
Both Yoshiko and Yoshiichiro spoke enough English to have a nice conversation. You really are getting and entire experience as well as just learning a traditional craft. Can't recommend this enough.
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Packages: | Test Package |
Attended as: | Friends |
Posted on: | 2019/07/27 |
Activity Date: | 2019/07/19 |
Reviewed by: Vikki
This was a wonderful afternoon. Our hosts were very kind and patient teachers. The homemade apple tea was lovely. Loved that we could take home a project. One misunderstanding however: A couple of us brought pieces to work on but they were not appropriate as they were not chipped or cracked. There is not enough time to break and glue a piece during the class. There were a variety of chipped and cracked, (antique!) vessels that we could choose from. During down time, our host showed us pieces she had completed to demonstrate the possibilities for future projects. Loved that she gave us a list of supplies and where to buy them, in Tokyo, if we want to continue. Great event.
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Packages: | Test Package |
Attended as: | Friends |
Posted on: | 2019/07/26 |
Activity Date: | 2019/07/24 |
Reviewed by: Bre Little
The Kintsugi class was everything I had hoped for and more. Yoshiichiro and Yoshiko are probably the sweetest people you will ever meet. When I arrived, they had a delicious snack that Yoshiko had prepared and served me some tea. After a bit of conversation, we started the workshop. They were thorough with the instructions, gave me time to write notes and assisted when necessary. They gave me a tour of the pottery studio next door while I was waiting for my piece to dry. When I finished the workshop they gave me a list of supplies for doing Kintsugi at home and encouraged me to message them if I had any questions. I went to Tokyu Hands the next day, gave them the list and purchased all the supplies needed. I would recommend this workshop to anyone going to Tokyo. I didn't take many pictures because I was charging my phone during the workshop. I will try to upload the finished product after the 2 weeks required for my piece to set. They packaged up my cup nicely for me to travel home with.
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Packages: | Test Package |
Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
Posted on: | 2019/07/13 |
Activity Date: | 2019/07/10 |
Reviewed by: ぴーこ
先生も丁寧に教えてくださり、時間をかけて満足いくものを作れました!とてもステキな思い出になりました。
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Packages: | 江戸切子体験プラン |
Attended as: | Friends |
Posted on: | 2019/07/09 |
Activity Date: | 2019/07/07 |
Reviewed by: クミトジョセ
誕生日が近い親友と、毎年二人でお誕生日を祝っております。今年は節目の年。何か思い出になる品を。
と思っていた時に、こちらの体験を見付けました。
説明は大変丁寧でしたし、様々な気配りも頂き、
体験と共に、素晴らしいひとときを過ごす事が出来ました。また機会がありましたら利用したいです。
お友達にも広めたいな、と思いました!
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Packages: | 江戸切子体験プラン |
Attended as: | Friends |
Posted on: | 2019/06/27 |
Activity Date: | 2019/06/23 |
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Thank you for attending the workshop!
We are glad that you had fun with us.
Actually we have 3 rooms and the maximum number of people is 36.
And there's 2h program in our website (not on veltra).
We are looking forward to serving you again.
Thank you!
Sokichi