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Ninja Training at the Musashi Clan Honjin Dojo with an English Interpreter

Father and Som become ninja

Reviewed by: Roger

We had a great experience. It was very informative and we learned a lot. Our ninja training was delivered well in English and we had a very enjoyable morning. We came away with a greater understanding of the tradition.

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Thank you for the nice review.

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Packages: Ninja Student Course: 3 Ninja Technique Crash Course
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2020/01/07
Activity Date: 2018/04/05

Ninja Training at the Musashi Clan Honjin Dojo with an English Interpreter

Fun experience.

Reviewed by: X...

It was an very interesting experience.The class was well paced, we did shuriken throwing, sword fighting and blow gun practice, also we were able to see several hand-crafted weapons made by the leader. I highly recommend this experience for all.

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Thank you very much for your kind comment. We are encouraged
Wish you all the best.

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Packages: Ninja Master Course: 5 Ninja Techniques
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2020/01/07
Activity Date: 2019/12/26

Origami Paper Folding Class in Traditional Asakusa

Good but too short

Reviewed by: Colin

We paid for an hour long class, but the class only went for 30 mins and we only made one thing. A bit disappointing with our 10 year old girl who was so excited. The woman was nice, but this was not worth $USD 28 per person at all. Overall disappointing.

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Packages: Test Package
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2020/01/06
Activity Date: 2020/01/04

狂言ラウンジ大藏基誠 ラウンジパーティと狂言公演を組み合わせた新感覚ライブ 満足度NO.1の人気イベントが復活！＜選べるベルトラ限定プラン＞

笑いで今年を締めくくりました

Reviewed by: 匿名希望の旅人

1年ぶりに狂言ラウンジにお邪魔しました。いつ見ても安定の笑い、時代を超えて受け継がれる伝統芸能のなせる技だと思います。1年ぶりに観させていただき、狂言方のみなさまがさらにスケールアップしており、自分もまだまだ頑張ろうと勇気づけられたりもしました。（大袈裟ですが）。また、演目終了後の、演者さん達のほのぼのトークが面白く、仲良しな感じが伝わってきて気持ちがほっこりしました。質の高い伝統芸能と非日常空間を気軽に楽しめる場として、狂言ラウンジはとても貴重な存在、今後も末永く続いてほしいと思います。

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Packages: 12/26(木)「二人大名」チケットのみ
Attended as: Solo Travelers
Posted on: 2019/12/30
Activity Date: 2019/12/26

Convenient Kimono Rental and Dress-up Studio in Asakusa

Best thing I did in Tokyo

Reviewed by: Akash

The ladies at the place put a lot of effort in dressing you up. They make you look like the locals. It was so funny when foreigners were asking me to take pictures with them in shrines. I enjoyed this experience and recommend it to everyone. The price is unbeatable and the service is excellent.

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Packages: Standard Plan
Attended as: Solo Travelers
Posted on: 2019/12/21
Activity Date: 2019/11/29

Modern Tea Ceremony in Ginza with Tea Bowl and Whisk Set to Take Home

Very informative and enjoyable atmosphere

Reviewed by: HQD

The staff were extremely friendly from start to end; very knowledgeable about the history of tea ceremonies. There is also a nice matcha store out front with a variety of teas you can try from before/after the ceremony. Don't worry about coming too early as outside the store, there is a beautiful Japanese garden with a nice city backdrop. I would definitely recommend this to my friends.

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Dear HQD,
Thank you very much for your warm messege. We are very glad that you enjoyed the tea experience, and we have forwarded your messege to the staff. Many of our cusmer says the rooftop Japanese garden is the extra bonus. We hope that you will enjoy your own matcha tea at home with the kit.
Best regards,
Shinnichiya Inc.

  • The tea ceremony setup.

  • The Japanese garden outside the store.

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Packages: Test Package
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2019/12/09
Activity Date: 2019/12/03

Elegant Tea Ceremony at Warakuan Teahouse in Tokyo

Amazing experience!

Reviewed by: Vanessa B

Amazing experience in what ended up being a private session because of the day and time I booked (Thursday afternoon). Everything was beautifully done and the interaction was great. Highly recommend!!

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Packages: Introductory Tea Ceremony
Attended as: Solo Travelers
Posted on: 2019/12/02
Activity Date: 2019/09/26

Dynamic Traditional Taiko Japanese Drumming Lesson in Tokyo

Such a fun time!

Reviewed by: Jennifer

Everyone want to have a real Japanese experience, not something put on for tourists. This is definitely that.
Easy enough to get there if you follow the instructions, and have an app.
There was a regular class on and we three beginners were in the hands of a friendly instructor. He spoke virtually no English, but it didn't matter at all. We just had to copy him. Very attentive and kept an eye on us, correcting our mistakes. At the end of an hour and a half we showed the regulars what we had learnt and they applauded politely.
An hour and a half is plenty of time. This is a very energetic activity. And enormous fun. If my local gym offered it, I'd sign up immediately

  • Look at our taiko "expertise"

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Packages: Taiko Drumming Lesson - Kamata School
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2019/11/28
Activity Date: 2019/11/25

Private Tea Ceremony and Kimono Dressing Experience in Tokyo

Manna and Yoko did everything they could to make it special

Reviewed by: denise

Yoko and Manna were attentive and caring. They prepared a card for my Birthday, when I asked for music or photos to be taken they accommodated and made my requests happen.

I did not like the environment in the basement at all. I think it would have been more fun in a nice garden location and not solo. Especially for the cost. Please note the cancellation fee and this poor space before signing up.

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Dear Denise,

Thank you very much for your comments!

I'm very sorry to hear that you were not satisfied with the location of our Japanese room, but I'm glad to hear you enjoyed your special birthday surprise!

We hope to see you another time.

Thanks and warm regards,
Andrea Costa / True Japan Tours

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Packages: Kimono Dressing & Tea Ceremony
Attended as: Solo Travelers
Posted on: 2019/11/25
Activity Date: 2019/11/23

Dynamic Traditional Taiko Japanese Drumming Lesson in Tokyo

I enjoyed it

Reviewed by: denise

good instruction.. fun time.. easy location by the train..
will do it again

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Packages: Taiko Drumming Lesson - Kamata School
Attended as: Solo Travelers
Posted on: 2019/11/25
Activity Date: 2019/11/23

Special Geisha Performance and Games in the Heart of Tokyo

A great way to see the Geisha!

Reviewed by: Mariam

I found the geisha experience really good especially the interactive part (the games) which was fun. Also there was the oldest geisha in Tokyo playing the musical instrument there (94 years old) which was an extra bonus. But I think it's an experience for women, men might find it boring especially the musical and dancing part :)

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Dear Mariam,
Thank you very much for your messege, and we are very glad that you enjoyed our Time to Geisha. The oldest geisha you mentioned is the living history of Tokyo, and she will be happy to hear that you are impressed. We thank you again for your kind messege, and hope to welcome you again in near future.

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Packages: Standard Plan
Attended as: Solo Travelers
Posted on: 2019/11/25
Activity Date: 2019/11/02

Drum Tao MANGEKYO Japanese Taiko Show Ticket Reservation in Tokyo

Great Experience

Reviewed by: Jessica

We throughly enjoyed the show. It was a great experience. It was very visually stimulating. The staff are incredibly talented. It is also in a Beautiful theater! Highly recommend. You won’t regret it and you don’t want to miss out.

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Packages: Review Rebate Special / 15:00 Show Performance
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2019/11/24
Activity Date: 2019/11/02

Dynamic Traditional Taiko Japanese Drumming Lesson in Tokyo

fun and rewarding activity, a must!

Reviewed by: Heidi Tsai

I took my 2 children (10 and 12 yr. old), my mother (74), and my husband to the class, everybody enjoyed immensely. One of the high lights on our trip! I also enjoyed getting a bit out of Tokyo center and the class is located very conveniently close to the train station. All in all, a great experience!! Highly recommended!

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Packages: Taiko Drumming Lesson - Kamata School
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2019/11/23
Activity Date: 2019/10/30

Introductory Karate Class with English-Speaking Master in Nakano

Great moment. Highly recommended!

Reviewed by: steve

We had a great time doing this karate class.
The instructor was very good and professional.
The other participants were also very nice and patient with us (beginners).
It was also really fun to meet japan people during this activity and interact a little bit with them.

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Packages: Test Package
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2019/11/17
Activity Date: 2019/11/13

Introductory Karate Class with English-Speaking Master in Nakano

Great experience

Reviewed by: Marina

We had a great karate lesson that mixed several martial arts in a very well organized manner.
Sensei Jun showed us techniques, Kata and we got to try different styles, always supervised by Sensei. The other students that were in the class were very supportive patient when sharing their knowledge, which made the experience even more enjoyable.
After class we all shared time together and to know the rest of the class a bit better.
Overall a great experience that left me wishing I'd stay in Tokyo a bit longer just to continue training with Sensei Jun.

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Packages: Test Package
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2019/11/16
Activity Date: 2019/11/13

人力車観光 10～120分プラン 雷門＋二天門＋仲見世通り 王道＆浅草制覇まで選べる4コース＜ガイド付／浅草＞by えびす屋 浅草店

また乗りたくなる！

Reviewed by: まきんぼ

担当の俥夫さんは好きなコースを選ばせてくれましたし、同乗した４歳の子供の相手も笑顔でしてくれました。オススメのお店や、浅草の豆知識などを聞きながら、乗り心地の良い人力車で下町をぶらり、良い気分でした。すれ違う子供たちはみんな羨ましそうに見てました、やはり一度は乗せてあげられて良かったと思いました。ただ、途中で飽きてしまうので、短いコースにしたのも正解だったと思います。（車の上でふざけ始めると危ないですから･･･）私自身はもう少し乗っていたです。
乗車後季節のシール（今は秋）と京都など全国の支店で利用できる次回優待券もいただいたので、四季を通して乗りたくなりますね。乗る前にしっかりとトイレタイムもとってくれましたし、何より急かされなかったのが嬉しかったです。

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まきんぼ様

この度はえびす屋浅草店人力車をご利用頂き、誠にありがとうございます！
また、VELTRAに貴重なレビューを投稿頂き、重ねてお礼を申し上げます。

4歳のお子様と人力車にご乗車されるのは心配な事が沢山あったと思いますが、勇気を出してご乗車頂き大変感謝しております。
お子様とお母様の目線ならではの貴重なコメントを宝にして、よりご家族連れの方も乗りやすく楽しい人力車を目指して精進致します！
是非、また全国のえびす屋で人力シールを集めて下さい！

まきんぼ様御一行のまたのお越しをスタッフ一同心よりお待ち申し上げます。
誠にありがとうございました！

えびす屋浅草店
藤原

  • 乗り心地最高！

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Packages: 雷門周辺／一区間
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2019/11/15
Activity Date: 2019/11/09

【着物・浴衣レンタル】雷門徒歩2分！下町情緒溢れる浅草で着物散策＜着付け・ヘアセット込／人力車割引券付き／浅草＞by サクラフォトスタジオ

素敵な思い出作り＆おもてなしができました

Reviewed by: Mii

外国から友人とそのフィアンセが来日し、婚約したばかりだったので、その記念にと思い、このプランをプレゼントしました。お店の方々は英語もできたのでその都度通訳をする必要も無く、またお店の位置も雷門から近く便利でした。二人とも初めて着物を着ることができ、すごく良い経験、そして良い記念になったと言って喜んでいました。日本人でも良い思い出になるかと思いますが、今回は素敵なおもてなしができ、選んで良かったなと思いました。

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Packages: ベーシックプラン（浴衣 or 着物）
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2019/11/06
Activity Date: 2019/10/16

Japanese Cultural Experience and Geisha Performance at EDOCCO Chaya in Tokyo

Muy recomendable!

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

Private Tea Ceremony and Kimono Dressing Experience in Tokyo

Tea ceremony review

Reviewed by: Mikaela

Ladies were very informative and helpful.
The kimono was gorgeous.
Loved the experience

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Packages: Kimono Dressing & Tea Ceremony
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2019/10/26
Activity Date: 2019/10/24

Kimono Rental and Kimono Dressing in Nihonbashi

Grenat experience !

Reviewed by: Tamara

We wanted to tour the Nihombashi shrines in kimonos : the welcome and fitting was perfect, the lady was very soft and polite and used a translator to communicate if necessary.
There was a large choice of kimonos/obis/bags/hair ornaments and shoes all in perfect condition. Even the August temperature couldn't lower our enthusiasm !
I completely recommand the experience ! We received compliments from natives on the street and shot beautiful pictures.

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Dear Tamara,
Thank you very much for your warm message. We are very glad that you have enjoyed kimono. We passed your message to the staff and she was very happy to hear it. Stroling in Nihonbashi shopping district in a kimono is special to any tourists. We hope you to come back again in other seasons, and best regards,

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Packages: Kimono Rental and Dressing Plan
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2019/09/05
Activity Date: 2019/08/17

Special Geisha Performance and Games in the Heart of Tokyo

Great Cultural Experience

Reviewed by: Jodie

We had a great time watching the geishas dance and playing games with them. Everyone in the room had a chance to participate in the games. Refreshing ice tea and sweets were also provided. I highly recommend this experience.

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Dear Jodie,
Thank you very much for your warm message. We are very glad that you enjoyed the program very much. Games are very popular with a wide generation. Hope to welcome you again in near future, and best regards,

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Packages: Standard Plan
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2019/09/05
Activity Date: 2019/06/22

Authentic Japanese Sencha and Matcha Green Tea Tasting Experience in Tokyo

Must do class! Amazing tea master!

Reviewed by: Leslie Arcin

My sister and i aren’t avid tea drinkers but we decided to try this out. Youske, the tea master who was giving us this experience is Japanese-American so for us he was very relatable, easy to speak to and has been one of the best people we were able to connect and ask questions about japan since language barrier wasn’t a problem. The session was just my sister and I and one other individual so the small, basically private , group made conversation really easy. This experience was a nice step back from the hustle and bustle of Tokyo and this tea shop was so relaxing and charming! The other individual who was at this session with us was an avid tea drinker who knew her different types of tea and she had plenty to learn from this experience, and youske is very knowledgeable about all things tea. I personally knew nothing about tea expect for trying the complimentary matcha at restaurants and really enjoyed this experience. I think it did teach me to appreciate tea a bit more. The description says you try 10 but during our session we tried 13 different types of tea ranging from sencha to matcha and Gyokuro which is the highest quality tea made in Japan. My sister and I left this session feeling energized from not only the tea but also just the human connection of the experience. I asked him what he considers his title to be ,tea master or tea sensei or tea enthusiasts, and he just saids that tea is just served best with some nuanced things like temperature and steeping time and he likes giving people the experience of trying tea at its best.

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Packages: Review Rebate Plan / Standard Plan
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2019/08/11
Activity Date: 2019/08/09

Elegant Tea Ceremony at Warakuan Teahouse in Tokyo

Incredible ceremony

Reviewed by: Andres

I went with my family, it was our first time in a tea ceremony and the whole experience was incredible. The tea master is incredibly and, although he does not speak english, they give you an english document with all the instruction. A lady translated us what the madter was saying. Fantastic experience!

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Packages: Basic Tea Ceremony
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2019/07/08
Activity Date: 2019/07/05

Samurai Experience at the Musashi Clan Honjin Dojo in Tokyo

Samurai Experience at the Musashi Clan Honjin Dojo in Tokyo / Sword Fighting and Archery Plan

Reviewed by: Heather

It was an awesome experience, very educational, informative and very memorable. The instructors were kind, patient and very instructive. We definitely want to come back, but to go through their "Ninja Experience"!

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Thank you very much for your kind comment. We enjoyed training with you, too!

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Packages: Sword Fighting and Archery Plan at 9:45
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2019/07/01
Activity Date: 2019/06/17

狂言ラウンジ大藏基誠 ラウンジパーティと狂言公演を組み合わせた新感覚ライブ 満足度NO.1の人気イベントが復活！＜選べるベルトラ限定プラン＞

狂言ラウンジ 大藏基誠

Reviewed by: はるはる

狂言を初めて観ましたが、大変に気に入りました。面白い、ツボにはまるなど、狂言由来の言葉があることの解説も良かった。最高でした！

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Packages: 6/27(木)「二人袴」チケットのみ
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2019/06/29
Activity Date: 2019/06/27

Kimono Rental and Dressing Experience in Asakusa with English Assistance

Berie kimono rebiew

Reviewed by: Kathy M

My 13 year old granddaughter wanted to experience wearing a kimono. Birei created a beautiful kimono for her to wear. She enjoyed walking around the Asakusa area in her kimono. I would highly recommend Birei for this experience. Birei also provided lesson on origami which was a lot of fun.

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Packages: Yukata (Summer Kimono) Plan
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2019/06/22
Activity Date: 2019/06/20

Private Tea Ceremony and Kimono Dressing Experience in Tokyo

Amazing Experience

Reviewed by: Debbie N

The whole experience was amazing. Very knowledgeable and friendly. Would recommend it to anyone going to Tokyo.

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Packages: Kimono Dressing & Tea Ceremony
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2019/06/14
Activity Date: 2019/06/05

Special Geisha Performance and Games in the Heart of Tokyo

Highly Recommend!

Reviewed by: June

This was a wonderful experience. The venue was very easy to find. We were warmly welcomed and shown to our seats. The cold tea was very refreshing. The geisha performance was very well executed and I loved the live music. The games were really fun and the geisha made everyone feel at ease. Make sure you wear or bring socks since you will have to remove your shoes when you arrive.

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Packages: Standard Plan
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2019/05/27
Activity Date: 2019/05/25

Special Geisha Performance and Games in the Heart of Tokyo

Met expectations

Reviewed by: Tokyo Visitor

The experience was as billed, dancing, singing and games. The hosts were professional and friendly. With only six people it was a personal experience. Worth the cost.

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Packages: Standard Plan
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2019/05/26
Activity Date: 2019/05/18

Matcha Green Tea Making Experience at a Japanese-Style Cafe in Asakusa

Really great

Reviewed by: TJL

The class was small, informative and fun. Would do again

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Packages: Matcha Green Tea Course
Attended as: Solo Travelers
Posted on: 2019/05/16
Activity Date: 2019/05/12
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