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Dynamic Traditional Taiko Japanese Drumming Lesson in Tokyo

if you are considering it, do it!

Reviewed by: Carol

you need to read the directions properly and follow them carefully, otherwise you will get lost. Once there, they were incredibly friendly, even without much English. We were split into groups with 4 of us travellers having their first go gathered together for our lesson with a dedicated instructor. He was really engaging. Not a tourist trap, most of the folk were Japanese mature women who obviously do this regularly as a social was of exercising. Ended a bit early, after ~ 90 minutes. Good fun and worth the effort of finding it.

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Thank you for your review.
Thank you for participating in the trial lesson the other day.
We are happy that you enjoyed it.
Please come and visit again next time you visit Japan.
Thank you.

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Packages: Taiko Drumming Lesson - Kamata School
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2018/10/30
Activity Date: 2018/10/01

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2回目です

Reviewed by: なみなみ

6月 口真似をはじめて観劇しました。
前説で 全体の流れ、笑いどこを教えて頂いたので、入りやすかったです。
舞台終了後 役者の方が更に説明を加えて下さり
理解を深める事が出来ました。また写真撮影タイムがあったり、物語を狂言で表現してくださるところでは ゴーストをお願いしたら 工夫しながらも 演じて下さりとても楽しい時間が過ごせました。今回 その時間がなく少し残念でした
また 違う友人誘って 観に行きます。
10人は 難しいですが(*^.^*)

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Packages: 10/25(木)「入間川」Iruma-Gawa チケットのみ
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2018/10/28
Activity Date: 2018/10/25

【芸者さん/日本橋催行】芸者とお座敷遊び+踊り鑑賞+写真撮影 日本のおもてなしを東京で体験 <英語対応可/毎週土曜開催/室町>

タイの方の接待

Reviewed by: ヤマダススム

タイの方の接待で使いました とても喜んでました 通訳の方もいて理解してました 勝つとハンカチなども貰えてとても良かったです 又行きたいと思います‼️

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この度はご参加誠にありがとうございました。ご満足いただけましたようで、嬉しく存じます。お座敷遊び体験は、普段なかなか目にすることの無い芸者さんと、気軽に接することの出来る機会として、さまざまな国の方にもご好評を頂いております。歌舞の鑑賞だけでなく、実際にゲームに参加して頂くと思わず熱中してしまい、思い出も深くなると、多くの皆様からお喜び頂いております。季節が変わりますと、また雰囲気も違ってまいりますので、ぜひまたのお越しを心よりお待ち申し上げております。

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Packages: おすすめプラン
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2018/10/25
Activity Date: 2018/10/20

Dynamic Traditional Taiko Japanese Drumming Lesson in Tokyo

great lesson

Reviewed by: yaeli

the guide didn't know english at all but the class was super fun!

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Thank you for your review!
We are happy that you enjoyed it.
If you come to Japan again please come to the lesson.
Thank you.

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Packages: Taiko Drumming Lesson - Kamata School
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2018/10/05
Activity Date: 2018/10/01

Fun Sumie Ink Painting Lesson in Tokyo with English Speaking Instructor

Sumie Ink Painting!

Reviewed by: QGC

I would love to do this again to paint some more pictures. The instructor was very friendly, the session was relaxed and fun!

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Packages: Sumie Painting Lesson
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2018/09/10
Activity Date: 2018/08/23

Private Tea Ceremony near Tokyo Tower with English-Speaking Instructor

Magnificent

Reviewed by: Ali AL-Asfour

It was a great experience which I don't mind doing it again. We started by wearing the Yukata with the assistance of 2 experienced ladies, the explanation was simplified and meant for when we wear it later on alone, after that my kids enjoyed taking pictures in the Yukata.
After that we started the Tea Ceremony.
The Tea ceremony master was very delicate in the performance, it was a poem with action. Her movemnets were majestic and make it seems easy, all that and while explaining every move. The Matcha was delicious.
After the performance, we had the chance to make the matcha ourself; this is when you realize that it wasn't as easy as it seems, even the children got a chance to try it.

At the end, we were very happy and have enjoyed it alot.

Also the ladies English was very good and clear

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Packages: Tea Ceremony
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2018/08/20
Activity Date: 2018/08/17

Private Tea Ceremony and Kimono Dressing Experience in Tokyo

Lovely experience!

Reviewed by: Highly recommended

I loved the whole experience. There were several Kinomo options available, colours and styles to chose. Guides were really kind and willing to answer answers and share japanese culture. I do not regret at all paying for this!

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Packages: Kimono Dressing & Tea Ceremony
Attended as: Solo Travelers
Posted on: 2018/08/17
Activity Date: 2018/08/02

Shodo Lesson at the Home of a Calligrapher in Central Tokyo

Excellent Shodo class!

Reviewed by: Carter

Well worth the time and just north of Akihabara, this was an amazing Shodo class that taught my family more than just one character. She let us make the ink we would use later to write everything with the calligraphy brush. The instructor explained the different characters used in Japanese and how one was derived from another, showing and letting us write those too. Then we got to chose a word to practice writing for the final draft on heavy duty paper. This would also include our names in Japanese, which she translated and included on the example that we followed. After many practice papers, we did the final draft, which was signed with the instructor's red stamp.

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Packages: Beginners Calligraphy Class
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2018/08/09
Activity Date: 2018/08/06

Wear Kimono in Asakusa with a Rental Dress Up Experience in Tokyo

Wear Kimono in Asakusa with a Rental Dress Up Experience in Tokyo / Standard Kimono Plan and Free Walking

Reviewed by: Sam

This was something the girls (daughters & girlfriend) really wanted to do. I was not as enthusiastic about it.
When we arrived the staff was extremely friendly and immediately tended to all of our needs/requirements. We chose our Kimonos and they dressed us all up. They made up the females' hair really nice and beautiful and gave us more than enough time to walk around Asakusa after. There is a great temple about a block away to take super pictures at.
Additionally, one of the staff members makes origami earrings and they are for sale at a very great price. They also have fans, umbrellas and other accessories for rent/sale.
The overall experience was actually better than I thought it would be. We had such a great time. The downside to it was getting some dirty looks from some of the locals; however, for the most part, many enjoyed it and took pictures of/with us. There were more people who liked it than not. There was a family (Japanese) who was in there prior to us dressing up and walking around as well. We saw them later at the temple along with a few others from other kimono places all dressed up. So we did not feel out of place once we saw others.
I highly recommend this company if you want a great Kimono experience. They also have Samurai wear and other traditional dresses. Look them up (Sakura Photography in Asakusa).

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Sam, Thank you for your such a great compliment comment. We are very happy and honored to have you over our shop. We look forward to meeting you someday again!

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Packages: Standard Kimono Plan and Free Walking
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2018/08/03
Activity Date: 2018/07/28

Convenient Kimono Rental and Dress-up Studio in Asakusa

Great experience

Reviewed by: Jaime

This was a good experience. Quick and easy and the ladies were friendly. Just a short walk to the temple for photos. The shoes were quite hard to walk in so we couldn’t go far and it was hot! But all in all it’s good for the price.

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Packages: Afternoon Value Plan (From 14:00)
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2018/07/21
Activity Date: 2018/07/19

本格お茶体験 格式高い武家茶道でお茶をいただく <目黒区/駒場東大前駅から徒歩4分>

日本人2人、イタリア人1人で参加してきました

Reviewed by: ラマラ

とても優しく気さくなご亭主さんで、茶道初体験の友人2人も気負わず、とても楽しめたようです☆
私は普段は裏千家でお稽古をしており、小堀遠州流という、いつもとは違う流派のお茶席を経験できたのも面白かったです。

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体験談をお寄せいただき、ありがとうございます。駒場・和楽庵は、「おいしく、楽しく、美しく」をモットーに席を開いています。茶道の楽しさをより多くの方に味わっていただければとの思いからです。楽しく体験していただけたとのこと、これにすぐる喜びはありません。お茶には様々な流儀があり、その違いを見ていただけて良かったとも思います。季節により、設えも変えておりますので、ぜひまたお出でください。またのご来席をお待ちしております。

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Packages: 薄茶 + 干菓子
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2018/07/17
Activity Date: 2018/07/15

Private Tea Ceremony Experience with Take-Home Yukata in Tokyo

Traditional Tea Ceremony

Reviewed by: Jo-Anne

Educational on the history and tradition of the tea ceremony and yukata wearing in Japan. Would like to thank the ladies who had shown us.

  • Great cultural experience to start our Tokyo visit.

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Packages: Tea Ceremony and Yukata Wearing (Until Sept 30)
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2018/07/15
Activity Date: 2018/07/13

Fun Sumie Ink Painting Lesson in Tokyo with English Speaking Instructor

Fun!

Reviewed by: C. Victoria

Had so much fun with this.The instructor was very clever teaching and has a lot of knowledge around the history of the art. Good sense of humor and his English is good. Absolutely worth my time.

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Packages: Sumie Painting Lesson
Attended as: Solo Travelers
Posted on: 2018/07/04
Activity Date: 2018/06/30

Dynamic Traditional Taiko Japanese Drumming Lesson in Tokyo

highlight of our trip!

Reviewed by: dye

I have always loved taiko drumming and was thrilled to have the opportunity to take lessons - our family had a blast!

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Thank you for your review.
Please come and visit again.

Thank you.

  • Owner demonstrating the correct stance

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Packages: Taiko Drumming Lesson - Kamata School
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2018/07/02
Activity Date: 2017/07/05

Private Tea Ceremony near Tokyo Tower with English-Speaking Instructor

Wonderfully symbolic and fascinatingly educating

Reviewed by: Jill

My hostesses were gracious and informative. They both had a very solid grasp of English so that I could understand the meaning of what they were teaching me. I had a wonderful experience and I'm so happy that I booked this tour!

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Packages: Tea Ceremony
Attended as: Solo Travelers
Posted on: 2018/06/25
Activity Date: 2018/06/23

【芸者さん/日本橋催行】芸者とお座敷遊び+踊り鑑賞+写真撮影 日本のおもてなしを東京で体験 <英語対応可/毎週土曜開催/室町>

1人でも楽しめた!けど。。

Reviewed by: まいまい

ずっとお座敷遊びをやってみたいと思ってたので、1人で参加しました。
しかも、やりたい遊びが扇を的に当てるやつと決まっていて、それが出来るとの事で楽しみにしていきました。
実際行ってみると、意外と8割は日本人の参加者で、外国人だらけだと思ってたのでビックリしました。
今回、3種類のお座敷遊びを体験出来るとの事でしたが、参加出来るのはまさかの抽選で当たった人のみ!
たまたまお目当ての遊びに当たったので良かったものの、それをやる為に参加したのに抽選で外れてたかもと思うと少し不満が残りました。
でも抽選なので、1人で参加でも遊びの対戦相手を選んで貰えるし、他の遊びも見ることが出来て楽しかったです。
これがやりたい!と決めていかなければ、充実出来ると思います。

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この度はご参加ならびにメッセージを誠に有難うございました。
お座敷遊びへのご参加に際しまして、ご説明が不足しており誠に申し訳ございませんでした。なるべく多くの方にご参加いただけるように努めておりますが、ご参加は抽選にて決めさせていただいております。お客様のように、特定のお座敷遊びにご関心をお寄せのお客様にもご満足いただけるよう、今後はご希望をお伺いするなどの対策をとりたいと存じます。貴重なご意見を誠に有難うございました。今後ともよりご満足をいただけますイベントになりますよう精進してまいりますので、ぜひまたお越しくださいましたら幸いでございます。

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Packages: おすすめプラン
Attended as: Solo Travelers
Posted on: 2018/06/25
Activity Date: 2018/06/16

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>

意外な狂言

Reviewed by: なっぽ

円盤ライダーの方々の前説で狂言入門的な事や演目を身近なことに置き換えて、演じていただいた後に演目に入るので、とても分かりやすいです。
終わってからも、狂言師さんたちの解説もあり、裏話的な事も聞けたし、今回は時間が余ったということで、お題目からの即興狂言でゴーストが見れてお得でした。

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Packages: 6/21(木)「口真似」kuchi-mane チケットのみ
Attended as: Solo Travelers
Posted on: 2018/06/23
Activity Date: 2018/06/21

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

Fine introduction

Reviewed by: Monique & John

At first it looked a bit strange, it was held in a part of a tearoom and we had the idea that our reservation was not known by the manager of this place.
But as an introduction it was a pleasant experience. The young man spoke English very well and gave us good info concerning the tea ceremony.
It would have been better if the place where it took place was a bit more private.
For a next time we will try the official tea ceremony, this experience has made us eager to try.

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Dear Monique and John,
Thank you very much for the message. We are very glad to hear that you have more interest in tea ceremony, and sorry for the inconvenience at the reception.
For the next time, please experience more traditional tea ceremony in "tea room" where you sit on floor.
We look forward to welcome you again soon.
Best regards,

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Packages: Test Package
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2018/06/18
Activity Date: 2018/05/31

Convenient Kimono Rental and Dress-up Studio in Asakusa

A Memorable Cultural Experience: The Good, the Bad and the Beautiful

Reviewed by: Konoikeshinden

The kimonos we rented were beautiful. The price of the activity was very reasonable. We were given ample time to tour Asakusa in our kimonos. Everything was perfect EXCEPT for the extremely irritable lady, who dressed me up with the kimono. She was very grumpy and the way she spoke to me was not very nice. She must be having a bad day, and she was taking it out on me. I would have given this activity the highest review possible if it were not for this staff member, who was not living up to the Japanese reputation of giving customers excellent service. I was also unable to contact the phone number indicated on the voucher despite repeated attempts, which was quite frustrating.

The staff member at the reception area was very friendly and kind though. Despite the unpleasant experience with the lady who dressed me up, I'd still recommend this activity to everyone, who wants to have the a unique cultural experience in Japan.

  • Beautiful kimonos

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Packages: Afternoon Value Plan (From 14:00)
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2018/06/06
Activity Date: 2018/06/03

Elegant Kimono Photo Shoot Experience in Tokyo

Would definitely recommend

Reviewed by: Laure

A wonderful experience with lovely people! Our hosts were very welcoming and the kimonos were absolutely beautiful, we definitely recommend this studio.

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Thank you very much for your kind review. We are very glad that you had a good time here. Beauty and Handsome, thank you for coming!!!

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Packages: Kimono Dress-up Plan
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2018/06/04
Activity Date: 2018/05/25

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

A great learning experience for all!

Reviewed by: Jennifer

This was an amazing experience! Not only did we learn different ninja techniques, but we learned the history of the ninja and a little bit about their culture. We appreciate their hospitality and time they spent teaching us.

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Thank you very much for your review. We are most grateful for your kindness. Hope you can try what you practiced with us at home. Have a nice day.

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Packages: Ninja Master Course: 5 Ninja Techniques
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2018/05/31
Activity Date: 2018/05/20

Private Tea Ceremony Experience with Take-Home Yukata in Tokyo

One of the greatest experiences of our trip!

Reviewed by: Christin

I wish we would have booked this tea ceremony earlier in our trip, because after this experience we would have loved to do more with this activity provider!
It was all we could have hoped for and more. Before the appointment we got a detailed plan, how to reach the building from different stations and we would have been welcomed at the main entrance(which we didn't know because my email provider put this exact mail in the spam folder -.- ). So we got there a bit early and after going to the toilet real quick, we kind of missed each other, but were on time at the room for the tea ceremony.
Everyone was wonderful, we were a couple and each one had their own instructor for the yukata wearing. We were told a lot of background in a really relaxed atmosphere, there was no hurry and we could re-do certain steps, when we weren't quite sure yet. My husband is quite tall(1,92m) but they were still able to find a yukata for him - of course my choice with 1,66m had a bit more variety ;) But since we feared before, that they wouldn't be able to have something for him, we were already really happy. For the full experience they even helped me to arrange my hair, which looks really good in the pictures. We also got some helpful material to practice at home with the yukata.
After the yukata instruction the tea ceremony started. We learned a lot and after the demonstration for each of us, we did it ourselves! It was so much fun and everyone was so nice - also everyone's English was really really good, not only by Japanese English-speaking standards.
After the tea ceremony we had some more time to take pictures in the whole get up and we went home really happy after a wonderful day. If it was possible, we would give more than 5 stars for sure! Thank so much again to everyone involved!

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Packages: Tea Ceremony and Yukata Wearing (Until Sept 30)
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2018/05/25
Activity Date: 2018/05/22

Wear Kimono in Asakusa with a Rental Dress Up Experience in Tokyo

Wonderful staff and quality of Kimonos. Photographer was professional.

Reviewed by: Ed D

Wonderful staff and quality of Kimonos. Photographer was professional.
Would recommend.

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Thank you so much for wonderful comment. We look forward to having you over our shop once again!

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Packages: Couple Studio Photo Shoot Plan
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2018/05/22
Activity Date: 2018/05/19

Fun Sumie Ink Painting Lesson in Tokyo with English Speaking Instructor

Great experience

Reviewed by: Gray

I really learned something about how to handle the brush for sumi painting. The teacher was terrific to work with, very positive and engaged. I would like to take the next lesson. Wonderful view of the world through painting.

  • The teacher led me through making this

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Packages: Sumie Painting Lesson
Attended as: Solo Travelers
Posted on: 2018/05/15
Activity Date: 2018/05/13

Meditative Shakyo Sutra Writing Lesson in Trendy Daikanyama

Relaxing!

Reviewed by: Agata

We run into the coffee shop a little bit late, like we all western people-always running, but after few minutes of copying sutras, we started feeling calm and relaxed. Our sensei doesn’t speak English but ain’t it matter, we all have google translator ;) When we finished, we could take home our work and brushes as a souvenir.

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Packages: Test Package
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2018/05/10
Activity Date: 2018/03/30

Wear Kimono in Asakusa with a Rental Dress Up Experience in Tokyo

Kimono rental in asakusa

Reviewed by: London Tokyo mum

My teen daughter and her friend had an unforgettable day in their kimono and wandering around in the temple grounds was very special. My daughter remarked that the staff were very kind and enthusiastic. I highly recommend this place. It was tiny so us mothers had a nice wait in local cafe. Domo Arigato gozaimaau! *************

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Thank you so much for the comment. We are very happy to have you over our shop. We expect you to come to our shop again! Thank you too.

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Packages: Standard Kimono Plan and Free Walking
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2018/05/10
Activity Date: 2018/04/02

Wear Kimono in Asakusa with a Rental Dress Up Experience in Tokyo

Lovely day!

Reviewed by: Meckaa

We rented a kimono my sister and I with the basic plan, and we had such a good time. The very kind ladies speak english well, and helped us getting dressed, arranged our hair. We felt special!
We spent the day walking around asakusa and took a lot of pictures. Very good experience and not too expensive! :)

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Thank you so much for such a sweet compliments!!! We are very honored to have the great customers like you. We are looking forward to having you over our shop again sometime. You are more than welcome anytime!

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Packages: Standard Kimono Plan and Free Walking
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2018/05/10
Activity Date: 2018/05/06

Elegant Tea Ceremony at Warakuan Teahouse in Tokyo

Master class

Reviewed by: John

We're were so glad we took the time to do this class.
The suburban setting was lovely, the Master tea maker demonstrated patience in the face of our ignorence, and despite our total lack of Japanese and our hosts limited English, we're got by well with notes supplied in English, and google translate.
Well worth doing.

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Packages: Basic Tea Ceremony
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2018/05/07
Activity Date: 2018/04/29

本格お茶体験 格式高い武家茶道でお茶をいただく <目黒区/駒場東大前駅から徒歩4分>

海外の友人と参加しました

Reviewed by: sumi

日本を旅行中のフランス人の友人に「Tea Ceremony」を体験してみたいと言われ、今回はこちらの薄茶体験コースに2名で参加させていただきました。

友人のみならず私の方も茶道の知識がゼロの上、予約を入れたのが前日午後であったせいもあり、全く予習なしの状態で当日に臨みました。

当日、最初は少々緊張気味でしたが、大変穏やかでフレンドリーな先生や奥様に迎え入れられておしゃべりする間にすっかりリラックスしてしまい、マイペースで初の茶道体験を満喫することができました。友人にとっては全ての物事が新鮮で大変興味深かったようで、さまざまな質問をしていました。

予約の際に大まかな年齢や性別のアンケートがあったのですが、その情報に基づいて当日のお菓子や使用する道具類を選定いただいたそうで、そのお心遣いにも感銘を受けました。

いただいたお菓子がとても美味しかったため、お店の情報を教えていただき体験終了後に歩いて向かったのですが、時間が遅かったため既にクローズしていました。今度あらためて買いに行こうと思っています。

友人は念願のTea Ceremonyを体験できて心から満足していました。機会があればぜひまた参加したいとのことでした。

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投稿ありがとうございます。温かい評価をいtだき、感謝いたします。御客様よりいただいた評価が、私ども駒場和楽庵一同にとって何よりのはげましとなります。今後とも、内容の充実した楽しい席を作り上げるよう頑張ります。5月になり、炉をしまって風炉になりました。一段とお茶の世界を楽しんでいただけることとぞんじます。またのおいでをお待ちしております。ありがとうございました。

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Packages: Test Package
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2018/05/07

Private Tea Ceremony and Kimono Dressing Experience in Tokyo

The Tea ceremeny

Reviewed by: Tamhanes, India

The two hostesses were so nice! They explained and imparted such a lot of cultural information about the rituals and their meanings. Not just the tea ceremony but a lot of things inherent to the culture of the Japanese. Thanks Veltra.

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Packages: Kimono Dressing & Tea Ceremony
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2018/05/07
Activity Date: 2018/04/11