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All Reviews for Craft Workshops in Tokyo

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Japanese Plastic Food Sample Art Experience in Tokyo

Great lesson more for kids

Reviewed by: Jamie

Was really looking forward to the wax making but this was rather simple. Would have loved for a harder course for adults too.

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Hello　Jamie

We thank you for your visit
Thank you for also high rating
We look forward to come again for your visit

ITO

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Packages: Tart or Cupcake Key Holder
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2016/10/13
Activity Date: 2016/10/11

Half Day Scarf Hand Weaving Workshop in Jiyugaoka, Tokyo

Getting crafty

Reviewed by: ErinB

This was my first time looming and I loved it. You are free to choose your colors and to explore the art of Saori weaving through gentle guidance and your own creative urges. I was so happy with the way my scarf turned out and can't wait to wear it. I would definitely take another class to see where looming might take me next.

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Packages: Test Package
Attended as: Solo Travelers
Posted on: 2016/10/13
Activity Date: 2016/10/09

Half Day Scarf Hand Weaving Workshop in Jiyugaoka, Tokyo

Come to Jota - you will learn a lot!

Reviewed by: Becky

I had a fantastic time at my very first trip to Jota Studio for the scarf weaving course. I had never touched a loom. I am not particularly crafty, but by the end of four hours, I knew how to thread my own loom and use it all on my own to make a 180 cm scarf that I will certainly be wearing. The lesson was all in Japanese, but non-English speakers should be able to figure it out. Please bring your own lunch or be prepared to go out and buy something in the middle of the lesson. Only tea was served during the four hours and I got very hungry. Apart from that, I also have my own scarf. Thank you, Jota! I'll be coming back!

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Packages: Test Package
Attended as: Solo Travelers
Posted on: 2016/10/11
Activity Date: 2016/10/09

Japanese Plastic Food Sample Art Experience in Tokyo

A wonderful day

Reviewed by: Vanessa

The staff there is very nice, friendly, patient and helpful. The workshop is also very interesting with detailed explanations. They always try to let you participate in as many steps as possible. Also, they pack your lovely food samples with good care. I am particularly impressed by how firendly and helpful our workshop tutor is - he tells us how to get to the nearest station in the most convenient and cheapest way with a printed map, and immediately looks for and recommends me a great udon shop when we tell him we would like to have udon as our lunch. He also speaks slowly to pander to my standard of Japanese. We really enjoy chatting with him much :)! It is definitely one of the most remarkable and marvelous memories throughout our journey. They are undoubtedly the loveliest people I have ever met in Tokyo. Thank you so much for giving us such a wonderful day in Tokyo.

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Dear　Ms.Vanessa

Come We will thank you very much.
It is an honor to enjoy.
When I came to Japan, also we will have to wait!
Please take care of yourself.

Ito ryo

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Packages: Ramen
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2016/09/04
Activity Date: 2016/08/31

Japanese Plastic Food Sample Art Experience in Tokyo

Informative and Fun

Reviewed by: Jamie

This was a great experience for us. The owner taught us so much about the history of fake food making, which was really interesting. Making the parfait was also easy with the instructions and quite a lot of fun. Finding this place was a bit of trouble, since Google Maps took us to the wrong location, so if following GPS, be careful of where it leads you. The English was not too bad at this place, so it is okay if you don't understand Japanese and the booking is in English too. Strongly recommended as price was good value.

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Hello　Sir　and　Madam

Thank you very much for coming to the store this time.
It's difficult to understand because there is an atelier in a residential area.
I'm sorry.
Did you enjoy an experience?
I'm waiting for the coming which is again by all means.

A staff

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Packages: Mini Ice Cream Sundae with Photo Clip
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2016/08/27
Activity Date: 2016/08/03

Edo Kiriko Glass Cutting Experience in Asakusa

Do this when in Tokyo!

Reviewed by: Meg

This was again a very tricky place to find, but in a tiny studio there were 6 stations to work at and 6 students. We were given samples to look at and choose from. It was very tricky, but very doable if you choose something simple. Downstairs was a gallery of glass work that was incredible. Very awesome and well run class. Our instructor spoke English!

  • This was very cool- There were 6 of us and we each had our own station to work at.

  • Not too bad for my first shot!

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Packages: Test Package
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2016/07/25
Activity Date: 2016/06/21

Japanese Plastic Food Sample Art Experience in Tokyo

WOW! WHAT A BLAST!

Reviewed by: Meg

It was a little tricky finding the studio, but once we were there, it was PERFECT! Our instructor was awesome- so very funny and talented. We made lettuce and tempura shrimp and pumpkin. It was so very fun! We loved it so much that we went down the street to another studio and signed up on the spot to take a class on how to make an ice cream parfait!

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Hello!
Thank you very much for coming to our shop,
I am glad you enjoyed the lettuce and tempura making experience.
We hope to see you again!



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Packages: Tempura(3) and Lettuce
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2016/07/25
Activity Date: 2016/06/19

Japanese Plastic Food Sample Art Experience in Tokyo

Highly recommend!

Reviewed by: The Campbells

Very friends and fun, with lots of experiences, we are return customers and already thinking about going back for next year!

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Hello　Sir

Thank you very much for coming to the store this time.
It seems that you could enjoy an experience, and I'm glad.

I'll also have high evaluation, and thank you very much.

By all means, we look forward to serving you again.

Staff

  • Happy Custmer

  • Five toppings

  • Finished product

  • Selecting parts

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Packages: Mini Ice Cream Sundae with Photo Clip
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2016/07/12
Activity Date: 2016/07/09

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

Wonderful!

Reviewed by: Alice Gibson

Amazing - can't recommend more highly. Very friendly couple-run craft studio in a nice neighbourhood. I'll be going back ASAP!

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Packages: Test Package
Attended as: Solo Travelers
Posted on: 2016/07/04
Activity Date: 2016/07/02

Japanese Plastic Food Sample Art Experience in Tokyo

Great fun for the whole family...beautiful self-made souvenirs

Reviewed by: B Lau

It was a wonderful experience for our family! The booking process on Veltra was straight forward and most importantly, in English. We decided to make mini ice cream sundaes as they were small and easy to bring home. We received the confirmation email on the very same day. On the actual day, the train line that we needed to take was down due to passenger injury. Thus we needed to change 5 different JR and metro lines to get to the place, instead of the original 2. We called Yamato sample workshop to inform them and they were very kind to wait for us. When we finally made our way there, we were pleasantly surprised that the instructor could speak English quite well. We could customised our sundaes by picking the colour and "fruits"we wanted. The instructor guided us step-by-step, and we found it really easy to follow his instructions. We were so proud of our own creation! If we were to visit Tokyo again, we would like to try own hands at making either a bowl of ramen or tempura prawns with lettuce. :)

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Dear　sir

Thank you very much for coming to the store this time.
I receive high evaluation, thank you very much.
If you'd enjoy an experience, I think it was good.
I'm waiting for the coming which is again by all means.

  • Looks good enough to eat?

  • Classy looking in a display case from Daiso!

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Packages: Mini Ice Cream Sundae
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2016/06/29
Activity Date: 2016/06/19

食品サンプル体験　寿司・ラーメン・カレー・ピザなど 食事系のサンプルを制作！種類豊富な選べるプラン♪短時間30分から体験可能＜池袋／北池袋駅徒歩5分＞

食品サンプル

Reviewed by: Miko

丁寧な指導。
おしゃべりも楽しいなか中1の娘とラーメンを作りました。
案外簡単にできたので 数点を続けて作れたらいいなと思いました。また挑戦したいです。

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Miko　様

この度はご来店頂きましてありがとうございます。
また高い評価を頂き恐縮でございます。
美味しそうなラーメンに仕上りました。
是非又、違うメニューにTRYしてみて下さいませ。
お待ちしております

スタッフ

  • 昔ながらのラーメン

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Packages: ラーメン
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2016/06/19
Activity Date: 2016/06/17

Half Day Scarf Hand Weaving Workshop in Trendy Kichijoji

Fantastic workshop!

Reviewed by: Lara

The weaving workshop at Studio Jota was excellent. The helpers were kind and patient with my non-existent Japanese. The weaving technique is easy to pick-up (regardless of language barriers) which meant it was possible to work quite independently and weave a scarf to take home with me (though I think I'll use it as a wall hanging).

The studio itself is beautiful and located in a charming part of Tokyo which I enjoyed exploring after the session. Highly recommended for textile enthusiasts who would like to get away from more touristy activities.

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Packages: Test Package
Attended as: Solo Travelers
Posted on: 2016/06/19
Activity Date: 2016/06/16

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

Kintsugi class fun!

Reviewed by: Susan

I had a wonderful time with gracious hosts! We were able to communicate effectively despite the language barrier, and I came away with a beautiful cup to remind me of my trip to Japan and the lovely people I met there!

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Packages: Test Package
Attended as: Solo Travelers
Posted on: 2016/06/11
Activity Date: 2016/05/21

Glass Engraving with Sand Blasting Lesson in Ichigaya

A memorable and purposeful experience

Reviewed by: Ng Chee Keong

I am a fan of crafts and related workshops. In this Japan trip alone, I have taken up 3 workshops (including this Glass Sand Blasting Experience).

Among the 3, this has given me the most satisfaction, since efforts has been the most demanding. Under the guidance of the sweet mentor, I went through the process of planning, designing, sand blasting and cleaning of the product – all by myself.

Besides satisfaction, the knowledge gained is another plus. There was no pressure and the mentor has been patience and helpful. Will definitely visit again in my next trip! And recommending others to it too!!

Pros: A patient, seasoned mentor, Learning experience that is uncommon back home, a wonderful product to bring home.

Cons: Location (may be slightly challenging to find), slight communication gap.

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Packages: Overlay Color Beer Glass Course
Attended as: Solo Travelers
Posted on: 2016/06/06
Activity Date: 2016/05/14

Japanese Plastic Food Sample Art Experience in Tokyo

Cup cake key chain

Reviewed by: Elaine Soo

We are highly recommended this workshoop to you all.

Reply from activity provider

Hello　Sir
Thank you very much for your coming this time.
High evaluation is difficult to have, and I think.
If you'd enjoy a food sample experience, I'm glad.
By all means, we look forward to serving you again.

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Packages: Test Package
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2016/05/10

食品サンプル体験　寿司・ラーメン・カレー・ピザなど 食事系のサンプルを制作！種類豊富な選べるプラン♪短時間30分から体験可能＜池袋／北池袋駅徒歩5分＞

楽しかった食品サンプル体験

Reviewed by: 焼きなす

テレビなどで何度か見たことがある、ロウで作る食品サンプルの体験です。
一軒家の一室みたいなところでしたが、1グループだけのプランらしいのでとてもやりやすかったです。
芸能人が体験している写真がたくさん貼られていました。

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焼きなす　様

この度はご来店頂きましてありがとうございました。
高いご評価を頂き恐縮でございます。
天ぷら・レタス体験も楽しいのですが是非次回は違うメニューにも
トライしてみて下さいませ。
またのご来店お待ちしております

スタッフ

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Packages: 天ぷら3品 + レタス
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2016/05/09
Activity Date: 2015/09/22

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＞

難しかったです。。

Reviewed by: あんみつ

思った以上に難しかったです。
けど、先生も、やさしくて、楽しかったです。
時間が、足りなくて、もっと、凝ってやりたかったくらいでした。

  • 自分の好きなように、デザインできます！

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Packages: 江戸切子体験プラン
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2016/05/07
Activity Date: 2016/05/03

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

A beautiful Japanese art form

Reviewed by: Rachel

What a wonderful experience! I really enjoyed my afternoon with Yoshiichiro and Yoshiko Kuge, who patiently taught me the basics of Kintsugi over coffee and cake. Even with my limited knowledge in Japanese, the Kuges spoke enough English to clearly explain each step to me. During the lesson, we chatted about other Torontonians who have crossed paths with the Kuges, which was pretty funny. Overall, a really lovely workshop and highly recommended for those looking to do something special and unique!

  • Adding putty to the chipped parts

  • Inside the studio with Yoshiichiro and Yoshiko Kuge

  • Final gold dusting to set the laquer in place

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Packages: Test Package
Attended as: Solo Travelers
Posted on: 2016/05/04
Activity Date: 2016/05/04

Japanese Plastic Food Sample Art Experience in Tokyo

Unique, fun and such lovely people

Reviewed by: Eliot Wong

Three of us had a very relaxed hour making ramen, a sundae and a tartlet key ring. They looked really professional. The owner showed us what to do and he and his wife were really lovely people, drawing us a map so we could get to our next port of call. This is such a unique experience and a fun Tokyo activity. The food looks so realistic!

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Thank you very much for coming to the store this time.
I also receive high evaluation and I think thankfully.
It's again by all means, when coming to the store, please try the different menu.
I'm waiting for the coming which is again.

  • Fruit sundae photo holder

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Packages: Tart or Cupcake Key Holder
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2016/05/03
Activity Date: 2016/04/04

Japanese Plastic Food Sample Art Experience in Tokyo

A great experience!

Reviewed by: Joyce

We participated in the ramen making activity. It was a fun experience and a highlight of our vacation to Tokyo. It was very easy to find the studio, located only minutes away from the subway station. We felt welcomed as soon as we entered the workshop. The instructor, who spoke English, was extremely polite, patient, and friendly. The project was very safe and easy. The final product looked delicious and good enough to eat! They also have some ready made samples of some other foods that one can purchase as well. Overall, this is a delightful activity that we highly recommend to those who want to try something different, especially something that is not typically offered in the United States.

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Hello　Sir

Thank you very much for coming to the store this time.
I have choose a food sample from various Japanese experiences, and thinks thankfully.
English wasn't fluent, but if you'd enjoy yourself, I think it was good.
I'm waiting for the coming which is again.

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Packages: Ramen
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2016/04/19
Activity Date: 2016/04/17

Japanese Plastic Food Sample Art Experience in Tokyo

Fun experience

Reviewed by: Sandra

Very original, fun, creative!
Kids and adults loved it!!

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Thank you very much for your coming this time.
If you'd enjoy yourself, it was good.
Please try the different menu next time.
I'm waiting for the coming which is again.

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Packages: Ramen
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2016/04/03
Activity Date: 2016/03/12

Japanese Plastic Food Sample Art Experience in Tokyo

cool experience

Reviewed by: yskim

It was very good time for my children.Thank you so much.

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Thank you very much for coming to the store this time.
Could you enjoy yourself?
I'm waiting for the coming which is again.

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Packages: Japanese-style Curry
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2016/03/28
Activity Date: 2016/03/25

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

Really good time <3

Reviewed by: Kami

We spent really good time with two really nice teachers. We get cake and tea, we talk a lot, and it was a really good time for us. Very creative family I think :)

Bardzo fajne zajęcia. Tak na prawdę, można nie tylko nauczyć się reperowania ceramiki, ale tworzenia biżuterii, malowania i wielu innych rzeczy - o co można zapytać już na miejscu :) Na wstępie dostaliśmy ciasto i herbatkę. Później rozmawiając na wiele tematów robiliśmy swoje dzieła i rozmawialiśmy z pozostałymi uczestnikami ( są cztery miejsca dostępne na jedne zajęcia ). Zdecydownie mogę polecić ^^

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Packages: Test Package
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2016/03/26
Activity Date: 2016/03/12

Stone Juzu Buddhist Rosary Making Lesson in Daikanyama

Interesting meeting

Reviewed by: Kami

That was a really interesting meeting. We talk about buddhist religion and more. We create our rosary and had a good time. :) Maybe next time we will come in Tera Cafe just as Cafe visitors.

Bardzo ciekawe doświadczenie, jeśli choć trochę mówisz po japońsku warto tam pójść. Można porozmawiać z buddystą na przeróżne ciekawe tematy i przy tym dobrze się bawić robiąc bransoletkę. Nikt nie pospiesza. Można porozmawiać o buddyźmie i dowiedzieć się wielu rzeczy.

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Packages: Blue Turquoise Rosary or Green Jade Rosary
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2016/03/26
Activity Date: 2016/03/11

Japanese Plastic Food Sample Art Experience in Tokyo

NICE

Reviewed by: emma

NICE AND FUNNY TIME AT JAPANESE PLASTIC FOOD SAMPLE ART EXPERIENCE.

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Hello　Sir
Thank you for your visit.
It was good if was enjoy.
We look forward to coming in or

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Packages: Full-Sized Ice Cream Sundae
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2016/03/21
Activity Date: 2016/03/19

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

Really great, reccomend

Reviewed by: Thao

Yoshiichiro and Yoshiko were lovely. They were very friendly and helpful in explaining what to do. You are even able to buy Kintsugi materials too. Usually, you have to leave your ceramic for a day to let it dry however I was flying home the day after. Yoshiko was nice enough to package mine up for travel for me!

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Packages: Test Package
Attended as: Solo Travelers
Posted on: 2016/03/19
Activity Date: 2016/03/16

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

Stone Juzu Buddhist Rosary Making Lesson in Daikanyama

Making a Juzu at the talked about cafe

Reviewed by: taro

Recently I've been seeing the Tera Cafe on TV or online, so I decided to go ahead and give the Juzu making a try.

The four of us in my family all wanted to go, and since booking pink (New Quartz) and blue (New Aquamarine) or green (New Jade) has to be done separately, I booked 3 of us for blue/green and 1 for pink.
Just a bit after booking, one of the staff from the cafe called to confirm my details.

The store was even closer to Daikanyama Station that I expected, and it was really easy to see with the 5 colored drapery and store logo.
The inside was like a Western cafe, but unique with the shrine to the Amitabha Buddha inside.

This cafe apparently has a monk who is resident, but the staff that day was a woman.
Even my elementary school boy and 3 year old daughter had fun, as the instructions were clear and well taught.
We even learned a bit about the parts of the Juzu, like the ""Oyadama"" parent ball and the ""Basa"" pieces.
We fit the kids' by removing stones until the size was just right, and everyone had a picture perfect one by the end.
It felt really nice to make something just how you imagined it.
You can wear it all the time or just carry it with you when you go to visit a temple.

I was focused on making the Juzu today, but the more I think about it the more I think that talking about Buddhism or the temples would have been nice. It's not really a topic you get to talk about a lot.

That's it about the Juzu rosary making, but actually... We went a bit early and had lunch at the cafe too.
The price is a bit high but the quality and contents are really delicious, so I recommend it.

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  • A small shrine in the cafe

  • Perfect fit for everyone

  • Threading them one by one

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Posted on: 2016/02/10

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

数珠作り体験 手作業を通して精神統一！仏様を身近に感じる、腕輪念珠ブレスレット＜毎日催行／渋谷区＞ by 寺カフェ 代官山

ウワサの寺カフェで念珠作り

Reviewed by: taro

最近TVやネットで時々目にして気になっていた寺カフェで、数珠作り体験ができるという事で参加してみました。

申し込みは家族4人分で、「ピンク(新紅水晶)」と「ブルー(新トルコ石)またはグリーン(新翡翠)」とで別々に申し込むようになっていた為、ピンク1人とブルー・グリーン3人で申し込みました。
するとすぐに寺カフェの方からお電話があり申し込み内容の確認をしていただけました。

お店は思っていた以上に代官山駅に近く、独特な5色の幕や印象的なお店のロゴで一目でそれとわかりました。
店内も洋風のカフェっぽい作りの中に阿弥陀如来が安置されていたりと独特な雰囲気。

このカフェにはお坊さんが常駐しているらしいのですがこの日は女性の方でした。
小学生の息子と3歳の娘も参加したのですが、親切丁寧に教えていただき全員で楽しめました。
「親玉」「ぼさ」といった数珠のパーツの名称など、ちょっとした知識も得られます。
子供達は珠をいくつか抜くことでそれぞれの腕にあったサイズに調整し、全員イメージ通りの数珠が無事出来上がりました。
思った通りの仕上がりで良い感じです。
普段から身に着けて構わないし、お寺などに行った際にはそのまま手に持ち使う事もできるそうです。

当日は数珠作りに夢中でしたが、今になって思えばもっとお寺や仏教などについてお話を聞かせていただけば良かったかなと思います。
なかなか無い機会なので。

数珠作り体験は以上なのですが、実はこの日、せっかくなので早めにお店に行きランチもいただきました。
お値段もなかなかなのですが、それに納得できる内容でとても美味しく、こちらもオススメです。

  • 阿弥陀如来が。。

  • 一つ一つ通していきます

  • 子供の腕にもピッタリ

  • 店内

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Packages: ブルー(新トルコ石)またはグリーン(新翡翠)
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2016/01/24
Activity Date: 2016/01/09
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