Cultural Hands-on Experience by infomapjapan
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Ninja
Participate in a ninjutsu (special ninja techniques) lesson.
Schedule :
Lecture about the Japanese warrior code and Ninja-> Use real weapons-> Try fighting with imitation weapons
Price :Adult: ¥15,000 Child: ¥13,000
A Day in the Life of a Sumo Wrestler
Early morning practice is a typical start to the day for any sumo.
Schedule :
Watch early morning practice->Socialize with sumo wrestlers->Chat with the stablemaster while enjoying chankonabe (sumo meal)
Price :Adult: ¥18,000 Child: ¥14,000
Samurai Sword Action
Learn samurai spirits and aesthetics.
Price :Adult: ¥12,000 Child: ¥12,000
Make Your Own SUSHI
The master chef makes the preparation look so effortless.
Schedule :
Learn how to make sushi->make sushi by yourself->Sushi tasting
Price :Adult: ¥17,700 Child: ¥15,700
Taiko Drumming Course & Asakusa Walk
Taiko drums are probably the first percussion instruments.
Schedule :
Walk to Drum Museum (Taikokan)-> Short explanation about Taiko-> Walk to Taiko Center-> Enjoy Taiko Drumming-> Guided walk around Asakusa
Price :Adult: ¥9,800 Child: ¥8,800
Let's Learn! Japanese Classical Dance
Have an authentic experience of nihonbuyo, wearing yukata (summer kimono).
Price :Adult: ¥12,900 Child: ¥11,900
Who Wants to Be a Samurai?
Do you want to know more about ninja and samurai weapons?
Schedule :
Take a bus to the dojo ��Seiryukan" -> Lecture about the Japanese warrior code and Ninja-> Use real weapons -> Return to Hikarigaoka Station by bus
Price :Adult: ¥12,900 Child: ¥10,900
The World of Japanese Calligraphy
You might have seen Chinese characters, or kanji, but have you ever tried to write your name using them?
Schedule :
Learn history and form of Kanji (Chinese character)->Learn preparation->Grain the ink stone->Teacher write model of your favorite Kanji-> Write by yourself->The teacher corrects your writing->Write your favorite kanji on the fan->The teacher write your name in Kanji
Price :Adult: ¥9,800 Child: ¥8,800
The Charm of Wind Chimes
Would you like to make your very own wind chime?
Schedule :
See master's demonstration->Blow glass->Let the wind chime cool down->Learn history and explanation of wind chirm painting->Paint the wind chime
Price :Adult: ¥8,900 Child: ¥7,900
Original Paper Lanterns & A Stroll Through Asakusa
Make your very own Japanese souvenir and walk through the temple grounds and imbibe Asakusa's rich history.
Schedule :
Explanation on how to write characters using brush and ink->Write down the characters you have chosen->Guided tour of Sensoji Temple and its surroundings
Price :Adult: ¥9,800 Child: ¥9,800
Kimono Workshop (Take home your brand new yukata!)
Let's enjoy learning how to wear Yukata, or Kimono dyeing using patterns.
Schedule :
Attend the workshop-> Tea time-> Wear yukata-> Visit local temple -> Change clothing-> Visit local store -> Dismiss at Ningyocho Station
Price :Adult: ¥19,000
Experience half-day Aikido Discipleship
Full-course discipleship; Clothed in DOGI, experience rules of decorum, practice, clean up & lunch-making!
Schedule :
Explanation of Dojo rules of decorum->Explanation of basics and practice->Performance by instructor->Practice with general students (one-to-one basis)->take photos->Clean up Dojo->Cook lunch->Take lunch
Price :Adult: ¥10,000 Child: ¥10,000
Japanese handmade washi paper & Kite- making
Make kite by a wood-block print picture on your own handmade "Washi".
Schedule :
Go to the Washi shop together-> Explanation on Washi materials and paper-making process-> Washi making-> Explanation on the history of the shop -> Leave shop with your hand-made Washi -> walk to the Museum of Kites->Explanation on history of kites->Tour the Museum->Kite-making
Price :Adult: ¥9,800 Child: ¥9,800
Discover the Secrets of Soba Making From a Sobalier
You will learn from soba making to how to enjoy soba tasting.
Price :Adult: ¥15,000 Child: ¥15,000
Traditional Japanese Tea Ceremony - Bring you the another world
Experience whole process of real Japanese tea ceremony.
Schedule :
Preparation at a tea ceremony room-> Briefing & Relish aroma hot water-> Relish Han-kaiseki-> Chaji (Take Usucha, or thin powdered green tea, and Koicha, or thick powdered green tea)-> Make Matcha, powdered green tea, by yourself-> Q&A
Price :Adult: ¥20,000 Child: ¥20,000
Japanese Traditional Cooking
Learn from a chef who appeared in the Michelin Guide.
Price :Adult: ¥30,000 Child: ¥28,000
Edo-Yuzen Silk-Dyeing Experience at Naomi Kaneko's Art Studio
Experience the delight of the Edo-yuzen dyeing technique and create your own yuzen masterpiece to bring back home as a memorable souvenir.
Schedule :
Short explanation about the materials to be used->Paint your own Yuzen scarf->Listen to a a short lecture on Yuzen art->Have a short tour of the studio and see the exhibition->Receive your Yuzen scarf
Price :Adult: ¥14,800 Child: ¥12,800
At Home with Mrs. Shinobu
Would you like to visit a typical Japanese home and enjoy the company of a Japanese family?
Schedule :
Shop at a local supermarket for the ingredients for lunch-> Walk to Mrs. Shinobu's house-> Cook lunch-> Have lunch-> Participate in a tea ceremony
Price :Adult: ¥23,000 Child: ¥19,000
CHIRIMEN WORKS
Make Original Accessories with Antique Kimono Quilt.
Schedule :
See teacher's work and choose what you want to make -> Learn history of antique quilt and teacher's history -> Make a chirimen works that you chose
Price :Adult: ¥9,900 Child: ¥9,700
KARATE
Try karate in its birthplace with the Karate master.
Schedule :
Explaination about Karate->See master's demonstration-> Warm up and practice-> try kumite (sparring)
Price :Adult: ¥8,900 Child: ¥7,900
Japanese Home Cooking Class
You will learn how to make a well-balanced and nutritious meal with one of Japan's highly respected television and gourmet magazine chefs.
Price :Adult: ¥14,800 Child: ¥13,800
