Activities & Tours: Kanto

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A 90 min. Tea ceremony Workshop In The Authentic Tea Room

Chado, a tea ceremony that has roots in Zen, was established in Japan more than 400 years ago. Its fundamental form and style has never changed, and there are still many people studying and enjoying the culture worldwide. A Tea room is a space in which people experience mindfulness, and the tea-making process provides spiritual discipline. This is a chado school licensed from Urasenke Chado School in Kyoto, one of the biggest chado schools in the world. Ms. Mika Soka Haneishi, the owner of the school is a first degree instructor of Urasenke. She has been practicing Chado for over 25 years. This is not tourism—it is rather an immersion in culture.

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based on 123 reviews

See Details → Duration :1 days 1 hours 30 minutes
From $29.8

Ikebana Experience in Shinjuku

“Ikebana is the beautiful way to do active meditation” Ikebana is Japanese flower arrangement, a traditional culture of Japan with a long history. Learn about history, tools, methods and try arranging flowers assisted by qualified teacher. Facing the flowers will feel season and calm your mind, surely you will discover something new. The flower skill gained will be useful when you go back to your country and arrange flowers. At the end, ｗhile staring at the flowers arranged by yourself, enjoy Japanese sweets and tea.

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based on 18 reviews

See Details → Duration :1 hours 20 minutes
From $92.93

Tokyo Manga Drawing Experience Guided by Active Pro Manga Artist

Manga Do is an unique experience for visitors who want to immerse themselves in the world of Japanese manga and anime culture. You will be supported by a professional manga artist who has been creating manga for over 20 years, using traditional techniques that have evolved over the past 100 years, allowing you to create your very own manga. Visitors will draw manga using the same process as a professional manga artist: ideation, rough sketching, drafting, inking, filling in solid blacks, applying screen tones, and adding speech bubbles. Don't worry if you're unsure about your drawing skills. With the support of a manga artist, those worries will disappear. In fact, people who had the same concerns have successfully completed high-quality manga in just two hours. *The minimum number of participants is 2 people. The fee for participation alone is the same as for two people.

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based on 30 reviews

See Details → Duration :2 hours 30 minutes
From $128.18

Japanese flower arranging (Ikebana) Experience/Workshop in Tokyo

Located less than 5 minute walk from the famous Atago-jinja Shrine, with "the stone steps to success." And less than 10 minutes from the bustling Shimbashi area which was Tokyo’s first railway terminal, and is now filled with the most rustic izakayas and bars in the city with great entertainment. We recommend a relaxing cultural experience followed by the excitement of the surrounding area!  What to Expect: Experience a relaxing or social experience (depending on the guests) while wearing a Japanese haori, choose from a colorful selection of flowers, and arrange them according to your own creative style. We offer the traditionally strict rules of Ikebana in a beginner friendly playful way in 3 different languages. Join us in the heart of Tokyo for an Ikebana Experience that goes beyond petals and stems – it's a journey of self-discovery, cultural appreciation, and the pure delight of bringing beauty to life.

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based on 21 reviews

See Details → Duration :1 hours 30 minutes
From $100

Japanese Pottery Class in Tokyo

Try Japanese deep culture with pottery classes at Tokyo in English.Uzumako Ceramic art school is located just around 6 minutes from Mita station (Mita line) in Minato-ku, Tokyo. Very close to Tokyo Tower.

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based on 26 reviews

See Details → Duration :1 hours
From $25.94

Calligraphy Experience at Ginza and Tsukiji Area

Before (or after) famous Tsukiji food street walking or Ginza shopping street walk, you can experience very cool Japanese calligraphy experience. You will be able to make the products for display in your room. As goal. you will make 2 works (big and small) for display. You can also buy our original T-shirt and the products that professional writer made.

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based on 8 reviews

See Details → Duration :1 hours 30 minutes
From $41.66

Learn Japanese Calligraphy with a Matcha Latte in Tokyo

Welcome to Shodo Cafe 7557 in Roppongi, Tokyo! We'd like to everyone enjoy Japanese calligraphy with matcha latte. This is an important and traditional cultural experience in Japan. It is kind of meditation and hope you it relaxes you. Let's make art with us! ●The detail of Japanese Calligraphy: 60min/7,700yen - Practicing basic strokes - Writing your favorite kanji character - The instruction video (history, tools, mindset, etc...) - Souvenirs (take home your artwork of a paper fun) - One free drink (matcha latte, green tea, coke, beer, etc...) - Our original Shodo book ●4 PLANS 1. Japanese Calligraphy -60min/7,700yen 2. Japanese Calligraphy＋Option1. Manners of Chopsticks with SUSHI -90min/13,000yen 3. Japanese Calligraphy + Option2. Fold a Paper Origami Crane -80min/9,700yen 4. Japanese Calligraphy + Option3. Find Your Name in Kanji -60min/10,000yen

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based on 27 reviews

See Details → Duration :1 hours
From $49.35

Private Tokyo Photography Walking Tour with a Professional Photographer

Suitable for all levels of photographers, from people just picking up a camera for the first time, to semi-professionals, we always make sure to find something new to teach you. With our one-on-one tours, we can make sure to go to the spots that interest you most, be they hidden gems, or spending time to get the perfect shot of Hachiko Crossing. We craft each tour to our guest. In addition to taking photos, you will go over: Compositional techniques such as lines, repetition, texture, angles, etc. Sharpening your eye: composition, subject and lighting. Explore Tokyo with a local, who might show you something you wouldn't normally see. Master the techniques. Aperture, Shutter Speed, ISO and focusing. Reviewing your photography.

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based on 11 reviews

See Details → Duration :3 hours
From $164.11

Tokyo Manga lesson 〜Let's become a Manga artist!〜

These lessons are given by a Japanese professional Manga artist, but an English interpreter is present during the class, so you can take the lessons even if you don’t speak Japanese. Kazuo Maekawa He is the teacher of this Manga school. Manga artist for 25 years. His representative works are “Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney” and “Ace Attorney Investigations: Miles Edgeworth“ which have been translated and sold all over the world. From children to adults, You can learn the history of manga and draw manga in traditional way. We also provide you professional tool for drawing.(G pen, ink, Manga peper etc.) You can enhance team building through group activity cartoon production. Let's experience Japan's representative pop culture manga together!

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based on 11 reviews

See Details → Duration :2 hours
From $150

Mini Origami Lamp and Mizuhiki knot Belt Workshop in Ueno

Create an art piece that can decorate your room with a gentle light! In this workshop, you will create An Origami lamp and Mizuhiki knot belt. LED light passes through washi paper, gently lighting up the space with a very soft light. It brings pressure to both the eyes and the heart. You will fold and glue several sheets of handmade washi paper in a bellows-like manner. Inserting a small lamp inside the bellows-like washi paper, the ramp shines with gentle and warm light. Additionally, you will create a mizuhiki knot ornament for the belt. At the end of the session, we offer Japanese sweets with "Japanese paper tea" that is not offered elsewhere. Enjoy the beauty and potential of washi paper by making your art piece. Please be informed that this workshop requires detailed skills that may not be suitable for young children. If you are looking for a family activity, we recommend "Private Workshop to Create Paper Last for 1,000 years in Ueno".

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based on 1 reviews

See Details → Duration :2 hours 30 minutes
From $89.89

Original Price : 105.75

Saving Amount : 15.86

Handmade Goshuin Book Experience Eco Friendly Upcycling in Tokyo

Goshuin means a "red seal" is a seal given as a proof of visitation to a shrine or temple. The name of the shrine or temple, the name of the principal image, and the date of the visit are written in ink. You can make an eco-friendly upcycle goshuin book (stamp book) by reusing scraps generated in the kimono manufacturing process, used paper bags and wrapping paper as materials. If you visit shrines and temples with your hand-made Goshuin book, you will have a deeper memory. We will deliver valuable time that can only be experienced in Japan to tourists visiting Japan.

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based on 12 reviews

See Details → Duration :45 minutes
From $28.84

Urban Geometry with Laurence Bouchard

This photo workshop focuses primarily on black and white, high contrast photography in the urban environment - sometimes color shots are recommended depending on the situation. We’ll explore a few of these cool locations and learn about how to create images that incorporate geometry, shadows, reflections, silhouettes and leading lines. During the workshop I'll be offering tips and advice about photography composition, use of light and capturing the moment with your camera.

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based on 2 reviews

See Details → Duration :4 hours
From $128.18

Private Calligraphy Culture Experience in Tokyo

Would you like to experience the Japanese culture of "Shodo"? Write your name in Japanese or your favorite word in kanji! Let's learn the basics of calligraphy, such as how to hold a brush, posture, and how to draw lines. Please experience this as a memory of your trip to Japan!

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based on 37 reviews

See Details → Duration :1 hours 30 minutes
From $32.04

Private/Flower Arrangement "IKEBANA" in YANAKA/Taito-ku /TOKYO.

Learn from qualified teachers how to make beautiful arrangements for every season, and enjoy the sense of harmony among the materials, the container and the space around them. You will be taken to YANAKA local flower shop and you can choice your wants and seasonal flowers. Your Ikebana arrangement is assisted by our Ikebana specialist stepby steps, also give you advice. You can take a photo shooting during your Ikebana, finally please take photo of your Ikebana with your wonderful smile !

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based on 18 reviews

See Details → Duration :1 hours 30 minutes
From $80.11

Japanese Calligraphy Experience

Become an expert calligrapher in this hands-on session near Tokyo Tower. Learn from a nationally-accredited instructor all about Japanese calligraphy, practice the elegant brushstrokes of the art, and create your own calligraphy wall piece to keep as a souvenir. ◆ Learn all about Japan's complex writing system ◆ Find out how to write Japanese characters ◆ Get to grips with writing with a traditional Japanese inkstone and brush ◆ Master the basics of Japanese calligraphy with a professional calligrapher and nationally accredited tour guide-interpreter ◆ Create a souvenir wall piece featuring your own calligraph

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based on 4 reviews

See Details → Duration :1 hours 30 minutes
From $76.14

Activities & Tours: Kanto

A 90 min. Tea ceremony Workshop In The Authentic Tea Room

Ikebana Experience in Shinjuku

Tokyo Manga Drawing Experience Guided by Active Pro Manga Artist

Japanese flower arranging (Ikebana) Experience/Workshop in Tokyo

Japanese Pottery Class in Tokyo

Calligraphy Experience at Ginza and Tsukiji Area

Learn Japanese Calligraphy with a Matcha Latte in Tokyo

Private Tokyo Photography Walking Tour with a Professional Photographer

Tokyo Manga lesson 〜Let's become a Manga artist!〜

Mini Origami Lamp and Mizuhiki knot Belt Workshop in Ueno

Handmade Goshuin Book Experience Eco Friendly Upcycling in Tokyo

Urban Geometry with Laurence Bouchard

Private Calligraphy Culture Experience in Tokyo

Private/Flower Arrangement "IKEBANA" in YANAKA/Taito-ku /TOKYO.

Japanese Calligraphy Experience

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