“The staff were incredibly kind and welcoming, which made the experience even more enjoyable. Making my own chopsticks was a wonderful way to experience Japanese culture, and it also turned out to be a perfect souvenir to bring Read more”

“It was fun to make my own knife. I would gladly come back again on my next trip to Japan to make a matching set for my knife. HAHAHA.”

“We definitely recommend this activity, it was very fun and we learned a lot! The teacher and her apprentice were both very helpful and nice. They gave us individual tips while we were practicing writing our names and even took some pictures for us. We got to take the boards with our names home and even got a little keychain as a gift!”

“This was an amazing class. You get to pick a design and a bag, hanging or shirt, guided through the steps and hands on whenever possible. Best experience we had in Kyoto!”

“This was a fantastic activity! Instructions were very clear and we learned a lot about the ethos and spirit of kyudo as well as how to shoot the bow. Our guides are very knowledgeable, patient, friendly, and encouraging.”

“The staff was fun, knowledgeable and kind. Would do this again.”

“The Taiko Drumming experience was fun and Michiko was very enthusiastic. Michiko explained the history of Taiko and the significance of drumming throughout Japanese history. The professional demonstration was one live drummer playing with a video recorded drummer and it was very impressive.”

“I loved the activity so much and would like to visit again in the future. The teacher is very polite and encourages us to do better.”

“Jack is a very personable guy, and has a passion for the instrument. He speaks English well and can hold some conversations, but most importantly gives good instructions! I have some experience with the shamisen, and he was verRead more”

“Keiko was an absolutely fabulous guide! It ended up being only the 2 in our party and she made sure to keep us constantly engaged and give us great insight and history. Highly recommend for a day in Nara!”