“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!”

“I was very impressed with Aya's skills and her teaching technique. Thanks to her, I managed to draw a decent kanji 😊 Thank you very much for the experience!”

“Retired kimono artisan and his interpreter guided me through the process of painting stamped images on silk of his own design. Friendly and professional atmosphere in a private home studio. Loved the experience and my results. Recommend for art lovers and hobbyists.”

“Kind and patient but excellent teachers. Short class But fun. We came away with our own handmade Kanji symbol”

“Very nice experience for individuals or couples. If you’ve watched forged by fire it’s not that hard but it is strenuous as you hammer the metal billet into shape. Once done you grind and sharpening. Had a great time challenging myself.”

“Yuya was such a great instructor and broke down each step in simple ways. The experience of making these talismans was so fun and very memorable. It felt like Yuya was our friend from Japan who invited us over to his studio and showed us something unique outside of the "tourist-y" things. Would definitely recommend this to all our friends!”