Enjoy with children on rainy days in Tokyo! Indoor play / experience ranking recommended for families

Activities and experiences that families with children can enjoy on rainy days
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The Activity Japan editorial team recommends these activities for family outings.
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Children may want to move if the rainy days continue.
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But we will introduce you to some fun experiences and playgrounds that you can enjoy with your children, using your mind and body.
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Another question is, "Can you do this kind of activity in Tokyo?" Unique Food and craft experience , Traditional Culture Experience or Music Classes too.
The activities and experiences featured this time are Not just for rainy days, Recommended for hot summers and winters with bad weather you know!
table of contents
- 1 Recommended in Tokyo! Rainy day activity #1: Escape game
- 2 Recommended in Tokyo! Rainy day activity #2: Bouldering experience
- 3 Recommended activities for rainy days in Tokyo! #3: Making food
- 4 Recommended activities for rainy days in Tokyo! #4: Pottery experience
- 5 Recommended activities for rainy days in Tokyo! #5: Glasswork
- 6 Recommended activities for rainy days in Tokyo! #6: Ninja, Samurai and warrior experience
- 7 Recommended activities for rainy days in Tokyo! #7: Traditional culture and craft experience
- 8 Recommended activities for rainy days in Tokyo! #8: Musical instruments and music lessons
- 9 Enjoy a rainy day out with your kids in Tokyo!
- 10 Feature articles recommended by the editorial department
Recommended in Tokyo! Rainy day activity #1: Escape game

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Popular activities that can be enjoyed at
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There are a variety of puzzles and gimmicks available, and people of all ages can enjoy it using their minds and bodies.
The theme of the game is
A wide variety of genres, from thrilling suspense to mystery and fantasy
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If you are attending with small children who are not good with horror-related images,
It is recommended to choose games with humorous and light-hearted themes.
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The time required
50 minutes to 1 hour
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Shinjuku and Yoyogi area
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Ikebukuro area
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Another great thing about this place is that it's located in the center of town and can be enjoyed quickly.
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Children can use their imagination and intuition to discover surprising mechanisms.
The target age range depends on the plan content and the difficulty of the game, There are many plans that allow participation from 5-6 years old (first grade of elementary school) So why not try participating in a puzzle-solving event that matches your level and theme?
[Shinjuku/Yoyogi] Fully private! Use magic to escape! "Escape from the Witch's Mansion"
▼What is a Real Escape Game? ▼A scene from a typical game, "You are suddenly locked in a room and try to escape somehow." A Real Escape Game recreates that scene in the real world using the latest electronic gimmicks. In a certain story, you are suddenly locked in a room. The room has a door that cannot be opened, various tools, a dark room, and a dark room.
▼What is a Real Escape Game? ▼A scene from a typical game, "You are suddenly locked in a room and try to escape somehow." A Real Escape Game recreates that scene in the real world using the latest electronic gimmicks. In a certain story, you are suddenly locked in a room. The room has a door that cannot be opened, various tools, a dark room, and a dark room.
"Canvas of Oblivion" -Escape from the Art Class-
"Canvas of Oblivion" - Escape from the Art Class - Recommended number of players: 2-5 people Difficulty: ★★★☆ Your husband has been missing for a few days. Worried, you ask a detective to search for him. The truth gradually becomes clear in the art class your husband runs. Mystery House's first multiple ending. What answer will you arrive at in the end?
▼What is a Real Escape Game? ▼A scene from a typical game, "You are suddenly locked in a room and try to escape somehow" is recreated in the real world in a Real Escape Game using the latest electronic gimmicks. In a certain story, you are suddenly locked in a room. The room has a door that cannot be opened, various tools,
▼What is a Real Escape Game? ▼A scene from a typical game, "You are suddenly locked in a room and try to escape somehow." A Real Escape Game recreates that scene in the real world using the latest electronic gimmicks. In a certain story, you are suddenly locked in a room. The room has a door that cannot be opened, various tools, a dark room, and a dark room.
Escape from a prison cell you're locked in! Use your wits with your friends to solve the mystery. Escape games are games where you and your friends are locked in a closed environment such as a locked room, and you must find items and keys hidden in the room or solve the mystery to escape. There is a time limit, so the tension is outstanding! It's like a movie with high-tech traps.
You and your friends were searching through an ancient tomb in search of treasure when you arrived at the final dungeon, where you found a laser trap. This is an ambitious plan that allows you to enjoy the excellent puzzle solving and laser traps that only a puzzle solving specialty store can offer.
Recommended in Tokyo! Rainy day activity #2: Bouldering experience

Recently, it has become popular, Speaking of indoor activities that are gaining attention, Bouldering " !!
Bouldering is an activity that uses only one's limbs and climbs an artificial wall while maintaining a good balance.
It can be enjoyed by children with no sports experience, women who are not confident in their physical strength, and seniors.
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Free training included, unlimited time
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This great value bouldering experience is popular with families with children.
Bouldering gym
About 5 minutes on foot from Otemachi Station
So it's easy to access even on rainy days.
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Shinjuku area
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Kichijoji area
The bouldering experience is also popular with families with children.
Beginner & discount plan
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Plans for ages 3 and up
It's also a great place for families to try bouldering.
It's within walking distance from the station, so it's convenient even on rainy days. is.
Know the fun of following the course! It is a course where you can enjoy bouldering from the time you come to the store until you are satisfied. At the climbing and bouldering gym specializing in beginners, inexperienced people, and women, you can take beginner lessons with peace of mind even for the first time. In the lessons, explanation of climbing rules, danger explanation, lessons on how to climb, so that even one person can climb
[Tokyo, Kichijoji] Bouldering, trial climbing 30 minutes, no initial registration plan
This is a climbing gym located along Itsukaichi Kaido in Kichijoji. Please see below for the business hours (staffed). Tue-Fri 15:00 - 21:00 Sat 13:00 - 20:00 Sun/Holidays 11:00 - 18:00
[Tokyo, Kichijoji] Plenty of bouldering, one-day plan
This is a climbing gym located along Itsukaichi Kaido in Kichijoji. Please see below for the business hours (staffed). Tue-Fri 15:00 - 21:00 Sat 13:00 - 20:00 Sun/Holidays 11:00 - 18:00
This is a limited-time discount plan. You can enjoy it at a great value. Bouldering can be enjoyed by women, children, and the whole family, so why not try it to get fit and get in shape? *First-time users will need to pay a separate registration fee of 1,250 yen.
This is a great pack menu for bouldering beginners (*). Bouldering is not just a sport for young people who are good at exercising. It doesn't matter if you're not good at exercising, if you're weak, if you're hungry, or if you're not young. We will support you well! [People who want to recommend] ・ People who feel lack of exercise ・ People who want to relieve stress ・ Widen friendships
Recommended activities for rainy days in Tokyo! #3: Making food

From experienced craftsmen with children on rainy days
Making Japanese sweets
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Making sushi
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Soba making
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Bread making
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Food production
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Making udon, ramen, taiyaki, etc. Making unique foods that are hard to do on a regular basis and Shinjuku or Asakusa You can enjoy .
What I don't understand is, Ask questions to the professionals and craftsmen in the field let's do it. It's a good opportunity for children to become interested in food. There is no doubt!
[Tokyo, Kanda] [Two-item Matcha Experience Course] Make your own matcha and Nerikiri Japanese sweets
Located on the second floor of a Showa retro building in Konyacho, Kanda, Tokyo, An is a Japanese culture experience where anyone can enjoy Japanese culture. Why not take your first step into Japanese culture at An? We have prepared a variety of fun and educational experience programs for you! ≪Two wonderful experiences: Matcha tea and Nerikiri Japanese sweets making≫〈1〉Make your own O
You can experience making soba and udon noodles without having to bring anything with you. It's indoors, so you can do it regardless of the weather! The experience class is designed so that even people with no cooking experience or children can enjoy it. You can eat the soba and udon you made on the spot. We accept more than two people for the event. It is especially suitable for families with children and friends.
You can experience making udon noodles for about an hour and a half without having to bring anything with you. Since it is indoors, you can experience it regardless of the weather. The experience class is designed so that even those with no cooking experience or children can enjoy it.
Ramen is a dish that combines noodles, soup, meat, eggs and other ingredients in one bowl and can be enjoyed as a main dish or a side dish. Here you can experience cooking and eating your own food! When you visit, please tell the staff that you would like to make a reservation for the experience. The history of ramen is also explained in an easy-to-understand manner. It takes several days to make the noodles and soup. Therefore,
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Sushidokoro Yachiyo was founded 100 years ago in Shinjuku Yotsuya. Thanks to your support, Sushidokoro Yachiyo's "Sushi Making Experience" has been enjoyed by a total of 9,000 customers in 2024. The selling point is that a veteran chef with over 30 years of experience teaches you each step in a "careful" and "fun" way. Of course, you can also put on a hat and feel like a craftsman.
The theme of the bread and cake class is "The best taste made at home". This is a one-time experience class that even beginners can enjoy, with the theme of "The best taste made at home". The ultimate goal is to "make the original bread you want to make". This plan is an adaptation of French bread, which is a little difficult, so that even beginners can easily make it.
[Tokyo, Asakusa] Make your own Taiyaki with various ingredients! (50 minutes)
At "GURAKU", we convey Japanese traditions and culture through the making of "Taiyaki", a familiar Japanese sweet that has been loved since ancient times. The experience lasts about 50 minutes, and each person will make six Taiyaki. (Taiyaki ingredients are not provided for preschool children and visitors.) Necessary tools and various ingredients are provided, so you can participate empty-handed.
Recommended activities for rainy days in Tokyo! #4: Pottery experience
" Ceramic art experience " is recommended for cultivating children's rich sensibility and imagination. Activity. A popular craft experience at Activity Japan is.
If you participate in a ceramic art class with your child, Original work for each family member I can. The works that can be made in the ceramic art class Mugs, bowls, plates, chopstick rests, and Shisa And so on. It's fun to talk about the memories of the experience while using and watching each work with the whole family!
Tokyo So Plans that allow children and pets to participate etc. Many unique pottery experiences and classes available there is.
Pottery experience available for same-day booking Another great thing about this event is that you can easily participate when you're worried about things like, "It's raining today" or "What should I do with my kids?"
Moms and dads are wondering where to go on holiday. How about experiencing the world of authentic pottery while having fun with your children? You can make plates, bowls, cups, etc. You can make them separately, but if you wish, you can also make them together as a parent and child. We also have patterns prepared so that even small children can easily make them.
Enjoy the currently popular pottery experience with your family! Choose freely! Try making your own pottery! ~ Teacups, teacups, small bowls, coffee cups, beer mugs, mugs, etc. You can choose freely, and even beginners can make a perfect product with this special authentic plan! Women and children can also enjoy it! We have prepared a special program to make it easy to make wonderful handmade pottery.
It is an electric potter's wheel pottery experience that you can make works like a potter. Feel the clay freely and make your own favorite vessel. You can experience the electric potter's wheel from 4 years old. Ceramic art that fosters imagination and the joy of making is perfect for lessons. Also, because it is indoors, you can enjoy it even in the rain. You can book on the day! Pottery classes are available in E
“Yu Kobo” has 6 schools in Tokyo, Nagoya, Osaka and Fukuoka. Our bright and friendly professional staff will help you at your own pace. ☆ It is a casual course where you can create works in a 60-minute lesson. ☆ A one-day experience that you can choose from the board-making bean plate course and the cat chopstick rest painting course.・Mamezara course for plate making Mamezara with a diameter of about 10 cm
[Tokyo, Meguro] Take your time and create freely! Mini Shisa making
You will make a pair of shisa with two of them. Shisa are a kind of talisman that is passed down in the Okinawa region, and are placed on either side of the entrance to a house. In this experience, you will make a mini shisa. For some reason, the face of the shisa seems to resemble the person who made it. - Flow of the day - 1. The instructor will explain how to make it. (10 minutes) 2. You will actually make it. (100 minutes) 3. Adding names and other things (10 minutes)
◎ Let's have fun making! Experience pottery for the first time in a warm atmosphere pottery class ◎ This is a children's pottery experience plan for children from kindergarten to junior high school. Why not try pottery in a relaxed manner, while respecting the free sensibility of your child? You can make up to three pieces with 1kg of clay. (About 2 hours) You can make one large piece or up to three small pieces.
Recommended activities for rainy days in Tokyo! #5: Glasswork

Tokyo So, the standard Glassblowing The surface is scraped with sand to create patterns and letters. Sandblasting , made by melting a glass rod with a burner Glass bead making Or, fusing colored glass Fusing etc. Various techniques of " Glasswork " Challenge can.
Because of the image of working with high temperatures, it is often thought to be for adults, but
Depending on the plan
Ages 3 and up can participate
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The instructor will teach you carefully and with safety in mind.
Even children can enjoy the experience with peace of mind.
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In addition to glasses and plates, accessories such as brooches, pendants, earrings, and straps are also available. There are many different things you can make that's why, You're sure to create some dazzling creations and great memories. is!
About 12 minutes walk from Nakano Station in Tokyo! At "Glass Class Nakamura" we hold glassblowing classes! Even beginners can participate with peace of mind as our staff will provide careful support. Children from 5 years old can participate, so it is recommended for creating memories with the family or for children to try glass for the first time. We will teach you the basics of glassblowing.
Let's make your own original glass! Glassblowing involves blowing into molten glass, inflating it and shaping it. It takes about 30 minutes to complete the experience, so please feel free to come and try it out. The finished product will be neatly packed and delivered by mail (additional shipping fees apply). Glassblowing is a very popular technique to learn.
An experience course to make a round ball "Tombodama" while melting colorful glass rods with the flame of a burner. Two dragonfly balls are made by a technique called burner work. Wrap a colorful glass rod around a metal rod and bake it with a burner to make it round. You can enjoy the finished work as accessories or straps.
"Sandblasting" is a technique that uses sand to carve patterns and letters into the surface of glassware. Since we use finished glassware, there is no chance of a failure in the end product. Design drawings are provided, so no artistic sense is required. All you have to do is cut out the rough sketch, and the machine will do the carving. Even beginners can create works with a surprisingly high level of finish.
[Tokyo Ginza] Sandblast glass craft experience ☆ A fashionable life that starts with craftsmanship ♪
"Yu Kobo" has six classrooms in Tokyo, Nagoya, Osaka, and Fukuoka. Our friendly and professional staff will help you at your own pace. We use a sandblasting machine for engraving to carve a pattern like frosted glass onto the surface of the glass. You can freely engrave letters and designs. The finished work will make your daily dinner table more enjoyable. ☆ Tumblers, cups, etc.
[Tokyo Ginza] Sparkling accessories made with fusing glass ♪ Kikkaku glass craft experience ☆
"Yu Kobo" has six classrooms in Tokyo, Nagoya, Osaka, and Fukuoka. Our friendly and professional staff will help you at your own pace. ☆ Look forward to wearing the completed accessories every day! We use a technique called fusing, which involves combining colored glass, baking it in a kiln, and fusing it together, to make sparkling glass accessories.
We place colorful glass beads and millefiori patterns on a glass plate while designing them, then burn them in an electric kettle to finish them into chopstick rests, pendant heads, earrings, obi clasps, cufflinks, etc. (Metal fittings are charged separately @ 110 yen and up) Since no fire is used, children as young as 3 years old can make them.
Recommended activities for rainy days in Tokyo! #6: Ninja, Samurai and warrior experience

You can experience various things as if you were a real samurai or ninja.
Ninja, Samurai and Warrior Experience
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Not only tourists visiting Japan,
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Once you've put on your hakama and costume, You can actually learn authentic etiquette, sword usage, sword fighting, ninjutsu, shuriken and blowgun. and, The experiences you long for in anime and manga Your kids will be delighted!
Tokyo· Asakusa etc. Many experiences at tourist spots where you can come into contact with Japanese culture It is also attractive is.
With family Become a samurai or ninja and take photos This will allow you to take great photos and create great memories.
A full-fledged samurai experience taught by real actors active in movies and on stage! Experience sword fighting! Travel back in time to old Japan in an old house that looks like a scene from an Akira Kurosawa movie! From how to use a sword to samurai etiquette. At the end, you will be filmed defeating the enemy with a sword fight. The footage will be given to you at a later date! You will feel like a real movie star.
[Tokyo, Asakusa] Samurai (swordsmanship) experience/Samurai Training Tokyo Asakusa
"Samurai Training Tokyo Asakusa" is a samurai experience plan supervised by Takafuji Ukon, the head of the world-famous Ukon School of Sword Dance. Feel like a samurai by changing into a hakama and holding a sword in Asakusa, a popular tourist destination in Japan! A swordsman from the school will carefully instruct you on how to handle the sword. The plan allows you to enjoy swordsmanship without being too rigid.
[Tokyo, Shinjuku] Ninja Experience
Welcome to Tokyo's Exclusive Ninja Experience!Greetings to all those eager for a Ninja Adventure! Step into the Ninja Dojo, where surprises and excite
[Tokyo・Asakusa] The most popular course! Sasuke Course
This plan includes a ninja experience (shuriken, blowgun, swordsmanship) and ninja costume rental. It also includes one drink and one meal of your choice, making it our most popular plan! Become a ninja and enjoy your training and meals.
Recommended activities for rainy days in Tokyo! #7: Traditional culture and craft experience

At Activity Japan, There are various " Traditional culture and craft experience " You can make a reservation and participate in.
Even if we talk about Japanese culture and craft experiences, Making chopsticks and crafts Painting experience , Mizuhiki crafts or Incense making , tea ceremony or Moss ball ・ flower arrangement etc. There are many different types and works that can be made. .
Experienced craftsmen and instructors provide thorough guidance So, Even beginners and children can participate with confidence can.
Why not take advantage of the rain to experience traditional Japanese culture in a way that suits your children's interests?
[Tokyo, Asakusa] Paper Mache Painting Experience: Make your own original Daruma and Maneki Neko!
Why not try painting an auspicious paper mache doll with your own original design at the popular Japanese culture experience cafe in Asakusa? Paper mache dolls are made by creating a frame from wood or other materials and pasting washi paper onto them to create a shape. They originally came from China, but are said to have been introduced to Japan during the Heian period. They come in a variety of shapes, but many are shaped like animals, which are considered to be auspicious.
Experience making chopsticks using a plane in Ginza, Tokyo ♪ NEW OPENING on 12/10!
Experience making chopsticks using a plane in Ginza, Tokyo. ★Chopstick making experience recommended for couples and families★ This is a chopstick making workshop using a plane. You can have fun making your own chopsticks with your family, couples, or friends. ◆Process◆ 1. Choose the wood (12 types) 2. Choose the length of the chopsticks (2 types) 3. Set the chopsticks on the stand and use the plane to carve them.
Experience making Japanese fragrances at the Yurasukaori Atelier in Seijo, a quiet residential area. In this plan, you will create incense sticks using only the fragrant woods agarwood and sandalwood, as well as fragrance ingredients used in medicine and food, preserving the traditional scents. Incense sticks were first made in Osaka around the beginning of the Edo period. They can be used to relax, change your mood, or to let the fragrance in your room before welcoming guests.
[Tokyo, Asakusa] Make a bookmark with Mizuhiki
Mizuhiki is a decorative cord used for gift envelopes and other gifts. It is a traditional Japanese craft that is processed by coloring and wrapping it with brocade thread. Recently, it has been used to create modern Japanese accessories and interior goods. In this class, you will learn the basic Awaji knot and Ume knot, and combine them with Mizuhiki of your favorite color to create your own original bookmark.
[Tokyo, Nihonbashi] Experience Maki-e at a 100-year-old lacquerware specialty store
This is a course where you can experience Makie, one of the most representative decorative techniques in lacquer crafts. "Decoration" refers to decorating the surface of a product to make it beautiful, and "Makie" is a decorative technique in which pictures and patterns are drawn, and Makie powder (metal powder such as gold and silver) is sprinkled on the surface before the lacquer hardens to make it adhere to the surface. To ensure safe enjoyment, we use synthetic resin paint that does not cause skin irritation.
New plan: Make seasonal moss balls that look great in a "vessel"♪
Great value plan☆ A class to make "moss balls" that stand out in a container. A class to start with choosing your own creations and plates (ceramics) to hold your moss balls, made in a carefully selected pottery production area. We have a wide variety of colors and shapes (plates to hold your moss balls), so you can choose freely on the day. The main moss balls are basic, made with high moss and seasonal ornamental plants.
This plan allows you to learn the basic etiquette of a tea ceremony while enjoying tea and Japanese sweets. Perfect for those who are experiencing tea ceremony for the first time. You can participate alone, but there is a discount for two or more people. The duration is 30 to 90 minutes.
Would you like to experience the traditional Japanese culture of Ikebana in a room with a tea ceremony room? We have taken proper measures against COVID-19, so you can experience it with peace of mind. Since it is aimed at foreigners, it will be conducted in English. If there are 3 or more people, it will be held in the Japanese-style room on the second floor.
Recommended activities for rainy days in Tokyo! #8: Musical instruments and music lessons

Fun with kids on a rainy day " Instrumental and music Why not try touching I guess so.
Japanese drums, shamisen, flutes, and koto
The is a familiar instrument to Japanese people, but in fact there are probably many people who have never even touched it.
Not only the elements of playing instruments,
Another great thing about this place is that you can experience Japanese culture.
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Wadaiko experience
In addition to keeping the rhythm with the music,
It also has a sports-like aspect to it, using the whole body to make sounds.
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It's perfect for children as they can have fun while exercising.
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DJ School
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Sampler School
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Our experienced, professional instructors will teach you the secrets and tips for enjoying performances and songwriting in an easy-to-understand manner.
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We are performing and carrying out succession activities in the field of music and art, wadaiko and shamisen. Enjoy sightseeing in Tokyo, family, lovers, friends, company training at group companies, memories of school excursions, and traditional Japanese culture. Please feel free to join us♪
We perform and inherit activities with social contribution in mind in the fields of music and art, such as Japanese drums and shamisen. Please enjoy sightseeing in Tokyo, family, lovers, friends, group company company training, school excursion memories, and traditional Japanese culture. Please feel free to join us ♪
Why not try the moving experience of playing anime songs and world-famous hit songs on the traditional Japanese instrument, the koto? Don't worry if it's your first time. Professional koto players will teach you kindly and carefully, so even if you have no musical experience, you can enjoy it with peace of mind. First, you will learn the basics of how to play the koto. While learning the feel of plucking the strings and how to move your fingers,
We offer Shinobue experiences for people from all over the world, from 7 to 80 years old, from 1 to 100 people. ・Enjoy it according to your style, whether you are a family, couple, spouse, or friends!! ・Can be combined with sightseeing in Tokyo, such as Ueno, Asakusa, Skytree, and Akihabara!! ・Ideal for corporate training programs and teambuilding
☆Limited Time Discount☆If you want to know what DJing is, want to learn, want to start as a hobby, want to connect songs, want to get better! Or how do you do that trick? We will carefully teach you everything you need to know about DJing, which is full of excitement and expectations. Our DJ classes are centered around one-on-one lessons, so you can have fun practicing and improving. Any music genre is welcome.
"I want to make a song with a sampler!" "I want to remix!" "I want to make my own beats as a hobby!" We will teach you how to enjoy making songs using a sampler and tips in an easy-to-understand manner. Even beginners are welcome. Those who want to become track makers or those who want to enjoy performances and original music production using a sampler will also be able to enjoy the fun of making songs using a sampler.
Enjoy a rainy day out with your kids in Tokyo!

Tokyo for Activities and experiences you can enjoy indoors and out with your kids even on rainy days Full of !!
Play with your mind and body Escape Game or Bouldering , Food production ・ Manufacturing , Traditional Culture Experience , Music Classes etc. Because it's a rainy day It's also a great idea to try something different from the norm with the whole family. is.
*The content of this article is current as of May 2025.