[Tokyo, Asakusa] Experience the Japanese spirit! Asakusa Luxury Cultural Experience Tour

- A Luxury Experience of Traditional Japanese Culture - Experience traditional Japanese culture with all five senses while soaking up the streets of Asakusa on this premium cultural experience tour. Experience a special time that will allow you to immerse yourself deeply in the world of traditional culture. Your first stop is a taiko drum workshop, located just a short walk down an Asakusa alley. Amid the scent of wood and the sound of taut leather, you'll get a close-up look at craftsmen putting their soul into each and every strike of a taiko drum. This is a precious opportunity to experience firsthand the power and beauty of this handed-down craft. Next, you'll experience authentic Japanese cuisine using seasonal ingredients. While savoring the chef's meticulous craftsmanship and the colors of the seasons with all five senses, you'll experience the Japanese spirit of hospitality and the aesthetics of food. After the meal, enjoy a special performance of Japanese dance by Tachibana Sumizo, head of the Tachibana school. Experience the depth of traditional performing arts through the delicate movements of the fan and the graceful movements of the dance. After changing into a kimono, you will learn firsthand how to use a fan and the movements of a sword fight under the guidance of Master Sumizo. A professional photographer will capture the moment and provide you with a commemorative digital copy. The tour concludes with a tea ceremony experience. As you practice making tea, you will feel the spirit of "Wa Kei Sei Jaku" (harmony, respect, purity, and tranquility) and spend some peaceful time away from the hustle and bustle of Asakusa. This tour is a premium 5-hour plan with a fully-booked facility, interpretation service, and photo data included. We offer a truly one-of-a-kind luxury experience where you can experience the "beauty and spirit of Japan" all in one place in Asakusa.

Visit a long-established taiko drum workshop in Asakusa and observe up close how skilled craftsmen make traditional taiko drums. Experience the "soul of Japanese craftsmanship" through the scent of wood and leather, the reverberating sound, and the earnest gaze of the craftsmen. *If it is difficult to tour the workshop, this experience may be replaced with a dance fan making experience.

After the tour, stroll through Asakusa's Kappabashi Shopping Arcade, then enjoy authentic kaiseki cuisine made with seasonal ingredients at a famous Asakusa restaurant. Enjoy a luxurious lunch that captures the spirit of Japan while experiencing the skill and aesthetic sense that went into each dish. It's a special time where seasonal flavors and hospitality come together in harmony.

Enjoy a traditional Japanese dance performance by Tachibana Sumizo, head of the Tachibana school, at Okadaya Fuse, a long-established Japanese musical instrument store located in Kaminarimon. Afterwards, try on a unique new kimono or hakama designed by combining the colors and patterns of multiple kimonos and haori, and experience the traditional forms of dance and sword fighting firsthand. A professional photographer will capture the beautiful moment and provide you with a commemorative digital copy. After the experience, savor the afterglow of freshly prepared matcha tea, bringing your experience of Asakusa's traditional culture to a close.