Taito Ward Reservation for Japanese traditional dance | Activity Japan

• Age 16～Age 100
• 1～2 hours /2～3 hours /3～4 hours
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00

"GEISHA BOY" is a geisha transformation experience plan supervised by Takafuji Ukon, the second generation of Takafuji School of Creative Japanese Dance, who is also active on the world stage as a female impersonator. Members of Asakusa Ukonya, a professional dance group led by Ukon, will transform you into a wonderful female impersonator. In addition to authentic costumes, we will help you create your own work, from the initial meeting to the photo shoot in a private space that requires a reservation. Of course, anyone can enjoy it regardless of gender or nationality! The flow of the day ① Entering the store ② Meeting (explanation of the shooting content and flow) ③ Hair and makeup ④ Dressing ⑤ Photo shoot (geisha studio) ⑥ Makeup removal *As all makeup will be removed, if you need to apply makeup after the experience, please bring your own makeup tools. ⑦ Photo shoot data (SD card) ⑧ End

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• Age 7～Age 85
• 2～3 hours
• 12:30

The "real thing" condensed into 3 hours. Enjoy kaiseki cuisine at a historic restaurant and watch geisha dance up close. (Japanese) [Short course only: Please be sure to check] This course is a plan focused on the ryokan experience and does not include a stroll around Asakusa. It is ideal for those who want to efficiently enjoy the pinnacle of Japanese culture (kaiseki cuisine and geisha dance) within a limited time. If you would like a full course that includes strolls around Sensoji Temple and other places, please select the separate "Full Course (5 hours)" plan. (English) [Short Course Only - Please Read] This is a specialized 3-hour experience focused on Ryotei (traditional restaurant) culture. Please note that guided walking tours of Asakusa landmarks (Senso-ji Temple, etc.) are not included in this plan. Ideal for those with limited time who wish to enjoy authentic Kaiseki cuisine and a Geisha performance in an intimate, private setting. For the full 5-hour experience including sightseeing, please book our "Full Course" plan. Schedule 12:30 Meet in front of Kaminarimon Gate (Meet up with the guide and move to the restaurant) 13:00 "Ozashiki Experience" at a long-established restaurant Enjoy an authentic Kaiseki lunch that changes with the seasons Watch an elegant Japanese dance performed by a geisha up close Take commemorative photos and interact with the geisha 15:00 Depart the restaurant 15:30 End at Kaminarimon Gate

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity

• Age 7～Age 85
• 2～3 hours
• 12:30

The "real thing" condensed into 3 hours. Enjoy kaiseki cuisine at a historic restaurant and watch geisha dance up close. (Japanese) [Short course only: Please be sure to check] This course is a plan focused on the ryokan experience and does not include a stroll around Asakusa. It is ideal for those who want to efficiently enjoy the pinnacle of Japanese culture (kaiseki cuisine and geisha dance) within a limited time. If you would like a full course that includes strolls around Sensoji Temple and other places, please select the separate "Full Course (5 hours)" plan. (English) [Short Course Only - Please Read] This is a specialized 3-hour experience focused on Ryotei (traditional restaurant) culture. Please note that guided walking tours of Asakusa landmarks (Senso-ji Temple, etc.) are not included in this plan. Ideal for those with limited time who wish to enjoy authentic Kaiseki cuisine and a Geisha performance in an intimate, private setting. For the full 5-hour experience including sightseeing, please book our "Full Course" plan. Schedule 12:30 Meet in front of Kaminarimon Gate (Meet up with the guide and move to the restaurant) 13:00 "Ozashiki Experience" at a long-established restaurant Enjoy an authentic Kaiseki lunch that changes with the seasons Watch an elegant Japanese dance performed by a geisha up close Take commemorative photos and interact with the geisha 15:00 Depart the restaurant 15:30 End at Kaminarimon Gate

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• In Door Activity

• Age 7～Age 85
• 4～5 hours
• 10:30

"For those who aren't satisfied with simple sightseeing. Experience the essence of Asakusa in five hours." Why not put an end to your guidebook-style travels? A dedicated cultural guide, with a mastery of the tea ceremony and a love of Asakusa culture, will open the door to authentic Japanese culture that is off-limits to ordinary tourists. ■ [Daily Schedule (10:30-15:30)] 10:30 Meet in front of Kaminarimon Gate. Your cultural guide (religious name: Sokan) will welcome you, kicking off your special day. 10:45 Stroll along Nakamise-dori Street. Take a leisurely stroll down the lively Nakamise-dori Street with your guide's historical commentary. 11:45 Stroll around Sensoji Temple. Visit Sensoji Temple, the symbol of Asakusa. Uncover its profound story not found in guidebooks. 12:30 Move from Sensoji Temple to a Ryotei Restaurant. Head to a prestigious restaurant, admiring the charming streetscape. 13:00 "Ozashiki Experience" at a prestigious Japanese restaurant. Begin with a welcome from the geisha, and enjoy a luxurious moment with geisha present throughout the meal. Kaiseki lunch: Enjoy seasonal dishes. Geisha performance: A gorgeous dance unfolds before your eyes. Tosenkyo experience: Have fun playing Edo games, taking photos and interacting with the performers. 15:00 Move from the restaurant to Kaminarimon Gate. Enjoy the lingering atmosphere of the ozashiki as you return to the starting point. 15:30 Disband at Kaminarimon [Private] Asakusa: Culture Walk & Geisha ExperienceHosted by Soukan Enomoto, an expert cultural guide with a background in Tea Ceremony (Soukan).Authentic Walk: Discover the deep history of Nakamise and Senso-ji Temple.Ryotei Lunch: Savor a seasonal Kaiseki lunch in a private room at a historic restaurant.Geisha Performance: Enjoy a private Geisha dance, followed by "Tosenkyo" (traditional games).This tour offers a deep connection with Japanese hospitality and "Edokko" spirit.

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• Age 6～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 10:00 / 11:30 / 13:00 / 14:30

*Due to the relocation of our store, we are currently not accepting reservations. Learn how to greet, walk, and behave from the head of the Shinkawa School of Japanese dance. Shinkawa School has a wide variety of dances, from classical Japanese dance to Kabuki dance and Bon Odori. Headmaster Shinkawa Ogio will provide careful instruction so that everyone from children and students to the elderly can enjoy the experience. Yukata rentals are available, so please change into one first. We will teach you how to tie an obi and how to wear a beautiful yukata. If you come to the store in Japanese clothing, you can participate in the event in your favorite clothes. We also have yukatas for men and children, so families are welcome to participate! We will practice the ancient Japanese popular song "Sakura Sakura" in the Shinkawa School style. After practice, all participants will dance through the whole song at the end. Enjoy dancing Japanese dance with your heart and discover a new you!

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• In Door Activity

• Age 6～
• 1～2 hours
• 09:00 / 10:00 / 11:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00

Let's wear a yukata and experience authentic Japanese traditional dance in Asakusa, a district of Tokyo which is the hub of arts!​ ​​ ​ Yoko Namishima - a teacher with over 30 years of experience gives instructions with joy and great attention to each learner.​ ​ In case of 2 or more participants, she performs a nihonbuyo-dance after the lesson! We are delighted to have everyone from beginners to even those who find hard to wear yukata! Feel free to join us!​ ​ 【Namishima Yoko Nihon Buyo Class】 ・You can learn about the spirit of harmony and hospitality through the nihonbuyo-dance. ・By easy-to-understand instructions you can learn dancing with an easy mind. ・Lesson held in a perfect environment: a 3-minute walk from the main station and Asakusa district which is the hub of arts. ・Professional instructions are provided by Namishima teacher from traditional and contemporary dances to yukata dressing.​ ​ Japanese traditional dance "nihon-buyo" is a part of "kabuki" called "shosa-mono" which means movement.​ ​ Yoko Namishima left Nihon-buyo school and created her own stage performance,​ ​ and became a representative of「Shin-buyo」which is a new style of dancing. Her concept is to promote the Japanese spirit of harmony and hospitality through the dance and she is involved as an instructor of dancing, sword battling and kimono dressing in performances held all over the country and across the world .

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• Recommendation for Foreigner
• In Door Activity