Japanese Culture: Tea, Koto, Kimono & Cooking

Experience authentic Japanese culture at home: tea ceremonies, Koto music, traditional outfits, and cooking Okonomiyaki or Norimaki rolls.

Duration: 5 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Irifune - Immerse yourself in various Japanese cultural activities such as a tea ceremony, music, cooking, and wearing a Kimono (traditional cotton outfit) all in one place—a private, typical Japanese home. Accommodates up to 4 guests.
    What you can experience
    Yukata Dressing:
    Adorn yourself in a beautiful cotton kimono.
    Tea Ceremony:
    I will…
What's Included
  • Lunch
  • Aprons
  • Opportunity to take commemorative photos (bring your own camera)
  • Bottled water, Coke, Coffee, and tea
Meal Options
  • Okonomiyaki , Hiroshima style cabbage pancake - I am originally from Hiroshima area. So this is my hometown taste. It is fun to cook and delicious ! You will love the special sauce on top too !
  • Please choose your lunch - Please choose your lunch from 2 choices and let me know in advance.
    One group can choose one kinds of food.
  • Norimaki rice rolls…
Additional Information

If you want to immerse yourself in authentic Japanese culture within a traditional home near Tokyo, this is the perfect place. Our offerings include a traditional Japanese tea ceremony, playing the Koto (a Japanese harp), trying on traditional Japanese attire such as a cotton Kimono (Ninja costumes are also available!), and cooking Japanese dishes like…

Location
Shin-Urayasu Station
Let's meet at 2nd floor of JR Shin Urayasu station JE08, air conditioned place. Look for a convenience store called New Days with a green sign. There is an automatic door to the left of it. There is the sandwich shop "Blossom and Bouquet" and there is air conditioned. I will meet you there.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Colleen_p
Jun 12, 2024
Fun introduction to Japanese clothing, food, music and architecture - Excellent introduction into Japanese kimono wear, food, music and architecture of wooden houses in the past. Noriko’s knowledge and friendly personality made the Japan at Home tour an excellent choice for your time and money!
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Karl
Jun 7, 2024
Enjoy learning about Japan! Food, music, conversation. - Wonderful experience for anyone who wants to learn more of Japanese culture and traditions. She is a warm and engaging hostess who invites you in to her home to show you real life Japan. Her English is excellent and she is a great conversationalist. My time flew by with fun and informative conversations.
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Wanderer15395101624
May 1, 2024
A wonderful Japanese space with the lovely owner Noriko - I experienced Japanese culture at the owner, Noriko's, home. As soon as I opened the front door, I was drawn into the Japanese space, drawn in by the interior decoration with family crests and Japanese goods, and drawn in by the owner, Noriko's bright and gentle teachings, where she taught me tea and the koto. I would love to bring my overseas friends here when they come to Japan.
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慶子大
May 1, 2024
A wonderful harmony between a Japanese atmosphere and Noriko's hospitality - We enjoyed the wonderful Japanese atmosphere while the owner, Noriko, taught us the proper tea ceremony etiquette. She explained the meaning of each step in an easy-to-understand and enjoyable way. Unfortunately, I forgot to take photos, but there was wonderful Japanese interior design everywhere, from the entrance to the room and inside the room. Thank you Noriko for your wonderful hospitality. I look forward to seeing you again.
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ミサキ
Dec 13, 2023
Noriko is full of charm in a lovely room! - I had a really fun time. It was a lovely Japanese-style home that made me feel like I was in Kyoto, and it was a great memory to try on a kimono. Noriko is a friendly person who is always laughing. It seems like Noriko has a lot more going for her! I'd love to experience this again!
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Cc
Jul 11, 2019
Meet a variety of Japanese culture here! - Noriko is a kind and interesting host. She talks a lot and laugh a lot, which make us friends immediately. We enjoy a formal tea ceremony with delicate Japanese sweet, full of seasonal flavor. Then Noriko helped me do make-up and wear a beautiful "kimono". Suddenly I became an elegant Japanese lady and can't stop taking pictures of all poses. Then we had a wonderful Japanese style meal, all made by great chef Noriko. Listening to her introductions and stories, we really had a deep dive into Japanese culture and history. This is definitely the most local way to do travel in Tokyo! Just make a reservation and build exotic memory of your own!
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Reecou
Jul 8, 2019
A Beautiful, Memorable Day! - What a fun day! Noriko was such a delightful and lovely hostess. She is so knowledgeable about many aspects of Japanese culture. The meal she made was delicious, and such a treat to watch. And Noriko is highly trained in the art of tea ceremony. That was a unique taste of Japan! And everything is so beautifully presented. I loved getting to try my hand at learning to play the koto. It was was definitely challenging, but so interesting. The highlight was being able to try on a beautiful, silk kimono, and imagine life in old Japan! This was not only a great chance to learn and experience traditional Japanese culture. It was also chance to spend time with our lovely hostess Noriko, in her own home. There was plenty of time to ask and discuss our many questions! An impressive, unforgettable experience!
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From $130
up to 4 guests
1 Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).