Tokyo Activities

Calligraphy Tokyo.  Enjoy a unique Japanese cultural activity of SHODO calligraphy in Tokyo. A shodo expert will kindly explain the connection between meditation and Japanese calligraphy and teach you how to use the brush to create strokes like the Japanese. Enjoy cultural activity of Japan on a 60-minute calligraphy class in Tokyo. Lessons will be held in order of hiragana, katakana, kanji. Kind Japanese teachers will instruct you in the tatami-style room. You will experience: Create fantastic memories of your trip to Japan Opportunities for taking photographs will be highlighted throughout Special experience of Japanese culture Enjoyable experience with children Learning about the history of Japanese culture This is a private session, there will be no strangers in the workshop With the guidance of a kind calligraphy instructor, you will learn […]

Furoshiki is the act of wrapping important items in Japanese cloth. The cloth used for wrapping is referred to as furoshiki. In this fun activity you will discover how the Japanese find beauty in a simple piece of cloth by folding it ceremoniously in an aesthetically pleasing way. This furoshiki class is ideal for beginners and it may be simple for advanced level furoshiki learners. Modern uses of furoshiki have included wrapping gifts, bags for carrying shopping or as clothing accessories like scarfs, belts or bandanas. Many have used furoshiki as a part of their eco-friendly and minimalist lifestyle. Reasons for this include saving the amount of wrapping paper, as well as limiting the number of items purchased in one shopping trip. In This Cultural Activity You Can Learn Various […]

In this fun activity you will be given colorful Japanese rice papers and will learn how to make beautiful figures without cutting the paper or using glue. This origami class is for beginners and kids. This class is 40 minutes long. Origami is possibly the most well-known of all of Japan’s cultural activities. This is practiced as an art where paper is folded to create a range shapes including animals, flowers or people. Japanese children learn origami at elementary school to improve their focusing skills and understand the importance of following the instructions to reach an ultimate goal.This is one of the best family activities for travelers visiting Japan where the members can learn from and compete against each other and keep the paper figure they make. Your instructor will […]

Japan is known for its kimonos, sake, and Tea Ceremony. The delicate art of flower arranging is another product of Japan. Known as Ikebana and translated as “arranging flowers” the practice of creating beautiful pieces began in the 7th century when people started to leave flowers at altars across the country. The first real change in the tradition was seen when people put flowers in a special place in the home called the tokonoma alcove. The rituals with flowers would not see much of a difference until the 16th century when Buddhist tea masters used flowers in worshipping Buddha. The tradition was called Mitsu-gosu ko. In Tokyo, guests can now partake of the ancient art. Ikebana has grown to over one thousand schools of style throughout Tokyo, Japan, and the […]

Want to see something jaw-dropping and surreal in Japan’s capital? Searching for otherworldly and mind-blowing things to do in Tokyo, Japan? Then, make sure to book tickets to the beloved MORI Building Digital Art Museum! With extraordinary and spectacular displays, this museum lets you immerse into a surreal dimension full of vibrant colors and stunning structures. Get instant e-tickets to the famous MORI Building Digital Art Museum, for a guaranteed and hassle-free entry to this revolutionary 3-D exhibit in Odaiba, Tokyo. Offering a true unique experience, teamLab Borderless Tokyo dazzles and wows visitors with a wondrous, outstanding array of displays. It’s a mesmerizing Tokyo attraction where interactive and overlapping digital works of art span the whole rooms and connecting corridors. What’s more, the vivid artworks are projected across visitors, floors, […]

Tsukiji is a world-famous market and it is called “Kitchen of Tokyo”. A part of the market (Inner market) where they used to hold tuna auctions was relocated to Toyosu in 2018. But don’t worry, the outer market stays open with the same passion in Tsukiji! There are about 400 stores in the outer market and you will encounter many interesting ingredients and foods while walking through the market. Our Tokyo FooDrink Tour will take you to some vibrant stores selling the best quality foods in the outer market. You can try a variety of Japanese foods ranging from finger foods to delicacies. Our knowledgeable guides will tell you a lot of tips about Japanese culinary culture during the tour. We also visit the small wholesale area and show you […]

Combining Japanese Shiatsu Massage with Chiropractic Adjustment The combination of Japanese Shiatsu with chiropractic adjustment is most popular course at our salon. The goal of this special massage combination, also known as spinal manipulation, is to improve spinal movement and your body’s physical function. We aim to balance the whole body and improve both posture and figure. However, direct/sudden chiropractic adjustments without massage often cause stress to the body. We do not recommend chiropractic adjustments without massage. People often receive direct adjustment while muscles are still stiff and haven’t been loosened up. This can result in the body rejecting the treatment and being ineffective. It is important for the body and muscles to be relaxed. Therefore, in our course, we first relieve your stiff muscles with comfortable Shiatsu massage and then, when relaxed, we […]

Riding on a traditional Japanese rickshaw with EBISUYA is one of the most popular activities for tourists in all of Japan. Unlike with a taxi or bus, with a rickshaw you can see all of the great secret destinations and explore like a local. Our drivers in their traditional Japanese uniforms will lead an exciting adventure where you can learn about amazing places to eat and of course about the culture and history of the town. It’s time to go beyond the guidebook. An EBISUYA Rickshaw tour is a must if you are in Japan! The following is a suggested route for this 45min rickshaw tour: With the Sensoji Temple in the middle, the surrounding area is separated into East and West. To the East is the district where the […]

Sumo is a traditional Japanese sport based on Shinto belief. It’s like “Japanese wrestling” where one tries to force their opponent out of the ring or force any part of his body to touch the ground. Sumo wrestlers train very hard from early in the morning. You can go visit a Sumo stable and watch the training up close (as long as you follow the rules of the stable.) You will see the strongest guys practice!!   8:15 am – 10:15 am (2.0 hours) *Finish time can be different day by day, it depends on the season and the stable. *Please check the calendar to see the availability.   【General】 ・This is a group tour. ・We will leave at 8:15 am sharp, so please make sure to be there on […]