Single participants welcome

Kagurazaka is located near Edo Castle, established by the Tokugawa shogunate, and boasts a history of over 400 years.

Kagurazaka is a hidden gem in Japan, encompassing various elements such as samurai residences, temple towns, entertainment districts, and shopping streets.

Kumihimo making experience at Domyo, a historic studio established in 1652. Skilled artisans provide Kumihimo making instruction in English.

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Participants experience can enjoy guided tours of the Kumihimo museum and observe live demonstrations of the Kumihimo making process.

'Some no sato Ochiai' is a long-established studio founded in 1920. 

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Dyeing experience under the guidance of an artisan (creating an Edo Sarasa tablecloth)

Tomita Sen Kogei (Tokyo Some Monogatari Museum) is a long-established studio founded in 1882. 

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Dyeing experience under the guidance of an artisan (creating an Edo Komon Tote Bag)

Tomita Sen Kogei (Tokyo Some Monogatari Museum) is a long-established studio founded in 1882. 

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Dyeing experience under the guidance of an artisan (creating an Edo Sarasa Silk Stoles)

Zen Meditation at Denchuji Temple was established in 1628. It is a temple with a deep connection to the Soto school's head temple, Eiheiji, in Fukui.

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The monks provide direct instruction in English. Chair zazen is available. It is a private Zazen experience. 

A casual chat with a Kagurazaka Geisha at a bar.

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If you ask various questions about geishas through an interpreter, you will become quite knowledgeable about them. Having a relaxed conversation with a geisha is a very enriching experience.

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​This experience is priced for groups of up to 5 people, but single participants are also welcome if they pay the same group rate.

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Wood joinery, a traditional Japanese method, is said to have been used since the Asuka period (592–710).

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Most of the wood joinery can be physically touched, assembled, and disassembled at the " Kigumi Museum." Handling the joinery firsthand will surprise you with its complexity and precision.

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​This experience is priced for groups of up to 5 people, but single participants are also welcome if they pay the same group rate.