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Culture Experience Short Program

What you can enjoy in this program

image For those wishing to enjoy cultural experiences in a casual mode or to enjoy as many experiences as possible within a limited amount of time, WAK JAPAN offers shortened versions of tea ceremony, flower arrangement, cooking, etc. in a clean Japanese style room of WAK JAPAN office. Each experience lasts 55 minutes except for cooking which is 90 minutes. Programs are arranged in accordance with your requested starting time. However, we offer DISCOUNT if you take Kimono Wearing, Calligraphy, & Origami. In addition SPECIAL DISCOUNT tea ceremony is available; 2000 YEN. See the DISCOUNT PROGRAMS & TEA CEREMONY below.

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Difference between Home visit Programs and Short Programs Home Visit Programs Short Programs
Time length Long Short
Pick up service by taxis and WAK JAPAN staff Included Not included
Venues Local resident's home WAK JAPAN room
Closed or Open lesson Closed Open
Kind of Kimono worn Formal Casual

Access

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  • based on 1 participant
  • based on 2 participants or more
 

Tea ceremony - Regular or DiscountedDetail

 

Enjoy tea ceremony at our authentic tea room. Discount is offered the start times of 2PM, 3PM, or 4PM. Cash Only. Reservation Not required but recommended in case of full booking.

55 minutes.

  • 4800 yen per person
    2000 yen per person (2PM, 3PM, or 4PM) Cash only
  • 3500 yen per person
    2000 yen per person (2PM, 3PM, or 4PM) Cash only

DISCOUNT FOR 2 PROGRAMS (KIMONO & CALLIGRAPHY)Detail

 

500 yen discount for those taking 2 programs (Kimono wearing & calligraphy) at the same time.

55 x 2 minutes

  • 9,100 (instead of 9,600) yen
  • 6,500 (Instead of 7,000) yen

Wearing KimonoDetail

 

Why not try on Kimono? Our staff explains you how to wear it properly to make you graceful. Weather pemitted, you can walk & visit a near-by shrine to take your photos by your camera!

55 minutes

  • 4,800 yen per person
  • 3,500 yen per person

DISCOUNT FOR 2 PROGRAMS (CALLIGRAPHY & ORIGAMI)Detail

 

500 yen discount for those taking 2 programs (Calligraphy & Origami)

55 x 2 minutes

  • 9,100 (instead of 9,600) yen
  • 6,500 (instead of 7,000) yen

Origami (with souvenir)Detail

 

Origami is the art of folding square paper into varous shapes, normally without using scissors or glue.

55 minutes

  • 4,800 yen per person
  • 3,500 yen per person

DISCOUNT FOR 2 PROGRAMS (KIMONO & ORIGAMI)Detail

 

500 yen discount for those taking 2 programs(Kimono wearing & Origami)

55 minutes x 2 times (with one-hour break in-between)

  • 9,100 (instead of 9,600) yen
  • 6,500 (instead of 7,000) yen

Tea with KimonoDetail

 

An ideal course for those simply wishing to enjoy Kimono-wearing & Tea WITHIN ONE HOUR. No detailed explanation is given on tea & kimono on this course. If you need more in-depth programs, then try SPECIAL DISCOUNT FOR 2 PROGRAMS.

55 min.

  • 5,800 yen
  • 4,800 yen

SPECIAL DISCOUNT FOR 3 PROGRAMS (KIMONO & CALLIGRAPHY & ORIGAMI)Detail

 

1,500 yen discount for those taking 3 programs (Kimono, Calligraphy, & Origami) at the same time.

55 minutes x 3

  • 12,900 (instead of 14,400) yen
  • 9,000 (instead of 10,500) yen

Koto PlayingDetail

 

Try Japanese traditional musical instrument called Koto (Zither). It is relatively easy to play and it is FUN!. By the end of the session you can already perform one single song.

55 minutes.

  • 5,800 yen
  • 4,800 yen

Japanese Cooking ChirashizushiDetail

 

Chirashizushi is a very colorful vinegared (boiled) rice topped with fried/shredded eggs, boiled vegetables, gingers, on one plate. Small salad, soup are also cooked/served.

90 minutes.

  • 7,800 yen
  • 5,500 yen

CalligraphyDetail

 

Try writing Japanese/Chinese characters and have fun! Our staff teaches you how to use brushes & ink. Your can take your work back home!

55 minutes

  • 4,800 yen per person
  • 3,500 yen per person

Japanese Cooking (Rolled sushi)Detail

 

Enjoy cooking healthy Japanese dishes! You can choose from either Teriyaki or Rolled sushi as your main course. Side dishes such as cooked salad and soup will also be made.

90 minutes

  • 7,800 yen per person
  • 5,500 yen per person

Flower ArrangementDetail

 

Enjoy asymmetrical & graceful Japanese ikebana (flower arranging) ! Our instructor will help you complete your artwork!

55 minutes

  • 7,800 yen per person
  • 5,500 yen per person

Japanese Cooking (Teriyaki chicken)Detail

 

Enjoy cooking healthy Japapnese dishes. You can choose from either Teriyaki or Rolled sushi as your main course. Side dishes such as cooked salad and soup will also be made

90 minutes

  • 7,800 yen per person
  • 5,500 yen per person

Shakuhachi (Japanese flute)Detail

 

Why not try playing Shakuhachi (vertical bamboo flute). It is easier than you might think and it is fun!

55 minutes.

  • 5,800 yen
  • 4,800 yen

Japanese Language LessonDetail

 

Our professional Japanese teacher will tell you step-by-step how to greet, shop, and even conduct some simple conversation with local people

55 minutes

  • 5,800 yen per person
  • 4,800 yen per person

Each program can take up to about 10 people at one time. People from different parts of the world can therefore share and enjoy one program.

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