Osaka Cultural experiences

WOW. From start to finish the crew and wrestlers were very engaging. Don't leave Osaka without visiting this Sumo experience. It will be one of your best Japan memories ever .

Fantastic experience! Mrs. Mayumi warmly welcomed us and explained the history and characteristics of the tea ceremony in English (but she even had paper materials in Italian!). Both her matcha and her sweets were fabulous, and it was wonderful to be able to observe her during the ceremony and then try it firsthand. Highly recommended! Arigatou gozaimashita, Mayumi san!

I wanted to witness sumo wrestling while visiting Japan, I found the perfect place that hosts one. It was definitely an amazing experience. Do try it!

We had a great experience, from picking out kimono to the actual photo shoot. There are different options available for women’s hairstyling, some are free and others cost a little extra. One thing to be aware of is that it is a fairly long walk from the studio to the shrine and castle. You may consider bringing your own shoes for the walk, if you have difficulty walking in sandals.

we had the so much fun making sushi on our trip! The instructor was amazing! She was easy to understand, funny, and educated on the topic! we enjoyed the sushi making class so much that we did matcha making afterwards which was also amazing

what an awesome and exciting experience to do the Osaka Kimono. All employees are nice and they helped me and my husband to choose kimono. The photographer is so sweet and had a lot of patience with us. When we got done, the employees from the rental place had gifts for us. I highly recommend to have it done on your visit to Japan…especially if it is your first time.

What an awesome experience! Before booking, I was a little worried it might tourist trappy, but it was a genuinely educational and fun experience. Seina and Pari were so friendly, and the manager was lovely as well! They even prepared a small birthday board when I mentioned I was there for my birthday. We booked the adult only 19:00 session, and it ended up being just us in a private session. I had always wanted to learn more about how mochi is made and to pound it myself, and this experience truly delivered. I enjoyed it so much! If you’re not sure whether to book or not - just do it!

The tea ceremony and nerikiri making experience was truly memorable and beautifully done. The instructor explained each step clearly and shared insights into Japanese culture and traditions. Making nerikiri by hand was fun and relaxing, and the tea ceremony felt calm and authentic. It was a perfect cultural experience and a highlight of our trip in Japan.

The staff was friendly, although there was only one employee at the reception desk, so they were quite busy. We had to wait a bit because several groups of customers arrived at the same time. They can communicate in English, but when we had trouble choosing, we asked for a recommendation on which accessory colors to choose, but she couldn't offer any advice and just smiled. The older woman who helped with dressing and hairstyling spoke Japanese, but she was friendly. After changing, we waited a short while for the photographer to arrive, who was Taiwanese. Everyone was great, haha, and didn't force conversation, which was nice. We're not great at posing or expressions, and even though there were instructions, we felt a bit stiff. But overall, we were satisfied. We received the photos quickly the next day, and we would consider coming back again. In the end, the photographer even helped us return the wooden sandals to the store since we walked a bit further before returning to change. The store is quite small, and there are fewer options for men, mostly just a few color combinations. There are more options for women, but not many accessory choices.