Kanagawa Cultural experiences

Wonderful experience, a wide choice and very helpful and lovely staff who spoke English well enough to make everything simple. Highly recommended.

The team at Kawasaki Beya are amazing!! We were not sure what to expect, as we had seen tours where people dressed in sumo suits and wrestled, and were not interested in that. However, this tour took you to a former operational Beya where bilingual interpreters talked about the history of sumo. Two retired wrestlers, Tsubomi and Nishiki, then demonstrated their training routine. Both were very entertaining, particularly when they asked for audience participation. The volunteers were walked through a short training session, then given the opportunity to wrestle one of the champions. Everyone then takes part in a traditional sumo meal, the chanko nabe, where they can ask questions of the sumos. We even did a craft activity and left with a gift. Both my teens (male and female) found it entertaining and it is high on our list of recommended activities for anyone visiting Tokyo.

I booked an appointment through Klook and finally visited last week. I had prepaid and wasn’t sure what to expect. The location is inside a residential building and a little tricky to find, but after asking around I got there. I was welcomed so warmly! My nail technician—who is also the owner—was incredibly friendly and spoke perfect English. She examined my nails carefully and gave me excellent advice. The design turned out exactly as I imagined, and I couldn’t be happier. My nails have never looked this good. I hope to return the next time we travel to Yokohama!