Things to do in Asakusa Hanayashiki

This was a cute activity. This is my last student summer so I’ve been trying to enjoy myself while still being productive finishing off a couple of projects (all that too say I’ve been stressfully-happily travelling) so this was a welcome calm and mindful moment. Sharpening then polishing the blade, choosing the wood for the handle and getting that engraved, and chatting with Alberto and Seia as they guided us was an enjoyable first workshop for me. We’re also very happy to have the knives as a souvenir. Also full disclosure I was told my engraving would be free with a review.

My fiancée and I wanted a special souvenir to bring back home and this was definitely it! The whole process was smooth and explained in a way easy to understand. Hector was our instructor and he was extremely knowledgeable, friendly, and welcoming! I definitely recommend coming here!

Rei and koto are excellent guides! they were both very informative and nice. rei had a really captivating smile so our group kept smiling the whole time. their english is amazing too. They taught us the to-dos inside the temple, helped us to take pictures and even recommended us hiddend gems around asakusa area that we tried the next day. thank you rei and koto!

it was a great experience. The staff is very friendly. There are many options to choose from. I would recommend this shop and do it again.

Tried this with my mom and had so much fun! Erika was very helpful and also provided great insights during the process. Also enjoyed watching the engraving.

I had such a wonderful time making my chopsticks! The staff were very kind, knowledgeable and helpful. They took time to make sure each individual felt valued and understood. I would love to shout out all the staff as each one had a hand in helping me through each step of the process. I am really happy to be taking a near piece of useful art home with me. I definitely think this is something everyone should try!

We had a great time! the girl instructor was great in english, really engaging, warm and welcoming, a really good teacher and was great to chat with. she even recommended a local ramen shop for us to try. the ingredients were fresh and tastes amazing! ✨especially the squid nigiri that we made. the only downside was the place was hard to look for because they have such a small signage so it took as a while to find it, but overall we had a great experience.

Today, I explored Shinjuku with three tour guides: Kotoha, Rie, and Mai. All three guides spoke excellent English and introduced us to many delicious food and drink options. They also shared the fascinating history and sights of Asakusa. If we had come by ourselves, we surely would have rushed through and missed so much. Plus, the guides took amazing photos! For anyone tired of bad photos taken by their boyfriends or husbands, you really must come. Japanese female guides are truly skilled photographers, highly recommended!