Osaka Cultural experiences

My second-grade son recently became interested in sumo, so we booked a sumo experience and visited. It was close to the station and easy to find. Mr. Ryu and Mr. Kai's demonstrations were excellent, and the explanation of sumo history was very informative. My son absolutely loved the chance to compete against the sumo wrestlers at the end! He was the only child among the participants, and they raised his hand as the champion at the end, which made him incredibly happy! :) There were many foreigners, so the explanations were given in fluent English. However, as a Korean who is more comfortable with Japanese than English, I thought it would be great if the historical explanations were also available in other languages, like Korean, or even just in Japanese! Anyway, we had a wonderful time, and it was a valuable experience that was well worth the money! :)

Directions to studio were exactly as pictured, very warm welcoming and well stocked store. I felt as a princess being guided to all the stations and being dressed up. Photographer was awesome and got the best spots even tho it was a rainy day. Definitely 10/10 recommend! instructor: Amazing experience:Amazing location:Central

What a wonderful experience. I am so glad we upgraded to the photo shoot because we wouldn’t have been able to take such nice pictures ourselves with no one around in the background. Also thank you so much to Lee for the amazing posing ideas, a memory I will cherish forever 🌺🌹😌

My daughters wanted to wear kimonos, so after searching, we came to Lei Shinsaibashi. I booked it right away because it had good reviews and was a great value on Klook. The kimonos were so beautiful that my children had a hard time choosing. The accessories, like hair ornaments and shoes, were all lovely, and the makeup area and fitting rooms were spacious and nice. The staff were also very kind and helpful. I'm satisfied and would definitely visit again. I highly recommend it! ^^

we were able to find this shop fairly easily with an A-frame sign at the entrance. The area is a shared space with a few other craft workshops as well. There’s a restroom you can use once you are up the stairs. Elvie was our instructor. She gave very good instructions and demonstrations as well as helped with some finishing touches to our chopsticks. They have several types of wood you can upgrade to ranging from 4000 to 8000 yen. There are 3 types that we got to choose from that were already included with the price. I chose the Taiwan Cypress and my brother chose Hinoki. We opted for the optional laser engraving for an additional 1000 yen and it was well worth it! Such a great experience! a lovely souvenir to take back home. I will for sure be using them!

It was an awesome show.. the organisers took good care of everyone. The experience of challenging the Sumo wrestlers was one of its kind .. had such a good time. it was worth every penny spent..

My old coin was easily transformed into a beautiful ring! I made some wonderful memories in Osaka. I participated with my mother, as we always do, and the staff kindly taught us how to make the rings, so we were able to create truly lovely pieces. In addition to ring making, they also offer workshops for chopstick making and Kintsugi (the art of repairing pottery with gold), so I think there are many things to enjoy. The shop was newly opened, bright, and clean, located on the 8th floor of a building with great views, including the Kabuki-za theater. It was a wonderful spot. It was also conveniently located near Namba and Shinsaibashi, making it great for sightseeing. I had no idea there was such a fantastic workshop in Osaka. I highly recommend it to everyone. Next time, I'd like to try Kintsugi. The prices were also very reasonable.

This was by far a highlight of our trip. Not only did we get to experience a tea cermony but got to learn the history and the background. We also got to make matcha ourselves. It truly felt like being apart of something special and got the honor to see the tradition.

We had a great experience making our chopsticks. The only point with fewer stars is the price. Our booking included one type of wood. If you want one of the other four, you have to pay extra: two pieces for 2000 Yen each, and two more for 4000 Yen each. We found that quite expensive. Otherwise: super nice staff who are very happy to help. Thanks for the great souvenir.