Things to do in Minato, Kanto: The Best Lessons & Workshops

March 17, 2022 Sachiko Swiger

The Minato district of Toyko is home to a few excellent museums, including the Nezu Museum of antiques and the Tokyo Metropolitan Teien Art Museum. Tokyo City View, an observation area on the 52nd floor of the Mori Tower, offers an amazing panoramic view of the entire metropolitan area.
Restaurants in Minato

1. Field Trip Plus

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Field Trip Plus

Private Tours by nationally certified guides and cultural classes like tea ceremony, wearing Kimono, cooking Japanese foods like Sushi, sword fighting, introduction to Japanese alcohols, joining festivals etc! Since it is a private tour for you, we will make a customized flexible special tour based on requests! We have had more than 1,000 guests from all over the world. Please feel free to contact us to experience a real local Japan! Nous avons des circuits sur mesure en français. N'hésitez pas à nous contacter.

2. Sogetsu Ikebana Japanese Flower Arrangement For Tourist

2-20-5, Azabujuban, Minato 107-0052 Tokyo Prefecture +81 90-9106-1485 [email protected]
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Sogetsu Ikebana Japanese Flower Arrangement For Tourist

This is the information of Half-day hands-on lesson of "IKEBANA" for tourist or foreign residents in Japan. Would you try Japanese flavors through Ikebana which gives you the sense of season (of flowers of season)? Ikebana is a traditional Japanese art originating from Muromachi period. Flowers and plants in Ikebana represent human life and express the natural beauty and venerableness. Why don't you enjoy the Japanese traditional culture, Ikebana by sparing a few hours out of your Tokyo sight –seeing

3. Japanese Home-style Cooking: Cookery A-Five

5, Akasaka, Minato 107-0052 Tokyo Prefecture +81 90-8238-2816 [email protected] http://japanese-homestyle-cookingclass.com/
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Japanese Home-style Cooking: Cookery A-Five

We offer Japanese home-style cooking lesson ONLINE via zoom now. You are able to learn authentic Japanese dishes at your own kitchen from a professional teacher. Ingredients, cooking utensils to be used during the lesson will be noticed beforehand.

Reviewed By suecgraves - Auckland Central, New Zealand

My 2 teenage daughters and I thoroughly enjoyed our time with Tomoko on a rainy Tokyo day. From the time Tomoko met us at our hotel lobby to when she bade us farewell with a surprise little gift, we are grateful to her for opening up her lovely home and sharing her cooking knowledge and insights into Japanese culture. There are many menus to choose from on the website. We chose the gyoza and ramen menu. We ended up to be the only students on the day - what a treat! My 2 teenage girls loved learning how to wrap the gyoza. Tomoko is so warm and friendly. We felt like we were a guest in her house rather than at a commercial cooking school. I have been to many cooking classes around the world and this would rank very highly as a personal intimate experience to learn about Japanese home style cooking. Thank you Tomoko and I hope our paths cross again!

4. Musashi Ninja Clan Shinobi-Samurai Honjin Dojo

3-5-8 The Kikai Shinko Kaikan building #B413, Shibakoen, Minato 105-0011 Tokyo Prefecture +81 90-3691-8165 [email protected] http://musashi.ninja/
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Musashi Ninja Clan Shinobi-Samurai Honjin Dojo

A family-dojo with a history of 400+ years offers you real hands-on experiences. In 1582, the founder of the Tokugawa Shogunate, Ieyasu was fleeing from Kyoto through Iga, and one of our ancestors escorted him together with the famous Hattori Hanzo, to Ise. This historical incident is called "Iga-goe" or Iga Crossing. Ieyasu, impressed by the Iga ninjas that he hired them to work for the government. Our ancestors served the Tokugawa Shogunate for 265 years. They were called "shinobi-samurai". In our Shinobi-Samurai Honjin dojo, you're learning directly from masters of the art with a long lineage and history . This is one of the authentic experiences, from the actual techniques to reasons behind them. Our interpreters are also our clan members who know our arts well. The basics we introduce does not require martial art skills. No rolling or striking is necessary. Want to have more than just having fun? We welcome you.

Reviewed By thsjesus - Dallas, United States

I have always been very into martial arts and being in Tokyo I couldn’t help but looking for an experience in the ninja art. Since I have done this a couple of times I was aware that it would be a very touristic attraction and I wouldn’t get to learn that much, but I wanted to do it anyway. What a surprise! They give you a very nice lesson about the art and make you experience the real art. The interpreter Kaoyu is very nice and speaks English very well - she helped us understanding everything the instructor was explaining to us. He also was very experienced and managed to teach us the techniques even with the language barrier. You also get to test a couple of weapons after a brief explanation of them and they will test you! Walked in waiting for a tourist trap and left the place with a great understanding of the art and life as well! Highly recommend!

5. Best Living Japan

Minamiazabu, Minato 106-0047 Tokyo Prefecture +81 90-2171-0133 [email protected] http://bestlivingjapan.com/classes/
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Best Living Japan

Best Living Japan offers cooking, crafting and lifestyle classes in English for global families living and visiting Japan. The studio is also available for parties and corporate events.

Reviewed By teabas - Minato, Japan

I have been meaning to do one of these classes since last year and I finally did myself a favor and booked 2 classes (one class one weekend). Result? I absolutely love it! The ikkanbari class for me was therapeutic, it was easy to follow directions, the materials was well organized & well prepared. The instructors were personable, friendly and welcoming. It was just a great experience to create something so beautiful afterwards. As for the indigo dying class, i too was very pleased with the outcome. Once again the studio was well prepared and organized. The fabric provided was generous and so was the indigo dye. I loved the background information behind it and the short scientific aspect too. There was coffee & some treats for everyone, although I was so immersed in my crafting I barely had time to get coffee. It was very thoughtful though. I would highly recommend BLJ to anyone visiting or even to expats that are looking for something to make & do & take home something beautiful in the end. Thank you to the staff for such a fun craft. I'll be back again soon :)

6. RIMPA SUMIE CLUB

4-18-21 Minami Aoyama 106, Minato 107-0062 Tokyo Prefecture +81 90-1842-5888 [email protected] http://www.sumie.tokyo
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RIMPA SUMIE CLUB

The RIMPA SUMIE CLUB, Tokyo, provides traditional Japanese painting lessons.We have two types of classes: one is INK WASH painting, and the other is COLOR CLASS. Both courses are open to beginners with no previous painting experience. All supplies are provided. Step by step, we will explain the materials and how to use them. In INK WASH painting class, we will learn how to paint bamboo, mt.Fuji and dragon while learning basic techniques and philosophy of ink painting. This class also includes short historical guidance. In COLOR class, we use Japanese traditional color pigments and ink. Postcards with outlines of traditional seasonal motifs will be provided. Beginners, too, can enjoy learning this style and will have two cards to take home. This class is opened to all with the aim of sharing knowledge and the essence of Japanese art. Class is offered in English and Japanese. If you would like a lesson at another time, please contact me. I am happy to oblige and am flexible.

Reviewed By 271selmag

I attended Tomoko's lass with my daughter. It was very difficult to find a genuine class that would introduce sumi-e to us. Once in the class I discovered this was because the art together with other traditional Japanese arts are becoming less popular and teachers are harder to find. We had a wonderfully reflective, informative and creative time understanding the history of sumi-e, the techniques involved and the philosophy behind the art. Although we strove to achieve beauty, at the end of the session it didn't matter if our work was not "perfect" because Tomoko made us feel complete regardless of what it looked like. Tomoko was informative, enthusiastic and supportive thoughout the process. I would recommend the Rimpa Sumie Club to anyone who really wants to experience the art of sumie.

7. Happo-en Garden

1-1-1, Shirokanedai, Minato 108-8631 Tokyo Prefecture +81 3-3443-3111 [email protected] http://www.happo-en.com/
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Happo-en Garden

Happo-en excels at planning, execution and prides itself on its ability to turn ideas into reality. Every event is unique and each project is overseen by a team specifically selected for each event every time. Our staff listen carefully to the ideas and requests of every customer to ensure every aspect of their ideal gathering come to full volition. We offer one-stop service starting from the initial meeting to the day of the event.

Reviewed By AdvtrTrvlr - Camarillo, United States

This is a great garden which is part of a hotel property and has all the traditional Japanese Garden features we were expecting from the little temple, a chapel where several couples were getting married, nice walkways, koi fish, sitting areas, a mini bamboo forest and lots of beautiful flowers and trees including bonsai trees. We would definitely recommend stopping to see this. It is near several other attractions if you are just wondering around so be on the lookout for it while walking around and using the pocket Wi-Fi that is highly recommended by all to help get around.

8. Lee's Motoazabu

3-18-4, Nishiazabu, Minato 106-0031 Tokyo Prefecture +81 3-3479-1388 [email protected] http://www.leesmotoazabu.com/
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Lee's Motoazabu

9. Tokyo Craft Town

1-6-1 4F Decks Tokyo Beach Seaside Mall, Daiba, Minato 135-0091 Tokyo Prefecture +81 3-6457-2971 [email protected] http://www.art-plus1.co.jp/
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Tokyo Craft Town

LETS ENJOY! HAND MADE WORKSHOP!! Create Your Original Gel Candle or Original Snow Dome. 'A UNIQUE ART PIECE OF IMAGINATION' Only One In The World WELCOME, For the whole family. It's a Full of Enjoyable, Imaginative and Playful Events. There are so many repeat customers are Also Love to make it as a gift. PLEASE VISIT once Our Shop WHEN YOU COME to NEAR US. 'CLEAR CANDLE ' Make your own Gel Candle by using Beautiful Parts, Natural Sea Shell and colorful Sand with other Fantastic elements. It's a Most Popular Menu of Our Events. * SNOW DOME Please Create an Original Snow Dome By Your Favorite Pretty Animals and Miniature Glass Sculptures with a transparent Dome Shape Container. Which is only one in the world. Decoration of glass sculpture with special water are also given a Luxurious feeling for a long time.

10. Plus International, Tokyo Midtown Studio - Day Lesson

9-7-4 2F Tokyo Midtown Garden Terrace, Akasaka, Minato 107-0052 Tokyo Prefecture +81 3-5413-3476 http://www.abc-cooking.co.jp/studio/studiolist/studiodetail/?studioID=33

1. No initial fee! Choice of cooking/bread/cake classes 2. Male students are also welcome 3. We also offer cooking lessons in English For the English lessons, our bilingual staff will guide you in English & Japanese so you can learn a little Japanese as well. Recipes will be provided in English as well.

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