A change of pace♪ Wine, tea ceremony, food samples🍞5 easy experiences in Tokyo

When it comes to sightseeing, eating delicious food and shopping are usually the most popular activities. However, sometimes you may want something a little different and stimulating. In such cases, we recommend an experience!

Experiences give you a sense of accomplishment and a new side to your partner that you cannot get just by spending time together. Also, by working together with your family or loved one, you can naturally have a lively conversation and deepen your friendship.

In Tokyo, there are many hands-on manufacturing experiences that even beginners can easily participate in. In this issue, we have carefully selected five of the most highly recommended craftsmanship experiences. All of them are easy to participate in if you make a reservation, so please take advantage of them when planning your next date.

1. Food sample making experience cafe

When most people think of food samples, they probably think of the realistic food models that line the shelves of restaurants. There is a café in Tokyo where you can experience making your own food samples! Making food samples is a much more in-depth experience than one might imagine, as you have to pay close attention not only to the appearance, but also to the texture and details of the food.

One of the most notable features of this store is that visitors can actually cook the same dishes as those made from the food samples and take pictures of the real food samples side by side with the food samples. Of course, the food you make can be eaten, and you can also take home your own food sample to display as a keepsake.

This experience is designed to be enjoyable not only for those who like detailed work, but also for those who are clumsy, so anyone can easily try it. It may be fun to choose your favorite menu item and compete with each other to see who can make it more realistic.

Food Sample Making Experience Cafe

住所	1-13-13 Hanakawado, Taito-ku, Tokyo
営業時間	10:00-21:00
定休日	Irregular holiday
公式サイト	https://foodsamplecafe.com/en/

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2. Japanese Culture Experience An Tokyo

If you would like to enjoy a sightseeing tour that brings you into contact with traditional Japanese culture, the o-demae (tea ceremony) experience is recommended. At Iori An Tokyo, you can learn about the authentic tea ceremony and make your own matcha green tea. Even if you are a beginner, the instructor will teach you in detail, making it easy for you to participate.

In the tea ceremony experience, you will first learn the basic manners of the tea ceremony and the utensils used for making tea. While spending a relaxing time in a Japanese-style space and learning that each action has a meaning, you will feel the depth of traditional Japanese culture.

One of the charms of the tea ceremony is the spirit of hospitality. Serving tea that you have prepared yourself to others is a wonderful way to show consideration for others in a different way than usual. In addition, matcha tea served with Japanese sweets has a special flavor that is different from the tea you normally drink.

Spending time away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life in a quiet and serene space is a great way to refresh your mind. You will be able to create special memories through the tea ceremony while calming each other's hearts.

AN TOKYO Japanese Culture Experience

住所	2F Nomura Building, 39 Kandakonyacho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
電話番号	080-4484-2801
営業時間	7:00-20:00
公式サイト	https://tokyo.nipponbunkan.com/en

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3. hands-on soba (buckwheat noodle) making class at Komagome-ke

I want to enjoy not only eating buckwheat noodles but also making them myself! For such people, we recommend the soba noodle making experience at “Soba Making Class Komagomeya” in Komagome. Soba is one of Japan's traditional dishes, but it is rare to have the opportunity to actually make soba by hand. Here, you can experience authentic buckwheat noodle making under the guidance of professionals and enjoy the depth of the making process.

The experience starts with “mizumurashi,” or mixing buckwheat flour and water. The process of kneading the dough from the flour requires a lot of strength, and the participants naturally engage in conversation as they cooperate with each other. After that, the dough is rolled out evenly and cut with a special knife, but it is surprisingly difficult to cut straight and evenly. It is also fun to watch and encourage each other's work. Comparing and contrasting each other's creations can be a very exciting moment.

The best part of soba-noodle making is being able to taste the finished soba on the spot. The freshly made buckwheat noodles are different from the ones sold on the market, and you can feel the difference in flavor and texture. You can share the excitement of “I didn't know that something I made by myself could taste so good! It is one of the charms of this restaurant that couples can share the excitement of “I didn't know that something I made by myself tastes so good! This is a particularly good spot for sightseeing.

There are also a variety of courses for beginners, so even first-timers can try their hand at it without worry. If you want to enjoy a hands-on dining experience that is different from the usual sightseeing, please visit!

Hands-on Soba Making Class Komagome Family

住所	Kushida Bldg. 2F ONE, 1-17-2 Komagome, Toshima-ku, Tokyo
電話番号	090-9385-7030
営業時間	11:00-17:00
定休日	Irregular holiday
公式サイト	https://fujiya-tokyo.lp-web.net/

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4. Shibuya Winery Tokyo

Shibuya Winery Tokyo is the perfect place for couples who want to enjoy an adult date night and experience a winemaking tour. The winery is popular as a rare spot where you can observe authentic winemaking up close and personal in the heart of the Shibuya metropolitan area. By learning how wine, which we usually drink casually, is made, we can deepen our understanding of wine and enjoy it even more.

During the experience, visitors can learn about the process of wine from the selection of grapes, which are the raw material for wine, to fermentation, maturation, and bottling. In particular, during the fermentation process, you will learn about the scientific aspects of wine making, such as how yeast produces alcohol, which will stimulate your intellectual curiosity. Another attraction of the winery is the rows of brewing tanks and barrels that allow visitors to observe up close how wine is actually made.

After the tour, visitors can enjoy a wine tasting experience. Visitors can compare multiple types of wines and taste the different aromas and flavors to find the wine that best suits their tastes. You can also learn about pairing, which may broaden your enjoyment of food and wine combinations.

If you are a couple who loves wine, this is a spot where you can have a special time just by visiting. Why not enjoy a relaxing adult date in the winery's sophisticated atmosphere while tasting delicious wine? Even wine beginners can enjoy this event, so it is a great point to feel free to join.

Shibuya Winery Tokyo

住所	MIYASHITA PARK North, 3F, 6-20-10 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
電話番号	03-6712-5778
営業時間	11:00-23:00
定休日	Same as facility closing days
公式サイト	https://shibuya.wine/

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5. Acorn mouse baking class el erizo

For those who want to cook together but are not sure about difficult things, we recommend the baking experience at “Harinezumi no Bakery el erizo” in Setagaya. Here, you can learn to make various kinds of bread, including cute hedgehog-shaped bread. Bread baking is a perfect experience for sightseeing because the process is simple yet profound, and it can be enjoyed while working with your hands.

The experience starts with making the dough. Mixing and kneading flour, water, and yeast is the key to getting the right amount of strength. Knead the dough firmly until it becomes fluffy and smooth, and it is a fun moment when you can compare your methods with each other. While waiting for the dough to ferment, you can relax in the at-home atmosphere of the class.

In the molding process, you can make cute and attractive breads such as hedgehog-shaped bread and hamster-shaped bread, and the process of drawing expressions and creating shapes is just like making crafts. The process of drawing expressions and creating shapes is just like making crafts. and “Which one is prettier? The time it takes to bake the bread is also a time of heightened anticipation, filled with the fragrant aroma of the bread.

The moment of eating freshly baked bread is a special moment. Tasting the bread you made on the spot makes it taste even better. Even beginners in baking can participate in this event, so couples with limited cooking experience can easily try it. Since you can learn recipes that can be reproduced at home without using special tools, you can enjoy baking bread together even after you get home. How about leaving behind the memories of your sightseeing with the aroma and taste?

Acorn mouse baking class el erizo

住所	Nishi Takaido, Suginami-ku, Tokyo * Address to be disclosed after booking
電話番号	080-5406-2386
営業時間	Subject to availability
定休日	Subject to availability
公式サイト	https://harinezumipan-el-erizo.jimdofree.com/

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Summary

A hands-on date is not only a fun and different experience from a regular date, but also an opportunity to discover a new side of each other. One of the charms of working together is that you can naturally have more conversation and spend more intimate time together. Another great point is that what you have made will remain as a form, so you can enjoy it as a memory for years to come.

There are many other places in Tokyo where you can experience a variety of other things. For couples who feel their dates are getting stuck in a rut, or for couples who want to try something new, a hands-on manufacturing experience is the perfect way to refresh yourselves. Please take a look at these places for your next date and create wonderful memories together!

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