[Tea ceremony x Kimono x Rickshaw] We will release a premium Japanese culture experience plan for inbound tourists from Asakusa!
*Tokyo Rickshaw*
Press release: September 2, 2024
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[Tea ceremony x Kimono x Rickshaw] We will release a premium Japanese culture experience plan for inbound tourists from Asakusa!
*Tokyo Rickshaw x Wasako collaborate to introduce Japanese culture to foreigners visiting Japan
A new plan that you can enjoy to the fullest will be released from September 1, 2024 in time for the autumn leaves season*
Rise Up Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Tokyo, Representative Director: Ryuta Nishio) is holding a [Tea Ceremony x Kimono] event in Asakusa in collaboration with “Tokyo Rickshaw” and “Wasako” (Representative: Reiko Shirowa). × Rickshaw] Premium Plan
will be released for a limited time from September 1, 2024 until December 31, 2024.
This plan aims to attract foreign visitors to Japan and provides a special experience where you can fully enjoy traditional Japanese culture in about 3 hours.
* [Plan overview] *
This premium plan provides foreign tourists visiting Japan with a luxurious time through a special experience that touches traditional Japanese culture. The following three elements combine to create an unforgettable moment.
* 1. Tea ceremony experience *
At Wasako, a tea ceremony experience salon located 20 seconds walk from Asakusa Station and right next to Kaminarimon, you will experience the traditional Japanese culture of tea ceremony. Enjoy matcha and Japanese sweets in a Japanese space where you can feel the Japanese sense of aesthetics, such as hanging scrolls and flower arrangements, as well as hospitality from staff dressed in Japanese clothing. You can take lots of gorgeous photos in the tea room, which has Japanese-style furnishings such as tatami mats, daimyo umbrellas, and tsukubai. Our friendly staff will also provide easy-to-understand explanations about tea utensils, hanging scrolls, and the history of the tea ceremony. Although it is a traditional culture, it is not formal. Anyone is welcome to join us, and a special experience unlike any other awaits you.
* 2. Kimono dressing *
The plan includes kimono dressing and hair styling by a dresser. Choose the one that suits your taste at a kimono specialty store in Asakusa and transform yourself even more beautifully. Not only the kimono and obi, but also the undergarment, sandals, hair ornaments, and bags are all included in the plan price, so there is no need to prepare anything. A baggage storage service is also included in the plan, so you can enjoy the tea ceremony experience or stroll around town in a rickshaw without bringing anything.
* 3. Sightseeing by rickshaw *
Riding a rickshaw while still wearing a kimono, you will tour the charming streets of Asakusa. A skilled hawker will provide you with detailed information about Asakusa’s famous spots and history, and you can also enjoy taking photos. The driver in charge can speak English, Chinese, and Korean, and can provide guides in multiple languages. If you have a specific place you want to go, we will suggest the most suitable course based on your desired location and time.
If you don’t know or don’t know where you want to go, choose from popular courses such as – Touring the downtown areas of the Edo and Showa era – Touring shrines and temples – Touring Yoshiwara, the red-light district, etc.
We will guide you to “your own” Asakusa that suits each customer. We value communication with our customers, make as many customers smile as possible, and create a page of unforgettable memories.
* [Flow of usage] *
* ・Reservation*
Please make a reservation from the official Tokyo Rickshaw website. Payment will be completed at the time of reservation.
https://tokyo-rickshaw.urkt.in/ja/direct/offices/2917/courses
* ・On the day*
Please arrive at wasako at least 10 minutes before the start time. There is nothing special you need to prepare.
* ・Kimono rental and dressing*
After getting dressed at the kimono rental shop, you will wait in the waiting room of Wasako.
* ・Tea ceremony experience*
After enjoying a tea ceremony demonstration at wasako, guests will be able to make their own matcha tea. You can learn explanations about the tea ceremony and manners that are useful in daily life. After the experience, you will receive a souvenir.
* ・Ride on a rickshaw*
After the tea ceremony experience, a Tokyo rickshaw driver will come to pick you up at wasako. Enjoy sightseeing in Asakusa by riding a rickshaw. Tokyo Rickshaw’s ace driver will provide you with a special time.
* ·dissolution*
At the end, you will receive souvenir coupons, etc., and the party will end near the kimono rental shop.
* [About Warakuen Co., Ltd. (store name “Wasako”)] *
Wasako is a tea ceremony experience salon located near Kaminarimon, a 20-second walk from Asakusa Station. After observing a tea ceremony demonstration and enjoying matcha and Japanese sweets, guests can experience making matcha themselves. The interior of the store has a unified Japanese design, with tatami mats, special hanging scrolls, and Japanese forest sounds played through R-LIVE high-resolution speakers to create a relaxing space. In addition, the room has been treated with immune technology and is equipped with a humidifier that sprays beneficial bacteria, creating an environment that promotes mindfulness.
【Company Profile】
Company name: Warakuen Co., Ltd. (store name: Wasako)
Location: 5th floor, Collection Kaminarimon Building, 2-18-15 Kaminarimon, Taito-ku, Tokyo
Representative Director: Reiko Shirowa
Business content: Food and beverage business, information provision service business, various educational courses, lectures, seminars, advertising business, event planning and holding, introduction and dispatch of lecturers and moderators, investment and financial consulting business, NFT business, video creation , distribution, support for general affairs, human resources, accounting, and secretarial work, guidance, agency, and goods sales.
HP: https://wasako.jp/
Instagram (official): https://www.instagram.com/wasako.asakusa/
* [About Rise Up Co., Ltd. (Tokyo Rickshaw)] *
As hospitality professionals, we at Tokyo Rickshaw will create the best day for you. Asakusa has a lot of charm, including history, gourmet food, and beauty. From the Asakusa that everyone knows to the Asakusa that everyone doesn’t know, the hawker who knows the “life-sized Asakusa” will propose a sightseeing plan tailored to each person.
We are the funniest rickshaw company in Japan, aiming to become the face of the tourism industry!
Ranked first in the rickshaw industry in terms of number of Google reviews and review ratings. Leave your sightseeing in Asakusa to us. In addition, Tokyo Rickshaw actively accepts inquiries 365 days a year, including interviews with the rickshaw drivers, managers, Asakusa, and program appearances.*
We also welcome inquiries such as “I just want a comment from the rickshaw driver” or “I want to include a few rickshaws in the program.” No matter what the content is, we will do our best! Additionally, we do not charge any fees for interview requests, appearance requests, or filming, so please feel free to contact us.
【Company Profile】
Company name: Rise Up Co., Ltd. (Tokyo Rickshaw)
Head office location: 4th floor, Saegusa Building, 1-8-1 Kaminarimon, Taito-ku, Tokyo
Representative Director: Ryuta Nishio
Business details: Rickshaw tour guide, wedding/event production, advertising, business trip rickshaw
Established: December 9, 2019
HP: https://tokyo-rickshaw.tokyo/
Instagram (official):
https://www.instagram.com/tokyorickshaw_japan?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== Instagram (girls club): https://www.instagram.com/tokyorickshaw_girls/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tokyorickshaw
[Inquiries regarding release]
Rise Up Co., Ltd. Corporate Sales Department Yuki Kawana
Email: kawana@tokyo-rickshaw.tokyo
Phone: (03)5830-8845