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WAK Japan

761 Tenshu-cho, Takakura-dori, Nijo-agaru, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture 604-0812, Japan
+81 75-212-9993
Ranked #6 of 16 tours in Kyoto
5.0 of 5 stars 4 Reviews
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Owner description: WAK Japan specializes in offering traditional culture hands-on experiences such as tea ceremony, cooking, calligraphy, flower arrangement, kimono...... more » Owner description: WAK Japan specializes in offering traditional culture hands-on experiences such as tea ceremony, cooking, calligraphy, flower arrangement, kimono wearing, koto playing, and many more at a beautifully restored machiya (traditional wooden house) In addition, we also arrange guided tours, visits to an exclusive temples, etc. « less
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Lambertville, New Jersey
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24 reviews 24 reviews
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12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 3, 2012
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Just recently visited Kyoto and not really sure what we should we hired a private tour guide whom spoke English and was very charming. Tidbits toide he is very informed and affordable. Took the bullet train from Tokyo which was fantastic and fast , but not cheap opted for green car also known as first class and was a great... More

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Canton, Ohio
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27 reviews 27 reviews
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38 helpful votes 38 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 16, 2011
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We read the reviews here and decided to contact Wak Japan in order to make the most of our 3 short days in Kyoto. We were SO PLEASED with our choices! Miho, our contact at Wak Japan went out of her way to accomodate our requests, and provided us with an 8 hour 'Highlights of Kyoto" tour which covered the... More

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Burlingame, California
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159 helpful votes 159 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed September 1, 2008
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I found this group in a book called "Without Reservations". I read the part where the author took a dance class in Kyoto and was extremely fascinated. I decided to take a dance class in Kyoto once I returned to Japan from Cambodia. I made a reservation through the Wak's website. I was given a price quote and the duration... More

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Houston, Texas
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21 reviews 21 reviews
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21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed July 20, 2008

WAK Japan is a women's organization that sets up activities for tourtists to do that allows them a glimpse into genuine Japanese culture. They have a ton of different options from tea ceremonies to orgamie to everyday home cooking. We did the Home Cooking lesson, where we went to a woman's house/apartment in Kyoto and she cooked a meal for... More

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