Do you want to have special experiences in Japan?? Japanese traditional culture is very distinctive and original, and it’s the most attractive thing about the country. There are a number of ways to interact with unique Japanese culture, and various cultural activities and tourist attractions are available today. One of the most special activities is wearing Kimono, the traditional Japanese dress (or Yukata in summertime).
Nowadays, there are many Kimono shops for foreign visitors at many locations in Tokyo offering Kimono rentals with dress-up and makeovers. You can enjoy strolling down the popular towns in Tokyo such as Asakusa and Shibuya, or take a photo shoot with professional photographers for special occasions such as weddings or family portraits. Kimono is not only for women but there are also Kimono (Hakama) for men that they can dress up as cool Samurai.
It’s one of the best ways to commemorate a trip in Japan as well as to learn about Japanese culture. In this article, I have listed the best Kimono rental shops in Tokyo where you can have the most amazing Kimono experience!
1. Wear a Kimono in Asakusa
Asakusa is one of the most popular neighborhoods in Tokyo known as the center of old downtown. It’s arguably the best spot to wear Kimono in Tokyo as there are a number of great photo spots such as Sensoji Temple, Nakamise Street, and the nostalgic streets. This rental shop in Asakusa allows your daily use of a Kimono (or Yukata in summer) till 6 pm. You can also get your hair done as well as rent some accessories. (Price: from $21)
▶ Book NOW your Kimono Experience in Asakusa
2. Dress in Kimono & Take Pictures around Tokyo
Directly from Kyoto, Wargo is Japan’s largest rental kimono service, with 7 stores nationwide. In Tokyo they have 2 stores located in Asakusa and Ginza, so you can choose the one that is most convenient for you. Each shop has more than 20,000 kimonos to choose from and several different plans! The package includes the kimono rental, hairstyle and accessories. And if you don’t decide until the last minute, there is no problem, as they accept walk-in! (Price: from 3,300 yen)
▶ Official Website: https://kyotokimono-rental.com/en/
3. Kimono Rental and Photo Shoot in Kamakura or Kawagoe
Asakusa is beautiful, but it is usually overcrowded and it’s difficult to get a good photo. If you want to enjoy wearing kimono in a traditional and quieteratmosphere, I recommend a trip to Kamakura or Kawagoe, both very close to Tokyo!
Vasara Kimono Rental is one of the leading Kimono rental services in Tokyo. They offer a wide variety of service packages such as different grades of Kimono and Kimono for children, and and they have a branch in both cities (Price: from $30).
▶ Click HERE to book your VASARA Kimono Rental in Kamakura online
▶ Click HERE to book your VASARA Kimono Rental in Kawagoe online
4. Fancy Kimono Dress up and Photoshoot in Tokyo
Wouldn’t it be great to have your own photoshoot at a studio with a wide variety of dresses, including Kimono? That is exactly what you can do in this following experience we are introducing! Here you can become whatever you want to be and take photographs at a studio. This place offers over 100 different costumes from which you can choose. The kimono styles here are modern, making it a unique experience even comparing it with the other services in this list. (Price: $392.99)
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5. Experience a Tea Ceremony Wearing Kimono
Have the most authentic traditional Japanese experience having a tea ceremony while wearing a kimono at a traditional Japanese tea room! It’s situated at Asakusa, and while the tea ceremony lasts 1 hour, you don’t have to return the kimono until 17:00! So you can enjoy taking photos at the tea room and later have a pleasant walk in the Asakusa area (Price: from $79).
▶ You can reserve online your tea ceremony and kimono experience here