We know that every country has its own culture and that culture comprises of clothing, food items, etc. Japan is a country enriched with tradition and culture. Our cultural items are very different from the rest of the world, and the same applies to Kimono. Kimono is a Japanese garment used from many centuries ago and is still popular nowadays. Kimono is a T-shaped wrapped garment with sleaves and is designed by following a different style of garment construction. Kimono is usually an ankle-length and is generally wearable at parties and other events. These days many shops in Japan rent out Kimono, and these shops are found all over Japan. These kimono rental shops are also found a lot in Asakusa. Few of them are as followed:
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1- Asakusa Aiwafuku
This newly opened rental shop is in the heart of Asakusa. The shop is in a great location, and you can have a view of the Tokyo sky tree from the rental shop.You can experience the Japanese culture here at the rental shop.
Map: https://goo.gl/maps/NyrMSCtXEWysv6Rs5
Access: 3 minutes walking distance from Sensoji Temple
Hours: 09:00 to 18:00
Close: N/A
Website: http://aiwafuku.com/plan/
Price: 3800 Yen
2- Rental Yae
This is a rental shop for Kimono, found in the downtown of Asakusa, Tokyo. You don’t need to take any item with you to the rental shop. They have all the required stuff for dressing you appropriately as per their culture and tradition. The rental shop has different packages, and they also inform you about the return time of Kimono.
Map: https://goo.gl/maps/8LpwbykdQbaQG1G86
Access: 2 minutes walking distance from Rokumonsen Hotel
Hours: 09:30 to 17:30
Close: N/A
Website: https://yae-japan.com/en/
Price: Variable, Check Website
3- Noren Kimono Rental
This Kimono rental shop is also popular in the area of Asakusa. The rental shop has different cultures in Japan. When you visit the rental shop, you’ll find a different type of Kimono, and each of them will show a unique colour. The prices of the rental shop areset to be friendly.
Map: https://goo.gl/maps/aDE99qaxtTuJnH5U6
Access: 3 minutes walking distance from McDonald’s
Hours: 10:00 to 19:30
Close: N/A
Website: N/A
Price: N/A
4- Kimono Rental Wargo Shop
This rental shop is in an ideal location as it is found right on the main road. This rental shop has an online reservation option as well. If the time slot is available, you can make the last minute, on the spot reservation. You can make the payments through credit card as well.
Map: https://goo.gl/maps/n8bRYnR6kt2sFkDj9
Access: 2 minutes walking distance from Hotel B.
Hours: 09:00 to 18:00
Close: N/A
Website: https://kyotokimono-rental.com/en/
Price: Variable, check the website
5- Aiwa Clothing Rental
The rental shop is at main Edo-Dori Avenue. You can make the reservations online by making payments through the credit card. Also, if the timeslot is available, you can make the on-the-day reservation as well. The operational hours of the shop may differ on weekends. You can visit the rental shop website for a detailed price plan.
Map: https://goo.gl/maps/sYPdK4h8ZoCc7cR18
Access: 2 minutes walking distance from Smart Exchange money exchanger
Hours: 09:00 to 18:00
Close: N/A
Website: http://aiwafuku.com/
Price: Variable, check the website
A lot of shops in Japan are renting out Kimono for parties and other occations for the customers. These shops are in all over the country, and if you are visiting Asakusa, Tokyo, the details mentioned above will be helpful for you. Every rental shop has its price plan, and its facilities are also different. You can visit each rental shop’s website and can compare the plans before making a selection.