Tokyo: Asakusa Kimono Dressing and Matcha Experience

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ID: GYG806175-1287731
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Country: Japan

Duration: 1 days


Description

Discover the elegant kimono culture in Asakusa coupled with Matcha experience . Choose from a variety of kimono styles, including yukata, furisode, and samurai.
Immerse yourself into the elegant kimono culture and traditions of Tokyo's oldest district Asakusa. Choose from a variety of kimono styles and enjoy a professional photo shoot along the scenic back streets near the iconic Sensoji Temple as an add-on option.

In addition, enjoy the unique taste of Japanese green tea Matcha and learn about the proper way of drinking it according to the traditions of the Japanese tea ceremony.

Visit kimono rental shop YUI, located a 4-minute walk from Asakusa Station and 2 minutes from Kaminarimon gate. Choose from a wide lineup of kimonos and summer yukatas for various occasions. After the dress-up, the staff will provide you with a suitable hairstyle and colorful accessories. Footwear (wooden Japanese sandals geta) and a traditional handbag will complete the dressing experience.

Kimono rental shop YUI offers a vast array of kimono, ranging from easy to wear light kimono for street walks to traditionally made silk kimono for official occasions. The shop owner practices tea ceremony and will complement the experience with a short lesson on how to drink Matcha tea according to the Japanese traditions.

Feel free to explore the scenic streets of Asakusa district at your own pace for the rest of the day until 17:30 when it is time to return the kimono. If you opt for the photo shooting add-on, a professional photographer will accompany you and introduce the most photogenic spots around Sensoji Temple and Sumida River. The session will last 60 minutes and the captured photo data will be sent to you to download after editing within a week.

Highlights

  • Explore the beauty of Tokyo's Asakusa district dressed in a traditional kimono
  • Choose from a variety of kimono and yukata and arrange a suitable hairstyle
  • Relish the taste of Japanese green tea Matcha with a lesson on how to drink it
  • As an option, you can have a private photo shooting session
  • Suitable for children and wheelchair users!

Guiding languages

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Our operation hours are from 9:30 am to 17:30 pm, so please return the kimono no later than 17:30 pm.
It usually takes 45 to 70 minutes to dress and arrange hair style. The Matcha tea experience takes 15 minutes.
Lace kimono, silk kimono, haori hakama and furisode are available at an extra cost.
Next day delivery is available at an extra cost.
Take the elevator to the 2nd floor of the building.

When should I book?

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.


Cancellations

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.