Rent a Kimono in Asakusa | Dressing, Hair Styling and a Stroll with Anju

Start Your Day in Kimono at Anju in Asakusa

Rental Kimono Anju is located in Asakusa 1-chome, and it lets you change into a kimono and enjoy a stroll through the neighbourhood. Choose your colours and patterns, have your dressing and hair styling taken care of, and then head out into Asakusa.

Even if putting on a kimono yourself sounds difficult, everything is prepared for you at the shop. Once your hairstyle and accessories are matched too, the fun of your trip begins the moment you look in the mirror.

Gaze up at Kaminarimon Gate, or peek into the shopfronts along the shopping streets. In an outfit you love, enjoy exploring Asakusa in your own way.

First, Choose a Kimono in Your Favourite Colours and Patterns

Once you arrive at the shop, the first treat is choosing your kimono. Will you go bright and eye-catching, or calm and elegant? Imagine yourself walking through the streets as you look for your favourite.

Before you choose, check which kimono are available under the plan you have booked. If a particular outfit catches your eye, such as a kimono with lace details or a furisode (a formal long-sleeved kimono), check which plan it falls under and what the price difference is.

You can also upgrade to a higher-tier plan by paying the difference at the shop. Whether you coordinate colours with your friends or each go for a different look, that is part of the fun.

Next Come Dressing and Hair Styling, Finished with Accessories

Once you have chosen your kimono, it's time for dressing and hair styling. As your hairstyle and accessories are matched to the colours and patterns of your kimono, your look comes together step by step.

Because accessories are included, you don't need to bring a full set of items for Japanese dress yourself. Cute, sleek or glamorous: if you have a particular look in mind, tell the staff.

After checking your finished look in the mirror, it's finally time to head out. Dressed unlike usual, you'll feel your excitement for the stroll grow.

All Set? Step Out into Asakusa in Your Kimono

Once you've changed, set off for wherever you'd like to explore. Kaminarimon, the symbol of Asakusa, and the shopping streets, where browsing the shopfronts is a pleasure, feel different when you walk them in kimono.

Take a photo with the giant lantern behind you, or pause in front of a sign that catches your eye. Rather than rushing from one sightseeing spot to the next, spend some time savouring your outfit and the streetscape together.

If you decide how far to walk with your return time in mind, you'll also have time to enjoy taking photos.

Want Great Photos? Consider the Photography Service

If you'd like to keep your kimono look as a memory in photos, a photography service with a professional photographer is also available. Alongside the shots you take of each other, it is a good option when you want a group photo with everyone together.

If you'd like to use it, check before booking whether photography is included in your plan or costs extra. It also helps to confirm the shooting time and how you will receive the photos, so you can plan your day.

Thinking about what kind of photos you'd like before your trip is part of the fun, too.

Finally, Return to the Shop by Your Return Time

After enjoying your stroll and photos, head back to the shop by your return time. The hours you spend walking in an outfit you love will stay with you as travel memories, along with your photos.

The Basic plan is a 3-hour plan, but if you book for 3 p.m., the return time is 5 p.m. Because the time available depends on your booking time, check the return deadline for the plan you choose and plan accordingly.

We recommend allowing time for check-in and dressing, and keeping your route within a range you can comfortably return from.

FAQ

■ Can I use the service if it's my first time wearing a kimono? Yes. You can have your kimono put on at the shop before heading out. If you can't decide on a kimono or accessories, ask the staff for advice.

■ Is photography by a professional photographer included? Please check the details of the plan you book to see whether photography is included. If you would like photos, also check whether there is an extra charge, the shooting time, the number of photos and how you will receive them.

■ Are kimono available for men and children? Kimono for men and children are also available. Please check in advance that your size is available and whether the plan can be booked.

■ Which languages are supported? Japanese, English, Chinese and French are supported. If you have a preferred language, let us know when you book.

■ Where is the meeting point? It is Rental Kimono Anju at 1-6-3 Asakusa, Taito-ku, Tokyo. Please also check the guidance sent after booking for your arrival time and directions to the shop.

Before You Book

• Booking time, rental duration and return deadline
• What is covered by the outfit and hair styling, and any extra charges
• Whether photography is included, shooting time and what photos you receive
• Your preferred size and language, and the change and cancellation terms

Please check the booking page for the latest terms.

Summary

At Rental Kimono Anju, you can choose a kimono from a wide selection at the shop in Asakusa 1-chome, have your hair and accessories done, and enjoy a stroll around town. With professional photography at popular spots, you can capture your kimono look against the scenery of Asakusa. Chinese, English, French and Japanese are supported, and the service is available for everyone from adults to children.

Take photos of each other from behind with friends, or pose side by side with family for a keepsake shot. Why not turn your time in Asakusa into a memory in kimono?

Check availability and details at Asakusa Kimono Rental & Photo Shoot (Rental Kimono Anju).