Kimono and Matcha Experience in Asakusa Tokyo

Overview

Available languages

English

2 hours

Mobile ticket

Experience the elegant kimono culture in Asakusa coupled with a short lesson about how to properly enjoy Japanese Matcha tea. Choose from a variety of kimono styles.

Of course, you can also choose the kimono rental service only.

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.

If you are going to try on a kimono, we recommend using the photo plan. A professional photographer who is familiar with the nearby locations will accompany you and take wonderful portraits. We also have a studio, so you can take photos in a kimono even in the unlikely event of bad weather.

The activity is also suitable for children above 1-year-old and wheelchair users!

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

We do not serve Matcha tea for children under 7 year old because it contains caffeine.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Kimono or yukata ,obi, rental fee for adults and children

The Kimono & Matcha Experience Plan includes matcha and sweets.

Hair styling and hair accessories ( footwear, handbag)

Add-on option: photo shooting session

Storage of large luggage such as suitcases is not included in the rental fee. Additional 550 yen

Makeup is not included in the rental fee (at your own expense)

Accessories such as obijime are not included in the price. Additional fee of 550 yen

Men's hair styling not included (At your own expense)

Kimono rental plans do not include matcha tea or sweets.

What To Expect

Discover 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, relish the unique taste of Japanese green tea Matcha and receive a short lecture about the proper way of drinking it according to the traditions of the Japanese tea ceremony. After you choose your kimono or summer yukata, 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. 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 30 or 60 minutes and the captured photo data will be sent to you to download after editing within a week. Kimonos for kids and kimonos for wheelchair users are also available!

Options

Kimono & 30-min photo shooting

Duration: 30 minutes

Kimono & 60-min photo shooting

Duration: 1 hour