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 a 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 to 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!

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1. Dress in Kimono at KEIO PLAZA HOTEL TOKYO

Keio Plaza Hotel Tokyo is a popular luxury hotel located in Shinjuku, the heart of Tokyo. At the Keio Department Store Costume Room located on the 3rd floor of the South Building, staying and non-staying guests can choose from three unique Japanese-style clothing experiences!

Enjoy the elegance of the ‘Yukata Experience’ with its one-piece summer casual kimono, or opt for the comfort of the ‘Simple Kimono Experience’ featuring easy-to-wear attire. For an unforgettable cultural immersion, try the ‘One-Hour Japanese Bride/Bride & Groom Experience,’ where you can wear traditional Japanese wedding attire like the shiromuku or iro-uchikake.

▶ Keio Plaza Hotel Tokyo Kimono Rental Official Website: https://www.keioplaza.com/offers/index.html#offers_03

2. 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

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 quieter atmosphere, 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 they have a branches in both cities (Price: from $30).

4. Rent a Kimono & Take Pictures around Tokyo

Directly from Kyoto, Wargo is Japan’s largest rental kimono service, with eight stores nationwide. In Tokyo, they have two 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-ins! (Price: from 3,300 yen)

▶ Tokyo Asakusa Store Official Website: https://kyotokimonorental.com/en/shop/8

5. Fancy Kimono Dress up and Photoshoot in Tokyo

Wouldn’t it be great to have your photoshoot at a studio with a wide variety of dresses, including Kimono? That is exactly what you can do in this 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)

▶ Book NOW  Fancy Kimono Dress up and Photoshoot in Tokyo

6. 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

7. Professional Photo Shooting and Kimono Stylist

Kimono rental shops are a good option for those who want to enjoy walking in kimono around Tokyo streets. However, usually taking a good picture of you in a kimono is difficult. Most of the places are crowded, etc. So if what you want is to have beautiful pictures of you wearing a kimono, then I recommend a different experience.

Stasia is a licensed kimono stylist and photographer who runs her kimono studio in Asakusa, offering authentic kimono styling and professional photoshoots. Not only that, she also will explain to you in detail about kimonos.

Prices are higher than a usual kimono rental, but it’s worth it. You can check her work on their website and judge for yourself.

▶ Official Website: https://inkimono.com/

8. Pre-Wedding Photo Shooting in Kimono in Tokyo

Japan has become one of the most popular destinations for honeymooners. If that’s your case, instead of booking a regular kimono you can have a more authentic and unique experience by renting a pre-wedding kimono photo shoot! Special kimonos that Japanese wear for this occasion (Price: $287.75).

▶ Reserve online now your pre-wedding photo shooting in a special kimono

9. Plus Size Kimono Rental in Tokyo

It’s no secret that Japanese sizes are rather small. If you’re worried that this is a problem, don’t worry: some shops offer kimono rentals for larger sizes. So you can enjoy looking beautiful in a kimono, while a guide accompanies you and takes pictures with your mobile phone or camera! If you are accompanied by someone with smaller sizes, they also offer standard sizes.

▶ Book here your plus-size kimono rental

10. Remake Your Own Kimono Experience in Tokyo

The last service on our list is a little different than the others. In this service, you can learn how to remake your own Kimono. You can choose from a wide variety of Kimono that they have there and they will show you how to do it. Not only will you learn the basics of how to create your own Kimono, but you will also have your kimono to take home. (Price: $43.90)

▶ Click HERE to book a Remake Your Own Kimono Experience online

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