March 3rd is Girls' Day. As a man, it has never really been something I've had much to do with, but I'm sure it's a big event for families with daughters. However, I'm sure there are mothers out there who are worried about how to celebrate. So, in this article, I'll introduce some basic information about Girls' Day and some recommended routes to take in Ginza, titled Celebrating Girls' Day in Kimono. Use it as a reference for your celebration.

 

A general explanation of Hinamatsuri

・What is Hinamatsuri?

This is a festival for women. It is celebrated by displaying Hina dolls and offerings of diamond-shaped rice cakes, white sake, and peach blossoms.

Hina dolls are meant to stand in for children, protect them from illness and injury, and pray for their healthy growth. They are generally put up from the beginning of spring after Setsubun until February 24th. Incidentally, the reason why Hina dolls are put away immediately after the festival is that it is meant to convey the message that "if you can't put them away properly, you won't be able to become a good bride."

 

-Are there any age restrictions for Hinamatsuri?

If you were to ask "up to what age is it common to celebrate Girls' Festival," I thought some people might not be able to answer or might think it's up to elementary school age, so I'll provide you with accurate information.

Amazingly, you can celebrate at any age.

For example, you can even celebrate after you come of age. This is something you shouldn't miss if you haven't had a chance to celebrate yet.

 

・What do you eat on Hinamatsuri?

These include chirashi sushi, auspicious conch shells, hishimochi (diamond-shaped rice cakes), hina arare (rice crackers), white sake, amazake (sweet sake), and toukashu (peach blossom wine). These are all things that can be prepared at home, so please prepare them.

 

●Why celebrating in a kimono is recommended

・I'm sure there are some children who look at the Hina dolls displayed at home and ask to try them on. If you surprise them by dressing them in a traditional Japanese kimono, they'll feel like princesses. I think it will be a memorable day for your daughter.

 

・As in the Hinamatsuri song, there is a phrase that says, "Let's change into kimonos and celebrate in our finest attire." Kimonos are worn less and less these days, but especially in times like these, I want people to celebrate in kimonos.

 

●Kimono rental is available for people of all ages

We recommend kimono rentals to mothers who think that their children may only wear it once, or that they will not be able to wear it when they grow up. Kimono Rental VASARA also offers kimonos for children up to 90cm tall. With the Children's Standard plan, you can rent a set including dressing for an online reservation price of 3,900 yen (excluding tax).

 

You can see kimonos for children here. ↓

https://vasara-h.co.jp/kimono/

 

You may be worried that you might get the kimono dirty, but if you add the 300 yen option called the Anshin Pack 300 at VASARA Kimono Rental, we will guarantee cleaning and repair costs up to 50,000 yen. This is perfect for a daughter who often spills food.

 

There are 20 VASARA kimono rental stores nationwide. Please feel free to visit the store nearest you.

Please check the store information here. ↓

https://vasara-h.co.jp/shop/

 

●We will introduce recommended routes!

This time, we will introduce the route from the VASAR Kimono Rental Asakusa Main Store. Change into a kimono and start. It takes about an hour to change into a kimono, so make a reservation at 10:00 and leave around 11:00.

Children's budget: Kimono and insurance 4,536 yen (tax included)

 

●First, lunch!

There are many restaurants serving Japanese and Western cuisine in Asakusa, but if you're wearing a kimono, why not try Japanese food this time?

 

So, we headed to Asakusa Mugitoro's main store, which is just a 5-minute walk from our store!

There is a buffet available only for lunch, but if you are going to come here, why not order a set meal?

Let's enjoy it slowly!!

 

business hours

weekdays

Lunch: 11:00-16:00
(Last orders 15:00)
Evening: 17:00-22:30
(Last orders 21:00)

Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays

11:00 to 22:30
(Last orders 21:00)

 

Lunch Menu

Set meals and mini kaiseki

・Mugitoro 2,000 yen

・16 colorful dishes

(Tororoiro Dorizen) Weekday only 3,000 yen

・Creative grated yam set meal 3,300 yen

・Mugitoro set meal 5,000 yen This month's menu

Kaiseki cuisine ・Shirasagi 8,000 yen This month's menu

・Kinryu 10,000 yen This month's menu

・Three companies 13,000 yen This month's menu

・ Executive Chef's Kaiseki Course from 15,000 yen

Mugitoro Buffet (Weekdays 11:00-13:30) 1,000 yen

*We regret to inform you that we are unable to accept reservations for the buffet.

* The Tororoiro Dorizen set meal is only available on weekdays.

*A private room fee (subject to consumption tax) will be charged for all private rooms.

※We do not charge a service fee.

*Prices excluding tax

 

 

(From the official website: https://www.mugitoro.co.jp/honten/info.html)

 

●Let's visit Asakusa Shrine!

After lunch, which will likely last about two hours, head to Asakusa Shrine, which is about a ten minute walk away. You can take some photos at the shrine, and you'll also find the famous Sensoji Temple next door.

Since I have the opportunity, I often visit both shrines.

We recommend entering through the Kaminarimon Gate at Sensoji Temple.

 

 

●For those who want to stop by another store after returning the item

After lunch and prayer, please come back to return your unfamiliar kimono and spend some time at the cafe, where mom and dad can relax and kids can enjoy the toys that will make their eyes sparkle.

The final return time for VASARA is 5:30 p.m., so be sure to get off a little early and then move around to your heart's content!!

This is the space.

 

(From https://www.tenpo.biz/tentsu/entry/2017/03/17/100000)

 

The floor is tatami, so you won't have to worry about falling over, and it's sure to be a fun experience. There's also a nursing space and baby beds in the bathrooms, which is nice.

This is a two-story space, with the first floor being a restaurant where adults can relax.

Most days it's open until late at night, so be sure to stop by.

 

"Panda Cafe"

住所：東京都台東区雷門1-7-7
TEL：03-5806-0391
営業時間：火、水10:00～18:00　月、木～日10:00～21:00
（18:00以降 予約・貸し切り可）
アクセス：東京メトロ銀座線「田原町」から徒歩1分　浅草から徒歩4分
利用料金：2時間980円の利用料金

(After 2 hours, you can extend the time for an additional hour at 450 yen per hour) Free for preschool children

 

 

Summary

What did you think? We introduced basic information about Hinamatsuri and a recommended route for celebrating in Asakusa. You can easily enjoy strolling around in a kimono. Kimono rental VASARA is available at 20 stores nationwide. Please come to your nearest VASARA Kimono Rental Store and enjoy celebrating Hinamatsuri.

 

You can make a reservation for VASARA Kimono Rental here. ↓

https://vasara-h.co.jp/reserve/day.html