Asakusa is one of Japan's most famous tourist spots, and is home to many Instagrammable spots. Here, we will introduce spots that will look even better in photos if you wear a kimono. Kimono often use bolder colors than regular clothes, and they are a special outfit that you can wear casually and stylishly, making them popular on Instagram. Make sure to wear a kimono to take lots of great photos.

9:00 Start dressing

When you arrive at the store, you will be greeted with a brief explanation and then you can begin choosing your kimono. Recently, kimonos with designs that express individuality, such as traditional floral patterns, modern patterns like stripes and geometric patterns, and accents with lace gloves, are popular.

It takes about 5 to 15 minutes to choose your favorite kimono, 10 to 15 minutes to put on the kimono, and another 10 to 15 minutes to put on a hair accessory that matches the kimono and style your hair, so excluding waiting times during busy periods, it takes about 25 to 45 minutes to get into a kimono. After paying and checking in your luggage, the first thing you should do is start taking photos at the Instagrammable spots at Sensoji Temple.

10:00 Three carefully selected Instagrammable spots at Sensoji Temple

In addition to the main hall where the offering box is located, Sensoji Temple has many Instagrammable spots, such as the pond in front of the five-story pagoda and Yogo-do Hall. The reason why we recommend starting your photo shoot from Sensoji Temple instead of Kaminarimon is that the number of visitors to Kaminarimon, Nakamise-dori, and Sensoji Temple increases steadily from around 11:00. This makes it easier to take photos freely before the number of tourists increases. Another reason is that in the morning, the sunlight makes it less likely that the photo will be backlit, so faces are less likely to appear dark.

The first Instagrammable spot is the stone fence on the right hand side when you look straight ahead at Sensoji Temple. You can take stylish photos with a sense of style, as the vermilion pillars of the main hall and the five-story pagoda are also included. In the morning, there is no backlight, so it is extremely easy to take photos.

Next, did you know that there is a pond and a bridge in Sensoji Temple? The stone bridge in front of the Kageyama Hall is said to be the oldest bridge in Tokyo, and it is surrounded by trees, so you can take photos as if you were in a garden.

And there is a space to the left of the Hozomon Gate where not many people pass by, and if you take a photo of the five-story pagoda from here, you can get a photo like this where the blue sky and the vermilion color stand out. It will be well-balanced if you include a glimpse of the Hozomon Gate in the photo. Make sure to take your photos in these three places first before the number of tourists starts to increase.

10:30 The pinwheels of Kagetsudo and Denpoin Street are great photo spots for wearing kimonos

Facing Sensoji Temple and heading left, you will find "Kagetsudo." It is a popular shop that is always crowded with people lining up to get in, and is famous for its jumbo melon buns. The pinwheels that cover the entire wall are a popular spot for Instagram. In fact, these pinwheels were introduced as a limited-time project, but due to the overwhelming response, they are now permanently installed. A colorful background is the key to Instagram-worthy photos. The recommended way to take a photo is to take it from the front or at an angle so that it fills the frame.

Denpoin Street is lined with buildings that exude a traditional downtown atmosphere. If you combine a kimono with the buildings, you can take a photo that looks like a set from a period drama. The shutters of the shops are decorated with ukiyo-e style illustrations that will make you want to take photos, so you can enjoy the area even when the shops are not yet open.

11:30 Take a commemorative photo at Kaminarimon and then go to lunch

As you walk down Nakamise-dori away from Sensoji Temple, you can take a commemorative photo at Kaminarimon Gate. Kaminarimon Gate is a must-visit spot when you visit Asakusa, so it is naturally very crowded. You can take a photo by timing it so that you are in front of the lantern, or by taking a selfie from around the guardrail where there are fewer people so that you can get the lantern in the frame. Either way, you will get a photo that conveys the power of Kaminarimon Gate, so I recommend it.

After taking a photo of Kaminarimon, enjoy a lunch with a spectacular view at THE GATE HOTEL Kaminarimon by HULIC, located diagonally across from Kaminarimon. On the 13th floor of THE GATE HOTEL Kaminarimon by HULIC, you'll find R Restaurant & Bar, which offers a spectacular view of not only Sensoji Temple and Nakamise Street, but also the entirety of Asakusa, including Tokyo Skytree and the Sumida River. Taking a photo in a kimono with a stylish lunch is sure to make a great Instagram photo.

13:30 Take a stroll through Sumida Park and experience candy crafting at Ameshin, where you will be impressed by the craftsmanship and delicacy of the artisans.

After lunch, take a stroll through Sumida Park along the Sumida River. You can take some great photos with the contrast of the blue sky, green trees, and Tokyo Skytree.

After enjoying a stroll through Sumida Park, head north and onto Higashi-sando and Nitenmon-dori Street. Turn right at the second intersection and head to Ameshin Hanakawado Store, where you can experience making delicate and beautiful candy crafts. Experience the difficulty and fun of candy crafting by shaping the candy as you imagine it before it hardens. You'll definitely be impressed by how the candy crafts made by the artisans will look different before and after the experience.

The pieces on display in the store are all wonderful, so please come and take a look.

16:00 Take a break with the world's richest matcha gelato at Suzukien

After completing this detailed manual work, be sure to try different strengths of matcha gelato at Suzukien. Suzukien's matcha gelato comes in seven different strengths to choose from. No.1 is the standard strength that brings out the sweetness of the ice cream, while No.7 is the strongest, and you can taste the strong bitterness of matcha rather than the sweetness. Try finding the strength that suits your taste.

16:30 Find your favorite bubble tea

If you're returning from Suzikien to Sensoji Temple and want to take a break, we recommend some tapioca milk tea. There are 10 stores in Asakusa overall, and 5 specialty stores concentrated in the area of Denpoin-dori and Roku-ku-dori, making it a highly competitive area. Try tasting different tapioca milk teas and find your favorite one.

17:00 Return the kimono

Once you've taken plenty of Instagrammable photos in Asakusa, you can return your kimono. Wearing a kimono makes it easy to take retro and stylish photos. Why not rent a kimono and enjoy your Instagram trip?

 

If you want to enjoy Asakusa in a kimono, head to VASARA!
 

VASARA Kimono Rental in Asakusa offers a variety of services to help you enjoy wearing kimono.
It's recommended for those who want to experience a higher-grade kimono rental experience, such as looking cute, mastering kimono, and using it conveniently.

In Asakusa, you can choose from our Sensoji store, Asakusa main store, or Asakusa station front store.

The Sensoji store is located just a few minutes' walk from Asakusa Station, making it a convenient base for sightseeing in Asakusa.
It is also popular with many tourists from overseas, and has been well received by many people both in Japan and overseas.

The Asakusa main store is located 0 minutes walk from Exit 6 of Asakusa Station on the Tokyo Metro Ginza Line, directly opposite the McDonald's Asakusa store.
It's easily accessible from the station and also offers private rooms for dressing.
If you are unsure about what kind of kimono to wear, we can also provide coordination suggestions.

The Asakusa Ekimae store is a 20-second walk from Exit 1 of Asakusa Station on the Tokyo Metro Ginza Line, across from the soba restaurant Kaminarimon Manruga, past the Family Mart.
If you would like to try on your favorite kimono and go sightseeing around Asakusa right away, it is convenient to visit our Asakusa Station store.