Hello. Have you ever been to Asakusa?

What kind of image comes to mind when you think of Asakusa? You may have various images, such as Sensoji Temple, Kaminarimon, eating out, muscular men pulling rickshaws, and the most old-fashioned place in Tokyo. The Asakusa we will introduce this time is a place with many Instagram-worthy spots to visit in a kimono. If you want a cute LINE icon or want to take photos for Instagram, this is a must-read. Please read until the end.

〇What kind of place is Asakusa?

Some of you may have heard of Asakusa, but are wondering what kind of place it is. Asakusa is a town filled with Japanese atmosphere that is visited by many people from both within Japan and overseas, and is a popular spot in Tokyo.

1. Taking a photo with a windmill is sure to be an Instagram hit ~ Asakusa Kagetsudo ~

If you search #Asakusa on Instagram, you will see many people taking photos with the colorful windmill in the background. This is actually the wall of a famous jumbo melon bread shop. In addition to melon bread, they also have a wide variety of menu items such as pie, matcha, zenzai, and anmitsu. Some people may think that you have to buy something because it is a wall of a shop, but when I went, I was able to take a photo without buying anything. There was a melon bread model nearby, so even if you didn't eat the melon bread, you could take a photo with the fake melon bread. (August 2019) When I checked on Instagram, it seems that the color of the windmill changes with the seasons, such as pink in spring and red in autumn, so it's a good idea to go and take a photo every time the season changes. If you take a photo with this windmill, it will look better on Instagram if you wear a kimono.

Asakusa Kagetsudo's official website is here
https://asakusa-kagetudo.com/

2. Take a photo with the giant straw sandals at Hozomon Gate

When you come to Sensoji Temple, the first thing you will probably do is take a photo in front of the Kaminarimon Gate.

Don't forget to take a photo not only in front of Kaminarimon Gate, but also with the large straw sandals at Hozomon Gate. After passing through Kaminarimon Gate and walking along the lively shopping street called Nakamise-dori, you will see a vermilion gate. This Hozomon Gate is called "Niomon" and houses a large Nio statue.

On the other side of the gate, there is a large straw sandal that is 4.5m high, 1.5m wide, and weighs 500kg. It would be a good idea to use this straw sandal to take a photo. It would be a good idea to hold the sandal up with both hands when taking the photo.

The official website of Sensoji Temple is here: http://www.senso-ji.jp/

～Access to Asakusa～

Here's how to get to Asakusa. I'm sure there are some people who are going to Tokyo for the first time and don't know how to get to Asakusa, or who think it's difficult because Tokyo has a crazy number of lines. So, I'd like to introduce how to get to Asakusa by transportation.

If you come to Tokyo by Shinkansen

Take the Yamanote Line from Tokyo Station, change at Kanda Station, then take the Tokyo Metro Ginza Line to Asakusa at Kanda Station and get off at Asakusa Station. This route is the fastest, costing 325 yen one way with IC and taking 17 minutes. If you want to go for a cheaper fare, this route is recommended. Walk from Tokyo Station to Otemachi Station, take the Tokyo Metro Tozai Line from Otemachi Station to Nihonbashi Station, then change to the Ginza Line at Nihonbashi Station and head to Asakusa Station. This route takes 31 minutes, longer than the previous route, but the fare is 168 yen with IC, which is quite a bargain. If you don't want to change trains, you can go to Asakusa Station from Kyobashi Station on the Tokyo Metro Ginza Line, which is a 7-minute walk from Tokyo Station. This route takes 7 minutes on foot and 15 minutes by train, and the fare is 199 yen with IC.

If you come to Tokyo by plane

I think I'll be arriving at either Haneda or Narita airport.

First, we will introduce how to get from Haneda Airport to Asakusa Station.

You can get to Asakusa Station from Haneda Airport Domestic Terminal Station without having to transfer, so even if it's your first trip to Tokyo, you can head there with peace of mind. The fare is also cheaper than other routes at 545 yen, and there's no need to transfer, so I recommend it.

 

I will explain the transportation options for those who come to Tokyo from Narita Airport. As some of you may already know, Narita Airport is actually located in Chiba Prefecture. Therefore, it takes quite a long time to get to the city center. Here is my recommended way to get there. It is to take the train from Narita Airport to Asakusa Station without changing trains. This is about 200 yen more expensive than the cheapest route, but I recommend this route if you are coming to Tokyo for the first time. From Haneda Airport, the Airport Terminal 2 Station is a 10-minute walk away. From there, take the Keisei Narita Sky Access Line Access Express train bound for Haneda Airport Domestic Terminal, and head to Asakusa Station without changing trains. The fare is 1,302 yen and the journey takes 1 hour and 10 minutes, so it takes more time and money than going from Haneda Airport to Asakusa. However, if the plane fare is cheap, this may be a good option.

 

Everyone, please come visit Asakusa.

There are many kimono rental shops in Asakusa called Kimono Rental VASARA, so please try renting a kimono from there.

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.