shop#189 Fujiya

Fujiya is a shop selling Japanese Kimono and Setta (sandals), located along Nishi-Sando street in Asakusa.
When you buy Setta, choose Setta which is a little smaller than your foot. That is cool.

shop#187 shim

A new shop for rental Kimono is opened in Asakusa. Wear Kimono and go for a walk.

one-day rental: 9:00-20:00 / 5,500yen
half-day rental: 14:00-20:00 / 4,000yen

http://www.shimjapan.com/

Sakura - Cherry Blossoms 2015

Sakura 2015; highlights

These are the best Sakura photos I like, which I took this spring.

shop#172 Gofuku Nakayama

Gofuku Nakayama is a Kimono shop located along Nishisando Street in Asakusa. Usually you can see beautiful bridal Kimono at its display window, but a few days ago, I found these animal dolls beautifully dressed in Kimono. Very Japanese.

shop#170 Studio Nana-iro

Would you like to transform into a beautiful Oiran in Kimono or a cool Samurai? At Studio Nana-iro opened in Asakusa, you can change into Kimono and take photos by a photographer. Nana-iro means seven colors, which means various in Japanese.

1. Make reservation at www.nana-iro.tokyo.
2. Confirm the plan at the reception.
3. Select Kimono.
4. Hair setting and make-up.
5. Wear Kimono.
6. Photograph.
7. Get Photos.

Shop website
http://nana-iro.tokyo/

shop#136 Yamatomi

Yamatomi is a Kimono shop having an appearance of the one in old times, which is located in the Denbouin-Dori. You can order your own from your favorite texture. You can also find Yukata and Sensu (Japanese fan).

shop#129 Kocho

Kocho sells antique and recycle Kimonos at a reasonable price. On this rooftop, a thief called Nezumi-Kozo is hiding. He is a kind of hero in Edo era, who stole money from rich people and give it to poor people.

a lady in Yukata

I received a beautiful photo from my friend. A lady in Yukata.

shop#123 cocomo

You can be a beautiful Oiran, Maiko or Geisha and a cool Samurai or Shinsengumi here, wearing Kimono.

Plans for example (from their website):
 Samurai, Shinsengumi or Tonosama 15,800 yen with photo shooting
 Maiko, Geisha or Japanese bride  19,800 yen with photo shooting
 Oiran  25,800 yen with photo shooting
 + 1 hour walking  4,000 yen
 + 4 hour walking  6,000 yen

shop#120 Nadeshiko

Try Kimono at Nadeshiko, which is located in front of Hanayashiki, the oldest amusement park in Japan. You can experience tea ceremony wearing Kimono here.

Closed on Wednesdays and Thursdays.
http://www.hanayashiki.net/shop/nadeshiko/e/

shop#70 Fujiya

Different from Fujiya, shop#4 Traditional Japanese towel shop, this shop sells inexpensive Kimono and Japanese souvenirs. Get an Ichiban (No.1) headband here, and you could be a Karate kid^^

shop#58 Sakura Photo Studio

Now is a good season to go for a walk wearing Kimono. This studio provides kimono for children too, so your whole family can enjoy it. Available in English and Korean.

http://www.sakuraphotokimono.com/

shop#56 Karen

I looked for men's Kimono around Asakusa and found very nice one, Denim Kimono, which made by the same texture as jeans. Threfore, you can wash it at home using washing machine. The fabric is stretchable and does not wrinkle. The style is not only traditional but also modern.

Ladies 31,500 yen (5 sizes)
 with embroidery 42,000 yen
 with pattern 52,500 yen

Mens 36,750 yen (3 sizes)

 ※ Full tailor-made: plus 10,500 yen

It takes 30 days because it is tailor-made, but if you want to have a first Kimono, this should be your choice. You can also find the fabrics of genuine silk to order your Kimono.

shop#52 Eritan

This shop is at the street of Shin-Nakamise, selling OBI (belt), TABI (socks), KINCHAKU (bag) and other goods for Kimono. More than 90 years has passed since it was opened in Asakusa.