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Kimono Rental VASARA Asakusa Sumidagawa 着物レンタルVASARA 浅草隅田川店
One of Asakusa's biggest kimono rental chains, on the 9th floor of a building right by Azumabashi bridge and Asakusa Station. Pick a kimono and obi from hundreds of patterns, get dressed (hair styling optional) and stroll Senso-ji and Nakamise for the day.
Yukata standard plan: ¥3,630
Men's kimono plan: ¥6,930
About
VASARA runs around twenty stores across Japan, and the Sumidagawa branch is one of its most convenient: a two-minute walk from the Ginza Line exits and a few minutes from Kaminarimon. The standard plan is the bargain, you pick from the day's rack of standard-grade kimono (patterns cannot be reserved in advance), choose an obi, and staff dress you in about 20–30 minutes; bags, sandals, undergarments and a hair ornament are included. Upgrades buy you retro-modern or premium silk-look patterns, men's kimono with hakama-style options, couple sets and summer yukata. Booking online saves ¥1,000 (before tax) on most plans compared with walking in, and a student discount is available. The rental is a same-day affair: you must be back by 17:30, with a ¥1,100 late fee per item, and overnight returns cost extra. Kimono suits all ages and sizes up to a point; very tall visitors should mention it when booking. Classic photo spots within ten minutes: Kaminarimon, Senso-ji's five-storey pagoda and the riverside Sumida Park with Skytree behind.
Highlights
- Hundreds of kimono and obi patterns to choose from on the day
- Two minutes from Asakusa Station, five from Kaminarimon gate
- Online booking discount of ¥1,000 (before tax) on most plans
- Men's kimono, couple sets and summer yukata plans
- Optional hair set for the full look
Tips
- Book online the day before for the discount and a guaranteed dressing slot, weekends and cherry-blossom season fill up
- Arrive early: the last dressing is at 17:00 and everything must be returned by 17:30
- Wear a thin, V-neck or scoop top under the kimono and bring a small bag; your own clothes are stored at the shop
- Rain plans: ask about rental umbrellas, as wet silk-look fabric is fiddly and zori sandals are slippery
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