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Kimono Experience in Asakusa

Asakusa Kimono Yukata (Light kimono) Kimono experience Summer Walk Shop rental Cherry blossom

Kimono? Yukata?

Kimono is usually made of silk or hemp, beautifully dyed or embroidered.

Yukata is made of cotton, the Kimono for summer.　Most of Ryokan (Japanese hotels) prepare Yukata in each room as a sleepwear, but you can got out with Yukata in Summer.

Kimono rentals

There are many shops you can rent Kimono for few hours. Take a walk wearing Kimono around Asakusa. When you come to Asakusa, check it out in advance.

Nadeshiko
http://www.hanayashiki.net/shop/nadeshiko/e/

Sakura Photo Studio
http://www.sakuraphotokimono.com/

Asakusa 7Henge
http://www.asakusa-7henge.com/

Sawadaya
http://www.facebook.com/sawadaya

Edokomachi
http://xn--5ckueb2a6031evpg15ih6y.com/rental

Tansuya
http://tansuyasn.exblog.jp/i2/

It is fun to take a walk wearing Kimono in Asakusa. You will feel like old-time Japanese.

Keiko, OTT

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Kimono Experience in Asakusa

Kimono? Yukata?

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