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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

How long does this tour take?

This tour lasts approximately 2 hours and a half.

Asakusa Kimono Photography Tour (Private Option Available)

Q: Where does this tour start?

This tour starts at: In front of the Seven-Eleven convenience store (Tobu Asakusa Station-mae store) 1 minute on foot from the Tobu Line Asakusa Station Main Ticket Gate 2 minutes on foot from the Ginza Line Asakusa Station Exit A5. Your guide will be holding a red/orange sign "MagicalTrip".

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2 hours and a half

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Overview

-Wear a beautiful kimono or hakama and begin your photogenic adventure
Your photo adventure begins at a quaint kimono shop in Asakusa. After wearing this beautiful clothing and having your hair done, it's time to go out and begin your journey!

-Welcome to Sensoji and its quaint gardens
Your local guide will take you to Sensoji, where you will be able to learn the history of Buddhism and Shintoism in Japan. Here, take some more photos within the temple as well as the gardens and the famous Nakamise Street surrounding the temple.

-Make Asakusa your stage for a beautiful photoshoot.
Your guide will take you to other districts within Asakusa such as the Azuma bridge. On the bridge you will have breathtaking views of the bizarre Sapporo monument, as well as Tokyo SkyTree.

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What's Included

✓ Included

An english-speaking photographer. Exploring Asakusa with a local guide
Kimono rental + Hair-set (for women)You can choose your favorite Kimono (summer : yukata))
At least 20 edited photos ( Send you edited photos via email within three days after the tour)

✗ Not Included

Additional purchases (merchandise, food and drinks)

Itinerary

Stop 1

- Dress up in a special kimono or hakama - Stroll around Asakusa (including Sensoji, Nakamise Street, Hoppy Street, Azuma Bridge, Hanayashiki, and more!) - As you visit these places, have your photos taken.

Stop 2

Start Tokyo Kimono Photography Tour from Asakusa Once dressed by a professional, you’ll begin your photo adventure at the iconic Kaminarimon Gate of Senso-ji Temple, capturing stunning memories right from the start! Kaminarimon (Thunder Gate) was first built in 942 by Taira no Kimimasa, and was later rebuilt at its current location. It has been repeatedly destroyed by fire and rebuilt, and the current Kaminarimon was rebuilt in 1960 with a donation from Konosuke Matsushita. Its official name is “Fūraijinmon”. This name comes from the two statues that stand on either side of the gate, the thunder god and the wind god, and they protect Sensoji Temple from floods and fires.

Stop 3

Start Tokyo Photo Tour in Asakusa

Stop 4

Take photos in Nakamise Shopping Street in Asakusa The history of the Nakamise dates back to around 1688-1735, and during the Edo period, shops selling toys and souvenirs were given the right to open stalls.

Stop 5

Take photos in Nakamise Shopping Street in Asakusa

Stop 6

Take photos in Sensoji Temple in Asakusa Senso-ji Temple is the oldest temple in Tokyo, located in Taito Ward, Tokyo, and is a popular tourist destination. Its history dates back more than 1,300 years, and it is said to have been founded by Prince Shotoku. Senso-ji Temple has been rebuilt many times, and the current buildings were rebuilt in 1950.

Stop 7

Take photos in Asakusa Shrine in Asakusa The three people who are enshrined as gods of Asakusa's development are the local intellectuals and two fishermen who rescued the statue of the Goddess of Mercy enshrined at Senso-ji Temple from the Sumida River and enshrined it in their home.

Stop 8

Take Photos with Tokyo Sky Tree Scenic Views and Lasting Memories End your tour with a visit to the observation deck, where you can overlook the enchanting streets of Asakusa and iconic Tokyo Skytree.

Meeting & End Point

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Meeting Point

In front of the Seven-Eleven convenience store (Tobu Asakusa Station-mae store) 1 minute on foot from the Tobu Line Asakusa Station Main Ticket Gate 2 minutes on foot from the Ginza Line Asakusa Station Exit A5. Your guide will be holding a red/orange sign "MagicalTrip"

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End Point