Asakusa Kimono Photography Tour (Private Option Available)
Description
-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. Magical Trip is a local tour operator with the TripAdvisor certificate of excellence that offers various types of small-group tours throughout Japan! Check out our Trip Advisor Page for more tours and our reviews!
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Itinerary
- 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.
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.
Start Tokyo Photo Tour in Asakusa
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.
Take photos in Nakamise Shopping Street in Asakusa
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.
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.
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.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(27)
Gota-san took excellent photos and made the overall experience very enjoyable. Highly recommend this if you are looking for a memorable experience at Senso-ji and nearby areas. Thank you so much!
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re very happy to hear that you enjoyed your time with Gota-san and that the photos helped make your experience around Senso-ji even more memorable. Your kind recommendation truly means a lot to us. We hope to welcome you again on another tour in Japan someday. Thank you again for choosing MagicalTrip!
My daughter and I had a great experience with Gota. He took us to many places to take pictures. He was really good about showing us where to stand and how to pose which we really appreciated. And the kimono rental process was really smooth too.
Thank you so much for your lovely review! We’re very happy to hear that you and your daughter had such a great experience with Gota. It’s wonderful to know that you enjoyed the photo spots and appreciated his guidance with posing and taking pictures. We’re also glad to hear that the kimono rental process went smoothly for you. Thank you again for joining us, and we hope to welcome you both again in Japan someday!
We had a really good time. The kimono rental experience was great and the tour for all the photos was fun and informative. We really like that we were told exactly where and how to pose.
Thank you so much for your lovely review! We’re very happy to hear that you enjoyed both the kimono rental experience and the photo tour. It’s wonderful to know that the posing guidance helped you feel comfortable and made the experience even more enjoyable. Thank you again for joining us, and we hope to welcome you again in Japan someday!
I had an excellent time with Gota! He made it very fun and had some really interesting information about Asakusa and the surrounding area. And the kimono was beautiful. If you are interested in dressing up I highly recommend!
Thank you so much for your kind review! We’re glad you had an excellent time with Gota and enjoyed learning about Asakusa and the surrounding area. It’s wonderful to hear you liked the kimono experience as well. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to see you again on another tour!
We had such an amazing time with Gota- he took beautiful pictures of my daughters and I and we saw some great sites around Asakusa :) highly recommend!
This was a great and fun experience. Mai-san was kind and sweet. She took great fotos even though the weather wasn't ideal. Highly recommend this and her. Arigato ne, Mai-san!💯❤️
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the experience with Mai-san, and that she captured great photos despite the weather. She will be delighted by your kind words! We really appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you on another tour soon.
Hi Gota Murakami You’re a very dedicated photographer. Of course I will write you a nice review. Nice to worked with you. I had a great time 🤩 . Highly recommended to all my friend. Arigatō gozaimasu Thanh - San
Hi Thanh-san, Thank you so much for your wonderful message and for taking the time to share your experience. We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed working with Gota and had such a great time 🤩 Gota is indeed a very dedicated photographer, and your kind words and recommendation truly mean a lot to our team. Arigatō gozaimasu, and we hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you again in the future.
Kentake took us on a wonderful tour around Asakusa and took lovely photos of us in our kimonos. The kimono rental shop had a fabulous selection and the staff were very friendly and helpful. Kentake also gave great directions for taking photos and was very receptive when we had requests.
Thank you very much for taking the time to share your lovely review. We’re so happy to hear that you enjoyed your Asakusa experience and that the kimono selection, photo session, and overall tour met your expectations. We’re especially glad you felt comfortable making requests and that the experience felt welcoming and flexible. Your kind feedback truly means a lot to our team, and we hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you again in the future!
Gota was great. He’s patient and provided good tour and good information. Kimono photo and rental were fun. Thank you so much. Enjoy Japan.
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re very happy to hear that you enjoyed the tour with Gota and had fun with the kimono photo and rental experience. He will be delighted to know his patience and guidance made your time memorable. We truly appreciate your kind words, and we hope you enjoy the rest of your stay in Japan. Thank you again! 🌸
Gota was really professional and I had a great photography tour with him! Highly recommend! Gota and I had to wait for each other 30 minutes past tour start time since the company told us different meet up locations and wouldn’t let us communicate with each other directly, and the crowd started to become difficult to take photos. It was affecting both myself and the photographer so it was a shame.
Thank you for your review and for joining the photography tour! We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed the experience with Gota and appreciated his professionalism. We sincerely apologize for the confusion with the meeting point and the delay—it’s unfortunate that it affected your photo session. Your feedback is very helpful, and we’ll review our communication process to prevent this from happening in the future. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to host you again under smoother circumstances.