Kimono dressing experience in Asakusa! Find your own style with a vintage kimono from kimono rental shop "shim"

COCOSHUKU Asakusa Kuramae is a hotel located just one minute by train from Asakusa Station. All rooms have kitchens and can accommodate multiple guests in one room.

This time, I had the opportunity to try on a rental kimono, perfect for sightseeing in Asakusa, so I would like to share it with you.

COCOSHUKU Asakusa Kuramae

111-0051 4-3-5 Kuramae, Taito-ku, Tokyo

This hostel is not just a place to stay, it is also a place where you can spend your time in a variety of ways. Have a private party, cook a meal in the kitchen, get some work done, or relax with a good book. We also recommend taking a stroll around the surrounding area, where creative culture is thriving, or along the Sumida River. Please feel free to spend your time here however you like.

Stay at COCOSHUKU and enjoy sightseeing in Tokyo!

A unique kimono rental shop with a wide selection of vintage kimonos and yukatas

There are now many kimono rental shops in Asakusa.

Among them, the kimono rental shop "shim" has a wide selection of stylish, high-quality kimonos that are hard to find elsewhere, such as vintage kimonos with beautiful patterns and cute retro yukatas, all selected by staff with excellent taste. You can rent kimonos, yukatas, and even formal kimonos such as black tomesode, houmongi, tsukesage, and furisode . There is a wide variety to choose from.

Start by choosing the items you want to rent

The kimono dressing experience starts with choosing your items.

1. Kimono

First, choose your favorite kimono from a selection of approximately 150 types.
I don't have any knowledge about kimonos so I was a little unsure at first, but when I told the store staff what color and style I wanted, they kindly gave me advice and I was able to decide after consulting with them.

All the kimonos are so cute it's hard to choose!

I've narrowed down the candidates quite a bit, but I'm still not sure, so I'll try them out and decide.

I decided on this kimono!

2. Obi

Next is choosing the obi.
The interesting thing about kimonos is that they can surprisingly combine patterns and colors that would be hard to imagine with Western clothing!

The staff also encourages us, saying, "There is no right answer, so just choose what you like."

3. Obijime

Next, choose your obijime.
It seems that the thickness of obijime in the past was thicker than it is today.
Apparently, thin kimonos are the norm these days. It's a lot of fun talking about these kinds of kimonos with the friendly and helpful staff at "shim."

4. Obiage

Next, choose your obiage.
The obiage is only visible on top of the obi, but the impression it gives can change greatly depending on what you choose!

5. Obi decoration

Next, choose the "obi decoration."
There are so many to choose from, but that's one of the joys of kimono!
The model who tried it said, "It's fun to see the things you choose take shape."

6. Half-collar

Finally, choose the "haneri" (half-collar). (The order of choosing may change.)
They also carry things you won't find anywhere else, like polka dots and lace.
The atmosphere changes depending on the combination.

Hair arrangement experience

Once you have selected the items you wish to rent, you will be asked to arrange your hair.
At "shim" you can also add hair styling as an option (additional charge).
There is also a wide selection of hair accessories.

Finally, dressing

Once your hair is set, it's time to get dressed.
This time, the obi will be tied in the "Ginza knot."
The name is also stylish and cool.

This is the "Ginza"

Once you're dressed, head to Asakusa

Once dressed, it's time to head out into the streets of Asakusa.
Sensoji Temple and Kaminarimon Gate are just a 3-minute walk away from shim.
The weather was unfortunate, but we were given a Japanese umbrella.
We also rent out tabi socks, sandals, and bags, so you can come to the store empty-handed.

Perfect for a date or a girls' trip to Asakusa! Retro and cute "shim" kimono rental and dressing

Through this experience, I felt that it was beautiful to see how a kimono or obi, which at first glance appears to be a single, straight piece of cloth, takes shape, and that this is a Japanese culture that should be cherished.
One of the joys of renting is being able to try out a variety of kimonos with patterns and colors that would be a little difficult to buy.
shim also offers a dressing service for customers who bring their own kimono. The shop also has English-speaking staff.

Another great thing is that you can return your rental kimono or yukata until 8pm, so you can enjoy the nightlife in Asakusa or sightseeing in Tokyo!

Why not make your stroll through Asakusa even more stylish and wonderful?
Reservations for dressing can be made through the official "shim" website.

Asakusa Kimono and Yukata Rental "shim" official website

Asakusa Kimono and Yukata Rental shim

2-7-8 Kaminarimon NYK Building 101, Taito Ward, Tokyo, 111-0034

This is a yukata and kimono rental and dressing shop located in Asakusa , Tokyo . They will style and dress you in a retro kimono in a stylish and cute way. The kimono plan includes the kimono, obi, and all accessories. In winter, they also rent haori and doyuki coats, so you can come empty-handed.