Updated October 29, 2026
Kimono rental in Asakusa, Tokyo
Asakusa is Tokyo's kimono neighbourhood. Plan on about ¥4,000–8,000 per person before extras, and a return time around 17:30.
Prices
| Typical plan, before extras | ¥4,000–8,000 |
|---|---|
| Budget plans at some shops | from about ¥2,000–3,500 |
| Next-day return | about +¥2,000 |
From 2025–2026 guides and shop listings. Some guides are written by rental shops, so compare a few.
Cheap headline prices often leave out hair styling, a better obi or a "retro" design. Look at what the plan includes, not just the number.
Return times
Shops around Asakusa mostly ask for the kimono back around 17:30. Some set it by when you arrive: Kimono Rental Aiwafuku lists 16:30 if you start by 12:00 and 17:30 if you start later. Most offer next-day return for about ¥2,000.
A route in kimono
- Kaminarimon
The big red gate with the lantern. Photos here first, before the crowds.
- Nakamise-dori
The shopping street up to the temple. Snacks, souvenirs, slow walking.
- Senso-ji
Tokyo's oldest temple, with the five-storey pagoda beside the main hall.
- Back streets & Sumida River
Quieter lanes west of the temple, then the river with Tokyo Skytree across the water.
Questions
How much is kimono rental in Asakusa?
Kimono rental in Asakusa usually costs about ¥4,000–8,000 per person before optional extras. Some shops have budget plans from around ¥2,000–3,500.
What time is kimono return in Asakusa?
Most Asakusa kimono rental shops ask for returns around 17:30. Next-day return is usually available for about ¥2,000 extra.