--- title: Asakusa Kimono Photography Tour (Private Option Available) lang: en type: tour city: Tokyo country: Japan price: 110 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 5 reviews: 35 duration_minutes: 150 languages: [en] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 3 of 7 (Night & Photography Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-11-07 data_updated: 2026-11-08 canonical: https://guidekin.com/japan/tokyo/tours/asakusa-kimono-photography-tour-private-option-available/ --- # Asakusa Kimono Photography Tour (Private Option Available) **Guidekin's take:** Wear a kimono for photos at Sensoji and its gardens in Asakusa. Kimono rental, hairstyling for women and at least twenty edited photos are included; the tour runs in English only. 5 from 35 reviews at €110 per person for 2h 30m. In our comparison: #3 of 7 in Night & Photography Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## 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. 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! ## Before you book - Meeting point: In front of the Seven-Eleven convenience… - Starts 13:30: one departure a day - Food not included: Additional purchases (merchandise, food… **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €110 per person for the Group Tour option; other options up to €249 - Duration: 2h 30m - Rating: 5.0/5 from 35 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: MagicalTrip Inc. - Group: Shared tour · private option available - Guide languages: English - Start times: 13:30 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-11-07 ## Reviews 5.0 from 35 ratings on Guidekin & Tripadvisor. 100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 35 of 35. - 5 stars: 35 (100%) - 4 stars: 0 (0%) - 3 stars: 0 (0%) - 2 stars: 0 (0%) - 1 star: 0 (0%) ### What reviewers say Reviewers praise the photos, posing help and friendly guidance; crowded streets can make the shoot more difficult. **Praised:** - Photographers who help shy travellers feel comfortable - Clear guidance on where to stand and how to pose - Photos that travellers are pleased to keep from their visit - Helpful kimono shop staff and a choice of outfits - Local history explained while exploring Asakusa **Complaints:** - Crowded streets can make it harder to take photos Written by Guidekin from the 31 most recent English reviews on Tripadvisor (2020-03-13 to 2026-09-19); last checked 2026-11-08. ## Tour options Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page. | Option | Price | Guide languages | Details | |---|---|---|---| | Group Tour | €110 / person | English | Mix of multiple groups | | Private Tour | €249 / person | English | Exclusively for your group | ## What's 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 1. **Asakusa** (pass by, no stop) - - 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. 2. **Asakusa** (pass by, no stop) - 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... 3. **Asakusa Culture Tourist Information Center** (pass by, no stop) - Start Tokyo Photo Tour in Asakusa 4. **Nakamise Shopping Street (Kaminarimon)** (10m) - 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. 5. **Asakusa Kaminarimondori Shopping Street** (10m) - Take photos in Nakamise Shopping Street in Asakusa 6. **Senso-ji Temple** (10m) - 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... 7. **Asakusa Shrine** (10m) - 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... 8. **Tokyo Skytree** (pass by, no stop) - 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. ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 13:30 - Schedule last checked: 2026-11-07 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## 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" Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - 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 ## Compared with other Night & Photography Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #3 of 7** | €110 | 2h 30m | 5.0 (35) | shared | | [Shinjuku Neon Night Photoshoot with Pro Photographer](/japan/tokyo/tours/shinjuku-neon-night-photoshoot-with-pro-photographer/?format=md) | €91 | 1h | 5.0 (93) | private | | [Travel Tokyo with Your Own Personal Photographer](/japan/tokyo/tours/travel-tokyo-with-your-own-personal-photographer/?format=md) | €137 | 1h | 5.0 (44) | private | | [Tokyo by Night Photography Tour (Private Option Available)](/japan/tokyo/tours/tokyo-by-night-photography-tour-private-option-available/?format=md) | €104 | 2h 30m | 4.97 (209) | shared | Ranked #3 of 7 in Night & Photography Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €91 to €173, median €110; typical length 2h. 4 of 7 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Full list: https://guidekin.com/japan/tokyo/tokyo-night-photo-tours/?format=md ## More in Tokyo - All Tokyo tours: https://guidekin.com/japan/tokyo/?format=md - This page as HTML: https://guidekin.com/japan/tokyo/tours/asakusa-kimono-photography-tour-private-option-available/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/japan/tokyo/?format=md