3 Fun Ways to Enjoy Yukata Rental as a Couple in Asakusa
Speaking of summer, yukatas! It’s wonderful to go on a yukata date as a couple. In Asakusa, many couples enjoy renting yukatas and having a great time on their Asakusa date during the summer.
While yukata dates are a classic choice for summer festivals, this time, we’ll introduce three ways for couples to enjoy Asakusa dates by renting yukatas!
1. Coordinating Your Yukatas as a Couple
After settling your bill at Asakusa’s yukata rental shop, “Rikawafuku Kimono,” it’s time to choose your yukatas! With so many colors and patterns to choose from, it can be a bit overwhelming.
When choosing yukatas as a couple, start with the women’s yukata! Recently, there are various coordinated options available. Among them, the number one choice loved by boyfriends is “navy.” It’s a classic navy color that exudes a mature and refined vibe.
While pastel colors are common nowadays, why not opt for a more sophisticated color that matches Asakusa’s historic atmosphere? You can capture some slightly mature photos.
The choice of obi (sash) can significantly change the atmosphere as well. Basic colors like red and yellow work well, but recently, many people are opting for a cute style by pairing it with a “heko obi.”
For your boyfriend, we recommend a yukata over a jinbei since men’s jinbei can look a bit too casual compared to yukatas.
2. If You Want Instagram-Worthy Yukata Photos in Asakusa, Try a Rickshaw
After changing into yukatas as a couple, you’ll definitely want to capture memories of your time in Asakusa through photos!
That’s where the rickshaws come in handy.
In Asakusa, the rickshaw pullers are experts in taking you to the most Instagram-worthy spots, popular places, hidden gems, and more.
Many couples who rent yukatas also take advantage of rickshaw rides to explore Asakusa.
Since rickshaw pullers are out and about every day, they should have excellent recommendations for each season!
In Asakusa, the kimono and yukata rental shop, Rikawafuku Kimono, also offers package plans.
Additionally, it’s a benefit that your girlfriend, who’s wearing a yukata, won’t have to bear any burden on her feet.
Unfamiliar geta sandals may cause discomfort or blisters.
For your boyfriend, bringing some band-aids might increase his favorability!?
While it’s a classic choice for couples in Asakusa to rent yukatas and use rickshaws, it’s highly recommended.
For Yukata Rental in Asakusa, Hoppy Street is Recommended for Couples
On your special couple date in Asakusa, you’d surely like to enjoy some good food along the way.
While chic restaurants are nice, how about a slightly tipsy date with your partner while enjoying “Hoppy Street”?
Asakusa’s Hoppy Street is also known as “Nikomi Street.” In the past, it used to be a place where old men gathered for drinks…
But nowadays!! It’s filled with B-grade gourmet and sweets!! So, how about wearing yukatas and sipping Hoppy while enjoying a pot dish together, savoring the atmosphere of the old town!!
It’s a sure way to experience a slightly more mature couple vibe on your yukata date!!
By the way, it’s said that Hoppy Street served as a model for the movie “Spirited Away.”
With some interesting trivia like that, strolling around in yukatas on a couple date in Asakusa sounds like a great idea, doesn’t it?
Even just thinking about wearing yukatas and enjoying an Asakusa date as a couple can be so exciting.
For your boyfriend, don’t forget to be considerate towards your girlfriend, especially when she’s wearing yukata and might find it a bit difficult to walk.
Let’s enjoy a yukata date by renting yukatas in Asakusa!
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Kimono rental Rikawafuku Asakusa store
(Operating company: TripFarm Co., Ltd.)
By 2023, more than 230,000 people will be wearing kimonos in a year
2-16-9 HULIC & New Kaminarimon 6F, Kaminarimon, Taito-ku, Tokyo 111-0034
3 minutes walk from Asakusa Station on the Tokyo Metro Ginza Line
1 minute walk to Kaminarimon
Click here for the website of our sister store, Kano-Wafuku（浅草の着物レンタル 花乃和服）.
