3 Reasons Why High School Girls Love Riding Rickshaws in Asakusa with Kimono
We’ve entered the refreshing season of early summer.
For students, it’s also the season for school trips.
Every year, many students visit the area around Asakusa Temple.
Among the students visiting Asakusa, especially popular among high school girls is “Renting Kimonos and Touring Asakusa on a Rickshaw!”
Surprisingly, more than 60% of high school girls who rent kimonos in Asakusa choose to tour in a rickshaw!
Why are rickshaws so popular among high school girls? Let’s find out.
Reasons Why High School Girls Renting Kimonos in Asakusa Choose Rickshaws – “Rickshaws Are Just Fun!”
A “rickshaw” is a two-wheeled vehicle pulled by a person, just as the name suggests.
The “rickshaw” was born as a mode of transportation during the Meiji era.
Today, it plays a significant role as a “tourist rickshaw” in tourist destinations throughout Japan.
Among them, “Asakusa” is a major spot where many rickshaws are in action.
While it’s great to wear a rental kimono and visit Asakusa, it can be quite a challenge to walk around and sightsee while wearing an unfamiliar kimono, worrying about the obi sash coming loose or the kimono slipping off…
Asakusa is not just one place; it’s vast with many tourist spots.
Asakusa Temple alone has a large precinct with numerous tourists.
In the midst of it all, how can you sightsee comfortably without worrying about your kimono? The answer is “rickshaws.”
Rickshaws are pulled by humans, allowing you to enjoy the scenery at a comfortable pace.
They even have roofs, so you can ride comfortably and stay cool during the summer!
Furthermore, the “rickshaw pullers” who pull the rickshaws will choose a course that suits your preferences and provide sightseeing guidance.
The rickshaw pullers are professionals when it comes to sightseeing around Asakusa. They will guide you through both the popular spots and hidden gems.
You can efficiently sightsee around Asakusa Temple without walking and in comfort. How wonderful is that with a “rickshaw”!
Start by getting a tour with a “rickshaw” and check out the spots and shops you’re interested in!
You can visit the places you want later at your leisure without worrying about your kimono, allowing you to enjoy Asakusa’s sightseeing fully.
Handsome Rickshaw Pullers
Did anyone let out an “Oh, wow!” when they saw the heading? Yes, that’s right. Many of the “rickshaw pullers” who pull the rickshaws are handsome young men!
(There are also female rickshaw pullers)
But when we say “handsome,” it’s not just about their faces.
Since they pull rickshaws every day, they have toned bodies and, of course, a sun-kissed, refreshing smile♡. They will talk enthusiastically about the charms and tourist spots of Asakusa.
So, these “rickshaw pullers” are professionals in Asakusa sightseeing and hospitality!!
A “rickshaw” can carry two passengers…
So, why not enjoy Asakusa sightseeing with two handsome “rickshaw pullers” while dressed in kimono? That’s what makes “rickshaw” sightseeing in Asakusa so fantastic.
There’s no choice but to take this opportunity!
Another Reason for Touring in a Rickshaw – “It’s Instagram-worthy!”
Just having two handsome rickshaw pullers provide easy sightseeing guidance would be enough, but…
Guess what! These rickshaw pullers will take photos for you at popular spots in Asakusa!!
It would be a waste to only take “selfies” after renting a kimono.
When you and your friend are both in kimonos, you’ll want to take photos with a touch of Asakusa, right?
If you ride a “rickshaw,” you won’t have to worry about such things! Rickshaw pullers who are well-versed in Asakusa also know which spots are ideal for taking photos.
If you search for “#Asakusa” or “#Rickshaw” on Instagram and other social media, you’ll find comments like:
“The rickshaw guys take great photos.” “The rickshaw guys have excellent photography skills.” “I’m moved by the photos taken by the rickshaw pullers.”
Everyone praises their photography skills.
“Kimono” + “Rickshaw” + “Asakusa” is the perfect composition for photos!
Take lots of lovely photos in kimono attire and share them on Instagram and other social media platforms!
Get lots of “likes.”
How about it? Did you find the reasons why 80% of high school girls who rent kimonos in Asakusa choose to tour in a rickshaw convincing?
Rikawafuku Kimono offers “student-only advantageous kimono hair set student discount plans” and “rickshaw set plans” as well.
Whether you’re a high school girl or not, when you rent a kimono in Asakusa, be sure to give the “rickshaw” a try.
Author of this article
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）.
