5 Essentials to Bring When Renting a Kimono in Asakusa
Asakusa is a town where a moist kimono outfit suits well. If you’re renting a kimono in Asakusa, you’ll want to pay attention to the details.
This time, we’ll introduce essential items for women when renting kimonos.
1. Keep Your Makeup Pouch and Wallet Small
At Rikawafuku Kimono, we offer a baggage holding service to let you enjoy your kimono stroll lightly.
With the kimono rental, you’ll receive a cute pouch to carry only your valuables and personal belongings while heading out.
However, there’s one important point to note.
Stuffing the pouch too full makes you look unattractive and uncool…
If you’re aiming for Instagram-worthy photos, a small and compact pouch is a must.
When renting a kimono, switch to a mini wallet instead of a long one.
Select the essentials for your makeup pouch carefully, such as lipstick, face powder, and a hand mirror. Surprisingly, cotton swabs are handy for quick touch-ups on smudged eyeliner or lipstick.
2. Large Handkerchiefs Are Versatile Essentials!
One of the challenges when wearing a kimono is eating. When sitting down for a proper meal, use a large handkerchief as a substitute for a napkin.
It helps prevent spills and adds an elegant touch.
Wondering where to keep such a large handkerchief? Kimonos have a hidden storage feature despite having no pockets! You can tuck it into the sleeve openings, called “sode” in Japanese.
Put it into the left sleeve and pull it out gracefully with your right hand when needed. It adds to your elegance and femininity.
3. Don’t Forget Your Smartphone
When renting a kimono, or in general, it’s hard to be without your smartphone. Especially when posting on social media, you need quick access!
Taking your smartphone in and out of your pouch every time can be inconvenient, but carrying it inside your obi (kimono belt) is a great solution!
Slide your smartphone between your kimono and obi, leaving the strap outside for easy access.
Now you won’t miss any photo opportunities anytime, anywhere! Just be cautious not to let your obi get loose, as your smartphone might slip.
4. Use Pocket Tissues for Elegance
One item that complements kimono attire nicely is “kaishi” or pocket tissues.
Kaishi refers to small, thin sheets of Japanese paper used at tea ceremonies and traditional Japanese meals. Slide it into your kimono’s chest area and use it when needed, whether as a substitute for napkins while eating on the go or as a quick notepad.
You can subtly master the art of using kaishi in various situations and appear very refined, like a true Japanese woman.
In the past, kaishi were plain white, but now you can find colorful and decorative kaishi at many specialty shops in Asakusa.
5. For Summer Yukata Rentals, a Fan is a Must
During the hot summer months, wearing a kimono or yukata can be quite warm. In such cases, a fan is a fantastic accessory.
Gently fanning yourself with a fan complements the kimono look and adds elegance. When you’re not using it, tuck it into the obi for storage.
There are several lovely fan shops along Nakamise Street, so be sure to check them out. You’ll find a wide variety of beautiful fans!
How did you find these tips? In this article, we introduced essential items for making your kimono attire even more delightful during your Asakusa stroll.
Enjoy your kimono rental and create memorable moments while exploring 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）.
