Kimono rental Rikawafuku
in Asakusa (near Sensoji), Tokyo

Same-Day Reservations at Rikawafuku Asakusa Shop

1. How to Make Same-Day Reservations at Rikawafuku Asakusa Shop

   Rikawafuku Asakusa Shop accepts same-day reservations (subject to store availability). You can easily make reservations via your smartphone up to 10 minutes before your desired reservation time, so please make a reservation in advance and come to the shop!

   Regarding Web Reservations

   You can make reservations via the reservation button on the smartphone's navigation bar by selecting the store. Web reservations are possible up to 10 minutes before the reservation time. If you're near Rikawafuku Asakusa Shop and want to know if they can accommodate you immediately, simply visit the shop, and they can provide you with the earliest available time. Depending on the crowd, you may need to wait a bit, but there's a possibility that you can use the service without a reservation, especially on weekdays.

2. Is Same-Day Kimono Rental Possible in Asakusa?

   If you choose Rikawafuku Asakusa Shop, same-day kimono rental is possible! Here are some points to note about same-day kimono rental.

   Important Points

   You may not be eligible for reservation discounts. Some kimono rental shops in Asakusa offer discounts when you make a reservation and complete payment in advance. Unfortunately, these discounts may not apply if you make a same-day reservation. At Rikawafuku Asakusa Shop, the rental fee remains the same even for same-day reservations.

   During busy periods such as year-end holidays, spring break, and Golden Week, there may be no availability for reservations!

   Kimono rental during peak periods can fill up quickly. Especially during the New Year's holiday, spring break when students have time off, Golden Week, and the season of fireworks festivals, you may not be able to make same-day reservations. However, at Rikawafuku Asakusa Shop, the rental fee remains the same even for same-day reservations!

3. Is the Time Required for Same-Day Kimono Rental in Asakusa Sufficient?

   Most kimono rental shops in Asakusa accept same-day reservations, but it's important to note the time required.

   • Other shops: The staff may be insufficiently staffed, causing delays.
   • Rikawafuku Asakusa Shop: Even during busy periods, they adjust the reservation slots to ensure that customers can depart in an average of 60 minutes.

   Selecting a kimono, getting dressed, and hairstyling can take more time than expected, as it includes activities like choosing a kimono and interacting with staff. The staff's shifts are determined based on reservations, so if you don't make a reservation on the same day, it may take longer to prepare. At Rikawafuku Asakusa Shop, especially on weekends, they have an ample staff to ensure a smooth same-day reservation experience. You can enjoy kimono or yukata rental in Asakusa even with a same-day reservation. For more tips on kimono rental in Asakusa, you can refer to this article: Introduction to Kimono Rental in Asakusa.

   Check the opening hours of Asakusa's tourist spots!

   While Sensoji Temple is open 24 hours for worship, the sale of omamori amulets and charms ends at 5:00 PM. Nakamise-dori, the bustling shopping street just beyond Kaminarimon Gate, has around 89 shops, but some of them close as early as 5:00 PM. To enjoy Sensoji Temple and Nakamise in kimono, it's recommended to make a reservation in advance. If your schedule is tight and you want to complete kimono dressing and hairstyling quickly to start sightseeing in Asakusa, it's a good idea to choose your kimono promptly and proceed with dressing. The kimono dressing process typically takes about 15 minutes. If it's your first time renting a kimono, don't worry about how to put it on. The dressing staff at Rikawafuku Asakusa Shop are professional kimono dressers who have passed rigorous tests, and they are skilled at providing quick, safe, and precise dressing. They will guide you through the entire process, so you can relax and follow their instructions. After dressing in kimono, you'll proceed to hairstyling (if you've chosen a hairstyling plan). The hairstyling process involves presenting several hairstyle samples that match your kimono or yukata, and you can choose your favorite hairstyle from these samples. The hairstyling samples are carefully selected by professional stylists to ensure that you find a hairstyle that you'll love.

4. Considerations When Bringing Foreign Visitors for Kimono Rental at Rikawafuku Asakusa Shop

   Same-Day Reservations at Rikawafuku Asakusa Shop are Available via Web Reservations!

   Most kimono rental shops in Asakusa accept same-day reservations, but it's important to note the time required. Asakusa is a popular spot for foreign tourists visiting Tokyo, and kimono and yukata rental is a hit among them. Rikawafuku Asakusa Shop is well-equipped to serve foreign customers with staff who can communicate in foreign languages (though there might be days when such staff aren't available due to shifts).

   There might be days when staff members who can communicate in foreign languages aren't available

   To avoid any last-minute hassles, it's recommended to make a reservation even if you're bringing foreign guests. Some days may not have staff members proficient in foreign languages due to scheduling, so it's essential to plan ahead.

5. You Can Check Real-Time Same-Day Reservation Availability on Rikawafuku Asakusa Shop's Website

   Check for Available Times for Same-Day Reservations

   Rikawafuku Asakusa Shop accepts web reservations for same-day rental up to 10 minutes before the reservation time. If you have some flexibility with your schedule and want to make a same-day reservation, check the availability status of your preferred plan on the website! The crowd levels for kimono rental in Asakusa can vary by season. Except during major holidays such as New Year's, fireworks festivals, Golden Week, and March graduation trips, there are often available slots for same-day reservations. Checking the availability of same-day reservations on the website and reserving ahead with some flexibility is a good option. If you're in the vicinity and want to rent a kimono right away, or you want to check if you can be accommodated as a walk-in customer, you can visit the shop in person. Even if reservations are full due to advance bookings, there may be available slots due to last-minute cancellations.

   Registration at the Store! Inform the Staff about Your Same-Day Reservation

   If you're visiting the store on the same day for a rental, please inform the staff at the registration desk about your same-day reservation, just to be sure. The reservation system automatically manages reservations, but for same-day reservations or reservations made within 10 minutes of the appointment, there's a rare chance that the system may not reflect your booking. In such cases, the staff will manually verify your reservation, so please inform the staff about your same-day reservation to ensure a smooth experience.

   Kimono Selection, Dressing, and Hairstyling

   Customers visiting the store for same-day reservations should also inform the registration staff about their same-day reservations. The system automatically manages reservations, but for same-day reservations or reservations made within 10 minutes of the appointment, there's a rare chance that the system may not reflect your booking. In such cases, the staff will manually verify your reservation to ensure a smooth experience. Once you've completed registration, you can choose your favorite kimono from over 800 options. For customers who have completed kimono selection, the next step is kimono dressing preparation. Customers who have reservations within the same time slot will be guided through dressing and hairstyling once kimono selection is complete. The order of guidance is not based on the order of registration but rather on the time it takes to choose a kimono. Please note that depending on the time taken for kimono selection, the order of registration and guidance for dressing may be rearranged. Customers with busy schedules who want to complete dressing and hairstyling quickly to start sightseeing in Asakusa are encouraged to select their kimono promptly and proceed to dressing. The estimated time for kimono dressing is approximately 15 minutes. If you're renting a kimono for the first time and feel unsure about how to put it on, don't worry. The dressing staff at the store are professional kimono dressers who have passed rigorous tests, and they are skilled at providing quick, safe, and precise dressing. You'll be guided through the dressing process step by step, so just follow their instructions. After dressing in kimono, you'll proceed to hairstyling (if you've chosen a hairstyling plan). Hairstyling involves offering several sample hairstyles that complement your kimono or yukata, and you can select your preferred hairstyle from these samples. The hairstyle samples are carefully curated by professional stylists to ensure that you find a hairstyle you'll love.