Kimono experience in Asakusa

First time trying on the kimono with my fav cousin~!!!

We woke up early to get to Asakusa to avoid the crowd, hoping that we would be the first customers of the shop so that we won't have to wait. While there were a few people who were already at the shop when we arrived, we didn't have to wait that long to get dressed.

Getting dressed itself is an experience and a tiring one. I think it took almost an hour to get dressed. We had to wear an inner layer, while was eventually wrapped over with multiple layers of towel and ribbons to create a beer barrel shape before the colourful outer layer could be laid over. And over that, more cloths and ribbons.

After getting dressed, we get to choose accessories for our hair and a handbag too.

As the layers pile on, it feels as if it gets harder and harder to breathe because the lungs couldn't expand to it's full capacity.

However, it was all worth it because the outcome was amazing~!!!

I have always wanted to try the furisode which is the kind of kimono with the super long sleeves. If not mistaken, they're only for ladies who are unmarried.

Before leaving the shop, we were also allowed to chose the kind of geta that we wanted. I have to say, it's not an easy foot wear and not very comfortable, especially since I rarely wear slippers.

The geta with the socks, together with the tightly wrapped kimono around the legs makes it difficult to move around. One would have to take small steps.

I loved everything about the experience, the hair, the ribbons, the kimono~ It's a must try when in Japan~! And Asakusa provides a nice background for the pictures too.

We paid to enter the garden by the temple, so that we can get more backgrounds for pictures.

Along the way to the temple, tourists stopped us to get pictures with us. Lol~

When in Asakusa, of course we had to visit Sensoji.

After some street snacks, we decided to grab lunch at a restaurant and we decided on Tenya.

Grabbed some delicious tempura. Our tummies which were tied so tightly under all those layers that were starting to feel uncomfortable and we couldn't fit in any desserts.

So, we decided to head back to change into our normal clothes before grabbing some ice cream.

I couldn't be happier to be free of all the cloths and ribbons. The moment everything came off, I felt like I could finally breathe freely again.

Overall, it is a highly recommended experience for tourists~