Reviewed by: Momotaro
A German and a Swiss couple who are friends of mine are coming to Tokyo, and I thought a typical bus tour would be boring, so I arranged this kimono experience through an online search. I kept it a secret from my friends until we entered the shop, which made it a surprise, and they were super excited as soon as we walked in. The staff were very proficient in English and Korean, and they were efficient and kind, helping with the kimono dressing and styling the women's hair, which made my friends very happy. After getting dressed in the kimono, we quickly headed to Senso-ji and Nakamise, where we were approached by various other foreign and Japanese tourists, making us feel like little stars, which brought even more joy. We took lots of commemorative photos with Senso-ji in the background, and my friends said it became an unforgettable memory. This is definitely the best "omotenashi" for guiding friends from abroad in Tokyo, and I highly recommend Sakura Photo Studio.
友人のドイツ人とスイス人のカップルが東京に来るというので、月並みなはとバスツアーなどの観光ではつまらないと思い、ネット検索でこの着物体験をアレンジ。
友人たちには、お店に入るまで内緒にしていたので、サプライズサプライズとなり、お店に入った途端に超興奮。
お店の方が英語、韓国語など、外国語がすごく堪能で、手際もよく、親切に着物のきつけ、女性の髪形のセットもしてくださり、友人たちは大喜び。着物の着付けが終わって、早速、浅草寺、仲見世に繰り出したところ、いろんな他の外国人や日本人の観光客の人達に声をかけられ、ちょっとしたスター気分に、またまた、おお喜び。
浅草寺をバックにたくさんの記念写真をとって、「忘れられない思い出になった」と友人たちはとても喜んでくれました。
外国からの友人を東京案内するには、最高の「おもてなし」になること間違いなし、おすすめのサクラフォトスタジオです。
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| Packages: | ベーシックプラン(浴衣 or 着物) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/10/15 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/10/10 |
Reviewed by: Minh
Wowowoow.. It was an amazing experience. We are late cause we got lost but when we got there they were super friendly. it was the highlight of our trip! We love every bit of it.
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| Packages: | Standard Kimono Plan and Free Walking |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2015/09/28 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/09/01 |
Reviewed by: Sofia
I loved this experience!!!!!!!
We learned how to put on the Yukata (It is not easy) and make green tea (Delicious).
Teachers are very friendly and explain you everything you want to know.
It was rewarding having known this important aspect of the Japanese culture.
You can not leave Japan without this experience!!
I recommend it to 100%.
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| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2015/09/25 |
Reviewed by: Oradee
I am very impressed with service and Kimono dressed up experience in Asakusa last year so this year I returning with my two brothers. Both of them get an attention from tourist some tourist asked them if they can take their photos. I wear my own Yukata this year but the service my brother received was great with professional and attention. They dressed up in about 15 minutes after chosen the Kimono. I would recommended Kimonos dressed up experience if anyone plan to come to Asakusa.
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| Packages: | Standard Kimono Plan and Free Walking |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2015/09/11 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/08/10 |
Reviewed by: siomara huete
It was expectacular , love it !! Thanks you guys you were asome!
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| Packages: | Standard Kimono Plan and Free Walking |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/08/21 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/08/13 |
Reviewed by: MHZ
This is the only place we found offer Kimono, not simple summer clothing in Tokyo. The selection is very broad in all kinds of colors. The dressing service and over experience is wonderful. The photographer is nice too. It is important to keep in mind that the photography fee is depending on number of people in the group. So since we have 3 people, we need to pay 15,000 JPN Yen for hiring the photographer.
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| Packages: | Standard Kimono Plan and Free Walking |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2015/07/14 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/06/29 |
Reviewed by: a.d.
We actually ended up arriving to the kimono studio on the wrong day but they were so accommodating and allowed us to get the kimono dressing done that day even though they were busy. They have a heap of kimonos to choose from, lots of hair accessories, and the hair lady does wonderful braids. For location, it was easy to find, just remember it is down the street where starbucks is !
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| Packages: | Standard Kimono Plan and Free Walking |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2015/07/10 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/07/06 |
Reviewed by: Kitty
STAFF- Very accommodating, kind and they will really make you feel good with their service by making sure you will feel comfortable and look pretty in your photos in kimono. Kimono rental plus hair and make-up for approx $50- great deal!
KIMONO- lots of designs to choose from. Everything was pretty, even the accessories.
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| Packages: | Standard Kimono Plan and Free Walking |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2015/06/27 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/06/04 |
Reviewed by: Bia M
It was awesome
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| Packages: | Luxury Kimono Plan |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2015/02/19 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/02/17 |
Reviewed by: さとゴン
I used this plan to hang out with my friends on a holiday!
I wanted to spend a different kind of holiday than usual, so I decided to use this plan.
There was a wide variety of kimono styles, and I happily consulted with other customers there to choose one. The dressing and hair setup were done very efficiently in about 30 minutes per person.
After putting on the kimono, we thoroughly enjoyed Asakusa by visiting Senso-ji Temple, Tokyo Skytree, Sumida Aquarium, and having tea at Angelus! It was fun to stroll around Asakusa with a fresh feeling.
I heard they can also accommodate English and Korean, so it might be nice to bring foreign friends and treat them! I want to invite my friends again and use this plan in summer with yukata!
休日お友達と遊ぶのに利用しました!
なんだかいつもとは違う休日を過ごしたくてこのプランを利用することに。
着物の種類はとても豊富で、その場にいた他のお客さんとも和気あいあいと相談しながら決めました。着付けとヘアセットはひとり30分程度でとても手際よく着付けてくださいました。
着物を着てからは、浅草寺、スカイツリー、すみだ水族館、アンヂェラスでお茶と、浅草をたーくさん堪能してきました!
新鮮な気持ちで浅草を散歩できて楽しかったです。
英語、韓国語も対応可能だそうなので、外国のお友達を連れていっておもてなししてもいいかもしれません!
またお友達を誘って夏には浴衣で利用したいです!!
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| Packages: | ベーシックプラン(浴衣 or 着物) |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2015/02/08 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/02/07 |
Reviewed by: くもじい
While reading a novel set in Edo, I really wanted to wear a kimono and walk around the downtown area, so I made a reservation here. The studio had many international customers, including people from Taiwan and Thailand.
Although the studio isn't very large, there are plenty of kimonos to choose from, to the point where I was almost overwhelmed. The staff provided great advice to help me quickly decide on hair accessories and an obi. The fitting was speedy yet thorough, with just the right amount of tightness so that it wasn't uncomfortable to walk. The hairstyling was simple but cute, with lovely braids.
This time, I decided to add the photo shoot option. We started the shoot by walking from the studio to Senso-ji Temple. The photographer was very friendly and shared a lot of information about Asakusa, almost like a guide. My husband, slightly nervous in his hakama, and I, feeling a bit shy in my kimono, were able to enjoy a relaxed atmosphere thanks to the pleasant conversation.
There were New Year's decorations, creating a unique atmosphere in Asakusa during the year-end and New Year period. I wondered if there were couples like us in the Edo period as we enjoyed the hour-long photo shoot.
Even without the photo shoot, I think the price is a great deal for kimono rental with hairstyling, allowing you to wear it until the evening. It would be nice to see more variety in men's kimonos as well.
江戸が舞台の小説を読んでいたらどうしても着物を着て下町の街を歩いてみたくなりこちらを予約してみました。
スタジオには海外のお客さんも沢山来ており、台湾とタイの方もいました。
そこまで広くないスタジオですが、十分に選べるだけの着物があり、逆に迷って決められないくらい。髪飾りも帯も、ぱぱっと決められるようスタジオの方がいい具合にアドバイスをくれます。
着付けはスピーディですがしっかりとしてました。歩いていても苦しくないほどよい締め具合、ヘアセットも簡単ですがかわいく編み込んでくれました。
今回は思い切って写真撮影のオプションを付けました。スタジオから浅草寺へ歩いて撮影開始。カメラマンさんだけど、浅草について沢山お話をしてくれてまるでガイドさんみたいな方でした。袴姿にやや緊張気味の夫と、着物でちょっと恥ずかしい私でしたが、お陰で楽しいおしゃべりに和んだ雰囲気で撮影できましたよ。
ちょうどお正月の飾りがあり年末年始の独特な雰囲気の浅草。江戸の時代にもこんな夫婦がいたのかな、なんて思いにふけりながら、1時間ほどの撮影を楽しみました。
写真撮影なしでも、着物レンタルにヘアセットもついて、夕方まで着て過ごせてこの値段はお得だと思います。男性の着物ももっと種類があると嬉しいですね。
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| Packages: | ベーシックプラン(浴衣 or 着物) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/01/04 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/12/27 |
Reviewed by: ライチョウ
Every year, I enjoy wearing a kimono at the end of December. This year, I used Kim's Sakura Photo Studio again. As always, the dressing time was incredibly quick! There were two of us, and the total dressing time was about 30 minutes, so it went by in no time with two staff members assisting us. The variety of kimonos in terms of colors and patterns was abundant, even more so than last year. I chose a somewhat subdued colored kimono with a flashy obi, accented with pink. We entered the studio at 10:30, and our free time started at 11:00.
First, we filled up at a sushi restaurant where the tuna is cheap and delicious, then we enjoyed the retro atmosphere and Dutch coffee (cold brew coffee) at the long-established café Angelus, which opened in 1946. Finally, we had a great time at the Asakusa Engei Hall enjoying a variety show. The afternoon show at Asakusa Engei Hall ends at 4:10 PM, so if we listen until the end and return to the studio, we can easily make it back by the kimono return time of 5 PM.
I rarely have the opportunity to wear a kimono in my daily life, but it’s a nice change of pace. With this service, there's no need to buy a kimono myself, and I can enjoy various styles, so I think it would be fun to invite my close friends for a kimono girls' gathering in Asakusa.
毎年、12月末に着物を着て楽しんでいます。今年も金さんのサクラフォトスタジオを利用しました。相変わらずの迅速な着付けタイム!2人参加でしたが、着付けの所要時間はあわせて約30分程、2名で対応していただけるのであっという間です。着物の種類も色、柄ともに品揃えが多く、昨年よりも充実していました。ちょっと地味目の色の着物に、派手めの帯、アクセントにはピンクであわせていただきました。10:30にスタジオに入り、11:00から自由行動スタートです。
まずは、まぐろが安くて美味しいお鮨やさんで腹ごしらえ、その後、昭和21年開業の老舗喫茶店アンヂェラスでレトロな雰囲気とダッチコーヒー(水出しアイスコーヒー)を味わい最後は、浅草演芸ホールで寄席を楽しみました。浅草演芸ホールの昼の部は終了が午後4時10分、最後まで聞いてからスタジオに戻れば着物の返却時間の17時には余裕で間に合います。
着物を着る機会が普段ではめったにありませんが、気分転換にもなってなかなかいいものです。このサービスなら自分で着物を買う必要もなく、色々なパターンのものが楽しめるので仲良しの友達を誘って、着物浅草女子会なんてやってみてもいいなと思います。
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| Packages: | ベーシックプラン(浴衣 or 着物) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2014/12/22 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/12/21 |
Reviewed by: Kristy
The women were very lovely and sweet, and they worked very hard to make the dress up a great experience for us. There was a giant variety in kimonos, especially considering my friend was 5'5" and I'm 5'11. The service was prompt and excellent, and we had a lot of fun and lovely reactions when we walked around the Asakusa Shrine nearby. I'd definitely recommend this experience to anyone, it was the best thing I did in my time in Japan and well worth the money.
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| Packages: | Luxury Kimono Plan |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2014/11/26 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/11/24 |
Reviewed by: racky
It was a unique and once in a lifetime experience. I am glad I did it. The staff are very friendly.
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| Packages: | Hanamachi Kokoro Package |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2014/10/23 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/10/21 |
Reviewed by: Noreen-QQEnglish
One of the most anticipated experience in Japan was wearing the traditional kimono. I didnt know there were so many things needed to complete a kimono. We walked around Asakusa and all the tourists were clicking their cameras. I felt like a celebrity. It was a very good experience I can never forget.
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| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2014/10/17 |
Reviewed by: Nathan
We had an excellent experience at Seisouji. We arrived at our scheduled appointment and was immediately greeted by a very friendly staff and they showed us a few choices of kimonos to choose from. Once we chose our kimonos my girlfriend and I were greeted down stairs by a rickshaw that gave us a very nice tour and dropped us off close to Seisouji where we walked around and thoroughly enjoyed our afternoon receiving many random compliments from strangers. It was a very fun experience and I highly suggest it to anyone looking for a fun afternoon in Asakusa. The staff spoke and understood very good English so communicating was never a problem. :)
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2014/10/17 |
Reviewed by: eri
.great fantastic☆i am very surprised☆☆
Thankyou for verymuch☆
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| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2014/10/17 |
Reviewed by: Miki Mouse
I’m glad that I took part in this tour. I joined with a friend, and it was as if we both turned into models.
First of all, the studio is conveniently located, only 1-3 minutes from Kaminari-mon on foot. As it’s a rented room in a building, it was hard to find it. When we went inside, Kyonming spoke to use politely. The studio is small, but Kyongming made us really cute. We wore elegant kimonos with Nagoya obis. I recommend the Nagoya obi highly.
They arranged my hair simply and put 3 hair accessories on my hair! After putting Kimono on, it's time for a photo shoot! I was so excited about getting photographed and making many poses in Asakusa! Please have a look at pictures I attached! We had free time until 5 so had a stroll in Asakusa. However, tourists looked at us, they wanted take our pictures like paparazzi, so we were in many pictures with people from many countries for their souvenirs.
It was the best experience ever. I would love to do it with my friends again! You should try it at least once, as it is a rare opportunity to take pictures of you wearing Kimono at this price!
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| Posted on: | 2014/10/16 |
Reviewed by: Oradee
My husband and I arrived an hour late due to our mistake with trains. Despite this we received a warm welcome from Sakura-san. She was welcoming to both of us. She let me choose the Kimono and dressed me. She chose the flowers and shoes to match with the Kimono. I brought a paper fan but rented an umbrella as it was a hot day. Sakura San also gave me a 5% off voucher for rickshaw but I did not use it. I received compliments from many Japanese woman and also a lot of attention from tourists. I was asked by a western tourist if he could take my photo. I was very pleased with her service as I would recommend it to any lady to when in Tokyo. Asakusa is an appropriate location.
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| Packages: | Standard Kimono Plan and Free Walking |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2014/09/21 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/09/06 |
Reviewed by: eri
素晴らしい、ファンタスティック☆とても驚いています☆☆
ありがとうございます☆
.great fantastic☆i am very surprised☆☆
Thankyou for verymuch☆
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| Packages: | ☆会員様限定モニターツアー☆/ベーシックプラン(着物+名古屋帯) |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2014/08/31 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/08/31 |
Reviewed by: Ven
Trying this out was definitely one of the best decisions I made during my trip to Tokyo. The photo studio had a wide range of choices for kimonos with matching hair accessories. I liked how Sakura-san did my makeup and how she directed the photo shoot. Asakusa was lovely, I wish I could have allotted more time for this activity as there were so many nice places to see and stop by! I really hope I could do this again when I visit Tokyo.
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| Packages: | Standard Kimono Plan and Free Walking |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2014/08/25 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/08/23 |
Reviewed by: Nathan
"We had an excellent experience at Seisouji. We arrived at our scheduled appointment and were immediately greeted by a very friendly staff who showed us a few choices of kimonos to choose from. Once we chose our kimonos, my girlfriend and I were greeted downstairs by a rickshaw that gave us a very nice tour and dropped us off close to Seisouji, where we walked around and thoroughly enjoyed our afternoon, receiving many random compliments from strangers. It was a very fun experience, and I highly suggest it to anyone looking for a fun afternoon in Asakusa. The staff spoke and understood very good English, so communicating was never a problem. :)"
"We had an excellent experience at Seisouji. We arrived at our scheduled appointment and was immediately greeted by a very friendly staff and they showed us a few choices of kimonos to choose from. Once we chose our kimonos my girlfriend and I were greeted down stairs by a rickshaw that gave us a very nice tour and dropped us off close to Seisouji where we walked around and thoroughly enjoyed our afternoon receiving many random compliments from strangers. It was a very fun experience and I highly suggest it to anyone looking for a fun afternoon in Asakusa. The staff spoke and understood very good English so communicating was never a problem. :)"
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| Packages: | ☆会員様限定モニターツアー☆/ベーシックプラン(着物+名古屋帯) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2014/08/25 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/08/23 |
Reviewed by: Noreen-QQEnglish
One of the most anticipated experiences in Japan was wearing the traditional kimono. I didn't know there were so many things needed to complete a kimono. We walked around Asakusa and all the tourists were clicking their cameras. I felt like a celebrity. It was a very good experience I can never forget.
One of the most anticipated experience in Japan was wearing the traditional kimono. I didnt know there were so many things needed to complete a kimono. We walked around Asakusa and all the tourists were clicking their cameras. I felt like a celebrity. It was a very good experience I can never forget.
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| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2014/08/13 |
Reviewed by: Naho-QQEnglish
I am surprised that I could get everything from kimono dressing to hair arrangement at such a reasonable price. They have a wide variety of beautiful yukata available for rental.
Thank you for the wonderful experience.
この親切価格で着付けからヘアアレンジまでやってもらえて驚きです。
浴衣の種類も豊富できれいなものをレンタルしてくれます。
素敵な体験をありがとうございました。
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| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2014/08/13 |
Reviewed by: Desiree-QQEnglish
それは美しくて興味深いです。着るだけで異なる文化を体験しました。
It's beautiful and interesting. I experienced a different kind of culture by just wearing it
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| Posted on: | 2014/08/13 |
Reviewed by: Mia-QQEnglish
最初は不快に感じましたが、数分後には楽しんで、他の人が私たちを見ている中でそれを着ることに慣れました。
I find it uncomfortable at first but minutes later, I enjoyed and somehow get used to wearing it while other people are looking at us.
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| Packages: | ☆会員様限定モニターツアー☆/ベーシックプラン(着物+名古屋帯) |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2014/08/13 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/08/09 |
Reviewed by: Marilyn
Where else can one do this? The staff is very accommodating. I speak no Japanese, but one of the girls, Satomi, spoke English very well. She was a dream! There are several colors kimonos to select from as well as obi and hair ornaments. Everyone gets a small locker to store your clothes/purse, etc. The photography session was lots of fun, laughing all the time.
I did have a little trouble finding the street and building, too, once I got on the correct street. A map or better written instructions would have been helpful. Also, maybe I missed it, but I didn't even seen a sign for this business? I wound up asking a local...who just happened to work there.
One other suggestion. The space to change clothes is very, very small. There were other clients in the small space, and the congestion was a bit difficult.
Overall, I'm so glad I did this. I learned a lot about the process & what it takes to be a Maiko. Satomi, you ROCK! Thanks so much for being so kind and helpful.
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| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2014/05/10 |
Reviewed by: Emily
My friend and I had a wonderful time having ourselves dressed up in Kimonos (size UK14 to 18)..feeling great and walking along the streets of Asakusa, taking in the wonderful feel of Spring, with full bloom sakura trees around. We also engaged a cameraman to tale pictures of us. A once in a lifetime experience, wonderful and it does not hurt my pocket ;) I would highly recommend this unique and life time experience to those who wish to experience for themselves, one of many Japanese cultures. Thanks to our host, Kiyomi and her team (1 other assistant and Hiroshi, the cameraman).
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| Packages: | Standard Kimono Plan and Free Walking |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2014/04/26 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/04/01 |
Reviewed by: Marilyn
I thoroughly enjoyed this experience. I learned so much about what it takes to be a Maiko. Satomi was the dresser/make-up artist who helped me. She spoke English, which enabled me to learn a lot about the process and what all is involved in becoming a Maiko. I highly recommend! My only critique is that is not so easy to find the location. More detailed maps/instructions would be very helpful.
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| Packages: | Hanamachi Kokoro Package |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2014/04/26 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/04/17 |
Reviewed by: なでしこ
I had a beautiful kimono dressing with a Nagoya obi and a lovely fukurasuzume style. My hairstyle was also set up cutely. I had the opportunity to take photos at Kaminarimon and Tokyo Skytree, and they sent the pictures to me right away via email. I definitely want to use this service again.
名古屋帯でふくら雀にして頂き着物をとても素敵に着付けして頂きました。
髪型もかわいくセットして頂き
な・ん・と雷門、スカイツリーで写真撮影して頂き、その写真もすぐにMAILで
送ってくれました。
また是非利用したいです。
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| Packages: | ベーシックプラン(浴衣 or 着物) |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2014/01/29 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/01/24 |
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Thanks for coming!I'm Satomi,I'm glad that you've enjoyed our experience.
We're so sorry about our locker room.Since we only have a small space in our building, it's hard for us to get bigger space.
Our building is called"Machiya", it's build in 1900's so that's why we only have a small space.
"Machiya" is a Kyouto's traditional building,so many tourist love to see this.
Kyouto's street is very difficult to understand, sorry that we confused you.
Hope to see you again, thank you so much!