Tokyo Tower & Zojoji Kimono Photo Shoot & Edo-Style Dining
Wear a kimono and capture precious memories in a photo shoot with stunning views of Tokyo Tower at Zojoji Temple, before enjoying a traditional Edo-style feast at Tofuya Ukai.
Highlights
Dress in traditional Japanese clothing: Wear kimono and have your hair styled, completing the look with footwear and accessories
Capture memories: Dressed in kimono, have your photos taken by a professional photographer at Zojoji, a historical temple with pristine views of Tokyo Tower
Watch the Buddhist daily service led by monks and offer your prayers at the temple or participate in a calligraphy activity
Enjoy a luxurious Edo-style tofu course meal at Tofuya Ukai restaurant
10 meals
Experience Details
Make your trip to Japan even more memorable by wearing a kimono and having a professional photoshoot against the backdrop of the historic Zojoji Temple and Tokyo’s quintessential landmark — Tokyo Tower! Dressed in traditional attire, you’ll explore a Buddhist temple and enjoy a traditional Edo-style lunch to experience traditional Japanese culture and capture memories with beautiful photos taken by a professional photographer.
Your experience will start at Sakra Kimono Rental, where you will choose from a selection of kimono. You will then be assisted in getting dressed and receive simple hair styling to complete the look (both male and female kimono are available).
After getting ready, you will be taken to Zojoji Temple for a professional photo shoot. Zojoji is a Buddhist temple originally built in the 1300s and moved to its current location in the heart of Tokyo in 1593. Famous for its views of Tokyo Tower, Zojoji Temple is the perfect location for a photoshoot that perfectly reflects old and new Japan.
While at Zojoji, you will watch the daily Buddhist service led by the monks and can make a wish at the Ankokuden Hall. You’ll also offer your prayers to the Kurohonzon (Black Buddha of Victory) and receive a commemorative prayer bead bracelet or, if you’d prefer not to participate in the religious activities, you can choose to take part in a short sutra calligraphy experience (shakyo) instead.
The experience will conclude at Tofuya Ukai, an Edo-style tofu restaurant near the temple where you will enjoy an intricate course meal. Throughout the tour, an English-speaking guide and photographer who is well-versed in the temple's history will accompany you. You can continue to wear the kimono after the experience ends following lunch and return it from your hotel using a pre-addressed and prepaid shipping bag the next day.
Inclusions
Kimono rental and hair styling (accessories and footwear rental included)
Photoshoot at Zojoji Temple by a professional photographer (you’ll receive a link to 10 of the professionally edited photos via email)
Tofu course meal at Tofuya Ukai
A pre-addressed and prepaid shipping bag to return the kimono from your hotel
Bead bracelet souvenir
Exclusions
Transportation to the meeting point and from the drop-off point
Additional drinks other than water at the restaurant
Meeting Point and Meeting Time
The meeting point will be Kimono Rental Sakra, a 2-minute walk from Azabu-juban Station. More detailed information and a Google Maps link will be provided upon booking.
Remarks
Vegan or vegetarian meal options are available for guests who request them upon booking.
Participants must be at least 100 cm tall to wear a kimono.
This tour is available from October to April.
It might take a few days for your booking to be confirmed as the host needs to make some arrangements before confirmation.
Cancellation Policy
Cancel your booking at least 3 days before the experience start time to receive a full refund minus a 3.2% transaction fee.
Experience Location
Over 14 million residents call Tokyo home. Functioning as Japan's economic and cultural center, it's no surprise the metropolis often appears at the top of travelers' bucket lists. Here, you can find everything from traditional tea houses to futuristic skyscrapers.
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