Location
A casual kissaten in Asakusa. Menu includes all the photogenic Showa retro drinks and desserts like cream melon soda, shiratama anmitsu, matcha latte and more! This location has appeared in popular TV dramas and magazines. It is a regularly operating cafe with regular patrons, therefore it can only be an addition to the shoot. Recommended for individual clients, rather than couples. Cute, casual atmosphere.
Kimono styles recommended for the atmosphere of the location: cute, casual, antique
Rental fee: 5000 yen + drink fee, between 500~800 yen
Surrounding areas: this location can only be an addition to a shoot; most of the shoot should be done outdoors in the surroundings areas, mostly local Asakusa streets, old buildings, small restaurants and bars
Traditional old hotel room with tatami and authentic antique furniture. A few photos outside the room are possible (corridor, staircase, entrance, area in front of the hotel). It's a small room (4.5 tatami mats size = 8 square meters), therefore it is recommended for 1 person.
Kimono styles recommended for the atmosphere of the location: traditional, formal, romantic, antique
Rental fee: 8000 yen.
Surrounding areas: Sensoji, Hanayashiki, shopping arcade, small restaurants and pubs
Modern and funky bar located in Moire Hotel, in the Yoshiwara area. Colourful lights, mirrors, metal chairs, modern and futuristic atmosphere. Rooftop with a view on Yoshiwara area and SkyTree available to use for photos, too. This location is recommended for fans of colours, playing with lights and reflections. Recommended for individual shoots.
Kimono styles recommended for the atmosphere of the location: Funky editorial styles, casual modern, antique editorial
Rental fee: 10000 yen
Surrounding areas: this should be the main shooting location, however street photos are possible; surrounding areas are Yoshiwara streets, grungy old Tokyo atmosphere, shopping arcade
Authentic and still operating "snack" bar located in the back streets of Asakusa. Burgundy leather sofa, counter, red bar chairs, whisky bottles and neon shop sign. There are no windows here -- the atmosphere is darker, can be more playful with neon lights or more mysterious with a whisky glass and cigarette smoke. Recommended for individual themed shoots, eg. 70s, retro style, antique, or the opposite -- modern and funky.
Kimono styles recommended for the atmosphere of the location: concept shoots, darker or retro styles, disco 70s, colorful 80s, modern and funky, casual
Rental fee: 8000 yen
Surrounding areas: this should be the main shooting location, however street photos are possible; surrounding areas include Sensoji, Asakusa back streets, small restaurants and bars, old buldings
Gorgeous traditional house with a garden. It's a place with history, often used for TV shows, dramas, magazine photoshoots. 4 spacious tatami rooms with antique furniture, corridor, entrance, garden and seasonal flowers -- classy and serene. Usually used as a bridal location for INKIMONO photoshoots, however it is possible to book it for a non-bridal kimono photoshoot. It is very spacious, recommended for couple / formal kimono photoshoots.
Kimono styles recommended for the atmosphere of the location: bridal, formal couple kimono photoshoots, Coming of Age furisode
Rental fee: 20,000 yen on weekdays / 25,000 yen on weekends + taxi fee, usually 3000 yen one way
Surrounding areas: this location should be the main shooting spot, however it's possible to take a few street style photos; surrounding areas are mostly old buildings, local Tokyo streets
A 100-year old traditional Japanese house in the heart of Tokyo. It is the only surviving building of this kind on the area. After the 2011 earthquake the owners renovated it and it became a photography / art studio. It is used for commercials, magazine photoshoots, tea ceremony or calligraphy events. Beautiful antique space with a small garden, mysterious atmosphere and nostalgic spirit of the past. It is a bridal location for INKIMONO photoshoots, however it is possible to book it for non-bridal kimono shoots. Recommended for bridal, formal couple styles, Coming of Age furisode, antique styles.
Kimono styles recommended for the atmosphere of the location: bridal, formal couple kimono photoshoots, Coming of Age furisode, antique styles
Rental fee: 20,000 yen + taxi fee, usually 2500 yen one way
Surrounding areas: this location should be the main shooting spot, however it's possible to take a few street style photos; surrounding areas are mostly downtown Tokyo streets