Enjoy plus size Kimono

Tokyo, Japan

3 hours (approx.)
Group discounts
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

No more taking awkward selfies from unflattering angles, thanks to this private photography session and kimono-wearing experience in Tokyo. Choose the kimono pattern, hair accessories, and bag that you like best, and let the female staff dress you up. Since this is a private experience, you have their full attention.

Get your guide’s top tips on the best photo spots in Tokyo
Plus-sized kimonos are available
Booking for two people or more? Enjoy a 15% discount
Service animals are most welcome

What's Included

Rental kimono, belt, inner, shoes, socks, hair accessories, bags, etc. are all included.

Snacks

All food not included, at your own expense please.
Private transportation

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Asakusa Sta.
1-chōme-1-3 Asakusa, Taito City, Tokyo 111-0032, Japan
Meet at Asakusa Station. We will send you a meeting exit number later. Please check the message and answer the questions about your body size. If we do not receive your reply by 5pm the day before, we will not be able to prepare your kimono and will cancel your reservation, no refunds in that case.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Operating hours
.12:00 pm

What To Expect

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed

Near public transportation
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Most travelers can participate
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

4.4

based on 14 reviews

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Five stars

Brenda_J, Jun 2025

This is definitely a great way to rent a kimono as a plus size woman. Alisa was great and taking my photos. She was very sweet and made the experience worthwhile

Response from Host, Jun 2025

Thank you for your review. I'm glad you chose my tour for your first kimono experience. You were so beautiful. Please take lots of photos as memories :D NicoTour Japan / Alisa

Plus size kimono with Alisa ! Celebrating Honeymoon

DianaLyn_G, Apr 2024

The most memorable part of this day was being able to wear a kimono and a yukata for my husband. When coming to Japan especially the first time, you must experience this kimono wear! Walking around Asakusa, touring around Sensoji Temple and embracing Japan's history will truly leave a mark memory on you! Alisa was super helpful, very kind and patience along with the staff who helped us put on the kimono and yukata. Everyone was super helpful and we felt so comfortable. Alisa will tour with you and share get areas to take photos of you and they turned out really good! Despite it was rainy and windy on the day, we managed to continue to take fantastic photos, tour around the temple and enjoying the local area. Please ensure what ever weather you will be attending be sure you are weather prepared! It rained on and off that day but it was okay. Plus size woman! Please know I booked this experience 2-3 weeks prior to our trip. If you are a 3XL (CAD or USD) please be sure you check your measurements accordingly! I got myself measured at a tailor prior everything. Alisa did her research and contacted another kimono place that had my size (it was between purple or pink = both colors were amazing) and pink. It was a special day alone because we were celebrating our Honeymoon pictures and both my husband and I loved it! Only thing was, I must let people who are on the bigger size, it may be a little tight in some areas (for me under the breast/stomach area) and for my husband under his waist was a little tight but if you can endure it for 3 hours (like us) you will be okay! Also take great care of these kimono, avoid staining and damaging any of these kimono's and yukata because you will get charged. I was so worried because of the rain but it was okay! It kept us warm and at times kind of sweaty! So plan accordingly when experiencing kimono wearing! You won't regret it :) LASTLY, you have to ask Alisa the popular pineapple bun~! Such a nice treat especially when it's freshly baked!

Response from Host, Apr 2024

Thank you for posting your review. It seems like it was a memorable experience, and I'm very happy. I was worried because of the heavy rain that day, but I was relieved that I was able to take some good photos.! Please come to Japan again and experience it :-) NicoTour Japan / Alisa

Fun experience

ImeliaKyra_M, Apr 2024

The kimono was so beautiful and the staff and tour operator were friendly and accommodating to your requests and questions.

Response from Host, Apr 2024

Thank you for posting your review. As a Japanese person, I am very honored that you enjoyed the Japanese tradition of kimono. Please come and join us on the tour again! NicoTour Japan / Alisa

Highly recommended

Debra_P, Mar 2024

We had a fantastic time. I would highly recommend this tour. The pictures were great, and this was a lot of fun.

Response from Host, Mar 2024

Thank you very much for posting your review. This will be helpful for future guests. Thank you for participating :-) NicoTour Japan / Alisa

Amazing curvy cutie experience

Lydia_H, Feb 2024

I thoroughly enjoyed the plus size kimono experience with Alisa. She was kind enough to wait for me when I got a little lost on the way to her, and once I arrived, it was magical what unfolded! We went to an intimate kimono shop where I was able to pick every single layer of my kimono as well as an endless amount of accessories, handbags and adornments. She answered all my questions about the culture while we enjoyed a stroll through the Sensō-ji temple area and took loads of pictures and videos. We even stopped for food with the vendors and she ate some delicious takoyaki with me! If you are a plus size curvy cutie, I can’t recommend this experience enough! The options were endless and the expertise was amazing. And more over, Alisa’s kindness and caring nature made the experience all the more better. 10/10 would do again!

Response from Host, Feb 2024

Thank you for the review. You were very cheerful and fun to be around. Please come to Japan and participate again :D NicoTour Japan / Alisa

Great for solo travelers

C_D, Dec 2023

I did a solo trip to Japan back in October and renting a kimono was on my list of things to do. Since I’m plus size I was worried about whether or not I would be able to find a place that had kimonos that would fit me. Luckily Alisa (Nico Japan Tour) popped up as a suggestion. Alisa takes you to your kimono rental place and helps translate for you. She also takes you around and helps take pictures for you. She knew where all the cute instagram worthy photo spots were at too. It was nice to have her service has a guide for a few hours while sightseeing, especially since I was traveling alone. Definitely recommend her service. Thanks Alisa!!!

Response from Host, Dec 2023

Thank you for posting your review! I'm glad you're wearing a Japanese kimono. Please come to Japan again for various experiences. NicoTour Japan / Alisa

Magical day

Hana_B, Aug 2023

I had the best day ever, because I never knew I could wear kimono in my size. Even tho it was unbelievbly hot and humid it was a great experience with Alisa. When I wore the kimono I felt like a princess and after seeing the pictures I felt so beautiful. Thank you Alisa so much!

Response from Host, Aug 2023

Thank you for posting your review. I would be very happy if you liked it. Please come visit Japan again. Also, check out my other tours! NicoTour Japan / Alisa

Exceptional Experience

Elizabeth_B, Mar 2023

Kimono, having the guide take pictures, sites visited. Phenomenal experience! Highly recommend! Don’t miss out!

Response from Host, Mar 2023

Thanks for the review. You were beautiful and enjoyed your kimono. I would be happy if it became a memory. Please enjoy yourself in Japan again. NicoTour Japan / Alisa

great japanese culture

Amelia_W, Feb 2023

WOW! this was such a wonderful Japanese culture. Alisa and the team were incredibly nice. I learned so much and didn't feel embarrassed to ask any questions. It only took 45 minutes wear kimono and hair set, she made fine adjustments according to my big body shape. Above all, I was able to wear a kimono that I had given up on. It remains in my heart with the photo. Alisa, I'll definitely come back for the YUKATA in summer :⁠ )

Response from Host, Mar 2023

Thank you for joined to my tour. I want many people to experience the culture of kimono. I would be happy if you enjoyed it. Please join us for another cultural experience tour.

Bad organisation, Bad feeling, Bad personn.

CHLOE_V, Mar 2024

poor organization and, in the end, the activity did not take place. The €81 was indeed debited. Here is what happened. two days before, and the day before, I had received a "ticket" from Viator to remind me of the event, with very precise GPS coordinates, pointing to Asakusa station. I had spotted it beforehand, and I had just said to myself: it's a strange idea to meet in a Tokyo station (they are all huge). in addition, this station has a particularity: there is not one, but TWO asakusa stations. they are 20 minutes walk apart! well, I'll give it to you: the person was waiting for me at the OTHER station. first of all, I arrived at the exact GPS point given by the message. seeing no one, I called the telephone number (which is complicated because I don't have an international plan... probably a big billing for me). the person said to me: "which exit are you at? 1? manage to get to 4, ask the station staff." already there, I thought that she could also join me. getting around the stations for a tourist is a headache. Besides, I couldn't find anyone to give me information, no exit 4, only exit 2. I called her back. and asks him to join me. on the phone, she was starting to get angry. she told me she had sent me a message on viator. Already, I receive a lot of messages from viator. and I checked: the last 3 messages are all the same: "download the event ticket", with the coordinates of where I was. she calls me again a little later: “I’m at exit 2, where are you?” I told her that I wasn't so sure if I was at exit 2. She said to me: "at this exit, there is a restaurant and shops"... uh... like EVERYWHERE in Tokyo? I see a neighborhood map, which indicates where I am, and I send him the photo by email. she calls me back, furious: “you are not in the right place, take a taxi and join me!” . I didn't understand that we weren't at the same station... I told her that it would be simpler if she was the one to meet me. “in that case, you pay me the taxi.” . . There, I had a click : even if we managed to find each other again (after a lost hour), this moment would be horrible. I told him we were giving up, and I went back to the hotel. bad organization, bad feeling, bad person. I would like to say that the day before, I had another activity. the person warned me the day before on WhatsApp that she had moved to another neighborhood, an address that was difficult to find. did I accept? Yes. did I find it? Yes. did it go well? Yes. to say that I am a kind and flexible person. In any case, I do not recommend this activity. mauvaise organisation et, au final, l'activité n'a pas eu lieu. Les 81€, eux, ont bien été débités. Voici ce qui s'est passé. deux jours avant, et la veille encore, j'avais reçu un "ticket" de viator pour me rappeler l'événement, avec des coordonnées gps très précises, pointant vers la gare d'asakusa. j'avais bien repéré avant, et je m'étais justement dit : c'est une idée étrange de donner rendez-vous dans une gare de Tokyo (elles sont toutes immenses). de plus, cette gare a une particularité : il n'y a pas une, mais DEUX gares d'asakusa. elles sont distantes de 20 minutes de marche ! eh bien, je vous le donne en mille : la personne m'attendait à l'AUTRE gare. tout d'abord, je suis arrivée au point gps exact donné par le message. ne voyant personne, j'ai appelé le numéro de téléphone (ce qui est compliqué car je n'ai pas de forfait international... sûrement une grosse sur facturation pour moi ). la personne me dit : "vous êtes à quelle sortie ? la 1 ? débrouillez vous pour aller à la 4, demandez au staff de la gare." déjà là, je me suis fait la réflexion qu'elle pouvait aussi me rejoindre. se déplacer dans les gares pour un touriste est un casse-tête. d'ailleurs, je n'ai trouvé personne pour me renseigner, pas de sortie 4, seulement une sortie 2. je la rappelle. et lui demande de me rejoindre. au téléphone, elle commençait à s'énerver. elle m'a dit qu'elle m'avait envoyé un message sur viator. déjà, je reçois énormément de messages de viator. et j'ai vérifié : les 3 derniers messages sont tous les mêmes : "téléchargez le ticket de l'événement", avec les coordonnées de l'endroit où j'étais. elle me téléphone à nouveau un peu plus tard : "je suis à la sortie 2, où êtes vous ?" je lui dis que je n'étais pas si sûre d'être à la sortie 2. elle me dit : "à cette sortie, il y a un restaurant et des magasins"... euh... comme PARTOUT à Tokyo ? je vois un plan de quartier, qui indique où je suis, et je lui envoie la photo par mail. elle me rappelle, furieuse :"vous n'êtes pas au bon endroit, prenez un taxi et rejoignez-moi !" . je n'avais pas compris qu'on n'était pas à la même gare... je lui dis que ce serait plus simple que ce soit elle qui me rejoigne. "dans ce cas, vous me payez le taxi." . . là, j'ai eu un déclic : même si nous réussissions à nous retrouver (après une heure perdue), ce moment serait horrible. je lui ai dit qu'on laissait tomber, et je suis rentrée à l'hôtel. mauvaise organisation, mauvais feeling, mauvaise personne. je tiens à dire que la veille, j'avais une autre activité. la personne m'a prévenue la veille sur WhatsApp qu'elle avait déménagé dans un autre quartier, une adresse compliquée à trouver. est-ce que j'ai accepté ? oui. est-ce que j'ai trouvé ? oui. est-ce que ça s'est bien passé ? oui. pour dire que je suis quelqu'un de gentil et de flexible. en tous cas, je ne recommande pas cette activité.

Response from Host, Mar 2024

Check it again please. "1-1-3 Asakusa" is definitely the address of the Ginza subway station, and in addition to the subway, there is Asakusa station on the Tobu line, but I sent an e-mail to remind them that this is incorrect. But you came to a wrong station. I ran looking for you and by the time I found out you were wrong, an hour had already passed. Although it was far away and I was already an hour late, I told you that I would wait, so please come to the meeting place. She said a guide should come pick me up. Since we didn't have much time left and it would be a ross of time, I asked her to take a taxi, but she refused. It states that if you are late for a meeting time, I will wait up to 10 minutes. But even after that, I waited and did my best, but she said she was tired and that was enough, so I canceled on the day. Of the more than 100 guests I've had so far, no one has ever met at the wrong meeting place. This is because I have sent detailed instructions via email. I have also given options for her. But she refused, so I doesn't think needs a refund. I was not angry at all and calmly explained that the meeting place was exactly as written. I am very sad your misunderstanding and review.