Girls’ Day Out in Kimono in Shinjuku! Enjoy Both Sightseeing and Culinary Journey!

Speaking of girls’ trip, Shinjuku is the place!
Shinjuku has many popular sightseeing spots that you should visit at least once.
Shinjuku is always packed with visitors every day, so let’s wear kimono to differentiate yourself from other girls♪
Let’s spend a wonderful day at Shinjuku!
 

A place where kimonos look great♪ Shinjuku’s “Hanazono Shrine”

It is a shrine related to business and performing arts, many entertainers come to pray at this shrine.
 

The quiet atmosphere feels so different from the busy city Shinjuku.
At the entrance of the shrine, there are greeneries and vermilion torii gates, a beautiful view that will make you forget that you are in the city.
 
 
In addition, there are many types of amulets at Hanazono Shrine, and you can also get a Shuin.
*A shuin (朱印) is a seal stamp given to worshippers and visitors to Shinto shrines and Buddhist temples in Japan.
 

Kimono suits Hanazono Shrine’s atmosphere very well!
Take a photo of you in kimono in front of the vermilion torii gate, the results will definitely be awesome!
 
 

Hanazono Shrine

Address: 5-17-3 Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo
Opening hours: 8:00-20:00
Phone number: 03-3209-5265
 

An art museum of the very popular artist worldwide: Yayoi Kusama Museum

This is the museum of Yayoi Kusama, a world-renowned artist famous for her dotted pumpkin artworks.
Many fans and tourists visit this museum every day.
To visit the Yayoi Kusama Museum, you need make a reservation, this system is made so that all the visitors will be able to see the artworks comfortably.
 

Many artworks created by Yayoi Kusama are on display, such as her early works, also the well-known pumpkins with dot patterns.
 

Let’s enjoy the world of contemporary art in kimono!!
 

Yayoi Kusama Museum

Address: 107 Bentencho, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo
Phone number: 03-5273-1778
Opening hours: 11:00-17:30 (Admission until 16:30)
Opening days: Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday and national holidays
Admission fee:
Adults: ¥1,000
Elementary and junior high school students: ¥600
Preschoolers: free
Tickets system: Designated date & time, designated capacity, viewing time: 90 minutes, no same-day tickets being sold.
 

Let’s go to Korean Town in Shin-Okubo with Kimono!

Let’s visit the popular Korean town in Shin-Okubo, Shinjuku-ku!
You can feel the authentic Korean atmosphere, as if you forget that the cityscape is in Japan.
Korean Town is filled with Korean gourmet, Korean cosmetics, K-pop idol goods and many more!!
 

No matter how much time you spend in this korean town, you won’t get bored!
It’s a place where you can shop and enjoy the culinary journey and your tummy will definitely be satisfied.
 

In fact, it’s very uncommon to wear kimono in Korea.
Please enjoy Korean culture while wearing Japanese traditional clothing, kimono!
It will definitely be very fun!!!
 

Korean Town in Shin-Okubo

Address: Shin-Okubo, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo
Access: Get off at Shin-Okubo Station on the JR Yamanote Line (one stop from Shinjuku Station)
 

Look at the splendid view of the big city! Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building

The observatory decks at the Tokyo Metropolitan Government is located at 202 meters above the ground, and the view overlooking Tokyo is absolutely stunning.
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building has a north observatory deck and a south observatory deck, both of which are recommended.
 

At the North Observatory deck, there is a restaurant called “Good View Tokyo” where you can enjoy your meal while enjoying the view.
Approximately half of the windows on the north observatory deck are used for the restaurant space, so you can enjoy the best views and meals, which will make a very special memory!
 

Please make the best memories at the observatory decks in kimono♪
 

Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building

Address: 2-8-1 Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo
Business hours: 9:30-23:00 (last admission 30 minutes before closing time)
Regular holiday: 2nd and 4th Monday every month (North Observatory deck), 1st and 3rd Tuesday (South Observatory deck)
December 29-31, January 2 or January 3
Admission fee: Free
 

Kimono is essential when going to “Kagurazaka”!

Just a few stops from Shinjuku Station, Kagurazaka makes us feel like we just time slip into the Edo period.
There are many fashionable cafes, cosmetics shops and miscellaneous goods stores, so it’s perfect for a girls’ trip!
It’s definitely a great idea to walk around in kimono while enjoying Kagurazaka’s old Japan atmosphere.
Please choose a kimono that fits Kagurazaka’s Modern Japanese atmosphere!
 

Kagurazaka

Address: Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo
 

Conclusion

Those were some places in Shinjuku that are perfect to visit in kimono.
 
 
There are 19 Kimono Rental Wargo stores in total, our stores are located in various city, such as Kyoto, Asakusa, Kamakura, Kanazawa, Osaka and Fukuoka.
Approximately 9,000 kimonos are available for rent.
At Wargo Shinjuku Eki-mae store, you can choose a kimono from many choices, from the standard kimono plan to the premium kimono plan, it’s perfect for the girls’ day out!
 

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