Kyoto Kimono Rental Experiences

Dress in a kimono and enjoy a professional photoshoot near Kiyomizu-dera with hairstyling included.

• Everything you get: Rent a kimono for the day with traditional accessories such as undergarments, obi, handbag, zori sandals, and tabi socks. A simple hairstyle with hair accessories is included. Capture your look during a professional photoshoot near Kiyomizu-dera.
• Why choose this: Combine kimono rental, hairstyling, and a photoshoot near Kiyomizu-dera for an easy way to create memorable photos in Kyoto’s historic district.
• Options: Choose a 1-hour or 2-hour photoshoot session depending on how much time you want for your photos.

Inclusions #

• 1 or 2-hour photoshoot (as per option selected)

• 1-day kimono rental

• Kimono accessories set included

• Simple hairstyling with hair accessories

• Undergarments, obi, and tabi socks

Exclusions #

• Premium hairstyling upgrade

• Makeup service

• Personal expenses

What to bring

• Provide your booking name at the store on arrival for verification and check-in.

What’s not allowed

• Cancellations made after 12am one day before the visit are charged the full fee.

Accessibility

• Children’s kimono rentals are available for guests between 80 cm and 145 cm in height.

Additional information

• Kimono rental is valid for one day and must be returned before the shop closes.
• If your photoshoot is scheduled late, arrange next-day return with the store in advance.
• You may upgrade to premium kimono styles in-store by paying the price difference.
• Simple hairstyling is included; custom hairstyling and makeup require an extra fee.
• Yukata rentals are available only from June 1 to September 30 each year.

Rent a kimono in Kyoto with simple hairstyling and professional dressing included.

• Everything you get: Receive a full kimono rental set including kimono, obi belt, hairpin, undergarments, inner garment, sandals, bag, and tabi socks. Professional dressing assistance and a simple updo hairstyle with a kanzashi hairpin are included.
• Why choose this: Enjoy an easy kimono rental experience with professional dressing and hairstyling, perfect for exploring Kyoto in traditional attire.
• Upgrades: Upgrade to a higher-grade kimono and obi with the Deluxe plan and choose up to four additional accessories on-site. Optional hairstyling upgrades are also available.

Inclusions #

• Kimono rental set for the day

• Professional kimono dressing

• Simple hair styling with hairpin

• Kimono accessories set included

• Deluxe kimono grade (as per option selected)

• Extra accessories selection (as per option selected)

Exclusions #

• Premium hairstyling upgrades

• Optional kimono upgrades in store

• Late return fee after 5:30pm

• Next-day return option fee

What to bring

• Present your booking confirmation at the store on arrival for verification and check-in.

What’s not allowed

• Guests who have consumed alcohol or are pregnant cannot participate for safety reasons.

Accessibility

• Kimono sizes may not be available for every child depending on height and body size.

Additional information

• Kimono rentals must be returned by 5:30pm; late returns incur a ¥1,100 fee per person.
• Next-day return is available for ¥1,100, with items returned by 3pm the following day.
• Additional charges may apply depending on the kimono grade or accessories selected.
• Hair styling included is a simple updo; other hairstyle options can be purchased separately.

Rent a kimono near Kiyomizu-dera with hairstyling and a full accessory set included.

• Everything you get: Your rental includes a kimono with simple hairstyling and accessories like an obi belt, undergarments, handbag, zori sandals, and tabi socks. After dressing, explore Kyoto’s historic streets near Kiyomizu-dera in traditional attire for the day.
• Why choose this: Enjoy a convenient kimono rental near Kiyomizu-dera with hairstyling included, making it easy to explore Kyoto in traditional style.
• Options: Choose from classic kimono, lace kimono, basic furisode kimono, or silk furisode kimono styles.

Inclusions #

• Kimono rental with simple hairstyling

• Kimono accessories set included

• Undergarments, obi, and obi cord

• Handbag, zori sandals, and tabi socks

• Kimono style (as per option selected)

Exclusions #

• Premium hairstyling upgrade

• Makeup service

• Optional kimono upgrades in store

• Personal expenses

What to bring

• Show your reservation name or booking confirmation at the store for check-in.

What’s not allowed

• Kimono hairstyling cannot be booked separately without a kimono rental.

Accessibility

• Children’s kimono rentals are available for guests between 80cm and 145cm in height.

Additional information

• Latest check-in and costume change time is 4pm; arrive early to avoid crowds.
• Kimono rentals must be returned before the shop closes at 6pm.
• Premium hairstyling or makeup services can be added in-store for an extra fee.
• Yukata rentals are available only from June 1 to September 30 each year.

See Kyoto’s cultural heart, wear a kimono and master the art of Japanese tea ceremony.

• Everything you get: Choose from over 200 beautiful kimonos, with expert assistance and simple hairstyling included. Join a small group in an elegant tea room, learn the rituals of matcha preparation from a licensed guide, and savor traditional wagashi sweets and matcha. All utensils, guidance, and taxes are covered.
• Why choose this: Experience authentic Japanese hospitality in a welcoming, intimate setting, perfect for first-timers and culture lovers.
• Upgrades: Upgrade to the Kimono Tea Ceremony & Japanese Calligraphy Experience to add a guided calligraphy session.

Inclusions #

• Kimono set rental

• Simple hairstyling (women only)

• Tea ceremony utensils rental

• Traditional snacks (wagashi and matcha)

• Licensed guide

• All fees and taxes

• Japanese calligraphy set rental (based on option selected)

Exclusions #

• Transportation to and from the meeting point

What to bring

• A smartphone with internet access to open and present your voucher on the day of your experience (screenshots or printed copies are not accepted).

What’s not allowed

• Screenshots or printed copies of your voucher are not accepted; you must access the booking via the provided link and present it on your smartphone.

Accessibility

• This experience is not wheelchair accessible.
• The venue is located in a traditional setting in Gion and may involve steps and narrow entrances.

Additional information

• Reservation is required by 12pm one day before your participation date.
• Your voucher is valid only for the specified participation date.
• Transportation to and from the meeting point is not included.
• The experience takes place at Gion Orizuruya, 572-7 Minamigawa, Gion-machi, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto.
• The venue is a 10-minute walk from Hankyu Kyoto-Kawaramachi Station and a 7-minute walk from Keihan Gion-Shijo Station.
• Children aged 3 and above require a ticket.
• The experience is conducted in small groups (maximum 10 guests for the tea ceremony option; maximum 3 guests for the tea ceremony & calligraphy option).

Tea ceremony and kimono wearing in a historic Kyoto machiya.

• Everything you get: You’ll wear a traditional kimono with an obi sash and take part in a tea ceremony inside Nishijin Tondaya, a preserved 1885 machiya townhouse registered as National Cultural Heritage. Choose between a shared or private group session in this historic Kyoto setting.
• Why choose this: Experience tea culture inside an authentic Meiji-era merchant house, not a modern replica.
• Upgrades: Upgrade to a premium silk kimono for a more elevated traditional look.

Inclusions #

• Shared or private group session (as per option selected)

• Tea ceremony experience (Ryureiseki style seating)

• Regular kimono with obi sash

• Premium silk kimono with obi sash (if option selected)

• Entry to Nishijin Tondaya machiya house

Exclusions #

• Socks (please bring your own socks)

• Geta (traditional Japanese wooden sandals)

• Hair styling

• Make up

• Lunch

What to bring

• Please bring white socks, as shoes must be removed inside the machiya.

What’s not allowed

• Flash photography is not permitted inside the venue.
• Tripods are not allowed during the experience.

Accessibility

• This experience is not wheelchair accessible.

Additional information

• Kimono for men is available.
• Please avoid wearing tight-fitting clothing such as turtlenecks during the kimono dressing experience.
• This experience is available for both men and women.

Professional kimono photoshoot at a 100-year-old Kyoto townhouse, complete with traditional attire & props.

• Everything you get: A professional kimono photoshoot inside a 100-year-old machiya townhouse, guided by an expert photographer, with personal dressing assistance, a complete kimono set (obi, zori sandals, tabi socks, and bag), elegant props like antique fans and a Japanese umbrella, and 100 edited digital photos delivered to your email.
• Why choose this: A rare chance to wear a traditional kimono and be photographed inside a 100-year-old Kyoto townhouse—an area once tied to Japan’s imperial court and aristocracy. A professional photographer will guide your session and capture elegant portraits rooted in Kyoto’s rich cultural past.

Inclusions #

• Kimono dressed by a stylist

• 30-minute professional shoot with a photographer

• 50 digital images

• Antique fans & parasols

Rent a Kimono near JR Saga-Arashiyama station and explore the famous bamboo grove wearing the traditional attire.

• Everything you get: Choose a kimono that suits your style and get professionally dressed by friendly staff, complete with all the essentials—obi sash, socks, kimono bag, and zori sandals—all included in your package.
• Why choose this: Embrace Kyoto’s heritage in traditional attire as you explore the scenic Arashiyama district—famous for its bamboo groves, cherry blossoms, and serene riverside views.
• Ticket options: Choose from a modern polyester kimono with vibrant prints, an antique-style Kyotan kimono in soft earthy tones, or a glossy silk kimono adorned with classic woven motifs.

Inclusions #

• Kimono rental & dressing

• Regular polyester kimono/ Kyolan kimono/Premium silk kimono (as per option selected)

• Sandals, bag, socks, and lockers included

• Bamboo grove visit

Exclusions #

• Make-up and hairdo

Choose from kimono or yukata rentals near Kyoto Station with professional dressing.

• Everything you get: Enjoy a full kimono or yukata rental set with accessories like an obi belt, undergarments, bag, and footwear. Professional staff dress you in your chosen attire, and a damage protection plan is included for peace of mind.
• Why choose this: Located near Kyoto Station, this rental makes it easy to explore Kyoto in traditional attire with multiple style options and expert dressing support.
• Options: Choose from a standard polyester kimono, regular yukata, men’s standard kimono, or men’s regular yukata. Women’s kimono and yukata options include simple hair styling and accessories for a polished traditional look.

Inclusions #

• Kimono or yukata rental set (as per option selected)

• Professional kimono dressing service

• Damage protection plan included

• Simple hair styling (as per option selected)

• Obi belt and rental accessories included

Exclusions #

• Late return fee after 5:30pm

• Overnight return handling fee

• Extra upgrades requested in store

What to bring

• Please present your Headout voucher at the store for check-in.
• Wear comfortable inner clothing under the kimono or yukata for ease during dressing.

Accessibility

• Participants must be at least 100 cm tall to take part in this experience.

What’s not allowed

• Returns after 6pm on the same day are not accepted.

Additional information

• Children who are 140 cm or taller will be charged the adult rate.
• The type of kimono or yukata may vary depending on the participant’s height and body type.
• The return deadline on the day of rental is 5:30pm.
• Returns after the deadline incur a late fee of ¥2,200 per person.
• If same-day return is not possible, items must be returned during business hours on the next business day.
• Additional charges apply if you upgrade your plan or request extra options on the day of rental.
• Luggage storage may be available at the store; please ask the staff for details and applicable fees.