Limited Time: 10th Anniversary Lucky Bag Raffle Our shop turns 10 in 2026!
Every guest dressed at our branches from September 1 to 30, 2026 gets one entry to our anniversary lucky bag raffle! Ask our staff when you check in. One entry per person, while stocks last.
Step 1: Choose Your Kimono
Select from over 700 kimonos, including styles for men, children, and fusion-style lace designs. We are a plus-size friendly shop with a dedicated collection. Our dressers put the full set together, and tabi socks are free.
Step 2: Designer Hairstyling, Included Every kimono rental includes designer hairstyling at no extra cost. Choose from updos or braids, finished with hair accessories matched to your kimono. This level of styling is usually a paid upgrade elsewhere in Kyoto.
Step 3: Add Makeup or a Photoshoot Makeup and photoshoot packages are booking options on this page, sold together with the kimono rental. Makeup is a 15 to 20 minute touch-up done during dressing, available at the Kiyomizudera branch only. Photo sessions run 30 minutes or 1 hour in the streets and temples beside your branch, including Kiyomizu-dera, Kodaiji, Yasaka Shrine and Gion. Retouched images are delivered in about a week. Photoshoots must be arranged in advance, and requests made less than 24 hours ahead cannot be guaranteed. If no photographer is available, you can choose another shooting time or receive a full refund.
Step 4: Explore Kyoto Once dressed, wander Kyoto's most photogenic districts at your own pace. Both branches are within walking distance of Kiyomizudera Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage site, and the historic streets of Gion. Traditional tea houses, Yasaka Shrine and the quiet lane of Ishibei Koji are close by. Step 5: Return Your Kimono Return your kimono to the branch by 5:30 PM, or tell our staff before you leave the store and we will arrange a free next-day return at no extra cost.
FAQ
Q: Do you offer plus-size kimonos?
A: Yes. We are one of the few shops in Kyoto with a dedicated plus-size collection. Please consult our staff when you arrive.
Q: Do I need to make a reservation?
A: Book in advance, especially in cherry blossom and autumn leaf season, to guarantee your preferred style and size.
Q: How do I avoid the late return fee?
A: Return by 5:30 PM, or ask staff for the free next-day return before leaving. The fee of JPY 1,100 per person per 10 minutes applies only if you do neither.
Q: When do I get my photos?
A: Retouched images arrive in about a week. Unedited photos are sent as digital files.
Q: How long does everything take?
A: Dressing and hairstyling take about 45 minutes to 1 hour. Allow at least 2 hours in total for getting ready and exploring nearby.
Q: What should I bring?
A: Free baggage storage is provided. Wear a simple, close-fitting outfit underneath.
Q: Are there any restrictions?
A: For safety reasons, kimono dressing is not available during pregnancy. Damage or heavy staining may incur a repair fee.
