Kimono and Yukata Experience in Kyoto: Traditional Costumes Rental in Historic Gion District
4.4
68 Ratings
Kyoto

In this kimono or yukata rental activity, there’s an opportunity to rent and dress up in a kimono or summer yukata in the Gion District of Kyoto. You then have the freedom to stroll around the city, enjoying the attractions while garbed in this conventional attire.

Duration: 9 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Kyoto Kimono Rental Rei - 1. Selecting Kimono: approx. 10 mins

  1. Kimono fitting by a professional: approx. 10 mins

  2. Hair Styling (optional): approx. 10 mins

  3. Makeup (optional): approx. 20 mins

  4. Walking around in kimono

  5. Back to Kyoto Kimono Rental Rei: earlier than 6 pm

  6. Changing your clothes

What's Included
  • Professional kimono fitting
  • Kimono or yukata rental included
What's Not Included
  • Other options: 1.Hair styling 1000 yen (Hair accessories+500) ，Makeup 4000 yen (eyelashes+500)
  • Gratuities
  • Guide
  • Hotel pickup/drop off
Additional Information
  • English-speaking, Chinese-speaking and Japanese-speaking staff are available
  • Kimono/yukata size:
  • Women: 4.5 ft (140cm) to 5.75 ft (175cm)
  • Men: 5.5 ft (170cm) to 6 ft (185cm)
  • Children: 3.25 ft (100cm)
Location
プレステージ祇園
If you lose your way, please head for Yasaka Shrine at first. From Yasaka Shrine, please walk along the Higashi-ohji Street to the North and you will find the sign board of our shop on the West side of the Higashi-ohji Street. Our shop is located on the 5th floor of the building.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Gabriela_p
Jun 24, 2025
Pretty kimono rental - The shop was very accommodating and the ladies did a great job. Make sure you wear shorts underneath if you are shy because you do have to get down to your underwear to get dressed. I recommend renting an umbrella because it is hot in the summer. The only drawback as a solo traveller is that I didn’t have anyone to take pictures of me.
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Lizzette_g
May 28, 2025
Beautiful memories in Japan! - The experience was wonderful! Selecting and getting dressed taught us about the richness Japanese culture has. The service was fantastic! We used the hair service and it is worth it. This was a memorable experience.
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Neida_m
Apr 29, 2025
Memorable experience - Staff was really friendly! The rentals were so beautiful and the hair-do was amazing! You have all day to explore in your kimono!
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Jane_t
Apr 18, 2025
Good fun - A really different experience and good fun too. Dressing up in traditional clothing and the option of having your hair done made for some great pictures. Things I wish I’d known: - your rental is for the whole day - there are many opportunities to upgrade your kimono to a more elaborate one - simple hair style is free; 1650 yen for an elaborate one (worth it!) - dressing takes at least an hour from start to finish.
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Genevieve
Apr 7, 2025
Excellent experience - The team was extremely efficient in dressing us in the traditional fashion and they were available for all our questions.
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Barbara
Feb 22, 2025
Lovely experience - Large variety to choose from. Very friendly people. Lovely accessories and not expensive at all. We would definitely recommend it.
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27lesw
Nov 23, 2024
Kimono experience - We tried Kimono for our first time and we really enjoyed that experience over there. If you are interested in you should try this. we had a good time thank you very much.
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Melinamo22
Nov 17, 2024
Good rental of kimonos - Simple and inexpensive rental to experience wearing a kimono for a few hours. Possibility to have your hair done for an extra charge. Kind and fast people on site. Thank you!
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Carole_b
Nov 12, 2024
Best kimono rental shop - The team at this shop was very nice and efficient in helping us get into the kimonos and even did my hair and makeup in 1 hour. It was a very good experience since we were on a tight schedule. English speaker friendly.
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Jessica_t
Dec 28, 2024
The whole experience was... - The whole experience was very sales-y. Every portion had an optional price add-on and there was limited information given prior to the tour (eg wear a tank top and leggings underneath or something warm during the winter months). The place closes at 5:30pm so be conscious of your booking time. No simple hair styling available. Would not book again. Staff was friendly
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