First Kimono Rental Experience in Kyoto (Kiyomizudera Main Store) | Japan
- Shop Reputation: A long-established Japanese kimono shop, located a 4-minute walk from attractions such as Kiyomizu-dera Temple and Ninenzaka. The shop specializes in authentic Japanese kimono experiences and serves over 50,000 visitors annually, boasting a stable and reliable reputation.
- Worry-free after-sales service: If you are unable to attend after making an appointment, you can reschedule for free. If you are not satisfied upon arrival (before wearing the outfit), you can exchange it or apply for a refund.
- Privacy protection: Spacious stores, each offering a private changing room, so changing clothes is never embarrassing.
- Professional service: We offer services in multiple languages including Chinese, English, Japanese, and Korean. One-on-one styling and meticulous work by stylists ensure a comfortable and efficient experience.
- A wide variety of styles are available: the store regularly adds new pieces such as small stripes, lace, fur-sleeved tops, and yukatas, ensuring no two items are the same. Over 50 different hairstyles can be designed, offering a super wide selection.
- Transparent pricing: All-inclusive packages with no mandatory add-ons or hidden charges; clearly marked prices for your peace of mind.
- Selected Photography: We choose photographers with over 5 years of experience in Japan to ensure shooting in various scenes. We promise a refund if the shooting time or number of photos does not meet our requirements.
- Friendly reminder: First kimonos can be returned to other stores for free (you need to take your luggage with you), free luggage storage, no kimono insurance, and some props can be used for free.
- If you require a professional photographer to accompany you on your travel shoot, please click this link to purchase.
Package Options
Cultural Experiences
| Activity time | Morning, Afternoon |
| Transportation method | Get there on your own |
| Location | Outdoor |
| Experience type | Costume rental |
| Outfit type | Kimono, Yukata |
| Additional service & facility | Makeup & hairstyle |
Product Info
The content of this product is provided by machine translation and may not reflect the actual information, please take this into consideration before booking.
First Kimono is an authentic Japanese kimono shop with multiple chain stores in Tokyo and Kyoto. You can visit multiple stores without backtracking, and make an appointment in advance to avoid queuing. They offer high-quality service and have thousands of kimonos to choose from. Located near Yasaka Shrine, Kiyomizu-dera Temple, and Gion, First Kimono is an excellent choice for experiencing kimono in Japan.
- First Kimono Store-Kiyomizudera Store
Business hours: 09:00-18:00 (Last time to put on a kimono is 15:00)
Store address: 〒605-0855 100 Tatsumi-cho, Higashi-oji-dori Matsubarakami, Higashiyama District, Kyoto City
*Please return the kimono before closing time. To avoid crowds, we recommend preparing in advance.
- Kimono Package Introduction -
Women's Kimono Rental
- Amazing Storewide Choice Package Now Available! Choose any kimono from our entire store (Women's) | Choose one women's kimono from all price ranges, including a black/gold/white furisode kimono for 63,800 yen.
- Komon Kimono (Women's) | Japanese women's everyday kimono, with a wide variety of styles, patterns, and over 100 designs.
- Exquisite Classic Kimono (Women's) | Simple and elegant visiting attire, with hundreds of sets available in the store.
- Western-style lace kimono (women's) | This trendy Western-style kimono in Japan combines modern and retro Western elements to create a new Taisho style, making it a very popular choice right now.
- Standard furisode kimono (women) | A kimono that girls absolutely love, characterized by its long sleeves, diverse patterns, and elegant and luxurious appearance.
All items include: shirt, kimono, obi (belt), obi cord, handbag, straw sandals, and socks. A scarf will be provided from December to March. (This item includes a basic hairstyle design; more elaborate hairstyle designs are available for purchase separately.)
- Gold-embroidered furisode kimono (women's) | Made of silk with gold foil stamping, featuring patterns with different meanings, guaranteed to turn heads (Note: This item is available for rent at the store for 15,800 yen; additional charges apply for custom-made high-end furisode kimonos).
- Women's Visiting Attire | Characterized by a genuine "feather" pattern spanning the entire hem, it is perfect for formal occasions, exuding elegance and sophistication.
- Women's Black Tomesode (Women's) | The black tomesode kimono is predominantly black, with embroidered patterns on the hem and cuffs. The obi (sash) is often adorned with gold or silver thread, creating an overall elegant and slimming effect.
All items include: shirt, kimono, full obi (belt), obi rope, handbag, straw sandals, and socks. A scarf will be provided from December to March. (This item includes a basic hairstyle design; more elaborate hairstyle designs are available for purchase separately.)
* We also have more upscale women's furisode styles available in the store. If you order the above packages and find the more expensive one in the store, you can upgrade by paying the difference.
Men's Kimono Rental
- Men's Standard Kimono | Elegant and dignified men's style, comfortable to wear, available for heights between 155cm and 200cm.
- Premium Men's Hakama Kimono | The difference between a regular men's kimono and a haori lies in the higher-end quality of the haori, giving it a more sophisticated look.
- Men's crested hakama kimono | A formal style of men's kimono, featuring a family crest, worn by Japanese men on important occasions. It is characterized by its luxurious and sophisticated look and excellent photographic appearance.
All of the above include: shirt, kimono, obi (belt), obi cord, straw sandals, and socks. A haori (outerwear) is provided from December to March.
Children's Kimono Rental
- Children's Kimono (Girls/Boys) Children's height requirement: 80 cm - 145 cm
Includes: shirt, kimono, obi (belt), handbag, straw sandals, and socks.
Summer-exclusive Yukata rental
- Women's Style A Yukata (Women's) | Style A Yukata features vibrant colors and comfortable material. Wearing this yukata all day on a hot summer day will keep you cool and beautiful.
- Women's Style B Yukata (Women's) | Made of silk and plant fiber materials, with a novel design, it is known as the "furisode of yukatas", a better choice for elegant ladies.
- Men's bathrobes | Cool and comfortable, the best choice for men in summer.
- Children's Yukata (Girls/Boys) | Children's height limit: 80cm-145cm. Cool and comfortable with brighter patterns.
All items include: yukata, obi (belt), obi cord, tote bag, and straw sandals, available from June 1st to September 30th (this set includes a simple hairstyle; elaborate hairstyles are available for purchase separately).
【Makeup and Styling Service】(Only available for those who rent kimonos as described above)
Hair styling: The store has dozens of styles to choose from in its catalog. After arriving at the store, you can select your hairstyle, and the staff will help you style it. Makeup: Includes foundation, blush, eyeshadow, lipstick, eyebrows, and eyeliner (excluding false eyelashes and double eyelid tape).
—For professional photographers to accompany you on your travel shoot, please click this link to purchase—
Choose any kimono in the store: Choose one women's kimono from all price ranges, including a black/white furisode kimono priced at 63,800 yen.
Women's furisode kimono (the choice of 90% of women, suitable for various occasions, characterized by its long sleeves, worth trying)
Summer-exclusive yukata rental (Wear a yukata all day long in the hot summer – cool, comfortable, and beautiful!)
Women's gold-embroidered furisode kimono (more luxurious, made of high-quality fabric with exquisite tailoring, beautiful pattern design, sophisticated color matching, elegant and noble)
Women's visiting attire kimono (characterized by a genuine "ewa" pattern running across the entire hem, making it very suitable for formal occasions, elegant and sophisticated).
Women's exquisite classic kimono (a trendy classic kimono, simple and elegant, showcasing personal temperament and creating a unique style)
Women's Western-style Taisho Lace Kimono (This popular Japanese Western-style kimono combines modern and Western retro elements to create a new Taisho style, and is currently a very popular design.)
Women's elegant two-foot sleeve kimono (vibrant colors, exquisite materials, also known as small furisode).
Women's Classic Small Pattern Kimono (Basic Japanese Kimono Style, Classic/Elegant/Simple)
Premium men's hakama kimono (men's kimono + hakama, exquisite fabric)
Important Info
Surcharge(s)
Hair design
The kimono includes a simple hairstyle. If you require a custom hairstyle, please purchase it separately. The difference is that the custom hairstyle will include a perm, and there are dozens of styles to choose from.
make up
Cosmetics and dressing tables in the store are available for free use. If you require professional makeup services, please purchase them in-store. It is recommended that you bring your own makeup. (Whether makeup services can be purchased on-site depends on the number of customers in the store that day and the schedule of the makeup artists. There is a possibility that makeup services cannot be purchased on-site.)
Return the next day
Each person will be refunded 1,100 yen the following day.
Luggage transfer fees for cross-store returns (only applicable to cross-store returns and transfers within the same city)
If you do not store your own clothes after changing out of your kimono at the store, there is no transfer fee. If you want to store them at the store, you need to discuss the transfer time with the staff. During peak season, we may not be able to provide transfer services for you. The transfer fee is 1,100 yen per person.
Reminders
Travelers with the following conditions or other health issues that could be worsened by excessive stimulation should not participate in this activity: Pregnant women
Please arrive at the designated location 10 minute(s) before the scheduled departure time, as the tour will depart on time
The earliest reservation time at each store is 9:00 AM, and the return time is before 6:00 PM. Please be sure to return the kimono before closing time. To avoid crowds, we recommend preparing in advance. Late returns will incur a late fee.
If you rent from the same store, you can store your luggage for free. If you need to return your luggage to another store, please confirm with the staff on-site. When returning your luggage to another store, you must take your own clothes and belongings with you. Store staff are not responsible for transportation.
The latest time to put on your kimono at the store is 3:00 PM. Please be sure to arrive before this time.
Customers with appointments will be given priority. Please be sure to arrive at the store on time as agreed. If you are late for your own reasons, you will need to wait in line again. Please be aware of this.
A dressing table and cosmetics are provided free of charge. If you require makeup application by the staff, please purchase the makeup service separately.
The service time at the kimono shop is 1-2 hours (including choosing clothes, putting on kimono, and doing hair), depending on the number of people making a reservation. Please plan your trip accordingly.
Pregnant women are prohibited from trying on kimonos. We regret that we cannot accommodate pregnant women for kimono trials. Please check this beforehand. Any consequences or losses arising from failure to disclose pregnancy beforehand will be borne by the pregnant woman herself. Please be aware.
By default, our store uses your image rights for promotional purposes. If you mind, please inform customer service in advance.
Please be aware that there may be waiting times during peak seasons (cherry blossom season, autumn leaf season, etc.).
How to Redeem Your Voucher
How to Use Your Voucher
- Please present the e-voucher on-site
Validity Period
- The voucher must be used on the selected date and within operating hours; Invalid after expiration
Experience Location
Location Name: First Kimono Store-Kiyomizudera Store
Address: 〒605-0855 100 Tatsumi-cho, Higashi-oji-dori Matsubarakami, Higashi-san District, Kyoto City
FAQ
You can easily book your kimono rental experience with First Kimono near Kiyomizu-dera in advance, especially during peak seasons, to ensure availability. Booking through KKday offers the convenience of securing your reservation smoothly and quickly, often providing details on available styles and sizes ahead of time. This helps you avoid waiting in line and ensures a hassle-free start to your cultural experience in Kyoto.
For the First Kimono experience in Kyoto, rentals typically allow you to enjoy the kimono for the entire day. First Kimono offers flexible return options, which means you can wear the kimono for extended periods, making it convenient for exploring various attractions throughout the day and into the evening. Be sure to confirm the exact return time when you pick up your kimono.
Yes, it is widely considered appropriate and a wonderful way for non-Japanese visitors to experience and appreciate Japanese culture respectfully. Kimono rental services like First Kimono cater specifically to tourists, providing an authentic and enjoyable cultural immersion. It's seen as a sign of interest and respect for local traditions, allowing you to create memorable photos and memories in Kyoto.
For first-time kimono wearers at First Kimono, it's generally recommended to wear light, comfortable undergarments. A non-padded bra and simple briefs are usually sufficient. The kimono dressing process involves layers and specific techniques to create a smooth silhouette, so thick or restrictive undergarments are not ideal. Comfortable clothing helps in achieving the correct fit and ensures a pleasant experience throughout the day.
After your First Kimono rental near Kiyomizu-dera, you'll find numerous major Kyoto attractions conveniently accessible on foot. These include the iconic Kiyomizu-dera Temple itself, the historic Gion district, and the picturesque Ninenzaka and Sannenzaka streets. Kodaiji Temple is also within easy reach, allowing you to explore these beautiful areas of Kyoto in traditional Japanese attire.
Yes, First Kimono in Kyoto offers flexible return options, including late hours, making it highly convenient for those who wish to enjoy their kimono experience well into the evening. This allows you ample time to explore Kyoto's illuminated temples and traditional streets without rushing, maximizing your cultural immersion and photographic opportunities after sunset.
First Kimono provides excellent multilingual support to ensure a smooth and comfortable rental process for international visitors. You can expect assistance in Chinese, English, and Japanese languages. This comprehensive support helps in understanding the rental procedures, selecting your kimono, and getting dressed, ensuring a worry-free and enjoyable experience from start to finish.
First Kimono offers a diverse range of regularly updated kimono designs and multiple combinations to suit various tastes and preferences. You'll find traditional patterns, modern styles, and a wide array of colors. This extensive selection allows you to choose a kimono that perfectly complements your personal style and enhances your experience exploring Kyoto. Free use of cosmetics is also provided to complete your look.
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