Kyoto · KYOTO KIMONO RENTALS
You are fitted in the morning and the shop wants it back before closing, so the day is shaped by the rental. These 15 compare price, whether hair and dressing are included, and how far each shop sits from Kiyomizu-dera.
Dress in a traditional kimono, learn the meaning of Kyoto’s tea ritual, and prepare matcha with sweets at Maikoya Nishiki.
“Sono was so good at explaining the tea ceremony, highly recommended if you want to know and dress up like Japanese!”
Rent a Kyoto kimono near Kiyomizu-dera with hairstyling, accessories, luggage storage, and a full day for photos and temple walks.
“An amazing authentic experience! My friend and I had so much fun getting ready and picking the kimonos that suit our personalities best. We had a stroll around the city and enjoyed our time playing pretend for a while. Everyone at the salon was nice and helpful and did our hair. Great place. Highly recommend!”
Dress in a Kyoto kimono, learn to prepare matcha, and enjoy wagashi in a small English-led tea ceremony near Gion.
“Tea ceremony was amazing as was the Kimono experience. Highly recommend”
Wear a Kyoto kimono, learn tea ceremony etiquette, and prepare matcha with a tea master near Daitoku-ji for a memorable 90-minute visit.
“This was a lovely experience. Getting dressed in a kimono and taking part in a traditional tea ceremony made the event feel special and authentic. It was a beautiful way to get a bit of understanding for Japanese culture, and I recommend taking part in one.”
Wear a silk kimono, tour a 140-year-old machiya, and watch a traditional tea ceremony at Kyoto’s Tondaya cultural property.
“Hello I’m Enrique and my wife Lizeth. The Kyoto Traditional Townhouse Tour with Kimono & Tea Ceremony was a truly enchanting experience. The beauty of the traditional townhouse, combined with the elegance of the kimono and the serenity of the tea ceremony, made for a memorable cultural immersion. I highly recommend arriving early to fully savor each moment and appreciate the intricate details. What stood out was the generosity of the house owner, who graciously allowed us to stay a few hours later, enabling us to capture the charm of the setting in our own photographs. Additionally, the men dressed in traditional samurai clothes added an extra layer of authenticity…”
Rent a traditional kimono in Kyoto from $25, with expert dressing, wide size range, optional hairstyling, and easy access to temples and Gion.
“Very fun to get dressed up. The workers were helpful and the hair dresser was very talented.”
Dress in a Kyoto kimono, learn tea ceremony etiquette, and prepare matcha with wagashi in a calm, English-guided 90-minute experience.
“This was such a fun experience! The tea ceremony was education and enjoyable and you get to pick out your kimono and wear it for up to two hours after the ceremony. I recommend going to the professional selfie place down the road to commemorate the moment!”
Rent a kimono or yukata in central Kyoto, get dressed by staff, then explore Gion, Kiyomizu Temple, or Kyoto Station with flexible return times.
“Wearing a kimono made exploring Kyoto even more enjoyable. The staff were very kind and dressed me cool in a stylish kimono. Since we wanted to visit a place at night while wearing the kimono, we added the next-day return option. After Read more”
Dress in a traditional kimono at MomoKa in Kyoto, add hairstyling or photography, then explore nearby shrines and photo spots.
“We loved dressing up in the kimonos. The ladies at the store were super organised and friendly. They made us feel very comfortable and made the whole experience very easy. The process of getting ready in the kimonos including doing our hair was very efficient. Would highly recommend!”
Dress in a Kyoto kimono at Wargo, choose traditional or modern designs, add hairstyling, and explore Gion with practical rental advice.
“Staff very nice, only down side is the long waits to get fitted.”
Dress in a Kyoto kimono, learn matcha preparation, enjoy wagashi, and join a tea ceremony near Nishiki Market in a small group.
“The staff was friendly. I enjoyed dressing up in a kimono and getting my hair done. They even allow me to pick which one I would like to wear and select the pins and flowers on my hair. They give you a light, moisture wicking underlayer. The experience was awesome. I had fun. You can also roam around the streets after the ceremony in your kimono as long as you return by a certain amount of time.”
Wear an antique kimono and learn matcha etiquette in a 100-year-old Kyoto home with an English-speaking tea expert near Katsura Villa.
“Our host and his wife made this a truly special experience for my husband and I. They were both so friendly and eager to share the history of the tea ceremony and history of their family. They helped us pick out our kimonos from a large selection and also styled my hair with many beautiful hair accessories to choose from. The tea ceremony itself is very solemn but our host carefully explained each step to us and we were encouraged to take lots of photos. My husband and I would highly recommend this tour.”
Dress in a Kyoto kimono, learn the tea ceremony in English, make matcha, enjoy sweets, and receive three professional photos.
“Had a great experience very professional and well run, would definitely recommend to travellers to do this than just the dress up shops”
Review of Kyoto’s Tondaya tea ceremony and kimono experience, with practical advice on authenticity, group size, price, timing, and what to expect.
“Really enjoyed this tea ceremony. We took a. Cab there and it was a tad hard to find but the house and the tea ceremony were very enjoyable . It was a young lady from Holland living in Japan who guided us and she was very good ( do not remember name ) she even waited with us when we left in a Uber. Enjoyed wearing the kimonos and of course the tea”
Rent a kimono or yukata five minutes from Kiyomizu-dera, with dressing, shoes, bag, and optional hairstyling for a full Kyoto day.
“EXCELLENT service and attention, the girls dress you up perfectly and style your hair so beautifully I was amazed. The best experience in kyoto”
