Kimono Rental Experience (Kyoto/Kyoto Kimono Rei Gion Store)

Absolutely loved this kimono rental experience 🫶 The kimonos were so pretty with so many beautiful designs to choose from, and the makeup was soft, elegant, and done so nicely ✨ The staff were incredibly kind and helpful throughout the whole process, which made everything feel comfortable and special. I truly felt so pretty and confident walking around Kyoto in my kimono 💕 Highly recommend!

Store speaks Japanese, Mandarin and English too. The staff, despite being on a tight schedule, are extremely accommodating and do not rush the kimono choosing process. The actually changing process is rapid yet quite comfortable. The hair was free with my lace set due to a promotion on Klook, which I was extremely grateful for! The lady tying my sash was a pro and did it so well! They gave us fresh new tabi socks for the sandals and we could either bin or keep the socks afterwards! The location is very near the temples and Gion streets! A short walk! They also had a bathroom in the facility which was nice! It was busy but I still felt heard. Will be going back next time!!

At arrival it felt a bit rushed. They showed us other kimono options that cost extra, but I decided to stick with the one I originally picked. Once we chose our outfits, we went into the dressing room. There’s 8 hairstyles you can choose from. While we were changing, they opened the door and added another person into the same room without warning us. It’s not a big deal for me, but it could feel a little invasive for people who are more conservative, so just something to be aware of. You can rent the kimono until 5pm. They have a system for belongings. You’ll have a small decorative purse to carry essentials like your phone, cash, and lipstick for the day. When you return, they’ll bring you back to the dressing room and quickly help you unchange. Photographer was nice. Photos came out great! We walked about 5–10 minutes to different photo spots, and she sent us the pictures via Google Drive the next day.

The staff is friendly, can speak English but seems to be more fluent in Mandarin. There are many kimono choices. The photo location is not at the popular Gion photo spot but to the Yunezen Garden area which is more private. The photographer has minimal English but has no problem directing the style. We got a lot of good and memorable photos ❤️

This was a fun experience for my daughter and I to do together. the Kimonos were beautiful and it was quite an experience to be dressed by the army of ladies and then to have our hair done. it was wonderful! I understand the pricing and descriptions. we got the lowest price kimono rental and added in the hair (which I had to do in a separate transaction. I thought that was strange.) I don’t know if it was because of the package we bought or because they were fairly busy, or because we didn’t speak Japanese, but I felt a little like I was imposing. I wish that they would have blocked out that time if they were that busy. The girl who did my hair seemed like she had had a bad day. luckily the girl who did my daughters hair was fantastic! my daughter didn’t want to take off the kimono because she loves the hair so much! It was cold and we had worn a base layer. my daughters was black. my advice would be to wear a white base layer top if it’s cold!

The store has a wide variety of clothing styles with many options to choose from. I've always wanted to experience wearing a Japanese Furisode kimono. I'm very grateful that the staff helped me choose a kimono that suits my preferred color scheme; they don't just leave you to fend for yourself, blindly not knowing how to choose. Overall, a great experience.

I rented a kimono to see Kiyomizu-dera Temple, Sannenzaka, and Ninenzaka, and it was a choice I definitely didn't regret! 😍 There was someone on staff who was fluent in Korean, so communication was easy, and when I was having trouble deciding because there were so many kimono options, they carefully recommended colors and patterns that perfectly matched my image. I could feel their meticulous attention to detail as they dressed me, which was touching. I also got a simple hairstyle to match the kimono, and it turned out more beautiful than I expected! Thanks to their sense of matching each hair accessory with the colors of the outfit, I was able to take many photos with a perfect look, even from the back. Thanks to the friendly service and beautiful styling, my time in Kyoto became even more special. I highly recommend it to anyone considering renting a kimono! 👍

It was really nice to dress up the traditional Japanese way. I had no idea a Kimono had so many layers! My husband and I opted for the "Couple Kimono" option. Most of the prettier looking kimonos are in the expensive package so you can upgrade if you want there. Same with the hairstyles - you get better accessories in the upgraded package. We decided to stick to the existing package and pick a style we liked. We booked the 9 am session (which is when the store opens) so we could choose outfits peacefully. It is easy to find the location. They allow you to keep your belongings there in a big bag and you need to return the kimono before 5/6pm. The staff is very nice and friendly. The footwear (as seen in the picture) is a bit uncomfortable if you are walking for a long time. So I made sure to carry my shoes with me as well in case I needed to switch later - and I did haha. Overall great experience. I recommend it.

I had a free day in Kyoto and booked this kimono experience through Klook. I didn't buy the expensive option initially, but when I got to the store I saw the more expensive ones and really liked them. The staff said they were high-end designs with excellent texture, so I paid the difference. The staff at the store speak Chinese and English, so communication was easy. It took less than an hour including the hair styling, so I highly recommend it!

Easy to book and easy to locate the rental shop. The shop has variety of options and someone will be there to assist you with your selection. If you choose a better quality kimonos you will have to top up. Overall good experience.