Kyoto Gion | Kimono Rental with Hair Set, Makeup & Photo Shot
- Chinese and English-speaking staff are always on site, so you can feel at ease choosing a kimono or consulting about sightseeing.
- This is a kind and honest shop run by a Japanese owner with 40 years of experience in the Japanese kimono industry.
- Choose freely from over 600 types of cute kimonos. (Men also have a wide range of sizes, and couples get a great deal)
- The Gion store is in a great location, just a 2-minute walk from Hanamikoji and Shirakawa! Perfect for sightseeing and photo shoots.
- Feel at ease with a professional hair set by an internationally qualified beautician. (Hair ornaments are all-you-can-wear)
- A very popular option! Enjoy a wonderful kimono experience with a 30-minute photo shoot and 15-minute makeup plan!
- The plan includes all necessary accessories such as bags and sandals, so you can come empty-handed.
- It’s very convenient to return at the store you visit! (6 Kyoto stores/Kiyomizu Main Store/Arashiyama Togetsukyo/Kyoto Station Front/ Fushimi Inari/Gion Shijo)
- Luggage storage service available. Large suitcases can also be stored for free, so you can rest assured even if you have a lot of luggage!
What to expect
Ai Wafuku Kyoto Kimono Rental - 10 Years of Experience & 6 Stores in Kyoto
"Ai Wafuku," a popular store that has been used by over 100,000 people in Asakusa for over 10 years, has 6 stores in Kyoto (Kiyomizu Main Store / Kiyomizu / Arashiyama Togetsukyo / Kyoto Station Front / Gion Shijo / Fushimi Inari). All stores are located near stations and tourist attractions, so both first-timers and repeat customers can fully enjoy the charm of the ancient city in kimono.
Features of Ai Wafuku Kyoto Operated by a Japanese owner who has been in the kimono industry for 40 years.
- Reliable track record: 10 years of service, used by 100,000+ people, highly rated worldwide
- Professional dressing: Kimono stays in place even after walking all day
- Hairstyling & unlimited hair accessories: Staff with hairdresser licenses (free hairstyling for women's plans)
- Wide variety of kimonos: Over 600 types, from classic to glamorous to cute
- Convenient services: Free storage for large suitcases, next-day return/return to other stores (optional) available
Walk Through Kyoto’s Famous Scenes in Kimono Cherry blossoms in spring, lush greenery in summer, autumn leaves in fall, and snowy scenery in winter. Walking through Kiyomizu-dera Temple, Fushimi Inari, Arashiyama, and Gion in kimono will transform the scenery into a scene from a movie or a picture scroll, and the photos will become unforgettable memories.
Gion Store Information A 1-minute walk from Keihan “Gion-Shijo Station” and within walking distance from Hankyu “Kyoto-Kawaramachi Station.” The bus stop is also nearby, providing excellent access. Perfect for strolling to Yasaka Shrine and Kiyomizu-dera Temple, allowing you to enjoy the charming Gion area in kimono. After changing, you can head straight to the stone-paved streets, Yasaka Koshin-do, and Maruyama Park. You can create many memorable photos in the picturesque scenery of Kyoto.


























Reviews
It was very easy to get there and the staff was amazing!! Super attentive and polite, I will definitely be back.
booked the couple kimono set and the shop ladies are very helpful, patient and efficient. Pretty hairdo that made my day😊😊
This place is seriously so pretty 😻😻! Please do my hair beautifully, just like they do at a makeup shop!!! The staff are all so kind and helped me with everything from beginning to end, thank you! I want to rent a kimono here again next time.
The kimonos are pretty nice, and there are staff who can speak Chinese. When you arrive, you will first be asked to praise the kimono belt, and then they will help you put on the kimono after you have selected it. I went there at about 12:00 that day and returned before 5:30.
we booked at 10.30 am and we tried to come early so we won’t be late for the photo session. we booked the kimono only for the photo session and we directly returning it back after. however the place was too busy, we need to wait about 30 minutes to wear our kimono, causing the photoshoot delay for about 20 minutes. But other than that, the staff were very nive and friendly. the kimono were great, if you want to book, better to book it 2 hours before the photoshoot
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