Kyoto Aiwafuku Kyoto Station Front Store | Perfect for free sightseeing - Kimono rental + Japanese-style hair set, makeup, and professional photography available as optional add-ons
- Chinese and English-speaking staff are always on duty, so you can feel at ease choosing a kimono or consulting about sightseeing.
- This is a conscientious and honest shop run by a Japanese owner who has been dedicated to the Japanese kimono industry for 40 years.
- It's a 1-minute walk from Kyoto Bus Terminal, offering excellent access to popular tourist spots like Kiyomizu-dera Temple and Fushimi Inari Shrine.
- You can freely choose from over 600 types of cute kimonos. (Men also have a wide range of sizes, and couples can get a great deal)
- You can feel at ease with authentic hair styling done by a beautician with national qualifications. (Hair ornaments are all-you-can-wear)
- A very popular option! Enjoy a wonderful kimono experience with a 30-minute photo shoot & 15-minute makeup plan!
- The plan includes all necessary accessories such as bags and zori sandals, so you can come empty-handed.
- It’s very convenient to return it at a store at your destination! (6 Kyoto stores / Kyoto Station Front / Kiyomizu Main Store / Arashiyama Togetsukyo / Gion Shijo / Fushimi Inari)
- Luggage storage service available. Large suitcases can also be stored for free, so you can feel at ease even with a lot of luggage.
What to expect
Aiwafuku Kyoto Kimono Rental — 10 Years of Experience & 6 Stores in Kyoto
Aiwafuku, a popular store with over 10 years of experience and more than 100,000 customers in Asakusa, has 6 stores in Kyoto (Kiyomizu Main Store / Kiyomizu / Arashiyama Togetsukyo / Kyoto Station / Gion Shijo / Fushimi Inari). All stores are located near stations and tourist attractions, allowing first-time visitors and repeat customers alike to fully enjoy the charm of the ancient capital in kimono.
Features of Kyoto Aiwafuku Operated by a Japanese owner with 40 years of experience in the kimono industry.
- Proven track record: 10 years of service, 100,000+ customers, highly rated worldwide
- Professional dressing: Kimono that is difficult to lose its shape even after walking all day
- Hair set & unlimited hair ornament use: Handled by licensed beauticians
- Multilingual support: Japanese, Chinese, and English OK
- Wide variety of kimonos: Over 600 types, from classic and glamorous to cute
- Convenient services: Free storage for large suitcases, (optional) next-day return/return to other stores possible
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 Shrine, Arashiyama, and Gion in kimono will transform the scenery into a scene from a movie or picture scroll, and the photos will become unforgettable memories.
Kyoto Station Store 1-minute walk from Kyoto Station. You can start sightseeing immediately after arriving by bullet train or bus. Choose your favorite from a variety of kimonos, and after dressing, go straight to Arashiyama, Kiyomizu-dera, etc. After sightseeing, just return to the store and change. Enjoy freely from short-time to full-day use.
Reviews
It's a little far from Kiyomizu Temple, but it's very convenient near Kyoto Station. Buses 86 and 206 are just across the intersection. The pick-up staff are very friendly and there is no problem in communication. There are many choices of styles and they will also provide good matching suggestions. The skills are very good. They quickly completed the dressing and hair and makeup, making the children very happy. Thank you very much. Ai Kimono gave us very happy memories.
The location is very convenient. It is right at the subway exit of Kyoto Station. It is convenient to take photos anywhere. The staff are polite and enthusiastic. The children are very happy, especially the hairstyle is very careful. I will rent a kimono here next time.
I was later for 15 minutes as I missed the bus. The staff was so kind to email me asking if I have issue finding the shop. There are actually 2 outlets; one at Kyoto station and another one near the temple. The staff transferred my name over and assisted me in choosing a kimono that matches me. I’m happy that the local praised my kimono and how it’s nicely tied up.
Loved the friendly and attentive staff. Great selection of kimonos and traditional outfits, for men, women and kids alike. Will be perfect if it comes with indoor stage sets for indoor photo shoots.
Lovely ladies with a wide range of kimono selections. They are very patient and help you pick beautiful kimonos along with styling your hair and other accessories
It was a very lovely experience, the ladies were very nice and kind. They helped me to pick a Kimono and matching Obi. The hairstyling was great. The staff also speaks great English!!! The location is across Kyōto Station, so perfect for a short stop before you move to other tourist attractions! Thank You for this wonderful experience and making a Childhood Dream come true 🩷
There are Chinese-speaking staff, and the teachers are also great. They always ask if you're still okay during the process and give advice. I'll come again next time!😍
We arrived 25 minutes early, and since there were no other customers, we were able to pick out and change into outfits right away. 👍🏼 The staff was there to help with selecting clothes, changing, and hairstyling. The selection wasn't huge, maybe around twenty pieces. The staff inside spoke Japanese and Mandarin (didn't seem to respond much to English), so communication was manageable.😆
The rental time was a bit vague, but I was very satisfied because they took great care of everything from hair styling to clothes styling. However, my daughter had a hard time because it was hot. I think it would be better to experience it in slightly cooler weather.
Awesome! I would definitely come back next time, I really like the overall service!!!
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