Aiwafuku Gion | Kimono Rental & Photo in Geisha District

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151 Tokiwacho, Yamatooji-dori Shijo-agaru
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  • Chinese and English-speaking staff are stationed daily. Please feel free to visit.
  • The Gion store is in a great location, just a 2-minute walk from Hanamikoji and Shirakawa! Perfect for sightseeing and photography.
  • It is very convenient because you can return it at the store where you went out! (Kiyomizu Main Store / Arashiyama Togetsukyo / Kyoto Station / Fushimi Inari)
  • Large carry cases can be stored for free, so you can rest assured even if you have a lot of luggage!
  • Wear a traditional Japanese kimono and stroll through Kyoto's popular Gion area, Yasaka Shrine, and Kiyomizu Temple
  • You can choose your favorite kimono from over 200 beautiful kimono designs
  • Free hair styling for women! Unlimited hair accessories
  • Since the plan includes all necessary accessories such as bags and sandals, you can come empty-handed.

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.

  1. Reliable track record: 10 years of service, used by 100,000+ people, highly rated worldwide
  2. Professional dressing: Kimono stays in place even after walking all day
  3. Hairstyling & unlimited hair accessories: Staff with hairdresser licenses (free hairstyling for women's plans)
  4. Wide variety of kimonos: Over 600 types, from classic to glamorous to cute
  5. 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.

Gion Kimono Rental Experience (Kyoto Ai Wafuku Gion Shijo Store)
Here is the hair styling menu. Please choose your preferred style.
For a more beautiful look, we offer additional makeup.
[Japanese Makeup] A professional makeup service that will make you look even more beautiful than you are now. The service takes about 15 minutes. A professional hairdresser will carefully apply foundation, eye makeup (eyeshadow, eyeliner, mascara), eyebro
【Location Photography by a Professional Photographer】You can reserve a 30-minute course (approximately 50 photo data files) or a 60-minute course (approximately 100 photo data files). We will send you a URL for downloading the photo data via email at a la
【Location Photography by a Professional Photographer】You can reserve a 30-minute course (approximately 50 photo data files) or a 60-minute course (approximately 100 photo data files). We will send you a URL for downloading the photo data via email at a la
Kyoto Ai Wafuku Gion Store | Hanamachi Stroll, Kimono Rental + Japanese Hair Set, Professional Photography Service
Kyoto Ai Wafuku Gion Store | Hanamachi Stroll, Kimono Rental + Japanese Hair Set, Professional Photography Service
Gion Kimono Rental Experience (Kyoto Ai Wafuku Gion Shijo Store)
A golden autumn moment spent strolling along Gion's gingko tree-lined streets in kimono. This special Kyoto experience, where the traditional townscape and vibrant autumn leaves bring you even closer together.
Kyoto Ai Wafuku Gion Store | Geisha District Stroll, Kimono Rental + Japanese-Style Hairdo & Professional Photography Services
Gion Kimono Rental Experience with Free Hairstyling (Kyoto Aiwafuku Gion Shijo Store)
Gion Kimono Rental Experience with Free Hairstyling (Kyoto Aiwafuku Gion Shijo Store)
Gion Kimono Rental Experience with Free Hairstyling (Kyoto Aiwafuku Gion Shijo Store)
Gion Kimono Rental Experience with Free Hairstyling (Kyoto Aiwafuku Gion Shijo Store)
Gion Kimono Rental Experience with Free Hairstyling (Kyoto Aiwafuku Gion Shijo Store)
Gion Kimono Rental Experience with Free Hairstyling (Kyoto Aiwafuku Gion Shijo Store)
There are many different kinds of kimono.
The Gion district is perfect for wearing a kimono.
The Gion district is perfect for wearing a kimono.
Gion Kimono Rental Experience (Kyoto Aiwa Kimono Gion Shijo Store)
A dazzling and elegant platinum-colored振袖 (furisode) kimono, perfect for your special day.
A small figure in a kimono melts into the scenery of Gion. Each step becomes a family memory.
A small figure in a kimono melts into the scenery of Gion. Each step becomes a family memory.
Gion Kimono Rental Experience (Kyoto Aiwafuku Gion Shijo Store)
Experience the exceptional charm of walking along the stone-paved streets of Gion in a Furisode kimono.
Gion Shirakawa is just around the corner!
Gion Shirakawa is just around the corner!
Let's go to Kiyomizu-dera Temple with your friends!
Kiyomizu-dera Temple is also nearby! Go with your friends!
Gion Kimono Rental Experience with Free Hairstyling (Kyoto Aiwafuku Gion Shijo Store)
You can take wonderful photos wearing a kimono and under the wisteria trellis.
We recommend Kimono Rental Wargo Gion Shijo store for visiting Nanzen-ji Temple.
We recommend Kimono Rental Wargo Gion Shijo store for visiting Nanzen-ji Temple.
Kyoto Ai Wafuku Gion Store | Geisha District Stroll, Kimono Rental + Japanese-Style Hairdo & Professional Photography Services
Kyoto Ai Wafuku Gion Store | Geisha District Stroll, Kimono Rental + Japanese-Style Hairdo & Professional Photography Services
Kyoto Aiwafuku Gion Store | Geisha District Stroll, Kimono Rental + Japanese-Style Hair Styling & Professional Photography Services
【Return to a Different Store Option】With our "Return to a Different Store" option, you can return your kimono to a store other than the one where you rented it, according to your sightseeing route. You can return the kimono while you are on the move, allo
Kyoto Aiwafuku Gion Store | Geisha District Stroll, Kimono Rental + Japanese-Style Hair Styling & Professional Photography Services
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