Kimono Rental (Kyoto/Provided by Kawai)
- Excellent location: 2-minute walk to Gion Hanami-koji Street and 1 minute to Yasaka Shrine. Kiyomizu-dera Temple is also within walking distance!
- Convenient access to bus stops and trains.
- Choose from a wide variety of kimono styles, with over hundreds of options.
- We provide everything you need for dressing! Feel free to come empty-handed!
- We are committed to providing clean kimono, and we offer disposable socks.
- Experience authentic kimono dressing by professional dressers who are dedicated to the art.
- After changing into your kimono, you can immediately take photos at Yasaka Shrine, Hanami-koji Street, Ninenzaka, Sannenzaka, and Kiyomizu-dera Temple.
- In Hanami-koji Street near our store, you can see real Maiko and Geisha.
- Kimono Rental Kawai is international and highly regarded by people from all over the world.
- First-timers can use our service with confidence, as our professional staff will support you.
- Free next-day return for rental kimono (*advance notice required).
- Please return your kimono by 5:30 PM for same-day returns.
- Business hours: OPEN 9:00 ~ 18:00 CLOSE
What to expect
Kyoto has flourished as the capital since ancient times, and still retains many traditional townscapes, making it the best place in Japan to enjoy the atmosphere of Kimono. Strolling from Gion Hanamikoji to Yasaka Shrine, Ninenzaka, Sannenzaka, and Kiyomizu-dera in Kimono is a very popular tourist route. We always clean, disinfect, and iron our Kimonos after each use. You can enjoy using our Kimonos with confidence because we always provide clean Kimonos. We also have many popular cute lace Kimonos, elegant Furisode, and Homongi.
[Kimonorental Kawai]
Located in Gion, the heart of Kyoto, Yasaka Shrine is only a 1-minute walk from our store and Hanamikoji is less than a 3-minute walk! You can choose your favorite Kimono, from casual to formal. We understand that you may be confused when choosing a Kimono for the first time, but please be assured that our experienced staff will assist you in choosing a Kimono.






























Reviews
Very professional studio with beautiful kimonos 😊 Ladies were very polite and helped to choose the right kimono, there were different colors and fabrics to choose from. They also made a beautiful hairstyle with pretty accessories. I highly recommend this place!
It’s the best experience wearing kimono for me. the staffs are so nice and helpful. you can try colors and matching until you are sure. they don’t rush and suggest the style if we have no idea. The price might more than other places but the quality is very good and suitable for the price.
The shop is directly across from Yasaka Shrine and Maruyama Park. It’s also close to a bus stop if you’re planning to visit Sensō-ji. Although, if you have the time, I’d recommend walking and taking the opportunity to enjoy the neighbourhood, as every corner feels so aesthetic. As for the kimono selection, there weren’t a huge number of choices for me, but the designs they had were very pretty and cute. The only downside was the accessories, especially the hair accessories. Many of them seemed quite old, and some of the colours had already started to fade. Overall, I’m satisfied and happy with my experience. My friends said my kimono looked really cute and pretty, which made me even happier with my choice. I only rented it for about 4 hours, mainly for taking photos, and it served its purpose perfectly.
I apologize for the late review, I was so busy after my trip ㅠㅠ! First of all, it was my first time trying on a kimono, so I looked around a lot, and this place had the best cost-effectiveness and service among the places where couples could do it. It was also easy to find because it was on the way to Kiyomizu-dera Temple in Kyoto. I looked up all the reviews of other people and visited, and luckily, there was a kimono that I wanted to try on that I had seen in the reviews, so I was able to try it on right away, which was the best thing. There were so many different kinds of kimonos and so many pretty kimonos, and they waited even though it took me a long time to choose, and when I only chose the kimono and told them the colors and styles I wanted, they chose the perfect one for me. They kept asking me if I was okay and if there was anything uncomfortable during the dressing process, which was nice. If you write a Klook review, you can choose a prettier hairstyle. They were so talented that a really pretty hairstyle was completed quickly! My boyfriend was watching from the side and said it was pretty, and he was surprised at how fast the owner's hands were. Thank you for decorating it with various decorations that matched the pink, wistful, and innocent feel that I wanted. They also lent me a bag and shoes and kept my changed clothes safe, so I had a great time in Kyoto. It was a really satisfying kimono experience. Thank you :)
Definitely 5 stars! The shop provides excellent service and the prices are affordable, yet they pay great attention to detail. I checked reviews, and this shop has five stars on both Klook and Google Maps. They have a huge selection of outfits, the hairstyles are done exceptionally well, and the accessories are perfectly matched. The staff won't let you leave unless you look beautiful, haha!
The shop is conveniently located right opposite Yasaka Shrine on the 3rd floor, with popular spots like Kiyomizu-dera, Ninenzaka, and Chion-in Temple all within walking distance. I booked a 10am slot but arrived 30 minutes early, and they were able to accommodate me without any issues. Despite having two groups ahead of me, the dressing and hairstyling took only about an hour, which was quite efficient. I would recommend going in the morning, as it gets much busier later in the day. When I returned at 3pm to return the kimono, the place was crowded and it was quite difficult to move around.
The kimonos and hairstyles were so beautiful. I made a reservation with my sisters and they were so kind ㅠㅠ. The person in charge of the hair did it so quickly, and I loved my hair so much. I chose a hairstyle with an additional cost of 1500 yen, not the free hairstyle, and I definitely don't regret it!!!!! It's not a waste at all, and they generously decorated it with ornaments ㅎㅎ. You can take the provided socks with you, and the kimono shoes were more uncomfortable than I thought, so I came back to change shoes in the middle! But the pictures come out so beautifully, so if the route is okay, I recommend coming back to change shoes in the middle. It was such a great experience ♥♡ᰔᩚ
They did an amazing job at helping me pick what Kimono and accessories to wear! She also styled my hair perfectly (I told her it was a wig) I felt like a princess! Location is directly next to temples and lots of photo areas.
The description stated that we could choose from hundreds of kimono styles, but there were only about 50 available. I booked through Klook, so I was able to rent at about 40% off the regular price. However, I think it would be very poor value for money at the regular price. Nevertheless, the kimonos were of good quality, and the staff were kind. When I asked for advice on choosing a kimono, saying I wanted a seasonal pattern with a traditional design, they were happy to help me decide.
Arriving at the location greeted me by the nice 2 ladies who assisted me by choosing my own desired style and was gentle fitting it to me. The shop has lots of options to choose from and have private section to change. They also offer next day return.
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