Kyoto Ai Wafuku Kyoto Station Branch | Perfect for independent sightseeing: Kimono rental + Japanese-style hair styling, makeup, and professional photography services
- We have Chinese and English-speaking staff on-site every day, so you can feel free to ask about kimono selection or sightseeing.
- Our shop is run by a Japanese owner with 40 years of experience in the Japanese kimono industry, so you can be sure that we are a conscientious and honest business.
- We are located a 1-minute walk from Kyoto Bus Terminal, making it easy to access popular tourist destinations such as Kiyomizu-dera Temple and Fushimi Inari Shrine.
- You can freely choose from over 600 kinds of cute kimonos. (A wide range of sizes are available for men, and couples can rent at a reasonable price.)
- Our professional hair stylists with national qualifications will be in charge of creating authentic hair sets, so you can rest assured. (Unlimited hair ornaments are included.)
- Our popular option! Enjoy a wonderful kimono experience with a 30-minute photo shoot & 15-minute makeup plan!
- Our plan includes all the necessary accessories such as bags and sandals, so you can visit us empty-handed.
- You can return the kimono at the store you went out to, which is very convenient! (Kiyomizu Main Store / Arashiyama / Gion / Fushimi Inari)
- We offer a luggage storage service. We will store large suitcases for free, so you can rest assured even if you have 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.
