Authentic Kimono Plan

【Outline】

Coordinate an authentic kimono!

A rental plan where you can choose your favorite kimono from 200 types of designer brand kimono and branded kimono. It also comes with an obi belt decoration, a shawl and a haori coat, so it will look luxurious in the end. This is the recommended plan for you if you want to choose your own kimono outfit coordinate, you want to wear an authentic haori coat or if you want to wear a brand kimono to stand out from the rest. 

【Highlights】

• Experienced staff will coordinate according to your taste 

• Choose from around 200 different designer brand kimono or branded kimono 

• Optimal location to walk around in kimono

• With professional dressing, your kimono won't get out of shape! 

【Schedule】 

Arrival→Dressing＆Hair setting（Optional）→Depart to your favorite sightseeing spot→Kimono return→End

【DETAILS】

From 200 kimono pieces, choose your favorite pattern and color! You can choose from designer kimono and branded kimono and it is recommended for people who like a luxurious kind of look.  Even if you haven't worn kimono before, you may rest assured. The professional dressers will dress you in a way that the kimono won't get out of shape but not too tight. When you order hair setting from a professional hairdresser for an additional fee, the rental of a hair ornament will become free of charge! 

・ Depart to your favorite sightseeing spot 

The shop is located in Gion Shijo, close to the heart of Kyoto. Popular sightseeing spots such as Gion, Kiyomizudera Temple and Kodaiji Temple are easily accessible.  Fully enjoy sightseeing, shopping and meals dressed in a kimono. The dressing of the kimono is not tight so you can enjoy eating delicious meals and sweets. Your kimono appearance will look nice in Kyoto, the ancient capital. You will have good opportunities for photographs.

・ Kimono return

After strolling around the town, please return to the shop before 17:00 on the same day. For those who like to go back to their accommodation in kimono, we also offer a convenient hotel return (with additional charge) as an option. People who are interested, please let the staff know on the day of the activity. 

【THINGS TO NOTE】

・Time：1 hour/1 person
・Meeting point：YUME BIJIN
・Access：Varie Gion ３F, 151 Tokiwa-cho Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto

①From JR Kyoto Station
1.  Leave Kyoto Station from Chuo exit and take Kyoto City Bus No. 4 for 'Kamigamo-jinja-mae-iki" from A2 bus stop.  (Around 10 min.)
2. Get off at Shijo-kawaramachi stop and cross the Shijo-ohashi Bridge over Kamo River.
3. Turn left at the first traffic light and proceed around 40 meters on the Yamato-oji-dori street.  Varie Gion building will be there on your left with a sushi restaurant on the first floor.  (A 3-minute walk from the bus stop)

②A 1-minute walk from Gion-shijo Station on the Keihan Main Line
1.  Leave the station from Exit 7 and go left.  
2. Turn left at the first traffic light and go for 40 m along Yamato-oji-dori street.  Varie Gion building will be there on your left.

③A 3-minute walk from Kwaramachi Station on Hankyu Kyoto Line
1. Leave the station from Exit 1A and go left.  Cross the Shijo-ohashi Bridge.
2. Turn left at the first traffic light and go for 40 m along Yamato-oji-dori street.  Varie Gion building will be there on your left.    

・Language support ：English : English-speaking staff and menu available
　　　　　　　　　　Chinese : Chinese-speaking staff and menu available. 
・Included： Kimono, Obi belt, Bag, Zori sandals, Tabi socks, Haori coat or shawl
・Not included：Hair setting
・Free Wi-Fi： No

【TRIVIA】

How to choose a kimono and an obi belt
They say Kimono varies in combination with obi. The atmosphere of the outfit will change completely with a different kimono and obi belt combination. Even with the same kimono, with changing the obi belt you will have a wide range of outfit coordinates, formal as well as casual. It may sound difficult but if you know the general rules it will be okay. When in doubt, please ask the professional staff with a lot of experience for advice. 

【Nearby area introduction】 

Kyoto kimono passport   ※Also the place for distribution

"Kyoto kimono passport" is an effort in Kyoto to increase the amount of people dressing in a kimono and to convey kimono culture to the next generation. When you wear a kimono and you present the passport, you will receive gifts and discounts at around 400 shops and facilities in the city. Passports are distributed at the Tourist Information Office on the 2nd floor of the Kyoto Station Building, the main stations of the Keihan Lines and Hankyu Lines, and at the stores and facilities listed on the passport. Before the kimono experience, won't you try to obtain one? 

【Cancellation policy】
7 to 4 days before the tour date  40%  of the tour price
3 to 2 days before the tour date  60%  of the tour price
The day before the tour date, On the day of the tour  100%  of the tour price
*Right after the online settlement is made, a cancellation fee of 10% will be incurred in case of cancellation. 
*The cancellation fee includes handling charges.