Kimono rental in Kyoto Gion Kiyomizu: Add On for Geisha experiences

Traditional kimono rental in Kyoto Gion Kiyomizu
Kimono Rental Add-On for Geisha Experiences

Complete Your Kyoto Experience in a Traditional Kimono

Choose from a beautiful collection of kimono and enjoy professional dressing before your geisha or maiko experience at GION MAIKOYA.

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Book at Least One Hour Before Your Geisha Experience

Your kimono rental reservation must be scheduled at least one hour before the start time of your geisha experience.

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Return to GION MAIKOYA

Please return to GION MAIKOYA by the scheduled start time of your geisha experience.

Returns to other MAIKOYA locations are not permitted.

Everything you need

A Complete Kimono Rental Plan

The rental price includes professional kimono dressing and the essential items needed to complete your traditional look.

Kimono

Choose from hundreds of styles.

Innerwear

Comfortable traditional layers.

Special Socks

Tabi socks for traditional footwear.

Geta Sandals

Footwear selected for your kimono.

Handbag

A traditional bag to complete the look.

For Women, Men & Children

Large sizes, men's kimono and children's kimono for ages 7 and older are available.

English-Speaking Staff

Our friendly team can recommend picturesque places to visit and explain how to reach them.

Guest wearing an elegant kimono in Kyoto Gion
Authentic Kyoto style

Find a Kimono That Feels Like You

Wearing a kimono offers a memorable way to experience Japanese culture. With a wide selection of colors, patterns and styles, our staff will help you choose a kimono that suits you beautifully.

If this is your first time wearing kimono, there is no need to worry. An experienced dresser will guide you through every step and ensure that you feel comfortable before you set out.

Kimono styles for women men and children in Kyoto
More than dressing

Discover the Details of Kimono Culture

As you are dressed, you can learn about the garments, accessories and occasions associated with kimono. Our team will be happy to answer questions about how each item is worn and how kimono styles have evolved.

After dressing, take photographs at MAIKOYA or, when you have booked an earlier rental time, step outside to enjoy the historic streets of Kyoto before returning for your geisha experience.

Kimono portrait experience in Kyoto Traditional kimono photography in Gion Kyoto Guests strolling through Kyoto in traditional kimono
Gion Kiyomizu venue

Location

Kyoto Geisha Show & Experience GION MAIKOYA

100 Rokurocho, Matsubara-dori Yamatooji Higashi-iru, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto
京都市東山区松原通大和大路東入轢輸町100

Kyoto Gion Maikoya kimono rental location
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Please contact us in advance regarding participation by guests with special needs.

Included

  • kimono dressing
  • innerwear / rental
  • Japanese bag / rental
  • tabi socks