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Enjoy the process of choosing—discover your perfect kimono style with obi and accessories 👘✨

Hello! This is Waplus Kyoto Yasaka Shrine 👘✨

“I’m not sure which one suits me…”
We often hear this from our customers.

That’s why, at our shop, we value the time spent choosing your obi (belt) and accessories just as much as selecting the kimono itself.

How much can accessories change the look?
Same kimono, completely different impressions 👘✨

“It’s cute, but will it suit me?”
This is a very common concern for customers trying kimono rental.

When choosing a kimono, it’s easy to focus on patterns and colors.
However, what truly transforms the overall impression is the combination of the obi and accessories.

Even with the same kimono, the atmosphere can change dramatically depending on how you style it.

All the photos we’re sharing here use the same kimono.
Take a look and see how different the impression becomes just by changing the obi and accessories 📸

Why does the same kimono look so different? 🎨

Think of the kimono as the “base” of your outfit.
By adding elements like the obi, obiage, obijime, and collar details, the overall style comes together.

It’s similar to wearing the same dress but changing your shoes or accessories—the vibe can completely change.

A kimono is not “finished” when you pick it—
it comes to life when everything is styled together.

Komon (Casual Kimono)





Houmongi (Formal Kimono)




Furisode (Long-sleeved Kimono)





Elegant & Sophisticated Style 🌿

If you prefer a more refined and mature look:

Choose an obi with subdued tones

Use elegant textures for accessories

Keep the overall color palette minimal

For houmongi and furisode, the obi and accessories are included as a set,
allowing for a beautifully coordinated and elegant finish.

This style is especially popular for:

Anniversaries

Couples

Professional photoshoots

Cute & Photo-Friendly Style 🎀📸

If you love vibrant, eye-catching looks or want lots of photos:

Choose bright-colored obi

Add accent colors with accessories

For komon, only the obi is included in the basic plan.
By adding our optional “all-you-can-use accessories” option,
you can enjoy styling with obiage, obijime, lace, and more.

If you want something:

Cute

Unique

Instagram-worthy

We highly recommend komon + accessory styling ✨

Why we value coordination 🤍

At our shop, we believe it’s perfectly okay to take your time choosing your outfit.

We carefully consider:

The style you want

Whether your focus is sightseeing or photography

The season and temperature

Based on this, we suggest the best coordination using komon, houmongi, or furisode.

If you’re unsure what to choose,
please feel free to ask our staff anytime ✨

Summary | Kimono is about styling, not just choosing 👘

A kimono is not just something you pick—
it’s something you complete with styling.

The same kimono can be:

Elegant

Cute

Gorgeous

Enjoy the process of choosing and styling,
and discover your one-of-a-kind kimono experience 🌸



❤️ Women’s Plans
• Women’s Yukata Plan …… ¥3,850
 Available June – September
• Women’s Kimono Plan (Komon / Antique / Lace) …… ¥4,400
• Hakama Plan …… ¥7,700
• Houmongi Plan …… ¥12,000
• Furisode Plan (Polyester) …… ¥19,800
• Furisode Plan (Silk) …… ¥29,800
• Luxury Furisode Plan …… ¥55,000
• Change to Otaiko Obi …… +¥2,200

💙 Men’s Plans
• Men’s Yukata Plan …… ¥4,400
 Available June – September
• Men’s Kimono Plan …… ¥5,500
• Add Haori …… +¥550
• Add Hakama …… +¥2,200
• Luxury Hakama …… +¥3,300
• Syo-Gun Plan (Luxury Kimono + Luxury Hakama +Luxury Haori) …… ¥16,000

💛 Kids’ Plans
• Kids’ Yukata Plan …… ¥3,850
 Available June – September
• Kids’ Kimono Plan …… ¥3,850
• Shichi-Go-San Kimono Plan …… ¥6,050
 Additional ¥1,100 on weekends & holidays

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📌 Reservation URL:
👉 https://reserva.be/waplusyasaka
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👉 https://www.instagram.com/waplus_kyoto/

📍 Access & Store Information
Welcome to Waplus Kyoto Yasaka Shrine Store 👘✨
We support your special day, whether it’s sightseeing in Kyoto or celebrating Shichi-Go-San 🌸
🏠 Address
483-1 Kiyoi-cho, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto, 605-0821, Japan
📞 TEL: +81-75-532-6600
🚃 By Train
About a 12-minute walk from Gion-Shijo Station (Exit 6) on the Keihan Main Line.
Only a 1-minute walk from the Sakura South Gate of Yasaka Shrine 🌸
🚗 By Car
Coin parking is available around the store (approx. 15 spaces).
It’s about a 1-minute walk from the store, so access is very convenient ✨
Please note: no discounts or partnerships apply; parking fees are the customer’s responsibility.
🕘 Business Hours
9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
👘 Last Return: by 6:00 PM
Next-day returns are available for an additional ¥1,100 (tax included) 💐


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