Hello from Waplus Kyoto Yasaka Shrine Store! 👘✨

Even in September, Kyoto can still feel quite hot.

If you are planning a trip to Kyoto, you may be thinking:

“I would love to try wearing a yukata in Kyoto!”
“But isn’t it too hot to walk around in a yukata?”

If you are worried about the heat, don’t give up on the experience just yet!

A yukata is a special part of Japanese summer culture. If you are visiting Kyoto, wearing a yukata while exploring the city can make your trip even more memorable.

With a few simple ideas, you can enjoy Kyoto in a yukata more comfortably, even during the hot late-summer season.

🌿 Choose Your Time and Pace Carefully

One of the most important things to consider when sightseeing in Kyoto during the hot season is when and how much you walk.

The middle of the day can be especially hot, with strong sunlight making long walks tiring.

Rather than trying to visit many sightseeing spots in one day, take your time and include plenty of breaks along the way.

For example, you could enjoy a relaxed route such as:

Put on your yukata
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Explore Yasaka Shrine
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Walk around Gion or Nene-no-Michi
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Take a break at a café or sweets shop
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Enjoy dinner
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Continue exploring Kyoto at a comfortable pace

You don’t have to rush from one sightseeing spot to another.

Taking your time allows you to enjoy Kyoto’s traditional streets, historic buildings, and beautiful scenery without overdoing it. 😊

💧 Take Breaks and Stay Hydrated

When exploring Kyoto in a yukata on a hot day, one of the most important things is not to push yourself too hard.

Kyoto has many wonderful places to visit, but walking for a long time in the heat can be tiring.

We recommend:

• Drinking water regularly
• Taking breaks whenever you feel hot or tired
• Spending some time indoors during the hottest part of the day
• Walking slowly, especially on slopes and stone-paved streets

Kyoto sightseeing isn’t just about visiting as many places as possible.

Enjoy looking at traditional townhouses, relaxing at a café, taking photos in your yukata, and simply appreciating the atmosphere of the city.

Sometimes, slowing down is the best way to enjoy Kyoto. 😊

🍵 Combine Sightseeing with Relaxing Breaks

During the hot season, it can be helpful to plan your rest stops as part of your sightseeing route.

After exploring Yasaka Shrine or the Gion area, why not take a break at a café or a traditional Japanese sweets shop?

Enjoy a refreshing drink or a Kyoto-style sweet while taking a little time to relax and decide where to go next.

During summer, shaved ice and other cool sweets are also perfect for a Kyoto day. 🍧✨

Enjoying a sweet treat while wearing a yukata can become a memorable part of your trip.

Instead of trying to see everything, think of your day as:

Walk → Relax → Enjoy something delicious → Take photos → Walk again

This relaxed pace can make sightseeing much more enjoyable during the hot season.

👘 Choosing the Right Yukata Is Part of the Fun

Choosing your yukata is one of the most enjoyable parts of the rental experience.

At Waplus Kyoto Yasaka Shrine Store, we offer a variety of yukata styles perfect for exploring Kyoto in summer.

You can find bright and colorful designs, elegant patterns that suit Kyoto’s traditional streets, and more sophisticated styles.

Your overall look can also change depending on how you combine your obi belt and accessories.

Whether you want:

• A yukata that looks great in photos
• A more elegant and mature style
• A look that matches Kyoto’s traditional atmosphere

take your time choosing your favorite combination. ✨

Trying a color or pattern that you would not normally wear can also be part of the fun of renting a yukata. 😊

🎐 Enjoy Kyoto’s Traditional Scenery in a Yukata

Waplus Kyoto Yasaka Shrine Store is located right near Yasaka Shrine and is convenient for exploring Gion.

After changing into your yukata, Yasaka Shrine is an easy place to start your Kyoto stroll.

From there, you can explore the Gion area or continue toward Nene-no-Michi and Yasaka Pagoda.

Walking through Kyoto’s traditional streets in a yukata offers a different experience from sightseeing in everyday clothes.

When taking photos, you don’t always need to stand in front of a famous landmark.

Try using Kyoto itself as your background:

• Traditional stone-paved streets
• Streets lined with machiya townhouses
• Torii gates and shrine scenery
• Kyoto streets in the soft evening light

These simple backgrounds can create beautiful memories of your Kyoto trip. 📷✨

🌙 Want to Enjoy Your Yukata Until the Evening? Next-Day Return Is Convenient

If you want to enjoy wearing your yukata for longer, our next-day return option can be convenient.

With the next-day return option, you can return your rental items by 12:00 PM the following day.

For example:

Change into your yukata
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Explore Yasaka Shrine and Gion
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Enjoy dinner
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Continue enjoying Kyoto
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Return your yukata by 12:00 PM the next day

The next-day return option is an additional ¥1,100 per person.

It is a convenient choice for guests who want to enjoy their yukata without having to rush back to the store at the end of the day. 🌙✨

Please note that if the return time is exceeded, a late fee of ¥5,500 per person will apply. Please allow enough time for your return.

🍃 Enjoy Kyoto at Your Own Pace, Even in the Heat

During Kyoto’s late-summer season, it is not always possible to avoid the heat completely.

That’s why small adjustments can make a big difference:

Avoid the hottest times of the day
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Take regular breaks
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Stay hydrated
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Choose a comfortable sightseeing distance

Kyoto also has a different charm depending on the time of day.

The streets of Gion, traditional townscapes, and the atmosphere around the Kamo River can all look different as the day changes.

Wearing a yukata allows you to experience Kyoto in a slightly different way—as if you were walking through Kyoto as part of a story. 👘✨

👘 Enjoy Wearing a Yukata in Kyoto Even During Late Summer!

If you have been thinking, “It might be too hot to wear a yukata,” a little planning can make the experience much more comfortable.

Take breaks, stay hydrated, avoid over-scheduling, and enjoy Kyoto at your own pace.

Visit Yasaka Shrine, stroll through Gion, enjoy a refreshing sweet, take photos, and discover the charm of Kyoto while wearing your favorite yukata. 🎐

At Waplus Kyoto Yasaka Shrine Store, we are happy to help you choose a yukata and enjoy your Kyoto sightseeing experience.

Why not make your late-summer trip to Kyoto even more special with a yukata? 👘✨

Please note that the yukata designs, colors, and patterns shown in photos are examples only. Available styles may vary depending on inventory.

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❤️ 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) …… ¥16,000
• Furisode Plan (Silk) …… ¥19,800
• 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 …… ¥6,600
  
  

※The prices listed are accurate as the date this blod was posted.

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📍 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) 💐