“I want to wear a kimono to graduation and entrance ceremonies!”
“I’ve been invited to a dinner party, and I’m planning to wear a kimono.”
What you should be concerned about is the market price of rental kimonos.
Generally, the average price for kimono rental is said to be around 3,000 yen to 10,000 yen per day. Of course, the price may go up a bit if you add options or improve the class or quality of the kimono.
In this article, we will tell you the purpose of use, rental method, and average price of rental kimonos for each plan.
In addition, if you want to rent a kimono in Kyoto, try Waplus Kyoto We will also introduce you to the cheapest rental plans and recommended rental plans. Please feel free to use it as a reference.
Index
- 1 Kyoto kimono rental cost price
- 2 Kimono rental starting from 2,980 yen
- 3 If you want to enjoy the whole day, we recommend kimono rental starting from 4,400 yen!
- 4 If you want to enjoy it as a couple, the rental plan starts from 8,800 yen for two people
- 5 3 tips to reduce the cost of kimono rental
- 6 Summary
Kyoto kimono rental cost price
By wearing a kimono for sightseeing, tea parties, dinner parties, entrance ceremonies, graduation ceremonies, etc., you can make the memories of the day special.
Kimonos generally have the image of being expensive, and many people may have the impression that they are difficult to wear on a daily basis or that they are something you would go out of your way to wear on special occasions.
However, if you rent a kimono for sightseeing, for example, you can experience wearing a kimono at a fairly reasonable price.
On the other hand, renting kimonos for weddings, entrance ceremonies, graduation ceremonies, etc. tends to be a little more expensive than for sightseeing.
Here, we will tell you the market price of rental kimonos for each purpose of use and occasion of wearing.
If you have the impression that a kimono is expensive or something that can only be worn on special occasions, please read the information below to lower your barriers to kimono and enjoy it more easily. Masu!
Market price by purpose of use
First, I will tell you about the market price for each purpose of use.
If you want to wear a kimono while sightseeing in Kyoto, the average price is said to be around 5,000 to 20,000 yen.
There are many kimono rental shops for sightseeing, and most of them have kimonos called komon in a variety of colors and patterns.
When renting a kimono, you will choose from the kimonos available at the rental store (komon, pongee, solid color, etc.). If you find a kimono you like, the cheapest way to rent it is to go to a store and rent it.
However, if you rent a long-sleeved kimono or colored pongee, or if you add accessories or hair arrangements as options, the price will often be 20,000 yen or more.
If you want to rent a kimono to attend a formal occasion such as an entrance ceremony or graduation ceremony, the average price is said to be around 15,000 to 20,000 yen.
As an attendee, it’s a good idea to wear casual clothes that don’t stand out in front of the students, who are the main actors.
On the other hand, if you are renting a long-sleeved kimono for a child who will be the main character at an entrance ceremony or graduation ceremony, the average rental price is said to be between 50,000 yen and 300,000 yen. The quality of the kimono and accessories you can choose will vary depending on the price, so we recommend that you discuss this with your child as early as possible when renting a furisode.
The average kimono rental price for attending a wake or funeral is said to be 15,000 to 20,000 yen.
In this case, care must be taken not to wear a kimono of higher rank than the chief mourner. It would be safe to wear Japanese mourning clothes with few crests.
If you are unsure about how to choose a kimono, please check with the staff at the kimono rental store. They should be able to give you appropriate advice.
Kimono rentals for weddings are said to cost approximately 20,000 to 30,000 yen.
If you are attending a wedding as a mother, we recommend wearing Kurotome Tsumugi, and if you are attending as a sister, we recommend choosing Houmigi or Furisode (the first formal attire for unmarried women).
Again, by consulting with the staff at the kimono rental store, you will be able to choose the right kimono.
Market price by rental method
Many people may have the impression that kimono rental is something you go to a store to rent, but there is actually another option called “home delivery rental.”
Here we will tell you about the average rental costs for each.
Casual kimonos such as komon, pongee, homongi, and yukata: about 3,000 yen to 12,000 yen
Furisode, colored pongee, black pongee, etc.: about 10,000 yen to 20,000 yen
Casual kimonos such as komon, pongee, homongi, and yukata: about 13,000 yen to 30,000 yen
Furisode, colored pongee, black pongee, etc.: 15,000 yen to 60,000 yen
As you can see from the above, home delivery rentals are not necessarily cheaper. Depending on the type and quality of the kimono, home delivery rentals may be more expensive.
However, if you rent from a store, the price may go up depending on the dressing and optional services. We recommend that you carefully read the explanation on the homepage or inquire by phone before renting.
Market price for each plan
Here, we will tell you the price list for each plan of Waplus Kyoto. Please refer to the price of the plan that suits your purpose.
By the way, at Waplus Kyoto, we offer total coordination, including kimonos, obi, accessories, sandals, lace foot bags, bags, and hair arrangements. No advance preparation is required, so you can use it empty-handed!
From 2,980 yen
From 4,400 yen
From 8,800 yen
From 12,000 yen
From 19,800 yen
From 3,850 yen
Kimono rental starting from 2,980 yen
The cheapest plan at Waplus Kyoto is the Kyoto Kimono Morning Rental Plan, which allows you to rent from 2,980 yen.
Options: Hair set 1,100 yen, unlimited lace accessories 1,100 yen, next day return 1,100 yen, kimono safety guarantee 550 yen, location shoot from 16,000 yen
This rental plan includes “kimono, obi, bag/cloth, sandals, and foot bag rental, dressing, and luggage storage” in the basic fee. Therefore, there are no additional charges for these.
For 2,980 yen, you can choose your favorite kimono from original kimono, lace kimono, antique kimono, modern kimono, brand kimono, and new kimono!
You can also have your hair styled as an optional service for an additional 1,100 yen.
Waplus Kyoto is in a very convenient location, just a 1-minute walk from Yasaka Shrine, so if you want to go to tourist attractions such as Yasaka Shrine, Kodaiji, or Maruyama Park in the morning, you might want to rent a kimono, but in the morning. This is a particularly recommended rental plan for those who only have time.
Kyoto kimono morning rental plan
If you want to enjoy the whole day, we recommend kimono rental starting from 4,400 yen!
“I want to visit multiple sightseeing spots!”
For those of you, we recommend the “Kyoto Kimono 1-day Rental Plan” where you can relax until 6pm.
Options: Hair set 1,100 yen, unlimited lace accessories 1,100 yen, next day return 1,100 yen, kimono safety guarantee 550 yen, location shoot from 16,000 yen
This is the most popular plan for those sightseeing in Kyoto, and allows you to visit not only Yasaka Shrine, Kodaiji Temple, and Kiyomizu Temple, but also Kinkakuji Temple, Ryoanji Temple, and Arashiyama.
Kyoto kimono 1 day rental plan
If you want to enjoy it as a couple, the rental plan starts from 8,800 yen for two people
I want to enjoy Kyoto as a couple! For those who are interested, we recommend the “Kyoto Kimono Couple Plan”.
Options: Hair set 1,100 yen, unlimited lace accessories 1,100 yen, next day return 1,100 yen, kimono safety guarantee 550 yen, location shoot from 16,000 yen
This plan is the most popular for couples who want to go on a kimono date. You can rent kimono for 2 people at a reasonable price of 8,800 yen.
The basic plan also allows you to return the car by 6pm, so you can enjoy Kyoto at your leisure.
3 tips to reduce the cost of kimono rental
“I want to rent a kimono, but I want to keep the rental cost as low as possible.”
Here are three recommended tips for those who are interested.
Doing your own hair styling
At kimono rental shops, hair styling is usually not included in the kimono rental fee, but is often an optional service. Therefore, by doing your own hair styling, you can reduce the cost of this option.
Bring Japanese accessories
Japanese accessories are often an optional service for additional items. So, if you can bring your own optional Japanese-style accessories, you may be able to reduce the price a little by bringing them and having them use them.
Use the Kyoto Kimono Couple Plan
If you are renting a kimono as a couple, we recommend using the “Kyoto Kimono Couple Plan” as introduced above! Since it is a set price for two people, it can be kept much cheaper than renting separately.
Summary
So far, we have told you about the “market price of kimono rental costs” and “details of Waplus Kyoto’s rental plan.”
Kimono rentals start from 3,000 yen, so you can rent them at surprisingly low prices.
In particular, when walking around tourist attractions such as Kyoto, you can enjoy the atmosphere of the ancient capital more than usual just by wearing a kimono. Also, when you take a photo with your smartphone, you can make it even more memorable than usual just by wearing a kimono.
If you are concerned about the market price of kimono rentals, why not try renting one at least once, using the information above as a reference? If you have any questions or concerns about details or costs, please feel free to contact us!
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Author of this article
Waplus Yasaka Shrine store staff
Ayana Ogawa
We would like to help many customers smile through kimono rental.
I love spending time listening to customer requests and proposing kimono coordination and deciding on hair styles!
I am particularly good at hair styling, so please leave it to me to create the currently popular feminine hair.
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