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This is the kimono rental shop Waplus Nara, Nara Park Bus Terminal store (*´꒳`*)
The Nara Toukae is a seasonal event that brings summer to Nara.
It is a fantastic event that lights up the summer nights (⋈◍>◡<◍). ✧♡
Nara Toukae website
Why not wear a yukata and enjoy the events in Nara?
The Nara Toukae festival, which illuminates the ancient city of Nara in a fantastic way at night, has been held since 1999, and this year marks its 26th year❣❣
Held for 10 days from August 5th to 14th every year✨
For just 10 days in summer, candlelit flowers bloom amid the vast nature and history of Nara🎶
*Todaiji Temple venue is held only on August 13th and 14th . Kasuga Taisha Shrine approach venue is held only on August 14th .
The “Touka” of Nara Toukae refers to the flower-shaped wax lump that forms at the end of a candle wick.
It is said that making this brings good luck (⋈◍>◡<◍). ✧♡
In honor of this Touka, we light each candle with a wish that those who visit the Nara Toukae will be happy.
(Nara Toukae website; https://www.toukae.jp/ )
Todaiji Temple will hold a special night-time viewing for only two days on August 13th and 14th.
During this period, the South Gate, Middle Gate, and Great Buddha Hall are also lit up, and the viewing window in front of the Great Buddha Hall is also open, giving you a rare opportunity to see the face of the Great Buddha from outside.
Candles are also lit around Kagami-ike Pond between the South Gate and the Middle Gate (⋈◍>◡<◍). ✧♡
※Although it is outside the Toukae period, the “Daibutsuden Manto Kuyoe” will be held on August 15th.
The Kasuga Taisha approach venue will only be open on August 14th❣❣
Kasuga Taisha will hold the Chugen Mantoro Festival on August 14th and on August 15th outside of the Toukae festival period🎵
Waplus Nara Nara Park Bus Terminal store
During the Nara Toukae festival from August 5th to 14th,
opening hours will be extended until 9:30pm (return by 9pm/1,100 yen)❣❣
During the nighttime business hours, you can return the bikes by 9pm even if you are not using the bikes for the Toukae event.
Next-day returns are also available (returns between 9am and 12pm the following day/2,200 yen)❣❣
Summer festivals, fireworks displays, other events, and strolling around the ancient city of Nara🎆
Why not enjoy summer in the ancient city of Nara in a different outfit than usual?
From June to September, we mainly rent yukata, but we also have summer kimonos (unlined kimonos) available
It has a different feel to a yukata, so I recommend it (⋈◍>◡<◍). ✧♡
We also have formal kimono, long-sleeved kimono, and Shichi-Go-San costumes available all year round
Please feel free to contact us
Enjoy summer in the ancient city of Nara wearing a kimono or yukata (*´꒳`*)
Try wearing a kimono or yukata and make a wonderful memory
Perfect for anniversaries
To commemorate wearing a kimono or yukata
For memories with friends and family
If you want to rent a kimono in Nara, we recommend “Waplus Nara Nara Park Bus Terminal Store”.
Nara Park is right in front of you, so you can meet the deer as soon as you change into your kimono
Todaiji Temple and Kasuga Taisha Shrine are also within walking distance
It’s close to the station, so it’s also very convenient for transportation
Waplus Nara’s kimono rental is empty-handed
We will look after your luggage
Feel free to enjoy going out in a kimono
Leave it to Waplus Nara to help you create memories of your trip(*´꒳`*)
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Waplus Nara Nara Park Bus Terminal store.
Nara Park Bus Terminal West Wing 2F
76 Noborioji-cho, Nara City, Nara 630-8213, Japan
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