{"id":8162,"date":"2019-10-15T06:59:10","date_gmt":"2019-10-15T06:59:10","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/dailytravelpill.com\/?p=8162"},"modified":"2020-08-20T21:21:18","modified_gmt":"2020-08-20T21:21:18","slug":"kimono-rental-tokyo-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dailytravelpill.com\/kimono-rental-tokyo-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Renting a Kimono in Tokyo – a practical guide with prices"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

When traveling to Japan you’ll see lots of people, both locals and tourists, wearing beautiful kimonos with elegant embroidered designs. You’ll see them at temples, in parks, and in front of any major tourist attractions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Taking a photo-shoot while wearing a kimono is a very popular activity. It’s one of the best things to do in Tokyo, even if you’re spending only one day in the city<\/strong><\/a>. The photos you’ll get are the best souvenir you can take home with you from Japan. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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If you’re planning to rent a kimono in Tokyo, I’m here to help you. In this guide I’m covering the history of the famous kimono, the best kimono rental places in Tokyo, and how to wear this traditional Japanese garment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Are you ready for your Tokyo kimono experience?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

1. What is a kimono?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A kimono is a traditional Japanese garment that can be either formal or semi-formal and it’s used for special occasions such as public holidays, festivals, tea ceremonies, weddings, and funerals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The word kimono means “wearing thing” (ki means “wearing” and mono means “thing”). Even though nowadays most people wear kimonos only for special occasions, geishas still wear them on a daily basis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you are a fan of the “Memoirs of a geisha” movie and you’d like to see a real-life geisha, head to Gion district in Kyoto<\/strong><\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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There are two categories of textiles used for kimonos: Gofuku (silk for luxury garments) and Futomono (cotton for everyday wear). In Japan both men and women wear kimonos. Men’s kimono should fall to ankle length while women’s kimono should be as tall as she is.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

An interesting fact is that every season has different patterns associated. For example, a kimono with cherry blossoms should be worn in spring while a kimono with bamboo and pine tree patterns should be worn during winter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A hand-made kimono with traditional hand-dyed patterns can cost as much as $10,000. A complete outfit with obi, socks, and accessories can cost up to $20,000. However, nowadays cheaper fabrics are used and the kimonos are far less expensive. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Kimono styles range from extremely formal to casual, depending on their fabric, pattern, and color. A full kimono outfit for women usually has 12 separate pieces that require assistance to be put together. In Japan, there are kimono dressers who can be found at hair salons or you can call them to your home to help you get dressed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Unlike women’s kimonos, men’s kimonos are simpler. An entire outfit only has 5 pieces and the main difference is that men’s kimonos are dyed in dark colors (gray, black, dark blues, browns). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Other AWESOME things to do in Japan:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n