A kimono in Gion feels less like a costume, since you’ll pass geiko wearing theirs. Options here include family sessions with kids’ sizes and a samurai and kimono theatre show.
Discover Kyoto’s traditions with a kimono and matcha tea ceremony. Enjoy expert-guided dressing, authentic rituals, and cultural insights in a small-group setting.
Most Popular★ 4.9“this was such a special activity. picking out a kimono and getting dressed was so magical. Learning about the tea ceremony felt very traditional which i loved.”
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618 reviews90 minutes - 2 hoursFrom $49by LINKTIVITY Inc.
Experience Kyoto in a traditional kimono with WARGO—choose from 100+ styles, enjoy professional dressing, and capture memorable moments in historic Gion.
★ 4.6“This was quite a fun activity. Sadly, this get-your-guide payment only covers the most basic items they stock, with the nicer kimonos, shoes, etc., all costing extra at the site itself. Felt like I was being upsold at every moment of choosing what to wear,…”
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127 reviews3 hours - 1 dayFrom $31by Kyoto Kimono Rental WARGO
Rent a kimono in Gion, then explore Kyoto’s old streets with optional guided photography, hundreds of styles, and a 5 pm return deadline.
★ 4.8“The staff could speak both english and mandarin, were super helpful and upbeat, even when they had a full house. They were so quick with doing my hairstyle I wa shocked - definitely highly skillef professionals.”
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73 reviews8 hoursFrom $19.45
Experience Kyoto's charm in traditional kimono or yukata with a professional dress-up, photoshoot, and exploring iconic sights near Gion and Kiyomizudera.
★ 4.9“It was a really nice activity, I booked the kimono, hairstyle, make-up and photoshoot. My hair and make-up were very pretty and the photographer was very friendly and professional. I enjoyed the experience and will reccomend it to my friends.”
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55 reviews20 minutes - 1 dayFrom $21by Hakuu Co Ltd.
Wear a kimono, learn to prepare matcha, and take part in a small-group tea ceremony in Gion, Kyoto, with kimono dressing and sweets included.
★ 4.5“A little apprehensive, particularly my husband, but from the moment we arrived it was a truly wonderful experience. From choosing your kimono right down to the making of the matcha tea, everything was fun, precise, informative and professionally done. We couldn't have wanted a better…”
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8 reviews45 minFrom $48.55