Kimono rental in Kyoto at a glance
Many visitors rent a kimono for the walk up to Kiyomizu-dera and through the old lanes of Higashiyama. A rental is a separate service from the temple visit. You pay the shop for the outfit and the temple for entry, and neither includes the other.
There is no single city price. The figures below are examples from two shops in 2026, not an average. Sets, extras, tax and return rules differ, so compare the whole offer and not just the first number.
Kimono rental prices in Kyoto, 2026
Examples from two rental shops. Plan names and contents differ between shops.
| Shop | Plan | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Okamoto | Simple women's set | From JPY 2,980 |
| Okamoto | Select | JPY 3,980 |
| Okamoto | Nagoya obi | JPY 5,980 |
| Okamoto | Men | JPY 3,980 |
| Okamoto | Children | JPY 4,980 |
| Okamoto | Couple, for two people | From JPY 6,960 |
| Kanwa | Komon | JPY 3,300 and JPY 5,500 |
| Kanwa | Lace | JPY 6,800 |
| Kanwa | Men | JPY 5,500 and JPY 8,800 |
| Kanwa | Children | JPY 5,000 |
Okamoto prices are before tax, so tax comes on top. Kanwa komon prices include tax; confirm this for any other Kanwa plan. Where two prices appear for one Kanwa plan, read the plan page to see what separates them before you book.
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Kimono or yukata rental, classic selection
A standard kimono, yukata or premium kimono depending on the plan.
Check availability →Kimono rental with hairstyling near Kiyomizu
Kimono until 5 pm with hairstyling, accessories, dressing help, sandals and luggage storage. Attraction entries are not included.
Check availability →Kyoto walking tours and day trips
Guided walks through Higashiyama and Gion and other Kyoto day trips, with live prices and availability.
What is included and what costs extra
Check the plan page for each shop.
Kanwa komon plan
Dressing, kimono, obi, underlayer, zori sandals, tabi socks, a bag and a basic hairstyle are part of the plan.
Okamoto extras
Hairstyling starts at JPY 500 before tax. A decoration package costs JPY 550 including tax. Do not assume that styling is free or that the base price is the final total.
Other shops
Styling, returns and extras differ from shop to shop. Ask what the price covers before you pay.
Return times and wearing a kimono in the evening
The standard return is earlier than the evening openings at the temple.
Same-day return
Okamoto asks for the return at 5:50 p.m. and closes at 6 p.m. Kanwa asks for the return by 5 p.m. on the same day.
Next-day return
Okamoto allows return by 5 p.m. the next day for JPY 1,000, with ID and a cash deposit of JPY 10,000. Kanwa offers a free next-day return by arrangement.
Return at your hotel
Okamoto takes the kimono back at a hotel reception by 9 a.m. the next morning. The price is JPY 2,000 before tax for one person and JPY 1,500 per person before tax from two people. This depends on the hotel and the season.
Evening at the temple
The temple closes at 6 p.m. on most days. The evening openings in 2026 ran from 27 March to 5 April and 14 to 16 August, and run from 21 to 30 November, until 9:30 p.m. with last entry at 9 p.m. A normal rental has to come back before then, so ask for an extended return option when you book.
Night illumination dates →Booking, cancelling and returning to another branch
Book early for busy dates.
Book ahead
Kanwa recommends an early booking for weekends, cherry blossom and autumn. Okamoto takes bookings on its website, and groups need to ask separately.
Cancellation
At Okamoto, a cancellation on the day of the booking costs JPY 3,300. Give notice by 1 p.m. on the day before. Other shops set their own terms.
Another branch
Returning the kimono at a different branch is not possible in every case. Okamoto charges from JPY 1,000 for a branch change, and JPY 1,500 for Arashiyama. Ask the shop before you book.
Etiquette at the temple and in Gion
A rental contract is not a photo permit. The temple does not allow wedding, cosplay or fashion shoots with models, and commercial filming needs permission. Drones, tripods and monopods are not allowed on the grounds.
In Gion, the city's 2026 guidelines ask visitors not to touch or follow geiko and maiko or photograph them without permission, not to enter private property and not to block streets as a group. Respect signs on side lanes. Plan the slopes and steps slowly in sandals. If a second shrine is on your list, Fushimi Inari is a separate site with its own etiquette guide. July and August are the hottest months, with average highs of 32.0 and 33.7 degrees C.
Kimono rental in Kyoto: frequently asked questions
How much does a kimono rental in Kyoto cost?
The 2026 examples above start at JPY 2,980 before tax for a basic women's set at Okamoto and JPY 3,300 for a komon plan at Kanwa. Men's, children's and lace plans cost more. These are two shops, not a city price.
Is tax included in the price?
At Okamoto, no. Tax comes on top of the price. Kanwa komon prices include tax. Check the tax line on any plan before you compare.
Is hairstyling included?
It depends on the shop. Kanwa's komon plan includes a basic hairstyle. At Okamoto, hairstyling starts at JPY 500 before tax.
When do I have to return the kimono?
Okamoto asks for 5:50 p.m. and Kanwa for 5 p.m. on the same day. Next-day and hotel returns are available at Okamoto and by arrangement at Kanwa, with the fees above.
Can I wear a rented kimono to the night illumination?
Only with an extended return. The standard return times are before the evening opening, which runs until 9:30 p.m. Ask the shop about a next-day or hotel return when you book.
Does a rental allow a professional photo shoot at the temple?
No. Wedding, cosplay and fashion shoots with models and commercial filming are not allowed without permission, and drones and tripods are not allowed at all.