Kimono rental in Nara: Dress and explore with staff styling

Put on a kimono dressed by someone trained to do it right, then walk Nara in Japanese clothes.

Kimono rental in Nara pairs a full outfit (kimono, belt, tabi socks, sandals and Japanese bag) with professional dressing by staff trained at a dressing school. You wear it for the day, exploring Nara Park, Todaiji Great Buddha Hall and Kasuga Taisha Shrine on foot. Hair styling is available as an add-on. Children from age 3 are welcome.

The experience

The rental shop sits in Nara Park, run by a long-established kimono business whose staff trained at a dressing school. They dress you carefully in the kimono, not a quick wrap, but the real thing, with the half-width belt, tabi socks and sandals all fitted properly. You leave wearing a complete outfit, not a costume piece, and the Japanese bag goes with it. The shop stocks everything from classic kimonos to newer styles, so the look you walk out in depends on what appeals to you.

Nara Park is the reason most people come here. The deer roam freely, and a photo in kimono with them is the shot everyone wants. Beyond that are the seasonal sights the shop mentions: cherry blossoms in spring at Mt. Wakakusa, wisteria at Manyo Botanical Garden, colored leaves in autumn. Todaiji Great Buddha Hall, a World Heritage Site, stands nearby, and Kasuga Taisha Shrine with its vermilion gates is a short walk. Retro Naramachi, the old merchant quarter, photographs well in kimono too. You keep the outfit for the day, so you move at your own pace between stops.

If you want your hair done, add that at checkout. The rental itself includes everything else: the dressing, the full outfit, the bag. The shop is wheelchair accessible, and public transportation runs nearby if you need it.

What’s included

• Full kimono or yukata rental with professional dressing.
• half-width belt, tabi socks and sandals.
• Japanese bag or purse.
• hair styling available as an optional add-on at checkout.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day11 departure times: the first at 09:00, the last at 14:00

Book up to4h before

AgesAdult (18 to 64 years) · Senior (65 to 80 years) · Youth (13 to 17 years) · Child (7 to 12 years) · Infant (3 to 6 years) · Under 3: can't be included in the booking

GroupUp to 10

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 14 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller friendlyPublic transport nearby

Operated by 着物レンタル　わぷらす奈良公園バスターミナル店

Is this one for you?Add the hair set if you want a complete look for photos. Skip it if you prefer to style your own hair or keep the rental simpler. The full-day rental works best if you plan to spend several hours moving between Nara Park, the shrines and the old quarter, since you're wearing the outfit the whole time.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (13 to 17 years); Child (7 to 12 years); Infant (3 to 6 years). Under 3: they can't be included in the booking.

Can I wear the kimono all day, or do I have to return it by a certain time?

The rental is for the full day, so you keep the kimono on as long as you want while you explore Nara Park and the shrines. Return it when you're done for the day.

What's included in the kimono rental, and what costs extra?

The rental includes the kimono or yukata, half-width belt, tabi socks, sandals and a Japanese bag. Hair styling is optional and costs extra if you want it.

Is there a specific place in Nara where I should wear the kimono, or can I go anywhere?

You can wear it anywhere in Nara. Most people photograph themselves in Nara Park with the deer, at Todaiji Great Buddha Hall and at Kasuga Taisha Shrine, but the outfit works for exploring the whole city, including Retro Naramachi.

Do I need to know how to wear a kimono, or will the staff help me?

The staff trained at a dressing school will dress you completely. You don't need any prior knowledge. They handle the whole process.