Kumamoto Kimono Rental & Dressing: 150 Kimonos to Choose From

You'll see someone in the mirror you don't recognize.

Rent a kimono from 150 options at Josaien in Kumamoto, dress in about 10 minutes with professional help, then spend the day in the costume at nearby Suizenji Park and around Kumamoto Castle. The rental includes admission to Suizenji Park, Japanese-patterned tabi socks, a drawstring purse, and a printed photo taken with props like swords and umbrellas. Return by 5:00 pm, or arrange to return your kimono at the Suizenji store instead for an extra fee.

The experience

Start by walking through 150 kimonos on the rack at Josaien, a store steps from Kumamoto Castle. Staff help you narrow down the choice, then you pick tabi socks and a patterned drawstring purse to match. Change into the socks, and a professional dresser wraps and ties the kimono around you in about 10 minutes: the obi, the layers, the whole thing done right. Hair ornaments are available to rent separately if you want them. There's no limit to how many you use.

Before you leave the store, staff photograph you in the kimono, sometimes with a sword or a Japanese umbrella as a prop. Those photos get printed and handed to you as a gift. Suizenji Park sits 20 minutes away by Kumamoto City Tram, famous for its spring water and the views it frames. A garden built to be walked through in costume. A free shuttle bus also runs from Josaien to Kumamoto Castle if you want to photograph yourself there first, where the 400-year-old structure looks its best against the formal dress.

The rental is yours until 5:00 pm. If you'd rather not come back to Josaien, you can return the kimono at the Suizenji store instead for a small additional fee, which means you stay in costume as long as the park is open and skip the trip back across the city.

What’s included

• Kimono of your choice from 150 options.
• professional dressing by staff.
• Japanese-patterned tabi socks.
• drawstring purse.
• Suizenji Park admission ticket.
• one printed photo taken with optional props.
• hair ornament rental available separately at checkout.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day9 departure times: the first at 09:00, the last at 17:00

AgesAdult (13 to 80 years) · Child (2 to 12 years)

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Chinese, Japanese and Korean

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.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 10 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessiblePublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancy

Operated by 和collection美都

Is this one for you?Book this as a private experience if you want the flexibility to spend as much or as little time as you like at each spot: the rental runs until 5:00 pm, so the pace is entirely yours. A guide in English, Korean, Japanese or Chinese is available, and children from age 2 are welcome, making it work for families or small groups who want to move at their own speed.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Korean, Japanese and Chinese.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (2 to 12 years).

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

Can I choose which kimono I wear, or does the store pick one for me?

You choose your favorite from 150 kimonos on hand. Staff offer suggestions if you want help deciding, but the choice is yours.

How long does it take to get dressed in the kimono?

Professional dressing takes about 10 minutes from the moment you step into the changing area.

What happens to the photo taken at the store?

The photo is printed on the spot and given to you as a gift before you leave Josaien, whether or not you used props like swords or umbrellas.

Is Suizenji Park included in the rental, or do I pay entry separately?

Suizenji Park admission is included in the rental. The ticket covers your entry for the day you're wearing the kimono.

Do I have to return the kimono to the same store where I rented it?

You can return it to Josaien, or arrange to return it at the Suizenji store instead for an additional fee, which lets you stay in costume longer.