Kimono Rental Guide
Experience Contents
| ① Dressing | Choose your favorite from dozens of 100% pure-silk Tango Chirimen kimonos, enjoy coordinating the obi and obiage, and a professional dresser will dress you accurately and carefully. For the kimono dressing experience, please choose Plan A or Plan B. |
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| ② Meal | Celebratory set meal. ＊Drink orders (including alcohol) are also accepted. |
| ③ Included Items (For Women) |
Kimono / Hadajuban【A】 / Nagajuban【A】 / Obi / Obiage / Obijime / Tabi【B】 / Zori【B】 Set of dressing accessories: eri-shin (collar stay), undergarment, sarashi, waist padding, koshihimo ties, datejime, magic belt Obi-ita (stiffener), obi-makura (pad), Korin belt, padding towels |
| ③ Included Items (For Men) |
Kimono / Nagajuban【A】 / Obi / Tabi【B】 / Zori【B】 Set of dressing accessories: waist padding, koshihimo ties, datejime, magic belt, padding towels |
About the Plans
| Plan | Half-Day Course (up to 4 hours) |
Full-Day Course (4–8 hours) |
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| Details | A dressing experience plan for guests who want to feel the texture of pure-silk kimono and try traditional attire. Ideal for using optional services inside the Former Bito Family Residence and strolling around the Chirimen Kaido area. | After dressing, you are free to go out for strolls and sightseeing and use optional services. You may also choose an option to change clothes at your sightseeing destination or accommodation. |
| Women | 20,900 yen | 24,200 yen |
| Men | 19,800 yen | 23,100 yen |
| Couple (2 persons) |
39,600 yen | 46,200 yen |
- ＊If you bring the items marked 【A】 in “Included Items”
▲3,300 yen - ＊If you bring the items marked 【B】 in “Included Items”
▲1,100 yen - ＊If you choose not to include the meal for your own reasons
▲5,500 yen - ＊Couple rate also applies to two women or two men
- ＊All prices include tax
Men’s Kimono Rental
Men’s kimono are also available. Please contact us for details.
Optional Plans
| Item | Description | Price |
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| Guided Sightseeing Tour | A strolling guide by the Yosano Town Storytellers’ Association through the townscape of Chirimen Kaido (an Important Preservation District for Groups of Traditional Buildings). | Per guide 3,000 yen |
| Hand-Weaving Experience | Weaving experience in the Tango Chirimen town. A fabric is made by interlacing warp and weft. In this experience you will weave a coaster; the way you pass the weft creates different textures, letting you make an original piece unique to hand-weaving. | Per person 1,200 yen |
| Kumihimo Braiding Experience | A cultural experience related to kimono in the Tango Chirimen town. Try the kumihimo technique used to make an obijime cord for the obi. Using four “koma” tools and 100% silk thread on a braiding stand, you will braid a cord that you can wear as a bracelet. | Per person 900 yen |
| Traditional Handloom Experience | Use a wooden handloom to make a silk table runner. Working on the tall loom used by professional weavers, you will take time to weave the piece. Though it takes a while, the joy of completing your work is exceptional. | Per person 5,000 yen (shipping extra) |
| Workshop Tour 【Basic Plan】 |
The kimono used in this experience is made from Tango Chirimen woven in the Tango region. As a feature of the production area, upon request we can introduce you to weaving and dyeing workshops. | Per person (group of 4) 1,500 yen〜
＊Varies by number of participants,
workshops, etc. |
| Tea Ceremony Etiquette Experience |
Not only will you enjoy tea, but under staff guidance you can try preparing it yourself. In addition to the tea procedure, you will also learn manners and comportment in a tatami room. | Per person 4,000 yen |
| On-Location Photo Plan |
A professional photographer accompanies you to your desired location to capture the best shots. | Per person 11,000 yen (shipping extra) |
| Hair Styling | Hair styling by a professional beautician to match your kimono look. | Per person 3,000 yen |
| Bonnet Bus Ride Experience |
Ride a restored Showa-era bonnet bus and enjoy a nostalgic atmosphere. Feel free to take photos together with the bus, or even charter it for a luxurious trip to Amanohashidate. A conductor’s guided commentary is also available. | Per vehicle (2 hours 30 minutes charter) 50,000 yen |
Sample Schedule
| Time | Activity |
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| 10:00 | Arrive at Former Kaya Town Hall (Yosano Town Tourist Association) Select kimono and get dressed in the 1st-floor tatami room; kimono explanation and dressing support |
| 10:40 | Briefing about Chirimen Kaido by tourism staff |
| 10:50 | Begin stroll along Chirimen Kaido Stop by Former Bito Residence; take photos (self-shooting) |
| 12:00 | Lunch at the Former Bito Residence |
| 12:45 | Return to Former Kaya Town Hall Silk experience (hand-weaving) ＊Optional @1,200 |
| 13:40 | Change clothes |
| 14:00 | Finish |
How to Use
| Reservation ▼ |
You can request a reservation via our website or by phone. Please provide your date of use, arrival time, course, whether you want options, accommodation, etc. We will contact you to confirm once arrangements are made. Reservations accepted up to 4 days in advance. |
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| Pre-Confirmation ▼ |
We will contact you 3 days prior to make a final check for any schedule changes. |
| On the Day ▼ |
Check-in & Payment: Please come to the Former Kaya Town Hall to complete check-in and payment. Start the experience: dressing, townscape stroll, lunch, furoshiki experience, etc. |
| Finish ▼ |
1. If changing within the Chirimen Kaido area: Please return to the Former Kaya Town Hall by the designated time. 2. If changing at your sightseeing destination: Please change at the designated location or at your accommodation. |
Access to the Former Kaya Town Hall
Closures: We are closed during New Year holidays (Dec 27–Jan 5) and summer (Aug 10–16).
