July 19th, 2018 | Tokyo Cheapo Some outfits never go out of fashion and kimono are a prime example — they’ve been making people look elegant for centuries. It certainly isn’t cheap to buy a kimono in Tokyo though, unless you know where to look … ...
Below, in no particular order, are some reasonably-priced kimono shops in Tokyo to check out. Additionally, you can explorekimono rental options in Kyoto. Looking for a kimono to keep?Head over to ourwhere to buy a kimono in Tokyoguide instead. ...
Popular items:Kabuki face masks, paper crafts, Kimono bottle covers, skincare products, frixion pens, plastic food, decorative phone covers, Japanese fans, train souvenirs, Onsen powder for bath, etc… There are many Tokyu Hands shops in Tokyo, please access the link below and confirm which st...
Quick Tip:I recommend you buy a Japanese payment card, like aSuica Card, to use on all trains, buses, and subways in Tokyo and other big cities in Japan (including Kyoto and Osaka). There is also a Suica app that you can use to refill the card. Having one of these Japanese payment...
The hotel lobby ofShiba Park Hotel Minatois lovely and there are beautiful kimono fabrics on the wall behind the Reception area. It was quite clean, and had a marvellous buffet breakfast including both Japanese and Western options. With the monorail a few moment’s walk away, Shiba Park Hotel...
IRUCA TOKYO A popular restaurant just next tothe Ritz Carlton Tokyo.If it’s your first visit, we recommend the porcini soy sauce ramen. This restaurant is open all night, so go in the early evening and you can skip the line. ROPPONGI RIAN ...
Young people often wear Yukata (informal kimono) to summer festivals, like these three girls at a fireworks display in Shizuoka City. You'll sometimes even see couples, the boy and girl both dressed in yukata, out around Tokyo shopping, or in bars and nightclubs, but only ever in summer ...
Another thing to know: Many of the women you see walking the streets of Gion dressed in kimono and make-up are often just tourists in dress-up. They may look the part from afar and happily pose for photographs, but once you’ve seen agenuinegeiko, you’ll understand the difference. ...
Shooting galleries and other traditional games can be enjoyed by guests of all ages, while you wander the streets in your ‘yukata’ (light kimono) and ‘geta’ (wooden sandals). These are the charms of onsen towns. For more information, see our ‘Activities in Yudanaka Onsen & Shibu ...
Get a Kimono For a bit of a dress up opportunity(hello, Instagram),rent a Kimono to walk around the town and temples! We rented ours fromYumeyakata, but there are many rental businesses around Kyoto, check outthis postfor more options. Looking for a photographer to capture the moments? Ch...