If you only want the short answer: renting a kimono in Japan usually costs about ¥3,000 to ¥6,000 for a day, dressing help included. Buying is a different world. Second-hand kimono can start around ¥1,000, while a new silk kimono at a department store starts in the hundreds of thousands of yen.
This guide pulls together the prices that shops publish, explains what a rental plan does and does not include, and shows where you can save. Every figure below comes from the sources listed at the end, with the date we last checked them. Shop prices change, so confirm before you book.
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Kimono Prices at a Glance
| What you want | Typical price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Standard women’s kimono rental (1 day) | ¥3,000–¥6,000 | Usually includes obi, sandals, tabi socks, a bag and dressing help |
| Rental with hair styling | About ¥4,500–¥5,500 | Some shops include it, others sell it as an upgrade |
| Men’s kimono rental | ¥3,500–¥6,000 | Dressing included at most shops |
| Couple plans | ¥6,000–¥10,000 | For two people |
| Yukata rental (summer) | About ¥2,980–¥6,000 | Simpler to wear; some plans add a dressing lesson |
| Second-hand kimono | From about ¥1,000 up to ¥300,000 | Condition, fabric and age drive the price |
| New yukata | ¥3,000–¥30,000 | Ready-made; custom pieces cost far more |
| New silk kimono (department store) | ¥200,000 up to several million | A matching obi often costs ¥100,000 or more on top |
Prices are the ranges published by rental shops and Japanese kimono guides when we checked them on October 9, 2026. They include a mix of tax-included and tax-excluded shop prices, so budget a little extra.
Renting a Kimono in Japan
Most visitors rent. It lets you wear the real thing for a day without paying for the garment, the many layers underneath it, or its upkeep. Rental shops cluster around Kyoto’s main sightseeing areas, including Gion, Kiyomizu-dera, Arashiyama and near Kyoto Station, and around Asakusa in Tokyo.
What a rental plan usually includes
- The kimono itself, the obi (sash) and the underlayers
- Zori sandals, tabi socks and a small bag
- Dressing help from staff. A standard dressing takes roughly 15 to 20 minutes, and 25 to 30 minutes for formal styles such as furisode
- Women’s hair styling at some shops, or as a higher-priced plan
- Luggage storage while you are out, at some shops (extra for larger bags)
Extras that change the final price
- Next-day or hotel return: around ¥1,000 to ¥1,500 extra at the shops we checked
- Deposits: one Kyoto shop asks for ¥10,000 as a deposit for next-day return, or ¥50,000 for a furisode
- Late returns: at least one shop treats an unreturned kimono as a purchase, so read the return time before you book
- Return deadlines are often late afternoon, for example 17:00 or 19:00, and some shops stop dressing guests by around 16:00
Examples of published rental prices
| Shop (Kyoto) | Plan | Price | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waraku | Full set plan, including dressing and women’s hair styling | ¥3,680 before tax (¥4,048 with tax) | Waraku |
| Rika Wafuku | Basic plan with dressing / plan with hair styling | ¥3,500 / ¥5,500 | Rika Wafuku plan list |
| Chamatsu | Ladies plan with hair set | ¥4,500 | Expedia listing |
| Nazuna (ryokan) | Women’s plan / men’s plan | ¥6,050 / ¥4,400 | Nazuna |
| Okamoto, Yumeyakata | Standard plans | From about ¥3,300–¥4,000 | Rental overview |
We have not rented from these shops ourselves. The prices come from each shop’s own published pages or listings, and plans and tax treatment differ from shop to shop.
Buying a Kimono: New or Second-Hand
New kimono sold at department stores and specialist shops generally start around ¥200,000 and can reach several million yen. One Japanese guide to kimono pricing puts stencil-dyed pieces at roughly ¥200,000–¥300,000, pieces that combine stencil and hand dyeing at ¥400,000–¥800,000, and hand-drawn kimono at over ¥1 million. Obi are priced separately, from about ¥100,000 up at those shops.
Second-hand is where most visitors find a realistic souvenir. The same guide gives a range of about ¥1,000 to ¥300,000 for second-hand kimono, and the cheapest pieces are usually simple or synthetic. Look for recycle shops, antique kimono shops in Kyoto and Tokyo, and flea markets such as the monthly market at Kitano Tenmangu shrine in Kyoto (check the date, as it is usually held on the 25th).
What drives the price
- Fabric: silk costs far more than polyester or cotton, and cotton is the usual choice for yukata
- Dyeing and decoration: hand-drawn and hand-embroidered work is much more expensive than stencil or machine printing
- Age and condition: an antique piece in good condition can cost more than a plain new one
- Set pieces: the obi, underlayers and accessories are often bought separately
Types of Kimono and When They Are Worn
The names below are the ones you will see on rental menus. Rental prices for the basic plans in the table above usually cover the casual types; formal types such as furisode are often priced higher and may ask for a larger deposit.
Yukata
A light cotton kimono for summer, worn at festivals, fireworks and hot-spring towns. It is the cheapest and easiest to wear, and many ryokan lend one to guests for the stay. New ready-made yukata run about ¥3,000 to ¥30,000, and second-hand ones can cost less than ¥3,000.
Komon
A casual kimono with a small pattern repeated across the whole garment. It is what most basic rental plans give you, and it suits sightseeing and relaxed dinners.
Furisode
A formal kimono with very long sleeves, traditionally worn by unmarried women at coming-of-age ceremonies and weddings. It takes longer to dress, costs more to rent, and is the type one shop asks a ¥50,000 deposit for on next-day returns.
Tomesode
A formal kimono for married women, with its pattern only below the waist. It is worn at weddings and formal events and is rarely part of casual tourist rental menus.
Wedding Kimono
Traditional Japanese brides wear a white kimono for the ceremony. These are among the most expensive kimono to buy new and are almost always rented for weddings and photo shoots.
Wearing a Kimono Outdoors and in Onsen Towns
- Yukata and hot springs: in onsen towns it is normal to stroll in a yukata, and many ryokan provide one. Ask at check-in whether you may wear it outside.
- Not for trails: kimono and zori sandals are for temple grounds, old streets and gardens, not for hiking. Plan a rental day around flat sightseeing and keep your hiking days separate.
- Steps and stone paths: sites like Kiyomizu-dera have uneven stone steps. Take shorter steps and allow extra time.
- Weather: in cold months, ask the shop about an outer haori jacket, which some plans include. In summer, choose a yukata or a lighter plan.
- Left over right: always wrap the left side over the right. Right over left is how kimono are worn for the dead.
Ways to Save Money
- Compare plans: some Kyoto shops have group plans around ¥2,980 per person for three or more people
- Return on the same day to avoid the next-day return fee
- Choose a basic plan if you do not need hair styling, or the hair plan if you do, since the add-on is not always the cheapest way
- In summer, pick a yukata plan, which several shops price below standard kimono plans
- If you want something to take home, look at second-hand shops before new ones
Kimono Cost FAQ
Is renting a kimono worth it?
For one day of sightseeing, yes. You pay roughly ¥3,000 to ¥6,000 instead of hundreds of thousands, and staff handle the dressing.
Do I need to bring anything?
Usually not. At one Kyoto shop we checked, all the items needed for dressing are included, so you can arrive as you are. Confirm what your plan includes when you book.
Can men and children rent a kimono?
Yes. Men’s plans are common and often priced the same as women’s basic plans. Child plans exist at many shops, and one Kyoto shop lets children from 4 years old take part at the adult price when the accompanying adult also rents.
What does a wedding kimono cost?
Prices vary enormously with the maker and style, so we cannot give a reliable single figure. Brides almost always rent, and rental houses quote on request.
Where can I rent a kimono?
Kyoto (around Gion, Kiyomizu-dera, Arashiyama and Kyoto Station) and Asakusa in Tokyo have the largest choice.
Sources and Last Check
This guide is compiled from published shop pages and Japanese kimono guides, not from our own purchases. We last checked these sources on October 9, 2026. Illustrative images show typical kimono types and are not photographs of a specific garment or shop.
- Waraku: Kimono rental prices in Kyoto
- Kyoto kimono rental plans: Rika Wafuku
- Nazuna Kyoto: kimono rental plan
- Veltra: Kyoto Kimono Rental Wargo plan details
- Kimono and yukata rental in Japan: where to go and what it costs
- Fun Japan: How much does a kimono cost?
- Tsunagu Japan: where to buy yukata in Tokyo
- Japan Travel: hiring a kimono in Kyoto on a budget
