Wear an authentic kimono and stroll around the Bikan Historical Area in Kurashiki
One of the best memory-making experiences you can have in Japan is wearing a kimono and taking commemorative photos. VASARA Kimono Rental in Kurashiki offers a choice of over 500 kimonos for rent, including kimono and yukata (lightweight summer kimonos) for women, men, and children. Let the staff dress you, then take a stroll through the quaint and picturesque Bikan Historical Area, which provides a perfect location for photos.
Three young ladies in simple modern kimonos. (Source: Activity Japan reservation page, see below)
You can choose from simple modern kimonos, retro-designed kimonos, colorful summer yukata, and more. VASARA also offers a choice of rental accessories including bags, hair ornaments, geta sandals, and more. Basic hair styling is included in rental packages, or you can choose to add on a special hair styling session or a photography session.
Because the staff at VASARA want all guests to enjoy their rental experience, they invite you to chose your favorite kimono after arriving at the store.
A young lady in a retro-designed kimono with traditional-style bag and geta shoes.
(Source: Activity Japan reservation page, see below)
◆ Meeting place: Meet at VASARA Kimono Rental (about a 20-minute walk from JR Kurashiki Station; please arrive a few minutes prior to your reserved time.
◆ Store name: VASARA Kimono Rental Kurashiki Store
◆ Business hours: 9:00~17:00 (please return kimonos by 17:30).
◆ Cost: Cost depends on type of kimono selected, and whether accessories, hairstyling, photography packages are selected. See the reservation page for details. The basic plan begins at 3,278 yen ~ (special limited discount applied when you book via Activity Japan.
◆ Minimum number in tour: 1
◆ Maximum number in tour: 3
◆ How to apply: https://en.activityjapan.com/publish/feature/2598
◆ Other info: You don’t need to bring anything in particular to enjoy this tour. Please bring a piece of ID so that staff may verify your identity. One bag or suitcase per guest may be stored at the shop; additional pieces of luggage will incur a fee of 1,100 yen per piece. Children aged 3 and older are welcome!
◆ English website: https://vasara-h.co.jp/en/
I'm from the U.S.A., but I've lived longer in Okayama. I'm a sake sommelier, certified by the Sake Sommelier Association in London. I love traveling in Japan, beautifully presented food and desserts, great art, taking photos, hiking and walking, visiting gardens, and spending time with family and friends.
