Hello, this is the staff of The Gate Hotel Kyoto Takasegawa. Today, we had the luxurious experience of walking around Kyoto, the ancient capital of Japan, in a kimono of our choice and having a professional photographer take pictures of us after a kimono dressing experience at Yumeyakata, a kimono rental store in Gojo. Even people living in Kyoto, do not often have a chance to walk around in kimono.

Please click here to see the introduction of Yumeyakata.

Dressing experience

First, you choose what kind of kimono you would like to be dressed in. However, it can be a challenging task to choose a kimono from the wide variety of beautiful choices available. After all, there are so many cute kimonos.

The yukata experience, available only during the summer, is also very popular at Yumeyakata.
Unlike kimonos, there were many cute yukatas lined up with large patterns.
It looks like it would be hard to choose one.

After much agonizing, I decided on one to try on this time. I forgot to take a picture of it, but there are many kinds of obis and obi ornaments, so it was very difficult to choose one.

After choosing the kimono, obi, and obi ornaments, it was time to get dressed!

This time, I also requested a hair set as part of the optional plan, so I first had my hair set beautifully.
For the basic hair set, you can choose one of eight different hairstyles, including yokai-maki, half-up, braided, chignon, and so on, that you would like to have. All of these hair sets are beautiful and I had trouble choosing here as well.

After the dressing is completed, you will choose a bag for your kimono. Again, as usual, I was very, very indecisive. All the bags are so cute…

After choosing from all the bags, I breathed a sigh of relief. It had been a series of difficult choices up to this point.
And yet, we made it…! At last, at last, it is done! And I’m ready to go.

Then we took commemorative photos in our stunning kimonos.
The Yumeyakata has space for photos, where you can take pictures while using cute accessories.

Stroll the streets of Kyoto!

Once you are dressed, it is time to go to the streets of Kyoto for a photoshoot.

First, we arrived at Gion Shirakawa, where you can feel the unique atmosphere of Kyoto. The weather was fine and it was a perfect day for a stroll, but as one would expect in Kyoto, it was very hot walking through the streets in kimono.

After that, we walked to Kiyamachi and Takasegawa area, our home.
Walking through the streets of Kyoto in kimono, made me feel like a different, more refined person even in familiar streets.
Arriving at Kiyamachi, I took a quick shot with the townscape.

The last shot was taken in front of The Gate Hotel Kyoto Takasegawa, which is our home.
Perhaps because of the sense of security, our faces were naturally smiling.

This was the first time for us to try on kimonos and take pictures.
Walking around the streets of Kyoto, in our favorite kimonos was such a memorable experience that made the familiar cityscape look different from the one we are used to. There were so many beautiful kimono colors and patterns to choose from that we definitely want to come back and try it again! It was an experience that made me feel like I would like to visit again.

When you visit Kyoto, rent a kimono at Yumeyakata and experience walking the streets in your favorite one for a special memory you will never forget.

Collaboration plans with The Gate Hotel Kyoto Takasegawa are also on sale!

Collaboration plans that combines such a wonderful experience with a stay at The Gate Hotel Kyoto Takasegawa is now on sale!
Please see below for details.

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