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[Kyoto Station Front][Weekday] On-Location Photo Plan (1 Hour/50 Shots & Kimono Rental & Hair Arrangement)
- A confirmation email for your reservation will be sent to you within 48 hours.
- Required Time:
- 120minutes
*90-120 minutes (30 minutes for dressing, 30 minutes for hair styling, 60 minutes for taking on-location photos)
- Reservation Time:
- 09:00 / 09:30 / 10:00 / 10:30 / 11:00 / 11:30 / 12:00 / 12:30 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00 / 17:00
- Supported Languages:
- Japanese / Mandarin / English / Korean
- Participants(Min.):
- 1 Group
- Participants(Max.):
- 5 Groups
- Min. Participants Required For Activity:
- 1 Group
- Payment Method:
- Credit Card (VISA/MASTER/AMERICAN EXPRESS/JCB)
- Fee:
- (1) Adult (Female) / 1 person (Aged 15 years and above) USD 225.43
- (2) Adult (Female) / 1 person + Adult (Male) / 1 person (Aged 15 years and above) USD 285.97
- (3) Adult (Female) / 2 people (Aged 15 years and above) USD 276.51
- (4) Adult (Female) / 1 person + Adult (Male) / 1 person + Child (height 100cm to less than 140cm) / 1 person (Aged 3 years and above) USD 314.93
- Age (Min.):
- 3 years old
- Parent/ Guardian Required:
- Under 15 years old
- Cancellation:
- Yes
- Booking deadline:
- 6 days prior by 17:00
Activity
A professional photographer will accompany you as you explore sightseeing spots! High-quality, natural photos that are Instagram-worthy!
A professional photographer will photograph you against Japan's charming scenery.
Unlike studio photography, these photos will capture natural expressions!
More than 1,000 kimono designs with a focus on colorful and brilliant patterns!
You can choose what you like, including kimonos.
Our staff can also prepare items according to your wishes.
*Prices (2) to (4) Adult (Female): You can choose from a Standard, One Star, Retro Modern, or Retro Premium kimono (1) is Standard only, (2) & (4) are not available for men and children)
*There is only one type of kimono for men and children, so they cannot choose.
Complimentary simple hair arrangement service!
We offer simple hair arrangements created using hairpins for free, and hairstyles with braids to create a gorgeous look for a fee.
Luggage storage available!
We can also store your luggage so that you can enjoy walking around town in a kimono.
Customers renting a kimono will be able to leave one piece of luggage free of charge.
*There will be a charge for large luggage such as suitcases.
Lots of accessories! (Paid options available)
We carry a wide variety of accessories to make your kimono look cute, such as kanzashi hair decor, lace accessories, and accessories created by our own studio.
Enjoy your own unique kimono style by arranging it in various ways.
Schedule
Arrive at the store / Reception
Luggage other than valuables can be checked in. Please present the My Page reservation screen at the reception desk.
Choose a kimono
We will dress you in a dedicated space.
The different types of kimonos are sorted by shelf, so you can easily choose your favorite kimonos.
If you wish to choose a different type of kimono than you originally selected, you can choose to pay the difference in price on-site at the store.Hair arrangement → Selecting accessories
We offer free courses as well as paid courses such as braiding to enhance your kimono appearance. Please put on your favorite accessories from our extensive lineup.
Go out
When you are ready, enjoy a walk and a meal.
Meet up with the photographer in front of the store or at a designated sightseeing spot and start the photoshoot.
A professional photographer will accompany you as you walk around in kimono and capture natural and happy scenes in photos! Recommended for use by yourself, friends, family, and couples! Photos will be sent via email within a week.
Included in the Fee
Not included in the Fee
Meeting Place
VASARA Kimono Rental Kyoto Ekimae Store
SK Bldg. 6F, 719 Higashishiokoji-cho, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto PrefectureDirections
Nearest Station:2-minute walk from JR Kyoto Station Central Exit
Directions to Nearest Station:On the 6th floor of a building east of Kyoto Tower, 2-minute walk from Kyoto Station.
Destination by Taxi:VASARA Kimono Rental Kyoto Ekimae Store
Things guests need to prepare on the day of the activity (clothes, belongings, etc.)
IDs (please present one of the following: driver's license, insurance card, my number card, passport, resident card, special permanent resident certificate, disability certificate, employee ID, or student ID)
Cancellation Policy
The cancel fee is based on the timing of the cancellation. Please check the cancellation policy below.
- After 2 days before date of use
- 50%
- The day of use
- 100%
Notes
To make a reservation on Weekends & Public Holidays, make a reservation here.
Recently, there has been an increase in the number of mistakes regarding the date and time of use. Please be sure to check your reservation before your visit.
You will receive an email confirmation within 48 hours of your application. Your reservation is confirmed only when you receive this email confirmation.
*The store will not be able to accommodate you until your reservation has been confirmed.
*The store will not be able to accommodate you if you visit the store outside of the date and time confirmed in your reservation.
We ask for your understanding in this matter.
[Notes]
• Due to the need to arrange for a photographer, we may not be able to respond to reservation requests within 48 hours.
• For reservations made more than one month in advance, we will notify you of the status of your request approximately one month prior to your desired date.
• Please return the kimono by 5:30 PM.
• To verify your identity, we ask that you present your ID.
• Please note that any difference in price due to additional options, etc., will be paid on-site on the day.
• There may be cases where the event is canceled due to unavoidable circumstances, but we cannot provide compensation for travel expenses to the site.
*Refunds will only be made in special cases, such as when the public transportation stops running, etc.
• In the event of cancellation, the operator will contact you at your emergency contact number by 8:00 PM the day before.
[About Kimono Rental]
• For you to enjoy the experience even more, we also offer non-standard hair arrangements and special accessories, such as obidome (sash clip) and a maiko umbrella, for a fee.
• Children must be between 100cm and 140cm tall.
• Guests taller than 185cm or wearing shoes 28cm or larger must let us know in advance. After clicking the reserve button, please fill in the additional information field.
• Customers renting kimonos can check one bag of luggage for free. We can also keep large suitcases and other items other than valuables for JPY 1,100 (tax included).
• If you return the kimono between 5:30 PM - 6:00 PM on the day of the experience, you will be charged an extension fee of JPY 1,100, including tax per kimono.
• You can return your kimono the next day for JPY 2,200, including tax per kimono. Next-day returns must be returned by (5:30 PM).
• The images may include optional items not included in the listed price.
[Notes for the photoshoot]
• If you arrive late for your reservation time, you will not be able to change or extend your photoshoot time. Thank you for your understanding.
• Depending on the weather, the on-location photoshoot may be canceled.
*In such case, a cancellation fee will be charged. However, if the weather is severe enough to disrupt public transportation, no cancellation fee will be applied.
• The photoshoot is within 10-15 minutes from the store.
If you have a desired location for the photoshoot, please let us know under the additional information field.
*If you use transportation to get to your desired photoshoot location, the travel time will also be included in the photoshoot time.
Additional expenses, such as the photographer's transportation fees, admission fees, and facility usage fees, will be borne by the customer and should be paid directly on-site.
• After delivery, we will not accept complaints regarding the artistic perspective, requests for reshoots, requests for refunds, etc. Thank you for your understanding.
• For photo shoots in locations requiring permission, please obtain the necessary permits yourself. (We are unable to obtain permits on your behalf.)
• If you wish to extend the photoshoot time, we may be unable to accommodate your request due to the photographer's circumstances.
• You cannot choose a specific photographer.
• We will select the most suitable photos for delivery. Photos cannot be changed. Thank you for your understanding.
• We do not provide retouching services such as skin or face editing.
• Photos will be delivered to your email address in data (downloadable) approximately one week later.
[About the Safety Package (Insurance)]
• If you book prices (2) to (4), the Safety Package is included.
For those making a reservation for (1) Adult (Female) / 1 person, we can add the Safety Package for an additional fee (JPY 550 (tax included). Please let us know on the day.
This plan includes the Safety Package to reduce your burden in the event your kimono gets dirty during meals or is damaged.
Applies to kimonos, obi (sash), obi string, undergarments, sandals, tabi socks, bags, and other kimono-related accessories.
[Supported Languages]
Gestures, simple English, and language-specific (English, Chinese, Korean) in-store signs will be available.
Organizer
VASARA holdings inc.
Fukuei Akihabara Bldg. 4F and 5F, 3-14-3 Sotokanda, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo