Trying on kimono
There is an increasing amount of interest in kimono among foreign tourists to Japan. To cater to these visitors and locals who themselves have few opportunities to wear kimono in daily life, establishments have been set up where you can rent and put on a kimono of your choice and walk around town in it. Kyoto has by far the most of such kimono rental shops, which can also be found in cities such as Kanazawa, Kawagoe and Kitsuki.
Some kimono rental shops further offer various packages that might include a makeover or a photo shoot. The prices range from about 4000 yen for the rental of a kimono for a couple of hours, to about 20,000 yen for longer rentals inclusive of the mentioned services.