Private Kimono Experience & Photo Walk in Otaru

3 hours - 4 hoursJapanese, EnglishBook 2 days aheadOtaru, Japan

From

$175

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Enjoy a private kimono experience in Otaru with professional dressing, hairstyling, a photo walk, and 50 photos to remember your day.

In a private dressing room, a kimono dresser with over 10 years of bridal hair and kimono experience will help you choose your kimono, dress you, and style your hair.

This experience is more than wearing a kimono. I was born in Kyoto and grew up surrounded by kimono because my father was a Yuzen kimono artisan. I naturally came to love kimono and I would be happy to share some of its beauty and culture with you. Through simple explanations and photos, you will learn about kimono styles, formality, seasonal patterns, and the meanings behind traditional Japanese designs.

After dressing, we will explore Otaru's streets and take phots at seasonal locations. You will receive about 50 photos via Google Drive after the experience.

Summer Information You will wear a yukata, a traditional summer kimono.

Included

Private transportation
Professional kimono dressing
Professional hair styling
Kimono accessories set
Kimono rental
About 50 digital photos
Guide

Not included

Alcoholic Beverages
Lunch

What you'll do

Otaru Museum, Bank of Japan
1-11-16 Ironai, Otaru, Japan
At a kimono salon near this building, participants will have their hair styled and be dressed in a kimono.
1 hour
The Site of Temiya Line
Otaru, Japan
The Temiya Line is a former railway line and one of Hokkaido’s earliest railway routes. Today, the old tracks remain as a peaceful walking path where visitors can enjoy Otaru’s history and scenery.
30 min
Otaru Canal
Minatomachi, Otaru, Japan
Otaru Canal is one of Otaru's most famous sightseeing spots, known for its beautiful stone warehouse and peaceful waterfront scenery. Built during the Taisho era, this historic canal has been transformed into a charming walking area where visitors can enjoy the nostalgic atmosphere and retro streetscapes of Otaru.
20 min
Otaru Sakaimachi Street
Sakaimachi, Otaru, Japan
Sakaimachi Street is one of Otaru's most popular sightseeing areas, known for its retro atmosphere and historic stone buildings. Along the street, visitors can find souvenir shops, sweet shops, and seafood restaurants, and enjoy strolling through the charming streets of Otaru.
15 min

Meeting and pickup

4 locations

Pickup details

Please wait outside the ticket gate at JR Otaru Station. I will be waiting for you wearing a red hat.

Good to know

Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
For women, please avoid wearing wired bras as much as possible. They can ruin the silhouette of your kimono and make you feel uncomfortable. Please use soft bras.
When there is snow on the ground, we take photos wearing the shoes you have been wearing.
We have kimonos for both men and women. Men up to 6’11” tall and up to 187.3lbs. Women up to 5’9” tall and up to 165.3lbs.