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It’s truly a pity to visit Japan without transforming into an elegant Kyoto beauty yourself. Nowadays, travelers love creating unique local-style memories and sharing their kimono photos on Facebook and Instagram—something many visitors to Kyoto consider a must-do. “Moukan,” which offers complete kimono styling and photography services, is a popular and highly recommended choice. Even if you show up empty-handed, the store provides all the essentials needed to wear a kimono.
It’s truly a pity to visit Japan without transforming into an elegant Kyoto beauty yourself. Nowadays, travelers love creating unique local-style memories and sharing their kimono photos on Facebook and Instagram—something many visitors to Kyoto consider a must-do. “Moukan,” which offers complete kimono styling and photography services, is a popular and highly recommended choice. Even if you show up empty-handed, the store provides all the essentials needed to wear a kimono.
Stroll through Kyoto in a kimono during the autumn foliage season and experience life as a Kyoto local for a day. (Photo / Moukan, same below)
Conveniently Located: Moukan Gojo Branch
The Moukan Gojo Branch is located near Kyoto Metro Gojo Station. It takes less than three minutes to walk there from the station exit. It is a kimono rental shop known for its diverse services and multilingual staff always on hand.
The Moukan Gojo Branch is located near Kyoto Metro Gojo Station. It takes less than three minutes to walk there from the station exit. It is a kimono rental shop known for its diverse services and multilingual staff always on hand.
Elegant Transformation: A luxurious furisode (long-sleeved kimono) outfit is a dream experience for many female travelers visiting Kyoto.
The shop offers a wide range of sizes for men, women, and children—from standard sightseeing kimonos and summer yukata, to indie-style komon, to glamorous women’s furisode and maiko (apprentice geisha) transformation experiences, as well as the overseas Japanese-style bridal white kimono (shiromuku) and iro-uchikake, which are dreams for many brides.
Couples also enjoy taking photos together in kimonos, making for especially memorable keepsake portraits.
Slip into a yukata and snap charming shots along the scenic Kamo River.
A wide variety of gorgeous kimonos are available, including some original floral-patterned designs exclusive to Moukan—no worries about outfit clashes while strolling through the ancient capital.
Capturing your kimono look under winter snow is definitely an unforgettable travel memory.
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