FAQs about Kimono Rental
in Kyoto

We have everything, including undergarments, socks, sandals, and bags, so you can come empty-handed.
Everything is of course included in the price, so there are no additional charges.
(Winter) We recommend bringing a shirt with a wide neck, leggings, gloves, shawls, etc., as measures against cold.

On the day of your visit, take a look and decide.
Plans can be changed on the day of your visit, so select whichever plan you like.

Selecting a kimono + dressing + hair styling + getting ready to go out takes a total of about one to one and a half hours.
The time it takes to choose a kimono varies from person to person.
Also, please understand that, even if you make a reservation, you may have to wait.
The area is congested during peak sightseeing seasons, so please give yourself extra time when visiting.

We have plans for special sizes, such as those over 170 cm, wide sizes, and small sizes.
We also have a wide selection of original, tailor-made kimonos at our shop, so you can set your mind at ease.
We also have large sandals available as well.

Furisode, semi-formal kimonos, black kimonos (Tomesode), hakama, and other formal kimonos are available at Bettei.
Please come preview the kimonos before the day of the event, or select a kimono online. (For those in a hurry, please call the store directly, as it may be available on that day.)
For the day of the event, you can either visit us and have your kimono put on for you, or we can send it anywhere in the country, so please feel free to ask.

People of all ages visit our store, and as such we have a wide variety of kimono types available. Since colorful patterns tend to be relatively popular, photographs of our customers tend to feature showy kimonos, but we also have chic kimonos as well, so you can set your mind at ease.

Otaiko knots are available with the Nagoya Obi Plan.

Each store has a selection of more than 1,000 kimonos on hand at all times. (The type of kimono you can choose varies with the course.)
We have a wide variety of styles, from cute to cool, chic, classic, and unique, as well as brand name kimonos. Feel free to choose the kimono you like best.

Many people are unaccustomed to wearing kimonos. At our shops, we strive to learn a high level of kimono dressing skill so our customers can be as comfortable as possible. Our customers are able to enjoy the day strolling around, so please set your mind at ease.

Our shops carry only urethane sandals made in Japan so that your feet won’t hurt. These sandals have cushions and are easy on the feet, and we have not had any complaints about feet hurting so far, so you can wear them with confidence.