What are the features of popular furisode rental stores in Kyoto and how to choose a suitable furisode? Why we recommend WARAKU

Features of popular furisode rental stores in Kyoto

When renting a furisode, the first thing to think about is “which store is better to rent from”.
As opportunities to wear kimono are becoming rare, many people may think, “I want to wear my favorite furisode because I have taken the trouble to do so.

Here we introduce the features of popular furisode rental stores in Kyoto.

Various types of furisode are available in abundance.

The first thing to look for when choosing a store is whether they have a variety of different types of furisode.

The act of choosing a furisode is also an event.
You want to choose from a large number of options.
Even if the store has features such as “a wide variety of classic patterns” or “a focus on unique designs,” if the selection is too eclectic, the enjoyment of choosing will be reduced by half.

In order to make a satisfactory choice, it is desirable to have a wide selection in terms of both type and number of items.

Free choice of bags and zori (Japanese sandals)

As with the selection of furisode, it is also important to be able to freely choose an obi, bag, sandals, and other accessories.

Recently, more and more people want to wear furisode in a unique way.
Therefore, there is a trend to coordinate the furisode with accessories to create a more personalized look.
Or they may want to be different from their usual selves.

You can freely choose your furisode and accessories, and go out in a coordinated outfit that you are satisfied with.

Dressing and hair-set included in the plan

Check if dressing and hair-set are included in the plan.

Unless you have someone you trust to dress you and set your hair, it is better to have them included in the rental plan to save you time and effort.
It takes a lot of energy to choose a kimono and accessories, and then to have them dressed and set.
If everything is included in the plan, you only need to make one reservation.

This is recommended because it will help you get ready smoothly on the day of the wedding, and it will also save you energy and make your time shorter.

Reasonably priced

It is also important that the price is reasonable.

No matter how many kimono and accessories are available and how quickly the dressing and hair-set can be done, if the price is too high, you may hesitate to make a reservation.
Even I can afford this much.
The price must be set in such a way that you can feel that way.

You should not be preoccupied only with the price, but you should consider the balance between the contents of the plan and the price.

Pre-arrangement previews

You will feel more comfortable making a reservation at a restaurant that allows you to preview the room in advance.

Even if there are no problems before you make a reservation, you may feel uneasy when the day of the wedding arrives.
A preview is a good opportunity to see not only “what kind of furisode are available” but also the atmosphere of the store and the flow of the day.
Ask questions to the staff to dispel as much anxiety as possible.

It is important to be able to do a preliminary inspection because you may get sick due to nervousness.

Low or no cancellation fees

Also check to see if cancellation fees are inexpensive.

Sometimes things happen that you did not think of when you made the reservation.
For example, you may get a fever the day before and not be able to wear the kimono, or you may be able to borrow a furisode from a relative.

If the system is such that once you have made a reservation, you cannot cancel it (i.e., 100% cancellation fee), you will be in trouble, won’t you?
Since anything can happen, including force majeure, it is safer to choose a store that does not charge cancellation fees.

Tips for choosing a kimono that suits you

Many people are probably wondering what kind of furisode they should choose.
In this section, we will introduce tips for choosing a kimono that suits you.

If you have an opportunity to wear furisode in the future, please refer to them.

Decide on the image you want to achieve.

First, decide on the image you would like to have.

It is OK to use an abstract image such as “cute,” “mature,” “chic,” or “unique.
You may change your line of thinking along the way, so please decide without thinking too hard.

Know your personal color

Personal color” has become a familiar term, but do you know which type you are?
Here is a brief introduction to personal color.

In general, personal color is diagnosed by dividing it into four types.

Yellow-base: Skin tone is slightly yellowish and warm
Spring (Spring): Light skin tone, rosy cheeks, bright iris and contrast with the whites of the eyes.
Autumn (Autumn): more yellowish and matte skin, easily tanned/eyes are darker and deeper with iris and soft contrast with whites of eyes
Blue base: Skin tone is cool with a bluish tinge
Summer (Summer): Skin is fine and slightly reddish/ Eyes are reddish brown with light iris and soft contrast with whites of eyes
Winter: Skin is fair or dark with little redness / The iris is so dark that it is difficult to see the pupil and the contrast with the whites of the eyes is sharp.
The first step is to determine whether your base color is yellow or blue, and then to diagnose whether you are a spring, fall, summer, or winter person.
Sometimes, one’s personal color is described as “yellowish spring” or “blueish winter.

Depending on your personal color, you will know which tone of color suits you better.
For example

Y-be spring: Bright and gorgeous colors that are spring-like
Y-be fall: deep and chic colors
Bulbe summer: Soft and cool colors
Blue-breasted winter: bright and cool colors.
And so on.
When trying on clothes, you can choose more efficiently if you know your personal color.

Choose patterns that suit your body shape

Selecting a pattern that matches your body shape can make you look more neat and clean.

For example, a tall person may choose a larger pattern, while a short person may choose a smaller pattern.
Chubby people should choose a pattern that flows vertically or diagonally, while slender people should choose a furisode with a light-colored ground and a voluminous pattern.

If you consider your image, personal color, and body type in general, you will not fail in your selection.

Why do we recommend Kyoto Gion Kimono Rental Waraku?

Kyoto Gion Kimono Rental Waraku is a recommended store for those who are considering renting furisode.
Let us quickly introduce the reasons why.

Large selection of both furisode and accessories

We have a wide variety of traditional, cute, fashionable, and other types of furisode.
We also have a wide variety of long underwear, date collars, obis, bags, and sandals for you to choose from.

However, if you are not sure, please feel free to contact us.

We have a variety of rental plans that are all inclusive!
Our rental plans are all inclusive.
No matter which kimono of the same genre (furisode, hakama, komon, etc.) you choose, there are no additional fees.

For Furisode rental

Furisode, Kimono, underwear, long underwear, hair ornament, date collar, and hair accessories.
Hair ornament, date collar, obijime, obi pillow, obiage, kimono bag, sandals, tabi (socks)
Dressing, hair set, and baggage storage
All for 29,800 yen (32,780 yen including tax), a great value.
There is no need to worry about additional fees, so you can choose your furisode without stress.

Professional dressers and hair stylists on staff

Our kimono stylists are nationally certified.
Our hair stylists are also active in the entertainment production and bridal industry.

Please feel free to consult with us about any concerns or hesitations you may have.

Trend items are always in stock

We always have popular items in stock, thanks to the research cooperation of trend-sensitive influencers and models.Therefo

re, we can help you coordinate with the popular items on SNS.

Of course, we also have a wide variety of traditional items, so you will be able to find the perfect coordination.

No cancellation fee until the day before

In consideration of sudden schedule changes and changes in health, we offer free cancellation up to the day before.
You can easily cancel from your e-mail without any hassle.

Please save the “Reservation Completion Email” delivered from our store at the time of reservation.

More individualized dressing with options

Our furisode rental plans are all inclusive, but there are many people who want to dress in a more unique and photogenic way.
In response to such requests, we offer a variety of options.

For example

Lace accessories: 550 yen
Japanese umbrella: 550 yen
Half collar: 550 yen
Obi ornaments: 550 yen
Next day return: 3,300 yen
etc.

Kyoto Gion Kimono Rental Waraku Store Information

Address: 238-2, Gion-cho, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto, 605-0073, Japan Access：1 min. walk from “Gion-Shijo Station” of Keihan Main Line, 4 min. walk from “Kyoto Kawaramachi Station” of Hankyu Kyoto Line Hours: 9:30-18:00 (last dressing time: 16:00, last return time: 17:30) Kyoto Gion Kimono Rental Waraku HP page Click here to make a reservation