I went to the Okamoto Gion store last year! The ladies were so professional and quick in getting us dressed! The obi my mum initially picked didnt work out because there wasn’t enough length after wrapping so they changed one for her that worked. It was like $75SGD for the Nagoya Obi plan after tax but it was worth the price tag.
Did you mean contestant number 4?!?! 😅 you'll have an amazing time! Just remember to book the kimono in advance, ESPECIALLY if you're in kyoto on the weekend as it will be B U S Y
Great video! I just booked a rental with Okamoto kimono 👘 and can't wait. Really enjoyed your video and ideas for where to go once dressed! Were the shoes ok to walk in all day?
You'll have a great time! Another place you could visit would be Kodaiji or Eikando Zenri-ji temple, both smallish but really beautiful temples. The shoes were okay, but I wouldn't want to wear them for more than 1 day!
I would always recommend making a reservation as it only takes a minute! Also, it's best to book an appointment as early as possoble so you can maximise your time in kimono. You can book online or call up (they speak english!) and you don't need to pay in advance which is great
Another thing which is cool is that you can go the evening before and pick out the one you want so the next morning you spend less time choosing and more time out and about in kyoto! Choosing always takes longer than you’d expect!
There are sizes for all at Okamoto, including those for bigger people. I'm 190cm (Very tall by Japanese standards) and there were plenty of options for me!
