Riko Kimono Rental Yasaka Store

Riko Kimono Rental's Yasaka store places you at the heart of Kyoto's Higashiyama district, just a five-minute walk from Yasaka Shrine and the photogenic traditional streets that surround it. The shop's collection spans antique, lace, and formal styles (including furisode and homongi) all Japanese-made and carefully curated for variety. Beyond dressing, the store offers professional hair styling, prop rental, and photographer-led shooting plans, making it a considered choice for those who want more than a quick change of clothes.

When to go

The shop opens daily at 9:00 AM, and arriving early is worthwhile: Higashiyama's cobbled lanes are quietest in the morning, before tour groups gather. Spring cherry-blossom season and autumn foliage bring the neighbourhood to life in colour: a beautiful backdrop, though the streets grow busier as the day progresses.

“Fantastic, kind service. The workers can also speak English and Chinese. Beautiful quality kimonos with a wide array of styles and beautiful patterns. The women only changing and hair/makeup area is organized and well maintained. Really great experience and worth the money, highly recommend.”— Celine, Google review