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Planning guides for renting a kimono in Tokyo — whether it is appropriate for a visitor to wear one, what goes on underneath, and how the return clock works.
Can a Foreigner Wear a Kimono in Japan?
Japanese ministries, the tourism board and the weavers' associations actively encourage it. The famous controversies all happened outside Japan. Here is the evidence.
Read guide →What to Wear Under a Kimono Rental
Do you wear a bra with a kimono? Shops disagree, and we give both. Plus real size limits, the 3cm damage rule, and why what you arrive wearing matters most.
Read guide →Want to see what is bookable on your dates? Check kimono availability →