Gion, Kiyomizu, Arashiyama… Where to Go? What to Do? Choose by Your Travel Purpose! The Complete Guide to Rental Kimono Okamoto’s 7 Stores

If you want to make your Kyoto trip even more enjoyable and memorable, renting a kimono is a must-do experience.
Thanks to our customers, Rental Kimono Okamoto has become a popular shop with seven locations across Kyoto City.
Our stores are located right by major sightseeing spots, making them perfect for strolling in kimono while enjoying local street food, visiting temples and shrines, or taking Instagram-worthy photos.
In this article, we’ll introduce the best store for your Kyoto trip depending on your travel purpose!
We’ll guide you to the perfect store based on location and features, tailored to your sightseeing goals ♬
If you’re not familiar with Kyoto’s geography or it’s your first time experiencing kimono rental in Kyoto, this is a must-read♪
Even for those who visit Kyoto often or are loyal Rental Kimono Okamoto customers, we promise you’ll discover something new ♬
If you’re wondering “Which store should I choose…?”—this guide is for you.

“I don’t want to waste precious sightseeing time in Kyoto by getting lost!”
“If I’m renting a kimono, I want a shop close to the station!”
Here are our “station-close and super convenient” Rental Kimono Okamoto locations:
① Yasaka Shrine Store
Access: Approx. 8-min walk from Hankyu Kawaramachi Station / 6-min walk from Keihan Gion-Shijo Station
An unbeatable location right in front of Yasaka Shrine!
It’s less than a one-minute walk to the National Treasure, Yasaka Shrine.
✔︎ Right in front of the shrine = zero travel time
✔︎ Direct access to photo spots
✔︎ Excellent transport convenience

② Fushimi Inari Store
Access: 30 seconds on foot from JR Inari Station! Only 3 minutes from Keihan Fushimi-Inari Station!
Located right in front of the world-famous Fushimi Inari Taisha with its “Senbon Torii” (thousands of red gates).
So close to the station, you’ll never get lost! Change into kimono and head straight for stunning photos with the iconic red gates.
✔︎ Only 30 seconds from JR station = super close!
✔︎ Perfect match of kimono with torii gates and shrine views
✔︎ Hugely popular with international tourists

③ Kiyomizu-Higashiyama Store
Access: Approx. 7-min walk from Keihan Kiyomizu-Gojo Station / 3-min walk from Gojozaka Bus Stop
Located along Gojozaka, the main approach to Kiyomizu-dera Temple, right on the sightseeing path.
Spacious interior and comfortable fitting spaces for a relaxed kimono selection and dressing experience.
✔︎ Great access to Kiyomizu-dera Temple
✔︎ Easy to get to by bus or train
✔︎ Recommended for those who want to prepare in a calm atmosphere

① Kiyomizu-Higashiyama Store
The Kiyomizu-dera area offers breathtaking scenery year-round and is famous for cherry blossoms and autumn foliage.
With historic streets like Sannen-zaka and Ninen-zaka, there are countless photogenic locations perfect for kimono.
Centrally located, it offers excellent access to other areas too.
✅ About 5 minutes’ walk to Kiyomizu-dera
✅ Ideal for photos in atmospheric machiya streets
✅ Easy access to Gion and Yasaka Shrine
② Kiyomizu-dera Store
When it comes to spring cherry blossoms or autumn leaves, the Kiyomizu-dera area is a must!
This store is located just a short walk from Kiyomizu-dera itself. After changing into kimono, you can head straight to popular photo spots.
In spring, enjoy weeping cherry blossoms along Sannen-zaka and Sannei-zaka. In autumn, the view of autumn leaves from the main hall of Kiyomizu-dera is breathtaking.
✔︎ Walk straight to the famous cherry blossom and foliage spot “Kiyomizu-dera”
✔︎ Capture kimono photos against Kyoto’s old town scenery
✔︎ Stone-paved streets and traditional machiya make perfect backdrops
If you want to enjoy Kiyomizu’s seasonal beauty in kimono, this is the store for you♪

③ Gion Store
Access: Approx. 10 min walk from Keihan Gion-Shijo Station
When you think of Kyoto’s classic scenery, Gion comes to mind—stone-paved streets, wooden lattice machiya, and the chance of seeing a maiko walking by.
📷 Cherry Blossom Season
In spring, the Gion Shirakawa area is like a picture scroll of Kyoto, with cherry trees blooming along the river beside stone-paved lanes.
✔︎ Weeping cherry blossoms along Shirakawa × kimono
✔︎ Cherry blossoms and machiya scenery—hugely popular with overseas visitors
✔︎ Visit in the early morning to avoid crowds
🍁 Autumn Leaves Season
In autumn, nearby Maruyama Park and Kodaiji Temple become famous foliage spots. Enjoy a luxurious stroll through Kyoto’s crimson maple scenery in kimono.
✔︎ Easy access to Kodaiji’s autumn night illumination
✔︎ Gion Shirakawa at dusk is especially magical
✔︎ Romantic contrast of streetlights and autumn colors
Gion Store Highlights:
• Short walk to Hanamikoji Street and Shirakawa area
• Yasaka Shrine, Kodaiji, and Maruyama Park all within walking distance
• Traditional scenery right in the city center

① Yasaka Shrine Store
Perfect location for foodies and café lovers!
• Surrounded by long-established wagashi shops and trendy cafés
• Walking routes from Yasaka Street to Hanamikoji and Gion Shinbashi are filled with gourmet spots
• Closest store to Kyoto’s “kitchen,” Nishiki Market
② Arashiyama Store
Access: Approx. 3 min walk from Arashiyama Station (Hankyu / Randen)
The Arashiyama area blends nature and history, making it a perfect café-hopping spot.
• Around Togetsukyo Bridge, enjoy cafés with river views and wagashi shops
• After strolling through the Bamboo Grove, relax with matcha parfaits or seasonal sweets
• Many stylish Japanese cafés and traditional tea houses

① Yasaka Shrine Store
With unbeatable access, this location is the ideal base for visiting famous spots such as Yasaka Shrine, Maruyama Park, Chion-in, and Kiyomizu-dera.
✅ Located right next to Yasaka Shrine
✅ Surrounded by a high concentration of temples and shrines
✅ Experience the essence of Kyoto in traditional attire
② Kiyomizu-Higashiyama Store
A store where you can enjoy wearing kimono in the calm atmosphere of the Higashiyama district.
The area is dotted with historic temples and gardens, making it perfect for a leisurely temple and shrine stroll.
Also conveniently located for sightseeing routes.
✅ Recommended for:
✔ Visiting famous temples and shrines in kimono
✔ Savoring the elegant streets of Kyoto
✔ Touring efficiently with great access

The world-famous Fushimi Inari Taisha with its “thousand torii gates” offers an unforgettable impact!
Located right by the station for smooth access.
✅ Less than a 1-minute walk from JR station
✅ Perfect photo match: torii gates × kimono
✅ Ideal for morning worship + sightseeing

A popular area where Kyoto’s nature and tradition meet – featuring the Bamboo Grove, Togetsukyo Bridge, and more.
Plenty of activities available, such as Hozu River boat rides and rickshaw tours.
✅ About 3 minutes on foot to Togetsukyo Bridge
✅ Seasonal scenery to enjoy year-round
✅ Popular with couples and families

Access: 3 min walk from Kiyomizu-michi Bus Stop / 5 min walk to Kiyomizu-dera Temple
“If you’re going to do it, enjoy Kyoto sightseeing to the fullest!”
The Main Store is perfect for this, with all of Kyoto’s iconic sights – Kiyomizu-dera, Sannenzaka, Yasaka Pagoda, Kodaiji Temple, Gion – within walking distance!
Located in the Kiyomizuzaka area, where “Kyoto-ness” is concentrated into one ultimate sightseeing zone.
From the moment you change into kimono, the stone-paved streets, seasonal scenery, historic temples, and shrines become a picture-perfect stage.
• Street food such as dumplings and matcha sweets
• Iconic views like Yasaka Pagoda and Ninenzaka
• Shopping spots with Kyoto crafts and souvenirs
With “see,” “eat,” and “shop” all within walking range, the Main Store keeps you entertained all day long.
✅ Walk to all the classic Kyoto attractions
✅ Enjoy street food and photogenic spots in kimono
✅ Prepare at your own pace in a calm space
✅ Make your first Kyoto trip truly memorable

If you’re renting kimono in Kyoto, the store’s atmosphere and photo spots are important too.
From the perspective of “what kind of photos do you want to take?” – here’s a look at Rental Kimono Okamoto’s stores.

The garden is a popular photo spot! Perfect for natural light photography and large group shots.

Housed in a renovated townhouse, featuring cute dry flower arrangements, stained glass photo spots, and a garden.

Includes a historic hall called “Basho-do” and a lovely garden. Try the “noren curtain” photo and explore staff-made cute photo corners.

Modern Japanese interior with special lighting and wallpaper, plus a vibrant full-wall flower backdrop.

Playful patterns everywhere for studio-like shots. Spacious 1F photo space for cheerful, casual photos.

Natural light-filled, open space with a white-based stylish design. Perfectly photogenic atmosphere.

Natural sunlight, a chic mix of Japanese and Western styles, dry flowers, and a large space for Japanese umbrellas.

At Rental Kimono Okamoto, each location offers over 1,000 kimono options. Our experienced staff will fully support your Kyoto sightseeing.
We also offer convenient services like next-day and hotel returns.
Choose the store that best fits your travel plans and enjoy your perfect Kyoto experience.


Author:
Rental Kimono Okamoto – Yasaka Shrine Store
〒605-0073 Kyoto-shi, Higashiyama-ku, Gion-machi 301-1
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