Two Recommended Sightseeing Courses from Rental Kimono Okamoto Arashiyama Store!!

Start your day by renting a kimono at Rental Kimono Okamoto Arashiyama Store♪♪

There are many kinds of kimono with different styles!!
Depending on how you combine them, you can enjoy your own special coordination!!

Once you’ve changed, let’s go on a tour of the recommended spots around Rental Kimono Okamoto Arashiyama Store☆

• Bamboo Grove
Take a walk through the bamboo grove, which has a very Kyoto-like atmosphere, in kimono and enjoy a photo session 😊📸

A rickshaw ride with commemorative photos is also recommended!!
The rickshaw pullers’ photography skills are as good as professional photographers!
• Tenryu-ji Temple
Taking photos of yourself gazing at the garden in kimono looks absolutely wonderful✨
Especially recommended in autumn when the autumn leaves turn red🥰

• Kimono Forest
600 poles decorated with Kyo Yuzen textiles create a glamorous and popular photo spot for kimono girls💕
At dusk, the poles light up and it’s truly beautiful✨✨
(Location: Next to Arashiyama Station on the Keifuku Railway, Randen Line)

• Street Food
Recharge with popular street foods in Arashiyama!
Especially popular are Yuba Cheese and An-butter Taiyaki🌟
• Togetsukyo Bridge
The must-see spot of Arashiyama!!
The beautiful scenery of Kyoto is perfect for photogenic shots!

After enjoying sightseeing in Arashiyama, head to the historic Nijo Castle☆
JR Saga-Arashiyama
　⇓ (10 min)
JR Nijo
　⇓ (10 min walk)
Arrive at Nijo Castle!

At the World Heritage Nijo Castle, you can not only experience Kyoto’s history, but also enjoy seasonal scenery and flowers.
The official website also introduces three model courses depending on your available time.

World Heritage Site – Nijo Castle
Admission by 16:00 / Closes at 17:00
URL: https://nijo-jocastle.city.kyoto.lg.jp
541 Nijojo-cho, Horikawa Nishiiru, Nijo-dori, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto
TEL: 075-841-0096
JR Nijo Station
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JR Saga-Arashiyama Station
　⇓ (7 min walk)
Arrive back at Rental Kimono Okamoto Arashiyama Store!

Transform into an elegant kimono beauty at Rental Kimono Okamoto Arashiyama Store♪

Rental Kimono Okamoto Arashiyama Store
　⇓ (8 min walk)
JR Saga-Arashiyama Station
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JR Enmachi Station
　⇓ (5 min walk)
Take Bus 205 at Nishinokyo Enmachi
　⇓ (10 min)
Get off at Kinkakujimichi Bus Stop
　⇓ (3 min walk)
Arrive at Kinkaku-ji🌟
Stroll around the Golden Pavilion, gardens, and teahouses, and feel the history!!

It is said that Kinkaku-ji helps remove worldly desires and attracts good fortune♪
Amulets from Kinkaku-ji, if placed at your home entrance, are believed to bring safety and prosperity!!
Kinkaku-ji
URL: https://www.shokoku-ji.jp/kinkakuji/
1 Kinkakuji-cho, Kita-ku, Kyoto
TEL: 075-461-0013

After purifying yourself at Kinkaku-ji and preparing to welcome good fortune, head next to Kitano Tenmangu Shrine!
Kinkaku-ji
　⇓ (3 min walk)
Kinkakujimichi Bus Stop
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Take Bus 205 bound for Kyoto Aquarium, Kyoto Station, or Kujo Depot
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Get off at Waratenjinmae
　⇓ (7 min walk)
Arrive at Kitano Tenmangu Shrine!

Kitano Tenmangu enshrines Sugawara no Michizane, known for his excellence in poetry and Chinese classics from childhood.
The shrine is believed to grant academic success and other blessings.
From early February to late March, the plum garden is open, and the Plum Blossom Festival is held on February 25.
You can enjoy various kinds of plum blossoms and their gentle fragrance.

There are also 50 subordinate shrines, offering blessings such as abundant harvest, fertility, safe childbirth, financial luck, family safety, and overall good fortune.
Kitano Tenmangu Shrine
URL: https://kitanotenmangu.or.jp/sp/index.php
Bakuro-cho, Kamigyo-ku, Kyoto
TEL: 075-461-0005
Recharge at local restaurants or cafes around Kitano Tenmangu!
Tofu yogurt from Kyoto tofu shop Toyoukeya Yamamoto is delicious✨

Kurumazaki Shrine
Kitano Tenmangu
　⇓ (7 min walk)
Kitano-Hakubaicho Station (Randen Line, bound for Katabiranotsuji)
　⇓ (10 min)
Change trains at Katabiranotsuji
　⇓ (2 min walk)
Katabiranotsuji Station (Randen Line, bound for Arashiyama)
　⇓ (3 min)
Kurumazaki Shrine Station
　⇓ (1 min walk)
Arrive at Kurumazaki Shrine!
Searching for the names of your favorite celebrities and taking pictures is especially popular♡
Kurumazaki Shrine Station (Randen Line, bound for Arashiyama)
　⇓ (3 min)
Arashiyama Station
　⇓ (6 min walk)
Arrive back at Rental Kimono Okamoto Arashiyama Store🚩

From Rental Kimono Okamoto Arashiyama Store to Kyoto Station, JR Sagano Line takes about 25 minutes!!
Transfer at Kyoto Station and reach your destination without getting lost!

The first thing you’ll see when stepping out of Kyoto Station is Kyoto Tower.
The 131m tower was designed with a lighthouse in mind.
From the 100m-high observation deck, you can enjoy a 360-degree panoramic view of the entire city.

In the basement “FOOD HALL,” 19 popular local restaurants offer a lively food court-style dining experience.
On the 1st floor “MARKET,” you’ll find Kyoto’s signature products, including matcha sweets.
You can eat in or buy souvenirs to take home.

URL: https://www.kyoto-tower-sando.jp/
Hours: 1F/2F 9:00–21:00 / B1F 11:00–23:00 (varies by shop)
Closed: Open year-round
Address: 721-1 Higashi-Shiokoji-cho, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto
Access: 3 min walk from Kyoto Station / Direct underground passage from Subway Kyoto Station “North Gate”

The head shrine of over 30,000 Inari shrines across Japan.
Pass through the powerful vermilion torii gate at the entrance, and continue along the famous “Senbon Torii” (thousands of torii gates).
It is one of the most popular spots visited constantly by tourists from around the world.
The shrine is open after dusk, and the illuminated grounds create a magical atmosphere different from the daytime.
Around the shrine, you’ll find shops selling fox-themed goods and inarizushi.
It’s also fun to stroll, dine, and shop.
Access: 2 min walk from JR Nara Line “Inari Station” (approx. 4 min ride)
URL: http://inari.jp/

Known as “Kyoto’s Kitchen,” Nishiki Market is perfect for food exploration!
The 400m arcade houses about 130 shops, selling fresh seafood, vegetables, prepared foods, and sweets.
Since the market is roofed, it’s enjoyable even on rainy days.
⚠️ Note: Eating while walking is prohibited.
Food should be eaten inside each shop’s eat-in area.
Always ask permission before taking photos.
Please follow the rules and etiquette to enjoy Nishiki Market.
Access: From Kyoto Station to Shijo Station (Subway Karasuma Line, bound for Kokusaikaikan) – about 3 min ride.

World Heritage Site – Kiyomizu-dera!
Beneath the symbolic wooden stage is Otowa Waterfall, divided into three streams, believed to bring blessings for studies, health, and love.
Wearing a kimono while strolling the stone-paved alleys enhances the travel mood and brings full satisfaction.
Access: City Bus 86, 100, 106, 110, or 206 from Kyoto Station to Gojozaka or Higashiyama Yasui (approx. 20 min)
URL: https://www.kiyomizudera.or.jp/

The highlights of Tofuku-ji are the modern Hojo Garden and Tsutenkyo Bridge, offering panoramic views of maple trees.
Each side of the Hojo Garden features a different modern design.
From Tsutenkyo, you can see the maple trees stretching below.
No matter the season or weather, Tofuku-ji always offers breathtaking scenery unique to that moment.
It is especially famous in autumn, but winter, spring, summer, and rainy days all reveal different charms.
Access: 10 min walk from JR Nara Line “Tofukuji Station” (approx. 3 min ride)
URL: http://www.tofukuji.jp

One of Kyoto’s iconic landscapes, the arched aqueduct resembles Roman architecture.
Built of red brick and granite, it has a retro feel.
Walking along the waterway leads you to Keage Incline.
Access: City Bus #5 to “Nanzen-ji” stop, 10 min walk (approx. 40 min ride).

Rail tracks covered with cherry blossoms in spring.
Enjoy nostalgic scenery, and take photogenic kimono shots on the disused railway tracks.
Access: City Bus #5 or #100 from Kyoto Station to “Okazaki Park / Museum of Art & Heian Shrine” or “Okazaki Park / ROHM Theatre Kyoto & Miyako Messe” (approx. 40 min ride).

The oldest public art museum building in Japan.
It has been renovated and reopened as Kyoto City KYOCERA Museum of Art.
The central hall, with corridors and gardens you can freely walk through, features stylish spiral staircases.
Highlights include the gardens, architecture, and cafes.
Access: Same as Keage Incline (City Bus #5 or #100, approx. 40 min ride).

Located on the Uji River, Byodoin is part of the World Heritage “Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto.”
Familiar as the design on the 10-yen coin.
Access: 10 min walk from JR Nara Line “Uji Station” (approx. 50 min ride)
URL: https://www.byodoin.or.jp

An ancient temple in Ujitawara.
Its heart-shaped Inome Window became famous on SNS as the “Window that Brings Happiness.”
Access: From JR Nara Line “Uji Station” (approx. 50 min ride),
Take Kyoto Keihan Bus #180/182/184 for 23 min → transfer to Community Bus at Ichiunakae stop for 17 min → get off at Okuyamada → 10 min walk.
URL: http://shoujuin.boo.jp/

Final Words
Sightseeing in kimono is perfect for creating special memories unlike any other.
From SNS-worthy photo spots to traditional temples and shrines, Kyoto always reveals new魅力 no matter how many times you visit.
Rental Kimono Okamoto also offers returns at sister stores, hotels, and even next-day returns.
Depending on your return option, you can plan various travel itineraries. Please take advantage of our services!!


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