My Yukata Experience in Kamakura

What is a Yukata?

A Yukata is a Japanese garment, a summer Kimono usually made of cotton and commonly use as a traditional summer wear. Yukatas are also worn as bathrobes in ryokans.

Difference between Yukata and Kimono?

• A Yukata is a Japanese garment, a summer Kimono usually made of cotton and commonly use as a traditional summer wear. Yukatas are also worn as bathrobes in ryokans.
• A Kimono is the national dress of Japan. It is mostly wear to formal occasions such as wedding, funeral, graduation ceremony and national holidays of Japan for Shichi-Go-San and CominG of Age Cermony.

Guide of Yukata Experience 

Shop Information and Procedures
There are a lot of Kimono Rental Shops in Kamakura but I recommend this shop:Kamakura Kimono Rental Shop Koto

STEP 1: REGISTRATION

Upon arrival at the shop, there will be a registration , choosing your plan and payment. They will also explain about rental system. Rental starts from 10:00 - 17:00.

STEP 2: SELECT YUKATA

You can select your Yukata according to which style you want.
Here are the Yukata Plan Options:

• ALL INCLUSIVE YUKATA SET FOR WOMEN
  This includes Kimono,undergarment,Obi bag,sandal,tabi,chemise, hair set and ornamental hairpin.
• KIMONO SET FOR WOMAN
  This includes Kimono,undergarment,Obi bag,sandal,tabi, chemise and sandal
• YUKATA FOR MEN
  This includes yukata, undergarment obi bag and sandal

STEP 3: HAIR SET

this option is only applicable if you chose the ALL INCLUSIVE YUKATA SET. Their professional hair stylist will style your hair.

STEP 4: PHOTO OPS INSIDE THE SHOP

You can have a photo op inside the shop before proceeding to your destination.

STEP 5: EXPLORE KAMAKURA

There are a lot of places that you should see in Kamakura. Most of popular places are within 10 minutes the shop. You can take a stroll in Yukata around Tsurugaokahachimangu, Komachi-dori street ,Wakamiya-Oji street and station of Enoden Line.

STEP 6: RETURN THE YUKATA

You can return the Yukata before 5 PM. If you failed to return it, there will be an additional charge that cost 1000 YEN per night.

In the next article, More information about Kamakura. 
Continue To : Kamakura Travel Guide : Explore Kamakura with Wearing Yukata