Nishijin Textile Center Kimono Experience
At the home of Kyoto's 1,200-year Nishijin weaving tradition, dress in one of 150+ komon kimono — footwear and underthings included — and stroll the old capital in style.
When · Where
- When
- 2026/08/01 01:00
- Where
- Nishijin Textile Center（Horikawa-dori Imadegawa Minami-iru, Kamigyo Ward, Kyoto）
- City
- Kyoto
- Getting there
- Near Imadegawa; city bus to Horikawa-Imadegawa stop
- Price
- Komon kimono ¥4,950 (outdoor) / ¥3,850 (indoor); reservation required
- Organizer
- Nishijin Textile Industry Association
Good to know for visitors
- Getting there
- Near Imadegawa; city bus to Horikawa-Imadegawa stop Open directions in Google Maps ↗
- Booking & entry
- Check tickets and details on the official page (button above).
- Paying
- Komon kimono ¥4,950 (outdoor) / ¥3,850 (indoor); reservation required. Smaller venues in Japan are often cash-first — carry some yen (cards/IC not guaranteed).
- Language
- An international-exchange event — English speakers are very welcome.
- Good for
- culture seekers, solo-goers, date night
Highlights
- Over 150 komon kimono to choose from
- Footwear and undergarments provided
- Optional yukata, juni-hitoe and maiko dress-up
Background & story
Run by the Nishijin Textile Industry Association, the center showcases Kyoto's Nishijin-ori, a luxury silk-weaving craft with roots over a millennium old.
Good to know
Book ahead and choose the outdoor plan if you want photos around Kyoto.