Tokyo: Kimono Rental at Rakuu-tei inside Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden

About this experience

This kimono rental workshop is set inside Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden in Tokyo, one of the city's largest and most visited public gardens, covering around 58 hectares and opened in 1906. The rental point operates from Rakuu-tei, a historic tea house within the garden grounds, giving participants a setting that is genuinely embedded in the landscape rather than a street-front shop. Among things to do in Tokyo that connect visitors with traditional dress, this is the only kimono rental service located inside Shinjuku Gyoen itself. Participants are fitted with a kimono and can then walk freely through the garden's Japanese, French, and English landscape sections while wearing traditional attire. The garden's cherry blossom groves, greenhouse, and manicured lawns provide a range of backdrops for photographs. After the rental period, the same shop stocks Japanese souvenirs and gifts, so there is no need to leave the garden to browse. Booking covers the kimono fitting and the rental period, allowing guests to explore the garden at their own pace before returning the garment on site.

Highlights

• Step into tradition with a full kimono set, including obi belt, tabi socks, sandals, and a Japanese handbag.
• Dress at the historic Rakuu-tei tea house, nestled inside the scenic Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden.
• Enjoy professional kimono selection, dressing, and basic hair styling for women, all included in your experience.
• Stroll through peaceful gardens in your kimono and capture memorable photos in iconic Japanese surroundings.
• Browse for authentic Japanese souvenirs and gifts to complete your cultural adventure.

What is included

• Kimono rental with obi belt
• Tabi socks and traditional sandals
• Japanese handbag
• Kimono selection and dressing
• Basic hair styling for women
• Reception and assistance
• Free Japanese umbrella on rainy days. Traditional sandals are not available in rainy weather due to mud and moisture.
• Free time to explore the garden in kimono

Not included

• Entrance fee to Shinjuku Gyoen (must be purchased separately)
• Photography plan (not currently available)
• Restroom access inside the building (must use restroom outside before arrival)

Cancellation terms

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start time.