Tokyo Kimono Rental Inside Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden

Rent a kimono or seasonal yukata inside Shinjuku Gyoen and enjoy free time in the Japanese garden in full traditional attire.

Getting started

Check in at the reception inside Shinjuku Gyoen and present your valid passport or government-issued photo ID. After registration, you move to the kimono rental area where staff outline the process and confirm your outfit choice. Once this is complete, you proceed directly to the dressing space to begin your kimono or yukata experience.

What to expect

Rakuu-tei tea house inside Shinjuku Gyoen

Your experience takes place in Rakuu-tei, a historic tea house located inside Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden, one of Tokyo’s most iconic spots.

Features

• Kimono rental with belt, socks, sandals, and handbag is included so you can dress in full traditional style, with your outfit complete from obi belt to tabi socks, traditional sandals, and a Japanese handbag. Once you have chosen and worn your kimono, it cannot be changed, so select carefully at the start.
• Seasonal yukata rental from June 1 to September 30 is available, giving you a lighter summer option during the warmer months instead of a formal kimono.
• Reception, kimono selection, and dressing are handled on-site, with staff guiding you through choosing patterns and sizes and then dressing you properly in the kimono or seasonal yukata.
• Basic hair styling for women is provided as part of the experience, offering a simple traditional look, while additional hair styling options are available at extra cost if you want something more elaborate.
• A free Japanese umbrella on rainy days is offered so you can still walk through the grounds in traditional attire, with the note that traditional sandals are unavailable on rainy days for safety.
• Free time in the Japanese garden follows your dressing, giving you time to stroll through the Japanese garden of Shinjuku Gyoen in your kimono or yukata and capture memorable moments around Rakuu-tei.
• The same shop also features Japanese souvenirs and gifts, so you can browse items that match the traditional setting before or after your walk in the garden.

Wrapping up

When you have finished your free time in the Japanese garden, you return to Rakuu-tei to change out of your kimono or yukata and hand back the belt, socks, sandals, handbag, and any Japanese umbrella you used. The entrance fee to Shinjuku Gyoen and any photography plan are not included, so you handle those separately from the rental.