Coming to the Japanese city of Kyoto, visitors certainly cannot miss the extremely interesting experience of wearing a kimono and walking on the beautiful ancient streets.
Located on Honshu Island, the ancient capital of Kyoto attracts tourists with its beautiful scenery, famous cherry blossoms and many peaceful temples and pagodas that cannot be found anywhere else in Japan. Every year, thousands of international tourists come to Kyoto - the ancient capital of Japan. Kyoto is the embodiment of ancient, legendary Japan with a slow, peaceful pace of life.
Kyoto is a city famous for its cuisine, natural scenery and rich history.
Hoang Thuy Duong (Duong Duong Blog) recently had a trip to Japan and visited Kiyomizu-dera, Gion, Kyoto. She only had one afternoon so she went from Gion-shijo station, towards Kiyomizu-dera, and rented a kimono in Gojobashihigashi, Higashiyam, Kyoto.
Kiyomizu-dera (Pure Water Temple) means the pure water stream of Otowa Mountain. This place is considered the most beautiful and sacred temple in the ancient capital of Kyoto. Japanese people believe that the cool water flowing through the temple will bring them good luck.
Hoang Thuy Duong recently had the experience of wearing kimono - Japan's national costume during her visit to the ancient capital of Kyoto.
If you continue east, in the direction of Kiyomizu-dera Temple, you will reach the Higashiyama district. Stop by the beautiful temples or souvenir shops in the Higashiyama district. Here, traditional houses have been converted into souvenir shops or cafes, lining up close together. Don't miss the streets like Ninenzaka or Sanneizaka, Kodai-ji, Chion-in Temple, Seiren-in if you have more time to travel to Japan.
"Wearing kimono and walking around the ancient capital, I feel like I'm immersed in the life of the people here. From Tokyo, through Osaka and then to Kyoto, just setting foot in Gion makes me feel completely different. People wear kimono everywhere, beautiful, elegant, strangely charming. Each person has a different color, no one is the same. I really enjoy this outfit," Thuy Duong said.
When visiting Kyoto, tourists can also experience a very special experience: renting a kimono and taking pictures in the ancient streets.
There are many types of kimonos on display for rent at shops in Kyoto.
In Japanese, kimono simply means clothes. In the broad sense of the word, it is considered the traditional national costume of the Japanese. There are many types of kimono: long-sleeved kimono, kimono for geisha, kimono for young women, kimono for men, kimono for children, formal kimono for family members on special occasions (such as weddings, traditional festivals...).
Through the ups and downs of history with changes in color and shape, the name kimono has become familiar and famous around the world when talking about Japanese costumes. It can be said that kimono has long been the pride of the Japanese.
Wearing a kimono, you will have beautiful photos to commemorate your visit to the historic city of Kyoto.
Thuy Duong said: "The price to rent a kimono in Japan is quite high. A set including 1 kimono - hairdo - accessories for the right style will cost from 3,000 yen (about 536,000 VND) or more depending on the material, color, style, and rental location. The set I'm wearing costs 3,800 yen (679,000 VND) excluding makeup and hairdo. It takes about more than 1 hour to get dressed and do makeup, and you have to return the outfit before 5:00 p.m. Therefore, everyone should spend a whole day to fully experience it."
When wearing kimono - the national costume of Japan, Thuy Duong can fully feel the intricacy and meticulousness of the Japanese. Inside the outfit there are many layers, belts, strings and it takes up to 30 minutes to put on, only knowledgeable "teachers" can wear it. And even after walking for several hours, she does not feel uncomfortable.
In Japanese, kimono simply means clothing. In the broader sense of the word, it is considered the traditional national costume of the Japanese people.
The price to rent a kimono in Japan is quite high. A set including 1 kimono - hairdo - accessories for the right style will cost from 3,000 yen (about 536,000 VND) or more depending on the material, color, style, and rental location.
In addition, Thuy Duong also gave a few notes when experiencing wearing kimono in Kyoto. "You should take the time to check the price and try on the costumes first. Japanese stores are not difficult to rent, you can communicate in English or Google Translate. Japanese people are very enthusiastic and comfortable, you need to pay when returning the item, and finally the costume rental shop also prints a souvenir photo for you. This is the tourist season so there are many tourists coming and going, it is best to hire a local photographer to go with you if you cannot take the photo yourself and need to book a photographer 1-2 weeks in advance. Photographers living in Kyoto are knowledgeable about the terrain, know the shooting angle, will avoid crowded times and find surprisingly beautiful angles," Thuy Duong added.
This is the tourist season so there are a lot of tourists coming to Kyoto, it's best to hire a local photographer to capture beautiful moments.
When wearing kimono in Japan, smiling is one of the things you should do to "when in Rome, do as the Romans do". Traditional Japanese kimonos are often made from high-quality materials, so you need to be very careful when wearing them. In addition, kimono also represents the soul and national spirit of the Japanese people. Therefore, when wearing them, you should have a polite, courteous, and standard attitude.
Wearing a kimono to see cherry blossoms, going to a temple to pray, having a tea ceremony, enjoying sushi or simply taking a bus around the city... will definitely be a memorable experience for any tourist coming to Japan.
