Gion Festival

The Gion Festival is one of the three major festivals in Japan, held every July in Kyoto.
Also known as the Yasaka Shrine Festival, it has a history of over 1,000 years. The festival spans a long period of time and is especially famous for the grand procession known as the “Yamaboko Junko.”

Main Events

Yoiyama (Evening Festivities)

During the Saki Matsuri (July 14–16) and Ato Matsuri (July 21–23), yamahoko floats can be seen all around the streets, and lanterns are lit up in the evenings. Tourists visit the area on these days, and many food stalls are set up on the nights of July 15 and 16.

Yamahoko Float Procession (Yamahoko Junko)

The procession will be held on July 17 and July 24. Gorgeous Yamahoko floats parade through the center of Kyoto City.
A total of 23 floats will participate, each with its own unique features and adorned with traditional crafts.

Yukata Rental

★Advance Reservation

¥5,280 per person → from ¥4,180
Couple (2 people): ¥10,560 → from ¥8,000
Children: ¥3,850 per child → from ¥3,080 ※From 90 cm in height

＼Only a 10-minute walk from Yumeyakata Gojo Store to the Pedestrian Paradise area!／

Yukata Rental Plan Details

Yukata
Among them, Yumeyakata’s original and exclusive yukata designs are the most popular. You can freely mix and match with your favorite obi (sash).
Obi (Sash)
Hanhaba obi (butterfly-style sash)
Geta (Wooden Sandals) & Japanese-style Pouch
Innerwear (for women only)
All plans include innerwear. We also recommend that female customers wear a non-wired bra or bralette on the rental day.
★ Yumeyakata will prepare all necessary accessories for the yukata, so you can come to the store empty-handed.

Additional Options

Business hours

July 1st to July 14th & July 17th to July 31st:

The business hours are from 10:00 AM to 5:30 PM (last entry: 4:00 PM).

*An additional fee of 1,100 yen per person applies if choosing to arrive at 9:00 AM.

July 15th & July 16th:

The business hours are from 10:00 AM to 20:00 PM (last entry: 18:30 PM).

*An additional fee of 1,100 yen per person applies if choosing to arrive at 9:00 AM.

How to return the yukata?

Return on the same day

July 1st to July 14th & July 17th to July 31st: Please return the item to the store by 5:30 PM on the same day.
July 15th & July 16th: Please return the item to the store by 8:00 PM on the same day.

FREE

• Handbags and clothes can be keeped in the shop for free

Please note: If you choose to return the item on the same day but exceed the return time, a late fee of 2200 yen will be charged.

行Luggage・Baby car・Items larger than 50cmx40cm will be charged 550yen/piece/day.

Return on the next day

Please return by 5:00pm on the next day direct to the shop.

Booking between 9am~11:59am
1,100yen→550yen

Booking between 12pm~6:30pm
1,100yen→0yen

• We will prepare a bag for you the put your own clothes in and please put all the rental items into the bag and return direct to the shop.
• The clothes and handbag that are changed and left for overnight storage will incur an additional storage fee of 550 yen/person.

In the case kimono hasn’t been returned within a week or lost it, we will charge kimono fee.
※The item must be returned to the rented store. It cannot be returned to a different store.

Return by post

Please post out on the kimono rental day or the next day.

Booking between 9am~11:59am
1,980yen→1,430yen

Booking between 12pm~6:30pm
1,980yen→880yen

• We will prepare a bag to put the kimono in and a mail voucher for you.
• Please send the kimono back to us by the mail service at the hotel(if nesassary) or at the convenience store(7-11, Family Mart etc.).※”LAWSON and MINI STOP do not have Black Cat Express delivery service.”

Guests are required to take the changed clothes and handbag with them.

If the items are not returned by 23:59 the following day after the visit, an additional fee of 1,100 yen per person per day will be charged.

If the items are not returned within a week or are lost, the full cost of the kimono set will be charged.

Yukata Gallery

Frequently Asked Questions

Q:I don’t speak Japanese, will there be staff to assist me on the day?

A: There are staff members who speak Chinese and English available at the Dream Mansion Gojou store. Please feel assured.

Q:Is it possible to walk from Yumeyakata to the area with food stalls?

A: Yes, it’s about a 10-minute walk to the pedestrian zone where food stalls and other attractions are located.

Q：How long will it take to get dressed?

A: Choosing a yukata: approx. 20 minutes Dressing up: approx. 10 minutes Hairstyling: approx. 15 minutes
These are approximate times. During busy hours, you may need to wait.

Q：Can I eat while wearing a yukata? Will I be charged if I dirty the yukata?

A: It’s perfectly fine to eat while wearing a yukata. We do not charge cleaning fees for food stains or mud from rain, etc. However, if there is irreparable staining (such as from oil-based paint), compensation will be required. Guests concerned about this can opt for the kimono safety insurance(1,100yen/person).

Q：Can I go to the restroom while wearing a yukata?

A: The yukata is like wearing a skirt, so you can simply lift the hem to use the restroom.

Q：Can I return the yukata at the hotel?

A: We are very sorry, but we do not offer hotel return services. If you prefer not to return the yukata in-store, you can choose to return it by mail.

Kyoto Kimono Rental Yumeyakata – Gojo Shop