Where to get a Kimono in Tokyo, Osaka or Kyoto?

Heather17 · (#1 (**permalink**))

Hello, I'm travelling to Japan in a bit more than two weeks and I would really love to buy a Kimono while in Japan. I have a questions about this and I would really appreciate any help.

Firstly, where should I go to purchase a Kimono?

How much do they generally cost?

Is there any places you'd recommend?

Will it be easier/more economical to buy a second hand kimono?

Thank you

ppo · (#2 (**permalink**))

kimono is so common in Japan. You may find in most garment stores in Japan.

samokan · (#3 (**permalink**))

well its not going to be cheap though.

I think there were some kimono shop around Omotesando area.

I found this store also by google

: http://kimonomap.com/
着物のことなら着物専門店「丸や呉服店」kimono-maruya

if you really want those really nice kimono , start your budget at $1000

are you going to be wearing it or just for collection?

masaegu · (#4 (**permalink**))

Quote:

Originally Posted by ppo

kimono is so common in Japan. You may find in most garment stores in Japan.

Stop lying and spamming.

Heather17 · (#5 (**permalink**))

Quote:

Originally Posted by samokan

well its not going to be cheap though.

I think there were some kimono shop around Omotesando area.

I found this store also by google

: http://kimonomap.com/
着物のことなら着物専門店「丸や呉服店」kimono-maruya

if you really want those really nice kimono , start your budget at $1000

are you going to be wearing it or just for collection?

Thank you for your response samokan

Hmm $1000 is a bit out of my price range.

Do you think it will be better if I look for a second hand kimono?

I think I will be wearing it although not often, it will be primarily a collection piece.

samokan · (#6 (**permalink**))

I wrote the average money that you might need.

Stores like Daimaru, Takashimaya or Mitsukoshi have some Kimono boutiques inside. I have seen them having Kimono sale from $300.. this is just the kimono. Obi and undergarments are sold separately so even though the Kimono itself is cheap you are still going to spend more on the accessories.

I don't really own a Kimono, so I don't have much knowledge on its prices.

I don't know any second hand Kimono store though so I can't give a comparison. Most Japanese don't sell their Kimono, it is usually handed down from Mothers to Daughters.

In Honmachi ( Osaka ) , there is a really affordable Kimono store there. Just along the Shotengai from Honmachi -> Shinsaibashi-> Namba.

JBaymore · (#7 (**permalink**))

In the big cities it will be hard to find a bargain on a used kimono if you are looking for "the real thing". Out in the boonies... and if you speak that language a bit,....... the "pickings" are much better.

Are you sure you do not mean a yukata? Those are not silk, but cotton.... and are FAR cheaper. They can have an obi with them too. They can be very beautiful also. To a lot of Westerners.... it generically gets called "kimono".... but it really is not.

best,

................john

samokan · (#8 (**permalink**))

there are really some nice yukkata out there, and its much easier to find than Kimono. Most stores in Asakusa have yukkata, and its usually less than $100 including the obi. You don't have to worry about undergarments too.

you might want to check it out too

Suesan · (#9 (**permalink**))

I recommend a shop in Kyoto called Kyoto Kimono Plaza.
This shop sells the defective kimono but which is luxury kimono,so you can get luxury kimono on low cost.
URL
http://kimono-plaza.co.jp/content/head/

godwine · (#10 (**permalink**))

Wait, what do you envision when you said a kimono? The full thing: IE, the7 layers and its formal for attending weddings?

Or are you thinking of a typical yukata?