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Rikawafuku Gion Store
A date in a kimono rental in the calm atmosphere of Gion✨

If you want to sightsee in a calm atmosphere, Gion Shinbashi is the perfect choice! Here’s an area that’s perfect for a kimono date
- 1. A kimono date — an eternal dream💭
- 2. If you want a relaxed stroll, the Gion area is recommended 📝
- 3. Gion also has great cafes perfect for couples ☕✨
- 4. Tatsumi Bridge, famous from Kyoto travel posters 🌿
- 5. Gion Shinbashi — a picturesque area from every angle 📸
- 6. For a calm kimono date, Gion Shinbashi is the place to be
A kimono date — an eternal dream💭
If you’re going on a sightseeing date in Kyoto, why not stroll around in a kimono? ✨
Kimono Rental Rikawafuku Gion Store offers a great value Kyoto Kimono Couple Plan.
Since all the stores are located right next to tourist spots, you can change into a kimono and immediately enjoy the authentic Kyoto atmosphere!
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If you want a relaxed stroll, the Gion area is recommended 📝
Kyoto is full of famous sightseeing spots…
Many couples may be wondering where to go for a kimono date.
This time, we’ll introduce the “Gion Shinbashi area” located near Rikawafuku Gion Store ✨
The charm of Gion Shinbashi lies in its Kyoto-style streetscape and stone-paved roads.
Simply walking around this atmospheric area makes for an enjoyable strolling date 💕
Gion also has great cafes perfect for couples ☕✨
While Gion Shinbashi doesn’t have a lot of souvenir shops, it’s filled with stylish cafes ✨
You’ll find many places offering traditional sweets and matcha where you can truly experience the Kyoto vibe.
Recently, the Gion branch of the popular Arashiyama dango cafe, eX cafe, opened! The interior is calm with mainly counter seating, and you can grill dango over a charcoal brazier right at your table!
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Tatsumi Bridge, famous from Kyoto travel posters 🌿
Speaking of Gion Shinbashi, you can’t miss the clear Shirakawa River and the iconic Tatsumi Bridge!
This spot often appears in Kyoto tourism posters, and seeing it in person is sure to be a moving experience 👀✨
Gion Shinbashi — a picturesque area from every angle 📸
Kyoto is known for its strict scenic preservation ordinances, and the Gion Shinbashi area is one of the most carefully preserved.
Because of this, there are countless places where you’ll want to snap photos — even beyond the well-known sightseeing spots ✨
While there aren’t flashy attractions, you can fully enjoy the serene Kyoto vibe as if you’ve stepped back in time.
For a calm kimono date, Gion Shinbashi is the place to be
If you want to leisurely stroll through Kyoto, the Gion Shinbashi area is highly recommended!
If you’re unsure where to go for a kimono date, definitely use this as a reference💕
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Rikawafuku Gion Store (Operated by TripFarm Inc.)
A kimono rental shop located in Kyoto’s Gion area. 5 minutes on foot from Keihan Gion-Shijo Station, 3 minutes on foot to Yasaka Shrine