We rented kimonos at Kiyomizu temple and enjoyed exploring retro cafes!

I rented a kimono at the Kiyomizu store and went café hopping in Kyoto ❤

For my kimono choice this time, since I love pink, I included pink but chose a pattern that wasn’t too cute. I also used some accessories I brought with me to give it a more unique look!

Retro kimono rental at Kiyomizu

Instead of just using a regular obi, I added lace, and they styled my hair so cutely that it lifted my mood 😍 (the lace material used in the hairstyle was my own).

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1. A Kyoto Café Famous for Mont Blanc
2. Ralph Lauren Café with Kimono Rental
- - 2.0.1. Store Used This Time

A Kyoto Café Famous for Mont Blanc

All dressed up, I headed to the first café!

Since Mont Blanc is my favorite dessert, I went to “HISAYA CAFE”!
It’s located along Matsubara Street, the slope leading to Kiyomizu-dera, and only about a 10-minute walk from the Rikawafuku Kiyomizu Store.

Kimono rental and café in Kyoto

And guess what! Here they make the Mont Blanc right in front of you!!

Kimono rental café hopping at Kiyomizu

It was so refreshing and exciting to watch the Mont Blanc being prepared right before my eyes ✨
The flavor was rich and absolutely delicious ❤

When taking pictures, I recommend including a glimpse of your kimono—it makes for such a nice memory!

Ralph Lauren Café with Kimono Rental

The second café was a bit farther from the Kiyomizu store, but we went to the very stylish Ralph Lauren Café ☕️.
It’s located near Hankyu Kawaramachi Station.

Kyoto is easy to get around by bus, so even if it’s a little far, it’s still convenient to visit.

Kimono rental in Kyoto café

Here, the cakes and latte art were so cute that I chose the latte art!
The cake was super sweet, so it paired perfectly with the slightly bitter café latte 💕

And honestly, everything—the interior, the details, and the food—was stylish!! lol

Kimono rental café hopping at Kiyomizu

When visiting Kyoto, you really feel like wearing a kimono or yukata, so I’d love to try a different pattern next time ❤

For those living in the Kansai area, sightseeing at temples and shrines is great, but renting a kimono and going café hopping is also so much fun—highly recommended!!

Store Used This Time

Rikawafuku Kiyomizu Store
3 minutes on foot from Kiyomizu-dera, 3 minutes on foot from Yasaka Koshindo, right in front of Ninenzaka
〒605-0862 Kyoto City, Higashiyama Ward, Kiyomizu 3-chome 327-6
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RikaWafuku Kyoto Store Location Guide

Rikawafuku Kyoto Station Store

607 Higashishiokojicho, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto
Tatsumi Building, 3rd Floor, Unit C
To Kyoto Station Store

Fushimi Inari, Arashiyama, Keage, Gion, Kiyomizu
For those who haven't decided on a destination
For those who want to visit various places
7 minutes walk from Kyoto Station's Central Exit

Recommended for

Rikawafuku Kyoto Ekimae Store is recommended for: ① Those visiting Kyoto by car, ② Those staying in hotels near Kyoto Station, and ③ Those coming from afar using the Shinkansen.
Also, ④ Those who haven't decided on tourist destinations, ⑤ Those who want to visit various places in Kyoto City, and ⑥ Those planning to visit Kegon Incline or Fushimi Inari Shrine.
The store is conveniently located near the Kyoto Minami Interchange for those coming by car from nearby prefectures.

Access to Kyoto Ekimae Store

7 minutes walk from Kyoto Station's Central Exit
Right in front of City Bus stop "Shichijo Nishinotoin", 3 minutes walk from "Shimogyo Ward General Office" bus stop.
Nearby are Toji Temple and Higashi Honganji Temple. Rikawafuku Kyoto Ekimae Store is also convenient for kimono strolling at Fushimi Inari Shrine (about 10 minutes by train) and Arashiyama (about 20 minutes by train). For Kyoto sightseeing starting from Kyoto Station, Rikawafuku Kyoto Ekimae Store is the ideal choice.
Rikawafuku Gion Store

7-1 Yamato-cho, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto
Moriya Building, 3rd Floor
To Gion Store

Yasaka Shrine, Gion Shirakawa, Keage, Kiyomizu area
Good balance of travel, dining, and Kyoto vibes
For those visiting Kiyomizu Temple and another spot
2 minutes walk from Keihan Main Line Gion Shijo Station

Recommended for

Rikawafuku Gion Store is recommended for: ① Those who want to experience a quintessentially Kyoto location, ② Those staying in hotels near Karasuma or Kawaramachi, and ③ Those wanting to take photos in kimono.
Also, ④ Those concerned about the weather on their chosen day, ⑤ Those looking to visit Kiyomizu Temple and one other place, and ⑥ Those planning to visit Yasaka Shrine. This store is often chosen for hassle-free sightseeing and dining. If you're undecided, we recommend making a reservation at Gion Store.

Access to Gion Store

2 minutes walk from Keihan Main Line Gion Shijo Station
6 minutes walk from Hankyu Kyoto Line Kyoto Kawaramachi Station
1 minute walk from City Bus stop "Shijo Keihan (Gion Shijo)"
Nearby are Gion Shirakawa, Kamo River, and Yasaka Shrine. For sightseeing at Fushimi Inari Shrine, Kegon Incline, and Nanzen-ji Temple, Rikawafuku Gion Store is a convenient choice.
Rikawafuku Arashiyama Store

11-4 Zorocho, Sagatenryuji, Ukyo-ku, Kyoto
To Arashiyama Store

Main attractions: Togetsukyo Bridge, Bamboo Grove, Arashiyama sightseeing
Perfect for couple dates and cafe hopping!
No hills, easy to walk, recommended for short tours
6 minutes walk from JR Saga-Arashiyama Station

Recommended for

Rikawafuku Arashiyama Store is recommended for: ① Those focusing on Arashiyama sightseeing, ② Parents enjoying kimono rentals with their children, ③ Couples on a date.
Also, ④ Those wanting to visit stylish cafes, ⑤ Those looking for a short sightseeing experience in the afternoon, and ⑥ Those who prefer less walking and moving around. The Arashiyama area can be enjoyed within 2–3 hours. It's ideal for those wanting a short kimono experience in the afternoon. The store offers the largest kimono selection among our Kyoto locations.

Access to Arashiyama Store

2 minutes walk from Arashiyama Station on the Keifuku Arashiyama Line
6 minutes walk from JR Sagano Line Saga-Arashiyama Station
12 minutes walk from Hankyu Arashiyama Station
Nearby are Togetsukyo Bridge, Bamboo Grove, and Kimono Forest. For sightseeing in Arashiyama, Rikawafuku Arashiyama Store is convenient.
Rikawafuku Kiyomizu Store

327-6 Kiyomizu 3-chome, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto
To Kiyomizu Store

Main attractions: Kiyomizu Temple, Ninenzaka
For those who are thinking of going to the Kiyomizu area
Considering short-term kimono rental
About 7 minutes walk from City Bus stop "Kiyomizumichi"

Recommended for

Rikawafuku Kiyomizu Store is recommended for: ① Those focusing on Kiyomizu area sightseeing, ② School trip students renting kimonos, ③ Those looking for a short-term rental in the afternoon, and ④ First-time visitors to Kyoto who want to see iconic spots.
Recently, it has become crowded with many foreign visitors, and due to the numerous hills, it's not recommended for those who dislike walking or crowded places.

Access to Kiyomizu Store

About 7 minutes walk from City Bus stop "Kiyomizumichi", 10 minutes walk from "Gojozaka"
20 minutes walk from Keihan Main Line Gion Shijo Station
About 10 minutes by taxi from Kyoto Station. Fare: around 1,300 yen
Nearby are Kiyomizu Temple, Ninenzaka, Sannenzaka, and Yasaka Koshindo. For kimono strolls around Kiyomizu Temple, Rikawafuku Kiyomizu Store is convenient.