FAQ
Frequently asked questions from customers
Questions and answers
How to make a reservation and use
- Can I make a reservation on the day?If there is availability, you can make a reservation on the day.
You can make a reservation on the official website up to 30 minutes before your visit.
Please rest assured that if you need to use the service at the last minute, we will contact you by phone. - Can I make a reservation for a large group?VASARA has experience accommodating up to 2,000 people, so you can leave it to us.
If you would like to use this service, please decide the store you would like to visit, the date and time of your visit, the number of people, and the ratio of men to women, and then contact us via the inquiry form on our official website or by email (info@vasara-h.co.jp). - Can I use the facility before opening time?Yes, it is possible.
The following fees will be charged per person depending on the time of your visit.
7:00pm 3,300 yen/person (tax included)
8:00am 2,200 yen/person (tax included)
*Advance payment is required for use during the 7am hours.
If you would like to use this service, please decide the store you would like to use, the date and time of your visit, the number of people, and the plan, and then contact us through our inquiry desk. - The time I want to make a reservation is marked as X. Is it possible to make a reservation?The times marked with an X are either fully booked or outside business hours and reservations cannot be accepted.
Please complete the procedure during the time slot marked "Make a reservation." - I made a reservation but haven't received a confirmation email.If you make a reservation using the reservation form on the official website, an automatic email will be sent from info@vasara-h.co.jp once the reservation is completed.
Depending on your spam settings, the e-mail may not be delivered, so please set up your e-mail to receive e-mails from designated domains or to receive e-mails from spoofed addresses before proceeding. - Can I make a payment in advance when booking online?Advance payment can be made by credit card, convenience store payment, or carrier payment.
If your prepayment has not been completed by the day of use, please make payment on the day of your visit.
Please rest assured that your reservation will not be automatically canceled if you do not make a prepayment. - Until when can I make a prepayment online reservation?The various payment methods are as follows:
◆Credit card payment: up to 2 hours before the date and time of use
◆ Carrier payment: Until the day before use
◆Convenience store payment: up to 3 days before the date of use
Don't worry, even if your prepayment hasn't been completed, your reservation will still be valid with any discounts or coupons applied. - I selected convenience store payment when making my reservation, but the payment deadline has passed.We are very sorry, but the convenience store payment number for prepayment cannot be reissued once the payment deadline has passed.
Even if prepayment has not been completed, your reservation will continue with any discounts or coupons applied, so please make payment on the day of your visit. - How can I pay at the store?The following can be used.
◆Cash
◆Credit cards: VISA, MASTER, JCB, AMEX, Diners Club, Discover
◆ Electronic payments: "PayPay", "LINE Pay", "Rakuten Pay", "au PAY", "WeChatPay", "Alipay" - Can I get a receipt?On the day of your visit, you will be given a receipt detailing your transaction, including the amount of your prepayment.
You may use it as a receipt as is, but if you would like it issued in receipt format, please ask a member of staff when paying. - Can I change my reservation?Please contact our customer support desk to make any changes to your reservation.
If you are in a hurry to use the facility on the day, please consider contacting us by phone. - Please tell me what to bring on the day.You will be asked to show identification on the day of rental, so please be sure to bring it with you.
In addition, everything necessary for each rental plan is provided, so there is no need to prepare dressing accessories. - What kind of ID should I bring?Please prepare as follows:
Driver's license, driving record certificate, passport, residence card, special permanent resident certificate, My Number card, various welfare handbooks, student ID, health insurance card
*Please note that if you forget your ID, you will not be able to rent. - I think I'm going to be late for my reservation.If you are only 10-15 minutes late, there is no need to contact us in advance.
If your arrival is significantly delayed by more than 30 minutes, please contact us via our customer support desk and we will reschedule your reservation time.
Please note that we will begin accommodating customers who arrive on time, so we ask for your understanding when you visit. - Can you send the kimono to a specified address?Unfortunately, we do not offer delivery of rental items to a specified address from the store.
We apologize for the inconvenience, but please come to the store to pick up your order. - Can I change the plan or options I have reserved on the day?Please rest assured that we can upgrade your plan or add options on the day.
Please note that we cannot downgrade your plan after you arrive at the store, or cancel or change your plan to a price lower than the price stated at the time of booking. - Is it possible to choose and reserve a kimono in advance?Only the formal attire plan can be selected and reserved in advance.
Please note that advance payment is required for reservation.
Please note that this does not apply to city wear plans such as komon and yukata.
We apologize for the inconvenience, but we ask that you choose the kimono you like on the day. - How can I make an appointment to view the property?To make a reservation for a preview, please decide the store you would like to use, the date and time you would like to visit, the method of preview (in person or online), and the plan you would like, and then contact us through our various inquiry desks.
You can also make a reservation through the official website reservation form. (*Reservations are available from 13:00 to 16:00.) - Is there a fee for viewing the property?Please rest assured that we offer free preview inspections.
When reserving an item, advance payment (cash or credit card) is required, so please be prepared to pay when you come to the store if you wish to reserve an item. - Can I inspect the property even if I'm far away?We are able to arrange online reservations for viewings using the internet meeting service "Zoom."
This service is popular among customers who live far away or who have difficulty going out, so please consider it. - What time should I return it by?The return time for all plans is 5:30 p.m.
You can also use the service at night by adding the following options.
◆Next day return: 2,200 yen/item (tax included)
Please come to the store by 5:30pm on the next business day to return the rental item. We can also store your luggage.
◆Return by mail: 4,400 yen/item (tax included)
Please return the item by cash on delivery the next day after rental. We cannot store luggage.
Please be sure to apply for any changes to your return method before departure.
Please note that we cannot change the return method or provide refunds after departure. - I won't make it in time for the return.Items cannot be returned after business hours, so please make sure to return before closing time.
If you arrive after 5:30 p.m., you will be charged a late fee of 1,100 yen (tax included) per item.
If you return the item on the next business day, an additional fee of 2,200 yen per person (tax included) will be charged for next-day return per night, so please settle this when you return the item. - Can I return the item at a different store than the one I rented it at?The cost is 3,850 yen (excluding tax) per item.
We are unable to store luggage, so please bring your own.
Please note that changes cannot be made after departure.
Plans and Kimono Care
- Please tell me the size of the kimono.The kimono sizes available at our store are as follows:
・Women: 150~175cm
・Male: 160-185cm
・Children: 100-135cm
This is only a guideline, so you can wear it even if it is slightly different or larger.
If the B/W/H is up to 100cm, you can wear it without worrying about it coming undone.
Footwear is available in one size fits all for women (ML size), and in sizes from 26 to 30 cm for men.
The tabi socks are sock-type and free size. - Can I choose the obi and accessories?You can choose your own obi and accessories.
Additional options are also available, so please enjoy coordinating them with your kimono. - How much time does it take?The entire process, from check-in to dressing and leaving, takes approximately one hour for one person.
If you have two or more people, please plan your visit to be approximately 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours.
Please note that the time required may vary depending on the time it takes to select a kimono and how busy the venue is. - Can I wear the kimonos shown on the site?The kimonos shown on the site are examples and may differ from the kimonos available for rental on the day.
Please note that the grade of each kimono may differ from the one listed depending on the maintenance status of the kimono.
We have many kimonos available that are not listed on the website, so please enjoy renting them at any VASARA store. - Which kimono is suitable for the purpose you want to use it for (wedding, tea ceremony, etc.)?The appropriate kimono varies depending on the purpose of use, relationship, and social status.
If you are having difficulty making a decision, please contact us through our inquiry desk and we will propose a plan. - Can I wear kimono of the opposite sex based on my physical condition?Don't worry, they are available for rental.
Regardless of the wearer's physical gender, the rental plan can be used at the price indicated.
If you use the Women's Kimono Plan, you can also use the hair styling option for both your own hair and wigs.
If you have special circumstances, we will do our best to assist you. - Can I wear this if I'm pregnant?Please rest assured that even pregnant women can rent and wear kimonos.
We apologize for the inconvenience, but when you visit the store, please inform our staff that you are pregnant.
A medical certificate is not required, but we ask that you sign a consent form provided by our store.
We would appreciate your cooperation if you could consult your doctor in advance before visiting our store, as this will ensure your peace of mind. - How many can you choose from?For the city wear plan, we will have around 20-30 items of each grade on display in the store so that you can choose from a wide selection.
Please note that for the formal attire plan, the number of items available to rent on the desired rental date may change due to maintenance and other reasons, so we cannot give you a definite number.
Please note that depending on the rental situation on the day and the time of your visit, the number of items may be less than the number stated above. - Will new kimonos be arriving?We are constantly stocking new kimonos, including original VASARA design kimonos, so that you can enjoy wearing kimonos no matter how many times you visit our store.
The timing and number of tickets may vary slightly by store, so please check each store's Instagram or shop topics. - Can I get dressed at a different store from the one I rent?We can only accept this request if we have enough time to move the kimono.
We charge a fee of 5,500 yen (tax included) per kimono as a service charge for arranging for the kimono to be delivered to the desired store from the store that owns the kimono. - The kimono will be rented, but you will be asked to bring your own accessories to help you put it on.If our staff helps you dress or put on the kimono, it will cost 1,100 yen (tax included) per item.
If you would like to use a towel or shirt to arrange the outfit, you may need to pay an additional 550 yen (tax included) for a special knot or 550 yen (tax included) for a decorative cord.
There is no need to apply in advance, but please make a reservation and come early to allow plenty of time for your consultation.
Please note that you are responsible for managing any items you bring with you. - Is there any guarantee provided for the rented kimono?At VASARA, to ensure you can enjoy your kimono rental with peace of mind, there is no need to have the kimono cleaned when you return it.
If the item gets dirty, please contact us immediately and do not try to wash or repair it yourself.
Depending on the degree of dirt when you return the item, you may be required to pay for repairs. Therefore, we recommend that you consider purchasing the peace of mind package option, in which we will cover the repair costs.
Please note that you are responsible for managing any items you bring with you.
◆Street Wear Plan (Komon/Yukata) 550 yen (tax included)/piece
◆Formal dress plan (Visiting kimono, Shichigosan, Hakama, Furisode, Baby clothes) 1,100 yen (tax included) per dress
This applies to the entire kimono and rental accessories rented, and you can choose to add it to each kimono separately.
You can add it up until before your departure, so please feel free to use it. - When can I start wearing a yukata?The yukata rental period is generally from May to September.
Please rest assured that there will be a transitional period during which you can choose to wear either a yukata or a kimono depending on the temperature. - Do you sell formal wear?We can lend out formal kimonos for formal occasions such as Homongi, Shichigosan, Hakama, Furisode, Baby clothes for shrine visits, and Tomesode.
Rental plans available vary depending on the store, so please check the "Plans and Prices" page on the official website. - Can I bring my own kimono and have it dressed?Yes, it is possible.
We will dress your precious kimono in a more beautiful way.
The carry-on fees are as follows:
◆Komon (half-width obi) 5,478 yen
◆Komon (Nagoya obi) 6,578 yen
◆Small pattern (Fukuro obi) 7,128 yen
◆Yukata 6,050 yen
◆ Homongi, Tsukesage 17,490 yen
◆ Tomesode 17,490 yen
◆ Furisode 43,890 yen
◆Hakama 18,590 yen
◆ Shichi-go-san Three years old 16,390 yen
◆ Shichi-go-san Five years old 18,590 yen
◆ Shichi-go-san Seven years old 20,790 yen
*All prices include tax.
The price is based on bringing all the equipment necessary for dressing, so if there is anything missing, we can rent it for free or for a fee.
Please note that, as with the full rental plan, an extension fee will be charged for rental items depending on the period until return.
If you would like to have your hair styled, an additional 1,100 yen (tax included) will be charged for each hair style option.
Reservations cannot be made through the reservation form on the official website, so please contact us via one of our various inquiry desks. - If I bring my own kimono and use the dressing service, can I leave my kimono with us in advance?We will accept your order from 3 days before the planned date of dressing.
If you are having your kimono delivered to the store, please write the reservation date and that it is a kimono for bringing in and dressing on the delivery slip.
Your luggage will be opened together with you on the day of your arrival.
Please note that we will not be opening the products in advance and hanging them on hangers or any other maintenance, so please prepare accordingly. - Can I rent just accessories such as obi?We do not offer rental of only some of the items or only options.
We apologize for not being able to accommodate your request, but we will provide you with the entire set.
Hair set and options
- Can I have my hair done?Hair styling options are available for female customers only.
We have catalogs to choose from, ranging from the classic free bun design to the latest paid designs.
Don't worry, we also have special designs for those with short hair.
If you bring your own kimono and would like to have your hair styled, an additional 1,100 yen (tax included) will be charged for each hair style option. - Can I borrow a hair accessory?Hair accessories are also available as an option.
We have a wide variety of hair accessories available, from free to paid, so please choose your favorite one. - Can you do face makeup?Lip and cheek makeup is available as an additional paid option for children plans only.
We apologize, but we do not apply facial makeup to customers aged 12 or older. - I would like to try different ways of tying the obi.For small patterns and yukata, we will tie them in a bunko knot, and for formal kimonos, we will tie them in a double drum knot free of charge.
If you would like a different obi arrangement, we can accommodate you by adding an extra 550 yen (tax included) for a different obi knot. - Can I add options on the day?Options can be added on the day of your visit without prior reservation.
Please come and see the items in person and choose the one you like best on the day.
If you have paid in advance, please pay only the difference in price before departure on the day of your trip. - Do you have a photography plan?VASARAではロケーション撮影・スタジオ撮影の2種類のご用意をしております。
◆スタジオ撮影(https://en.vasara-h.co.jp/studio/)
◆ロケーション撮影(https://en.vasara-h.co.jp/photo/location.html)
両プランともに、事前申し込み制となりますので、お早めのお申込みをおすすめいたします。 - Can I store my luggage?We provide each person with a zippered bag measuring 40cm x 25cm x 47cm to store their luggage.
If it fits in the box, we will keep it for free and return it to you when you return the kimono.
We cannot accept valuables, so please make sure to bring them with you when you depart.
We will accept suitcases and large luggage for 1,100 yen (tax included) per item, but please note that we will stop accepting items once storage space is filled.
Cancellations and other
- I no longer need the option I reserved and would like to cancel it.You can change or cancel your options up until the day before your trip.
Unfortunately, we cannot accept cancellations or refunds after your visit on the day. - How can I cancel?キャンセルを希望される場合は、キャンセルはこちら(https://en.vasara-h.co.jp/support/cancel/)よりお手続きください。
万が一アクセスできない場合はメール(info@vasara-h.co.jp)まで“キャンセル希望”と記入の上お送りください。 - What are the cancellation fees?The following cancellation fees will apply depending on your plan.
■Formal dress plan (Visiting kimono, Shichigosan, Hakama, Furisode, Baby clothes)
・14 days to 3 days in advance → 30% of the reservation fee
・2 days or the day before → 50% of the reservation fee
・On the day → 100% of the reservation fee
■ Town wear plan (small pattern/yukata)
・2 days or the day before → 50% of the reservation fee
・On the day → 100% of the reservation fee
*If you cancel after changing the date, we will consider it a cancellation on the day.
*If you do not contact us by the reservation date, your reservation will be cancelled on the day.
*Please pay the cancellation fee by bank transfer.
■Disclaimer■
Cancellation fees may not be charged for cancellations due to reasons beyond our control, such as temporary closures, or natural disasters or other reasons that we deem unavoidable.
Please provide details when submitting your cancellation request. - Please tell me how to get a refund if I cancel.If a refund is required due to cancellation, the refund will be made by the following method.
◆ When making an online reservation and paying by credit card or carrier payment
We will process your request to cancel.
Depending on your card company or carrier, it may take up to two months for the processing to be reflected.
If cancellation cannot be made due to reasons such as the expiration of the cancellation period, refunds will be made by bank transfer.
◆ When making an online reservation and paying at a convenience store
Refunds will be made via bank transfer.
◆If paying at the store
Refunds will be made via bank transfer regardless of the payment method used (cash, credit card, etc.).
Please note that the remittance account will be Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation and any fees associated with the refund will be borne by the customer. - I made a duplicate reservation, what should I do?間違ってしまった過剰な予約分のみ無料で取り消し処理を承ります。
キャンセル専用フォーム(https://en.vasara-h.co.jp/support/cancel/)よりお手続きください。 - I left something behind.If we find it, we will send it to your specified address via cash on delivery.
Please provide details such as the characteristics of the item and where you think you may have left it, and contact us through one of our inquiry desks.