There are many plans for kimono rental, such as student discounts and group plans, but many people don't know which one to choose, and can't decide which plan will ultimately be the best deal. I think there are also a relatively large number of people who don't know what type of kimono they want to wear in the first place. So, this time I would like to explain the contents of the plans at Kimono Rental VASARA. I will also introduce limited-time campaign information, so please take advantage of it.

• What is VASARA Kimono Rental?

The first store was opened at Sensoji Temple in 2016. Since then, by the end of March 2019, the company has expanded to 22 stores across the country. This is the largest number of stores in Japan for a kimono rental shop. As the stores are usually located in front of train stations, they are extremely convenient, allowing you to return home by train immediately after returning your kimono.

• Knowledge of Japanese clothing

Do you know the difference between a kimono and a yukata? In fact, there are many meanings and types hidden in the word kimono. I would like you to take an interest in the words of Japanese clothing that you use casually, so I will introduce some basic knowledge about Japanese clothing.

・Difference between kimono and yukata

Roughly speaking, kimonos are for all seasons, while yukatas are for the hot summer months only. Some of the things you need to put on a yukata are omitted, and it is simplified by not needing to wear tabi socks or a juban undergarment.

	lining	tabi	footwear	Under the kimono
kimono	can be	wear	Zori sandals	Underwear and undershirts
yukata	none	Not wearing	geta	underwear

Yukatas are convenient because they eliminate the step of having to put on an outfit. If you are offering a kimono experience to foreigners, we recommend the easy-to-wear yukata.

 

-What kind of kimono is a hakama?

Hakama is a type of Japanese clothing worn over a kimono. The part that covers from the waist to the feet is called "hakama," and wearing hakama is the "hakama style." It is one of the most typical Japanese clothing worn on special occasions, with more and more people wearing it for school graduation ceremonies. Hakama is like a skirt, and the kimono is worn like a miniskirt, making it easier to move around in than a regular kimono. As the words "high-collar" and "Taisho Romantic" suggest, it is often used as fashionable clothing.

 

・Difference between furisode and kimono

Furisode is a Japanese clothing term that is often heard at coming-of-age ceremonies. The biggest difference between it and a kimono is the length of the sleeves. A kimono is about one shaku five sun to eight sun (about 57-68 cm), but a furisode is longer than that. Furisode are also divided into types according to the length of the sleeves, such as small furisode (two shaku sleeves), medium furisode, and large furisode, and the differences between each type are determined by the length of the sleeves. In addition to coming-of-age ceremonies, they can be used at formal occasions such as weddings.

name	length
Small long-sleeved kimono (two shaku sleeves)	Two feet (approximately 75 cm)
Medium-sized kimono	2 shaku 5 sun shaku (approximately 95 cm)
Large long-sleeved kimono	Over 3 shaku (approx. 113 cm)

• Kimono rental VASARA plan

Because we want people to feel free to use Japanese clothing, Kimono Rental VASARA does not offer many plans. The only discount is a 1,000 yen discount for online reservations, so you won't have to worry about not knowing which discount to use, such as student discounts or group discounts.

 

◆Kimono

・ Standard plan discount amount 2900 yen

This plan includes a plain kimono, a simple one-color kimono. Because it is simple, it is easy to wear even for older people.

 

・ One-Star Plan Discount amount 4900 yen

One-Star Plan includes patterns on your kimono. This plan has many cute patterns and is popular among people in their 20s and 30s.

 

・Two Star Plan Discount amount 5900 yen

This plan has many classic patterns and is popular with women who have a mature look, such as models. It is also popular to wear a higher-grade kimono by adding an obiage (500 yen), obijime (500 yen), and decorative cord (500 yen).

 

・Three Star Plan Discount amount 6900 yen

This plan includes a furisode patterned kimono. It is popular among foreign tourists who want to wear traditional Japanese clothing.

 

◆Hakama

・Hakama same-day plan discount amount 8900 yen

You can wear it with a two-shaku sleeve kimono and plain hakama. This plan is popular with people who want to explore tourist spots where you can enjoy traditional Japan, such as Kyoto and Kurashiki. Since it is only available for use on the day, it may not be available if there are many reservations in advance. Thank you for your understanding.

 

・Hakama Standard Plan Discount amount 14,900 yen

The dressing contents are the same as the Hakama Day Plan, which combines a plain Hakama with a two-shaku sleeve, but this plan allows you to reserve in advance. If the date of the graduation ceremony is fixed, it is a good idea to reserve this plan first. Please come to the store to check it out and use the one you like for the graduation ceremony.

 

・ Hakama One-Star Plan

　

This plan will increase the number of patterns on the hakama. You can choose either the hakama with embroidery near the hem or the hakama with a gradation pattern on the entire hakama. This plan is for you to choose. Compared to plain hakama, the variation makes it look more gorgeous.

 

・Hakama Two Star Plan

This plan allows you to use hakama with both gradation and embroidery. It is perfect for women who want to look cuter than others at their graduation ceremony.

• Graduation Hakama W Introduction Campaign

Do you have someone nearby who hasn't made a reservation for a hakama? The Graduation Hakama Double Referral Campaign is a campaign where if someone who has already made a reservation for a hakama at Kimono Rental VASARA introduces someone who hasn't made a reservation for a hakama, both of them will receive a 1,000 yen QUO card. You will get a total of 2,000 yen back for both of you, so it's a great deal. The application period is until March 15th, so if you have someone in need, please introduce them to us.

 

For details on the Graduation Hakama Double Introduction Campaign, please click here.