Private Tour

Private Kimono Styling with Memory Photos by a Bridal Stylist

Overview

Available languages

Japanese

English

4 hours

Mobile ticket

Experience the heart of Japanese culture in Hokkaido through a private kimono styling experience.

You will be picked up from your hotel or JR Sapporo Station and welcomed into a quiet Japanese-style space.

A bridal stylist with over 10 years of experience in Tokyo will dress you in kimono and style your hair, focusing on comfort, balance, and authenticity.

After dressing, we will visit a location suited to the season and weather, such as a local shrine or park.

During the visit, I will assist with memory photos, explain basic shrine etiquette, and guide you through a traditional prayer.

After the visit, I will help you change at your hotel or back at the dressing space, depending on your preference.

This is not a photo shoot, but a calm, full-service experience for guests who wish to truly feel Japanese culture.

Summer Information

In summer, breathable summer kimono are provided.

Dressing takes place in an air-conditioned Western-style room instead of a tatami room.

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

We have kimonos for both men and women. Men up to 6’11” tall and up to 187.3lbs. Women up to 5’9” tall and up to 165.3lbs.

We need to prepare kimonos, so please let us know if you are male or female.

For women, please avoid wearing wired bras as much as possible. They can ruin the silhouette of your kimono and make you feel uncomfortable. Please use soft bras.

When there is snow on the ground, we take photos wearing the shoes you have been wearing.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What To Expect

Leave JR Sapporo Station from Exit 6. We will be waiting for you at the bottom of the stairs.

10 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Once inside the apartment, you will be able to choose your kimono and accessories, and we will help you dress and arrange your hair.

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

What‘s Included

Private transportation

Kimono accessories set

Guide

Lunch

Alcoholic Beverages

Soda/Pop

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Options

Kimono Styling & Shrine Photos with Gajoen Stylist - Full Service

Pickup included

Reviews

5.00

8 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Highly Enjoyable Morning & Great Value for Money
Robert M,,Dec 14, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Pick-up from hotel on time via private car (arranged in advance) to kimono styling room. Choice of kimono and venue (we were lucky to get a break in the weather). Green tea served (a surprise). Photos taken professionally and sent the same day (can also take your own photos. Highly recommended.
Thank you! ♡ Keiko-san is very cool.
Daydream68020218546,,Nov 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Keiko-san and Masaya-san were incredibly kind and attentive to both me and my mother — truly, the entire family is so lovely. (We brought home the dice!) Although it was our first time wearing kimono, we thoroughly enjoyed the whole process. We were able to immerse ourselves in Japan’s rich culture through the kimono fitting, hair styling, and zori; the matcha and yokan tasting; and even learning how to properly pray at the temple. Keiko-san is practically a superwoman with her many talents (I’m in awe of her incredible range of skills — she's such an inspiration to learn from), and we’re so grateful for the beautiful memories she captured for us. Already missing the warmth of the family as I write this. Their heartfelt sincerity and incredible hospitality left a lasting impression on me, filling me with gratitude for having experienced it all alongside my mother. Thank you!
An Unforgettable Experience!
clarksona2025,,Nov 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
My boyfriend and I had so much fun wearing the kimono and partaking in Japanese tea and sweets. We also learned about shrine etiquette and prayed at the shrine! Thanks to Keiko-San we will have these beautiful pictures to look at and remember our first time in Sapporo. I strongly recommend this kimono experience. ありがとうございます!
So personal you'll feel like royalty.
Diana M,,Oct 4, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
This is more than just kimono wearing. It's a personal and local experience tailored to your tastes. Keiko and her family were mindful in every aspect off this tour. Not only did I have over a hundred professional photos within hours but her father served us green tea with a local sweet. Keiko made sure I was comfortable and went out of her way to specialize my look. Her husband was our driver and holder of all things. It's truly a family affair and you can sense the love within. That made this tour stand out from all the rest.
Great Kimono Experience with a Wonderful Host
Laila G,,Jun 14, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Keiko-san was very kind and pleasant to be with during the whole experience. She was very warm and hospitable, and also showed great care & attention to detail during the kimono dressing/styling We had a great time with wonderful photos and memories :D Would highly recommend this experience :D
💖 Love this 👍✨️
Explorer23796555860,,Apr 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The two of us were extremely helpful, friendly, made a dress, and started taking photos of our emotions from yogans and matts entering the temple door, handwashing and siamese risks. Every shot was really fun and wonderful for us.
If you want to experience a gymono in Sapporo, the best choice!
Global07954266685,,Feb 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
As a foreigner, I've always wanted to wear kimono, but it was really nice to know where to try it in Sapporo. A friendly Suzuki came to pick up delicious bread and tea as well as a kimono. The photo shoot at Hokkaido Shinjuku Palace was really a great memory. I think I could take pictures without any inconvenience while watching. The photos came out so well that I was satisfied! Thank you!
Memoirs of a Cio-Cio San
jacquelinesR5386SG,,Feb 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This tour exceeded my hopes, expectations, and dreams! Keiko established contact confirming my reservation promptly, and provided clear and concise directions on where to meet and how I would recognize her. As a 5'9" size 10 American woman, I was concerned that I might have a very limited selection but she provided several beautiful garments and tons of obi and accessories to choose from. She's a very talented and creative stylist and made sure I was comfortable every step of the way. The Shrine and surrounding grounds provided a beautiful snowy scape for her photography in which she paid close attention to lighting and composition and she coached me on how to pose like a proper Japanese lady. I am ecstatic at how my pictures came out and I strenuously suggest this experience. Keiko and Masayo embody the Japanese spirit of grace, generosity, and hospitality and created many beautiful memories as well as images. Domo arigato gozaimasu!