Japanese traditional costumes and kimono

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About US

Miyajima Momiji-no-ga offers you a chance to enjoy sightseeing on the island wearing high-quality Kimono and ancient noble lady’s costume and this is the first of its kind in Miyajima.

We are a mother-and-daughter business, established in 2014 seeking to provide many visitors with a chance to enjoy our traditional costumes, part of our beautiful and refined culture in Japan. We take pride in offering our customers costumes and high-quality Kimono so that they can appreciate the genuine cultural pieces.

In 2015, we received the Hiroshima Venture Award (silver medal), an accolade granted to a business with innovative, unique and promising ideas. In 2017 our business was also registered as a Seto Inland See Brand business for its local uniqueness. With these recognitions, we are striving to further develop our business as a means of passing on our traditional cultures to the next generations.

It will be our utmost pleasure to help you spend a special and unforgettable time on Miyajima Island and we look forward to seeing you soon!
Directors: Sayoko Kimura Mayuko Kimura
Professional kimono dresser

"Tubo-Syozoku" package

Try our traditional noble lady’s garment going back 1000 years

Heian Tubo-Syozoku

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Description
※Advance booking of at least 6 days required

With this package, you can enjoy sightseeing on Miyajima Island wearing "Tubo-Syozoku", which is a costume worn by noble ladies including princesses when visiting temples and shrines about 1000 years ago.

As the ladies of noble birth in Heian period were supposed to have their faces covered, they wore ‘Ichime-gasa”, a straw hat with a white veil. Their garment also included “Kakemamori”, a charm holder around the neck in which they carried medicines to ensure their safe journey. The red cord tied at the shoulder was called “Kake-obi” and it was believed that the red color had some protecting and purifying power in ancient times.

Change into the authentic Tubo-Syozoku costume and enjoy a stroll for 1 hours 30 minutes around the historic Daisho-in Temple and the beautiful Momijidani Park. As we are one of only very few in the countrywho offer these special traditional costumes for rent, you will be assured to have an unforgettable time in the Miyajima Island.

■ You must be taller than 120cm. Girls who are between 120cm and 135cm tall will be offered a yellow costume.
[We ONLY have one of these costumes.]
■ We can offer a noble costume to gentlemen called “Kariginu”who are between 140cm and 175cm tall.Colour is violet. We only have one of these costumes.
■ From June to September, "Tubo-Syozoku" is available for summer with thin and breathable material. So, you can still enjoy the experience even in the warm weather. We have "Tubo-Syozoku" only for women. We do not have any SUMMER costumes for children's who are between 120cm and 135cm tall and also“Kariginu” for men.

Fee(JPY,tax not included)
Credit card can not be used.

Package Price Times
Heian "Tsub-shozoku" Outdoor 6000 yen 1 hour 30 minutes (plus time to change clothes)
Heian "Tsub-shozoku" Indoor 4500 yen 30 minutes (plus time to change clothes)
"Kariginu" (for gentlemen) Outdoor 8000 yen 1 hour 30 minutes (plus time to change clothes)
"Kariginu" (for gentlemen) Indoor 6500 yen 30 minutes (plus time to change clothes)

Times

Available between 9:00 to 15:00

Summer Tubo-Syozoku

120cm~135cm tall will be yellow costume

Kariginu(for gentlemen)

Restrictions

◆Heian “Tubo-Syozoku”: only available for ladies who are between approx. 120cm and 175cm tall. Not available for pregnant ladies.
◆“Kariginu”: available for gentlemen who are between 140cm and 175cm tall.
◆“Tubo-Syozoku” and “Kariginu” costume size are made for the average sized of Japanese customers

Please read carefully before booking

◆You can stroll around ‘Daisho-in Temple’ and the ‘Momijidani Park’. You are not allowed to walk in to‘Itsukushima Shrine’,'Senjokaku' with your costume. The Shrine only allows people in the period costume in their premises if they have a wedding ceremony in the shrine on the day. You can take pictures from outside with 'Itsukushima Shrine’in the background.
◆Please refrain from eating, drinking, and smoking while wearing the costume. You may take a bottled drink as required, to keep your physical condition in summer.
◆Please do not walk in the tideland or sandy beach. Our costume cannot be easily cleaned once they become wet or soiled.
We may charge extra if you substantially stain the costume. Again, please keep in mind, that our costume are of high quality and cannot be easily cleaned.
◆If the weather is wet on the day, even if you booked the Outdoor package, it will be changed to an Indoor package (30 minutes at 4500 yen for ladies and 6500 for gentlemen) as we cannot allow the costume to be wet.
◆In case of heavy rain, stormy weather or snow, we may have to close our office for our own safety due to our remote location. So we have to cancel your booking. In this case, we cannot compensate your travel or other expenses.
◆Our “Tubo-Syozoku” and “Kariginu” costume are made for the average sized Japanese customers. It may be possible that we are unable to find the right size costume for some of our customers depending on their chest and waist sizes. Please note that we do not have a large size summer "Tubo-Syozoku" costume (June - September).
◆Our package does not include photo shooting by photographers.
◆With the indoor package, you will be offered to stay in a traditional Japanese room with straw matts (not in a photo studio).
◆We will not be responsible for any inconveniences or accidents caused during the package.
◆We advise you to read our FAQ page in advance.

No Entry area

Please enjoy strolling around this area


"Kimono/Yukata" Package

Miyajima Island sightseeing plan with rental kimono of high quality


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Description
※Advance booking of at least 6 days required

With this package, you can enjoy the sightseeing on Miyajima Island wearing Kimono or Yukata (for May – September).

Kimono and Yukata (cotton Kimono for summer) are the most cherished national costumes in Japan. Dressed up in the elegant Kimono, you can enjoy sightseeing in Miyajima to your heart's content for up to 4 hours, including a temple visit, souvenir shopping and leisurely stroll in the town.

Rental of Kimono, obi belt, bag, Japanese traditional sandals, accessories and hair ornaments (only for ladies) are all included in our package. They are quality items, which have been carefully selected by us, and will not be found in tourists outlets.
If it is your first time wearing Kimono, don’t worry, as we will be more than happy to help you choose and coordinate items. We can guarantee that you will look stunning in Kimono with the beautiful backdrop of Miyajima Island. You will cherish the unique and special memories created from this experience.

Fee(JPY,tax not included)Credit card can not be used.

Package Price Times
Kimono 7000 yen 4 hours (plus time to change clothes)
Summer Kimono(Only women) 7000 yen 4 hours (plus time to change clothes)
Yukata (from May to September) 5500 yen 4 hours (plus time to change clothes)
Option Hair styling (for ladies only) 4000 yen * Due to the availability, you may not be able to book the hair styling.

Times

Available between 9:00 to 15:00

Kimono(October to May)

Summer Kimono(May to September)

Yukata(May to September)


Restrictions

◆Ladies: only available for ladies between approx. 140cm and 175cm tall. Not available for pregnant ladies.
◆Gentlemen: available for gentlemen between 140cm and 190cm tall
◆Our Kimono and Yukata size are made for the average sized of Japanese customers

Please check before booking.

◆Please take necessary care to look after your costume, i.e. don't smoke or eat while walking. You may eat and drink while sitting.
◆Please do not walk in the tideland or sandy beach. Our costume cannot be easily cleaned once they become wet or soiled.
◆We may charge extra if you substantially stain the costume. Again, please keep in mind, that our costume are of high quality and cannot be easily cleaned.
◆You may be allowed to have a walk on some rainy days. However, in case of heavy rain, stormy weather or snow, we may have to close our office for our own safety due to our remote location and therefore cancel your booking. In this case, we cannot compensate your travel or other expenses.
◆Our Kimono and Yukata are made for the average sized Japanese customers.
It may be possible that we are unable to find the right size costume for some of our customers depending on their chest and waist sizes. Please note that we do not have a large size summer Kimono (from June to September).
◆Our package does not include photo shooting by photographers.
◆We will not be responsible for any inconveniences or accidents caused during the package.
◆We advise you to read our FAQ page in advance.

Group tour, MICE, Event, Reception etc.

Offers a variety of programs on request.

We look forward to seeing you!

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Latest News / Closing Day Information

01/10/2024

We will be closed on Monday, November 18, 2024. Please note that reservations are not possible.

28/12/2019

It will be closed from December 31st to January 5th. Please note that we cannot respond to emails.

24/01/2019

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FAQ

1. Do I need to make a booking in advance?
Yes, you must have a confirmed booking in advance. Please fill in our booking request form and send it to us at least 6 days in advance. Please look out for our reply mail as we may have to decline your request due to limited availability.
2. How much time should I allow for the whole experience, i.e., from the point of arriving and leaving your premises?
Please allow:
■ Approx. 2 hours 30 minutes for Heian “Tubo-Syozoku” Outdoor & “Kariginu” Outdoor packagepackages. This includes strolling outside in the costume for up to 1 hour 30 minutes.

■ Approx. 1 hour 10 minutes for Heian “Tubo-Syozoku” Indoor & “Kariginu” Indoor package. This includes time to spend in the costume for 30 minutes.

■ Approx. 5hours ~ 5hours 30 minutes for Kimono/Yukata package. This includes strolling outside for up to 4 hours.
* They are estimated timetimes when two people are booked.
* Time variesTimes vary depending on the number of people, time to change, options, etc.
3. Can I communicate in English or another language?
So we should be able to communicate but not in detail.
Having said that we have had many overseas customers in the past and they enjoyed the experience very much as you can see in our Comment/Review and Photos page.
We may not speak perfect English but we will do our best in ensuring that you have a great time and leave with a wonderful memory of the day.
4. Can I pay with a credit card?
Sorry but we don’t accept credit card. We only accept cash.
5. I am worried if you have a suitable size costume as I am rather tall (or wide).
Our “Tubo-Syozoku”, Kimono and Yukata are made for the average to just-above-average sized Japanese customers.
They may be too small for you depending on your chest and waist sizes.
Please note that we have only a limited number of larger size costumes.
The upper height limits for these costumes are approx. 170cm for ladies and 190cm (175cm for “Kariginu”) for gentlemen.
However, if your height is close to these limits, you may find the costumes short in length and sleeves.
6. Is there photo shooting by a professional photographer included in the package?
No, it is not included in the package. Please use your own camera or your mobile phone and take pictures of each other. If you are by yourself, we are happy to take several photos of you in our premises.
7. Is there any make-up service by a professional artist in the package?
No, it is not included in the package.
8. What about my hair?
■ If you choose Heian “Tubo-Syozoku” package, you are going to wear “Ichime-gasa” hat with white veil. So tie your hair at a lower position. Just tying a knot, you can create a nice atmosphere

■ If you choose Kimono/Yukata Package, you can request hair styling options at 4000 yen (plus tax). This is for ladies only.

■ You need to let us know about this optional request in advance when booking.
However, availability is limited and we will let you know whether or not we are able to confirm your request.
9. What happens if it rains on the day?
■ If you choose Heian “Tubo-Syozoku” or “Kariginu” package, you may not leave our premise, that is, your Outdoor package will be automatically changed to the Indoor package.Heian “Tubo-Syozoku” Indoor package gives you time to enjoy wearing the costume for 30 minutes at 4500 yen (plus tax) and “Kariginu” Indoor package for 30 minutes at 6500 yen (plus tax).

■ If you choose Kimono/Yukata package, you may be able to stroll outside even if it is wet outside.
However, in case of heavy rain or snow, we may have to cancel your booking. In this case, we will not compensate your travel or other expenses.
10. Do you have anything suitable for a girl?
If she is taller than approx. 120cm, we have a Heian “Tubo-Syozoku” package suitable for her. Please carefully read our package description page for details as we only have a limited color, and a different design for our child costumes.
Kimono/Yukata package will be suitable if she is taller than 140cm.
11. Is there any package for men?
■ Heian “Tubo-Syozoku” is a lady’s costume worn by princesses, so it will not be for gentlemen. Instead, we offer “Kariginu”, a period costume for noble men worn about 1000 years ago.

■ “Kariginu” Outdoor package can be booked only with Heian “Tubo-Syozoku” Outdoor package, i.e. a gentleman wearing “Kariginu” is not allowed to go outside on his own. He needs to be accompanied by a lady in costume.

Please see our package page for details including price.
Gentlemen can book Kimono/Yukata package for gentlemen.
* For all of our packages for gentlemen, they need to be taller than 140cm. There is no package for boys.
12. Do you have a waiting area for my friend/family who is not going to be part of the package?
We only have limited space indoors for up to 2 people.
If you are accompanied by more than 2 people, we suggest they explore our local area which has many souvenir shops and cafes, etc.

We normally ask you NOT to leave your children waiting unsupervised. However, if you have no other choice, we ask you to ensure that other customers in our premises are not inconvenienced by your children’s behavior.
13. Will I be accompanied by one of your staff while I have a stroll outside?
No, we will not come with you.
14. Is it all right to take photo’s while changing into the costume?
We normally ask you not to take photo’s while you are getting dressed inside our changing room.
15. Do I need to bring anything or prepare anything beforehand?
You don’t have to bring anything as we provide everything you need. In summer we advise you to wear a pale color underwear. Please do not wear perfume.
16. May I eat while in the costume?
If you choose Heian “Tubo-Syozoku” or “Kariginu” package, we ask you not to eat or drink while wearing the costume. You may take a bottled drink as required, to avoid heat stroke in summer.

If you choose Kimono/Yukata package, we ask you not to eat while walking. You may eat and drink while sitting.
17.I am pregnant.
We do not accept booking requests for those who are pregnant for their own health and safety.We will not be liable for any discomfort or trouble experienced as a result of the package.
18.Do you have a non-smoking policy in your premises?
Yes, we do. We ask you and your companions not to smoke while in our premises. Our costume can easily absorb the smell. Smoking inside facility and while wearing costume is strictly prohibited
19.What is your cancellation policy?
If you cancel on the day, we ask you to pay 100% cancellation fee.
Otherwise, please inform us of your cancellation or any change no later than 3 days before your appointment if possible. If not, please send us an e-mail no later than 15:00 on the day before your appointment. Please note, we consider you cancelled your booking if you arrive 15 minutes or later for your appointment.
In any case, if you need to cancel or find yourself getting late for arrival due to some emergency, you must contact us.

Access: 2Floor 593 Hatsukaichi Miyajima Hiroshima
Diagonally across from Miyajima office.
From Miyajima Pier About 6 minutes on foot.


Booking Form

    Package ※ For women Time you wish to book Number of people:women

    Maximum number you can book is 9 for Heian “Tsubo-shozoku”

    Maximum number you can book is 10 each for Kimono, Summer Kimono and Yukata

    Package ※ For men   Time you wish to book Number of people:men

    Maximum number you can book is 1 for Kariginu

    Maximum number you can book is 10 each for Kimono, Summer Kimono and Yukata

    * Please let us know here if you wish to book Heian “Tsubo-shozoku” for girls (120cm-135cm).
    We have only one garment available for this category.
    * Please let us know here if you wish to book hair-styling for Kimono /Yukata at the extra charge of 4000 yen (plus consumption tax).
    There is limited availability for hair-styling bookings.

    Please read carefully before you send the booking form:

    * Sending the booking request form does not guarantee a confirmed booking. We will reply within one to five days after we receive your request. Due to other advance bookings and our business holidays, we may decline your request. So, please keep checking for our reply. We will not be able to provide you with our costumes even you show up with your booking form. You need to show us a copy of our booking confirmation mail.

    * After sending the booking request form, you will receive an automatic reply e-mail from us to acknowledge the receipt of your reservation request. If you do not receive this e-mail or cannot find it in your spam mail folder, it means your booking request form did not reach us due to some errors, thus no automatic reply mail from us. Please try sending the form again from a different e-mail address.

    *We strongly advise you to check our FAQ page before you send us questions.
    *If you do not hear from us after 5 days or more, please send the e-mail to us again.
    *We have a limited number of resources to handle e-mail enquiries and we appreciate your patience while awaiting our reply.