Rent a Kimono and Discover “Kawaii” (Cute) Hidden Gems

Tour Highlights

• Choose from a wide selection of colors, patterns, and styles to find your favorite kimono.
• Touring historical buildings in a kimono can be a special memory for you.
• A local guide will explain the city’s history and culture with stories, humor, and insights.
• Look for something “Kawaii” (cute) while walking around the city and take a photo of yourself in kimono as a souvenir of your visit.
• Visit places, buildings, shops, and items that capture the nostalgic charm of Japan’s Showa era (the style and culture of Japan from around the 1950s to the 1980s), a trend among young Japanese people today.

Explore the charm of Sapporo with this delightful kimono tour! Your local English-speaking guide will meet you at a kimono rental shop to begin your cultural experience. The first step is selecting your favorite kimono from a beautiful array of options, after which professional staff will expertly assist you in dressing.

Once you are elegantly adorned in your kimono, your tour will start. Your guide will lead you to picturesque locations perfect for capturing stunning photos in your traditional attire. At the historic former Nagayama Residence, you can enjoy a relaxing tea break at the café, indulging in adorable (“kawaii”) sweets and beverages. Afterwards, experience some lighthearted fun at the game center within the Sapporo Factory Mall, where you can try your hand at UFO catchers (crane games) and create fun (“kawaii”) photo stickers with a “purikura” machine.

Your tour can also include visits to beloved local spots such as Hokkaido Jingu Tongu, an auxiliary shrine of the main Hokkaido Jingu Shrine, or Tanukikoji Shopping Street. This retro arcade offers another opportunity to take lovely (“kawaii”) photographs amidst its unique atmosphere.