Japanese Kimono Trip with Your Bestie: A Must-Read for Guys Accompanying Girls Wearing Kimonos!

Accompanying my bestie to wear a kimono in Kyoto, from choosing the pattern to tying the belt, it took a full 2 hours, but seeing her transform into a Japanese drama heroine, I immediately felt it was worth it! Guys who are accompanying should definitely check out this "nanny-level assistance guide"—— 👉 Kimono Facts for Girls: During the Heian period, nobles wore 12 layers of unlined garments (Jūnihitoe), which has now been simplified to Juban + Naga-Juban + the main garment. The essence of a girl's kimono lies in the "exposed nape," and the obi knot is divided into front hanging (unmarried) and back hanging (married). 👉 Girl's Kimono Classification｜A Selection Guide That Guys Can Also Understand** 1️⃣ Furisode: The young lady has arrived! Extra-long sleeves + gorgeous embroidery, the most expensive to rent but the photos are divine (my bestie wore a light cherry-colored Furisode and was asked for photos by 5 groups of tourists) 2️⃣ Homongi: A walking oriental oil painting! Continuous patterns from the shoulder to the skirt, worn for tea parties/formal occasions, low-key and expensive 3️⃣ Komon: The champion of everyday styles, repeating small patterns + plain obi, not cumbersome for eating, shopping, and taking pictures 4️⃣ Yukata: A limited summer edition that will make your heart flutter! Geta + round fan + waist rope, perfect for the fireworks display. 📌 Guy Assistance Tips ✅ Take the initiative to help lift the kimono hem! It's easy to step on when going up stairs (don't ask me how I know) ✅ Prepare mints + straws! It's too tight to bend over and eat when wearing a kimono 👉 Full Process of Kyoto Girl's Kimono Experience 📍 Treasure Shop Recommendations ▪️ Gion "Wargo": The Homongi is absolutely gorgeous, but you need to book 3 days in advance (We chose a light purple Komon + pearl obi, my bestie said it looked like a hydrangea spirit) ⏰ A Must-Take Course for Time Management Masters ▫️ Arrive 30 minutes earlier than the reservation time! Choosing the style + accessories takes at least 40 minutes ▫️ It takes twice as long to dress as it does for guys! Allow 1.5 hours (I took the opportunity to drink matcha) ▫️ Return before 4pm! The overtime fee is enough to eat a Wagyu beef meal 📸 Guy Photography Crash Course 1. Fushimi Inari Shrine: Take a photo of the back in the Senbon Torii, the red light makes the kimono glow 2. Nene no Michi: Capture the moment of looking back + hair blowing in the wind, full of cinematic feel 3. Gion Shirakawa: When the street lights come on in the evening, use the stone slab reflection to take symmetrical compositions ⚠️ Lessons Learned × Don't let girls wear it on an empty stomach! You can only eat liquid food after tightening the obi × Choose Geta that are one size larger! Don't blame me for not telling you if your toes are squeezed to tears × Don't touch the obi knot! It costs an extra JPY 2,000 to untie and retie it