Kimono Styling Tour

Would you like to wear an authentic Japanese kimono in style?

We believe the kimono experience to be something special and personal.
For this reason we started offering our personalized kimono experience in which we will style you in a theme or colors of your choice.
Do you want to try a modern edgy kimono look? Or a retro inspired look like in the 1920s? Perhaps you want to rock a kimono or rather have a cute and traditional dress code?

Choose the theme and we will do what we love most – style you from head to toe!

What's included?

・A fun packed afternoon in an authentic kimono
・Fashionable & personalized kimono styling you can’t get anywhere else
・Full kimono rental for ladies & gents
・Basic knowledge about kimono
・A local stroll through Tokyo’s neighborhoods
・6 edited pictures per person

Who can join?

Anyone really!
Wanting to try a Japanese kimono during your visit to Japan?
Living in Japan but want to wear kimono a different way and explore the city off the beaten path?
Celebrating a special occasion?

Either alone, with a friend, partner or child - everyone is welcome to join.
(Even if the other party prefers not to wear kimono, that is fine as well!)

STYLES / THEMES TO CHOOSE FROM

・Fashion / Harajuku
・Taisho Roman / Retro MoGa (1920s)
・Western clothing x Kimono mix
・Rock / Punk / Goth
・Kawaii
・Traditional
・Simple / One color

or name your own preference of style and items used

LOCATION / ACTIVITY

Depending on your interests we can either just have a mellow stroll through the neighborhood or go somewhere funky where kimono will stand out for some cool pictures.

・Temple / Japanese Garden / Historical Japanese houses
・City scene / Game Center / Fun park
・Tourist locations / famous Tokyo sights
・Scenic retro café / restaurant / neighborhood stroll
・Seasonal: Flower viewing (cherry blossom etc.), Ice skating etc.

How it works

After your booking inquiry we will discuss everything via email (date & time, styling & location).

On the day we will meet up and dress you while explaining a little about the items you are wearing.

Afterwards let’s have a stroll through the neighborhood or travel to a scenic spot in Tokyo to take some pictures, casually enjoy the day and have some local delicacies if you like.
I’ll join you in kimono as well, so it is like a casual day with a friend.

Key infos

・Duration: 4-5 hours
(if you want to wear the kimono the whole day that’s possible too)
・Price: 48,000 JPY incl. tax (or approx. $400 USD / 380 EUR depending on the exchange rate)
(Combo price: 2 person: 66,000 JPY / approx. $550 USD depending on the rate (3-5 person please inquire first)
・Included: Personal Kimono Styling, dressing, personally planned tour & 10-15 edited pictures.
Makeup & Hair are not included but can be arranged at additional cost.
・Date & Time: flexible depending on schedule / between 9 am to 7 pm
・Location: Greater Tokyo area / other regions via request
・Languages: English, Japanese, German

What to prepare?

・Ladies: Wear a tank top and if possible sports bra or a no-wire bra
・Gents: tank top or low collar / v-neck shirt
・Your own Hair & Make-up (can be arranged for a surcharge, please inquire).
・Depending on the styling you may bring your own shoes / accessories if you like.
・Some change for train, food & possible entrance fees.

Note: Please tell us your body height and clothing size / measurements alongside with a picture of you in advance, so we can pick out the best outfit for you!

We will arrange everything else to make sure you have a carefree and fun day!

Disclaimer:
※ When booking please let us know your body height & measurements and preference of style & location. (We am happy to also suggest something based on your interests.)
※ We will individually plan the day based on your preferences.
※ Photos will be taken in a natural setting outside on the street or in another of our destinations. We will need up to 1 week to prepare the pictures and send you the data online.
※ If we travel by train you will need to pay your own ticket. Same applies for entrance fees etc.
※ Tours need to be fully pre-paid / Cancellations up to 3 days prior to the tour are fully refundable. Cancellations after or a no-show will result in full charge.
※ In case of bad weather conditions a re-schedule is possible.

Curious how your tour may look like?
Here a little behind the scenes from a customer:

Ready for your kimono experience?

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Hidden gems

Anji was amazing! She was so patient and worked with me to make a vision come true. She provided everything we needed and took us to some hidden gems.
The pictures came out exactly how we wanted! Loved them so much so we used one for our wedding. Can’t wait to work with her again!

Torri & Gary

January 12th, 2024

Inspiring

Hello Anji, I wanted to express a little bit my whole experience and words of gratitude to you! I was literally honored to be your first customer to experience such a magnificent experience of wearing a Japanese kimono that you styled for me! It was a great day and not only the whole wearing part or taking pictures, but talking with you was so fun and i felt so positive and happy afterwards! I wish you only the best and hope you will have many customers and lots and lots of fun! I was very nervous about lots of things at first and you know my start of the day was not best because of allergy, but i am glad i could cope with it and even without a make up we got great pictures! Especial thanks for always tying my shoes >.< You really inspired me to keep my own journey into the world of Japanese traditional wear and i will always get inspiration from you. I absolutely love your style and you are totally an amazing inspirational person! Keep up your great work.

@real_kh

March 13th, 2019

Wonderful experience

I booked Anji for the Kimono Styling tour and I am SO happy that I did! Anji is so knowledgeable, approachable and patient. She took what I wanted and presented unbelievable options for my tour. From the faux capelet, the red Moschino gloves to the retro up-cycled obi! Everything was a dream! The attention of detail she puts into her work really makes her stand out. She made me feel so comfortable being in front of the camera despite being in a completely different country with different customs and my own personal language barrier to deal with. I chose the option for a hair & makeup artist, and I had no regrets. The HMUA Anji was in contact was professional, and delivered what I wanted. I have ALOT of stubborn curly hair. So transforming my hair into a “vintage vibe” is no small feat! I have to disclose that it was still quite hot and humid when we did the tour, but my hair and makeup completely stayed in place! The pictures that Anji delivered are absolutely AMAZING!! I love how there’s a good balance between candid and posed photos. Anji went above and beyond my expectations in terms of professionalism, attitude and flexibility. I just wanted to thank you for being able to make this kimono styling tour the best experience I’ve had!

Nicole (@haniico)

September 10th, 2020

Great atmosphere

Very special experience for an authentic Japanese day. Anji is a pro in many fields like styling, shooting in the right position and environment to make it special.
And on top of this, you feel really comfortable to be supported by her if to make your wish come true. Great atmosphere, professional shooting and quality. We enjoyed the day as a family of 4. Thank you and see you again~

Jaclyn

June, 2023

Pre-Wedding Kimono outing

Really glad to have joined SALZ’s Kimono experience tour with my better half before the government allowed travelling to Tokyo officially. We chanced upon SALZ’s instagram and fell in love with her kimono style and thought it would be a good idea to have a fun casual photoshoot before our actual wedding photoshoot in Korea. Anji is really friendly and I felt comfortable to discuss with her about the styles, themes we would like. She offers a variety of kimonos and is generous for letting us use some of her accessories for the photoshoot. The makeup and hairstyling was not in the package but it can be arranged at a reasonable price. The guys helping with the makeup & hair are very friendly and brimming with positivity too. I felt so much positivity on that day surrounded by people who love what they are doing. Me and my husband were totally in love with the kimonos we have chosen. We really appreciate Anji’s effort to make sure that the places we are visiting were opened on that day. She brought us to a teahouse near Shibamata and we also walked around Asakusa. She shared with us her knowledge on kimono throughout the trip and you can just feel her loves for kimono. I will definitely recommend my overseas friends to join this tour when they visit Japan.

Tricia & JaeWoo

September 28th, 2020

Anji is such an amazing person. Before the kimono tour she asked me a lot about what kind of style, colors I like the most so she could choose the best kimono for me. During the tour, Anji was very easy to talk to, open minded and patient. I would recommend her for anybody who wants to wear vintage/original kimono.

@saki_2035

Mar 22nd, 2019