Kimono dressing experience
A twelve-layered ceremonial kimono and samurai armor are available for indoor use. Other samurai armor can be worn outdoors, for example, walking through Tamamo Park and taking pictures wearing them.
There is now a fee for the kimono wearing experience. It is easy to check the availability of this service online.
Kimono dressing image
Dressing and strolling image (lightweight type)
For this service, reservations are required.
Please go to the Jalan net travel website booking page to reserve your spot.
Reservations are accepted beginning one month before the date of the reservation.
Kimono wearing experience (heavyweight twelve-layered ceremonial kimono or samurai armor)
https://www.jalan.net/kankou/spt_guide000000137004/activity/l00005EBA5
Kimono wearing experience (lightweight samurai armor)
https://www.jalan.net/kankou/spt_guide000000137004/activity/l00005EDF1
How to use the service
| Indoor: Twelve-layered ceremonial kimono and samurai armor | Outdoor: Samurai armor | |
|---|---|---|
| Location for experience | Hands-on Learning Room on the Museum’s first floor | After putting on the costume in the Hands-on Learning Room on the Museum’s first floor, people are allowed to walk through Tamamo Park, the former site of Takamatsu Castle (west of the Museum) *If it is raining, people are allowed to walk around the areas within the Museum that are free to enter |
| Start time and time required | Twice a day, from 11:00 and 15:00 It takes about 60 minutes per session, including 30 minutes for dressing | Twice a day, from 9:30 and 13:15 It takes about 90 minutes per session, including 10 minutes for dressing |
| Usage fee | 2,500 yen | 1,500 yen, including an entry ticket for Tamamo Park |
| Maximum number of participants | Approximately one pair of people per session | Approximately one pair of people per session |
| Weight and size of costumes | Twelve-layered ceremonial kimono: Approx. 10 kg Samurai armor: Approx. 17 kg *May not be suitable for small children. | Child costume: 2.5 kg. Adult costume: 3 kg Suitable for adults who are at least 150 cm tall Suitable for children who are at least 130 cm tall |
| Booking website | Jalan net indoor activity booking page (Link to external website) | Jalan net outdoor activity booking page (Link to external website) |