Thank you for choosing Kimono Rental Wargo.
We are pleased to announce a new partnership with HANDS FREE KYOTO, a Kyoto City initiative promoting hands-free sightseeing. As part of this collaboration, Kimono Rental Wargo will begin offering luggage storage services at two of our major stores in Kyoto starting Monday, July 1, 2024.
Why Hands-Free Sightseeing in Kyoto?
Kyoto City strongly encourages travelers to explore the city without carrying large suitcases or heavy luggage. According to the official Kyoto City website:
“Bringing large luggage such as suitcases onto buses and trains causes overcrowding, preventing local residents from boarding. To ensure everyone can comfortably use public transportation, please make use of hands-free sightseeing.”
This is especially important in Kyoto, where bus transportation is widely used and major tourist sites attract large crowds.
https://www.city.kyoto.lg.jp/sankan/page/0000315606.html
Kyoto is a popular tourist destination with a thriving bus culture, so you'll want to be able to enjoy sightseeing hands-free.
As a company that promotes tourism experiences, we are also helping to combat overtourism in Kyoto City by launching a luggage storage service.
Starting Monday, July 1, 2024, we will be offering a luggage storage service at two large stores in Kyoto City: the Kyoto Tower Sando store in front of Kyoto Station and the Kyoto Gion store.
【Service Overview】
Luggage Storage: ¥550 per item
Place your belongings into our designated large storage bag (approx. H43cm × W37cm × D22cm).
※ Kimono rental customers receive one free storage bag per person.
Suitcase Storage: ¥550 per item
We accept travel bags and suitcases up to a combined total of 160cm (height + width + depth).
※ During peak seasons (March–May, July–September, November), the fee will be ¥1,100 per item.
How to Use:
Please visit the store directly and drop off your luggage at the front desk.
Notes:
・Items not picked up by the store’s closing time (5:30 PM) will incur an additional ¥1,100 per day.
・Items left unclaimed for over one week will be disposed of.
・Valuables cannot be accepted.
【Available Locations】
①Kimono Rental Wargo – Kyoto Tower Sand Store
Located just a 2-minute walk from Kyoto Station, this spacious store (approx. 91 tsubo) is ideal for group
travelers, school trips, and those visiting popular attractions such as Fushimi Inari or Arashiyama.
Enjoy sightseeing without carrying heavy bags!
・Address: Kyoto Tower Building 2F & 3F, 721-1 Higashishiokoji-cho, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto
・Hours: 10:00 AM – 5:30 PM (last return at 5:30 PM)
Open daily
WEB：https://kyotokimonorental.com/en/shop/5
② Kimono Rental Wargo – Kyoto Gion Store
A large store located just a 2-minute walk from Gion-Shijo Station, with easy access to famous spots like Yasaka Shrine and Kiyomizu Temple.
Same-day reservations and group visits are welcome.
・Address: 2F, Gion OKI Building, 216 Nakano-cho, Yamato-oji Nishiiru, Shijo-dori, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto
・Hours: 10:00 AM – 5:30 PM (last return at 5:30 PM)
WEB：https://kyotokimonorental.com/en/shop/6
About HANDS FREE KYOTO
HANDS FREE KYOTO is an initiative operated by the Kyoto City Tourism Association (DMO KYOTO), which provides luggage delivery and storage services throughout Kyoto.
The goal is to reduce congestion caused by large luggage on public transport and promote a more enjoyable sightseeing experience for all.
https://hands-free.kyoto.travel/?lang=ja
【Operator Information】
Organization Name: Kyoto City Tourism Association (Public Interest Incorporated Association)
Representative: Seiji Tanaka, Chairman
Address: 384 Ichino Funairi-cho, Kawaramachi-dori Nijo-sagaru, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto City
Business Overview:
The Kyoto City Tourism Association (DMO KYOTO) plays a central role in implementing Kyoto’s tourism policies.
As a leading expert organization, it aims to shape and guide global tourism initiatives.
Contact Us
Email: kyotokimonorental@compasscorp.jp
FAQ：https://kyotokimonorental.com/en/faq
