Experience

Cultural Experiences
Jump into cultural experiences in Hiroshima. Slip into full kimono and tour Miyajima. Watch ancient heroes slay sorcerers and spider demons in Hiroshima kagura. Cruise down the Motoyasu River and then head over to Miyajima for an afternoon of calligraphy and Japanese tea ceremony. Wander down yatai packed festival streets and bon dance with the locals. Our guide is your insider on the streets of Hiroshima.

Onomichi Osanpo no Kimono Otomeya (尾道お散歩のきもの乙女屋)

Onomichi Osanpo no Kimono Otomeya is a kimono rental store in Onomichi where you can rent a kimono of your favorite design for ¥3,500 and have it fitted. When renting a kimono, you can either bring your own tabi socks and underwear (such as a long camisole) or purchase tabi socks and a camisole at the store. Afterwards, enjoy sightseeing around Onomichi’s temples while wearing traditional Japanese garb.

The attraction of Onomichi Osanpo no Kimono Otomeya is that it offers a wide variety of rental kimono, from classic to retro designs. You can rent a kimono, obi, obijime, zori (sandals), and other items necessary to wear a kimono, and they also sell camisoles. During the summer months, they offer yukata rentals instead of kimono. For those who want to learn how to wear a kimono, they also offer a two-hour dressing lesson.