Kimono Rental for Men: Haori Style or Formal Hakama?
Kimono rental for men is actually simple. There are two options: haori (jacket) kimono, or formal hakama.
Haori kimono for walking around
This is the style men have worn as everyday dress. It moves well and suits a walk around Asakusa or a date. The HANAYAKA men’s haori kimono plan is ¥7,700 (tax included), covering the drawstring pouch, setta sandals and hair.
Formal hakama for special occasions
For meeting the family before a wedding, a coming-of-age keepsake or a formal shoot, hakama is the only choice. The men’s formal hakama plan is ¥15,500 (tax included). The upright line of it is a different thing from haori, and it holds its own next to a woman in furisode (long-sleeved formal kimono). If you are coming as a couple, the couple plans on the pricing plans page and the deluxe couple shoot (¥65,000) are worth a look.
Men’s kimono: sizing and how it actually feels
We carry a wide range built around heights of 165 to 185cm. It feels about as heavy as a yukata, maybe slightly more, and hardly restricts movement. The common worry is where the obi (sash) sits. A men’s obi is tied low on the hipbone, so you can eat a full meal without discomfort, which is one of the quiet advantages of men’s kimono.
Matching formality with your partner: a quick guide
If you are walking as a pair, matching the level of formality tightens up the photos. She is in komon or a lace kimono then haori kimono (¥7,700). She is in furisode then formal hakama (¥15,500). Wedding photos then montsuki hakama (included in the wedding plan). Just avoid being dressed more casually than she is and you will be fine.
Men in groups, or on their own
Men coming in on their own or with friends is not unusual. A group of friends in haori kimono walking around Asakusa, someone giving a colleague visiting from overseas the experience, one man getting photos taken: we get these every month. The two-man formal photo plan (¥50,000, two hakama outfits plus an hour with a professional photographer) gets used for brothers’ keepsakes and coming-of-age celebrations.
Men’s kimono plans (tax included)
| Plan | Price |
|---|---|
| Men’s haori kimono | ¥7,700 |
| Men’s formal hakama | ¥15,500 |
*Tax included. Prices correct as of the date of this article; see pricing plans for the latest.
Frequently asked questions
- Q. Do you have sizes for tall men?
- We carry a wide range of sizes. If you are worried, call us in advance to check.
- Q. Will I look out of place on my own?
- You will be fine. Our photo plans include a two-man formal course (¥50,000), and men do come in together.
- Q. What if I have a larger build?
- We carry a wide range of sizes, but if you are worried, phone ahead with your height and build.
- Q. Can I wear my own shoes?
- We provide setta and zori sandals, but some people choose shoes for easier walking. Our staff will advise on how they sit with the hem.
- Q. Is my beard or hair fine as it is?
- As it is, is fine. On plans that include men’s hair styling we can also tidy it up a little.
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