Official Launch: Autumn 2026
We are currently preparing for the official launch of our kimono experiences in Paris. Until then, please enjoy exploring the beauty of kimono through our articles. We look forward to welcoming you soon.
Wear authentic Japanese kimono or yukata and discover the beauty, elegance, and cultural spirit of Japan in the heart of Paris.
Private experiences for individuals, couples, families, and small groups.
✓ We come to your hotel, apartment, or accommodation in Paris.
Experience the Beauty of Japanese Culture
More than simply wearing traditional clothing, this experience invites you to discover Japanese culture through kimono.
During your experience, you will learn how kimono is worn, how to walk and move gracefully, and how Japanese people have appreciated beauty, seasonality, and harmony through clothing for centuries.
Although we are in Paris, the cultural experience remains authentically Japanese.
Whether it is your first time wearing kimono or a long-awaited dream, we hope this experience becomes one of the most memorable moments of your journey.
Why Choose AKIZAKURA?
More than 2,500 Guests Welcomed
Since 2018, AKIZAKURA has provided kimono experiences to more than 2,500 international visitors in Japan.
Over 200 Authentic Kimono & Yukata
Women, men, and children can choose from a large collection of genuine Japanese kimono and yukata made in Japan, in a wide range of sizes, colors, and styles. Most kimono are silk, while summer yukata are cotton.
Convenient Dressing at Your Location
Sayoko comes directly to your hotel, apartment, or accommodation in Paris, allowing you to enjoy the experience comfortably without visiting a studio.
Private Experience
Each experience is private, allowing you to enjoy kimono at your own pace.
Photography Included
Beautiful photographs are taken with an iPhone throughout the experience.
Many of the images on this website were photographed by Sayoko herself using an iPhone.
Cultural Insights from Japan
Throughout the experience, Sayoko shares cultural stories, traditions, and everyday customs that help bring Japanese culture to life.
Experience Flow
Duration: approximately 2 hours
Before Your Experience
Step 1 — Reservation & Kimono Selection
After booking, we will send you a short questionnaire asking for:
• Your height and body measurements
• Shoe size
• Your address in Paris (hotel, apartment, or accommodation)
Based on your measurements, we will send you a private collection link where you can browse and choose the kimono or yukata you would like to wear on the day of your experience.
On the Day of Your Experience
Step 2 — Kimono Dressing
On the day of your experience, Sayoko will come directly to your hotel, apartment, or accommodation in Paris.
You will then be dressed in the kimono or yukata you selected before the experience.
Step 3 — Learn the Art of Wearing Kimono
Before heading out, you will learn simple kimono etiquette, including:
• How to walk gracefully
• How to pose naturally
• How to sit comfortably
• Cultural tips about kimono and Japanese traditions
Step 4 — Photo Walk in Paris
Together, we will stroll through beautiful locations near the Eiffel Tower while taking photographs.
Sayoko will guide you to carefully selected spots that complement the beauty of kimono.
Step 5 — Return and Change
After the photo walk, we return to your accommodation.
You can change back into your own clothes before the experience concludes.
iPhone users receive their photos via AirDrop on the same day. Android and other smartphone users receive their photos via Google Drive by the following day.
What is Included?
- Kimono or Yukata dressing
- Obi and accessories
- Guidance on walking and posture
- Introduction to kimono culture
- Use of AKIZAKURA kimono-upcycled umbrella
- iPhone photography
- Photo data after the experience
Meet Your Host
Sayoko RODOLPHI YAMAMURA
Japanese kimono specialist, founder of AKIZAKURA, and host of more than 2,500 guests since 2018.
Sayoko shares the beauty of kimono and Japanese culture through private experiences in Paris.
Guest Reviews
Since 2018, more than 2,500 international guests have joined AKIZAKURA’s kimono experiences in Japan.
Many guests describe the experience as personal, memorable, and one of the highlights of their trip.
Book Your Experience
Private kimono and yukata experiences are available by reservation only.
Before Your Experience
- After booking, we will contact you within 24 hours with a short questionnaire regarding measurements and your accommodation address.
- Please choose your kimono or yukata before the deadline indicated in our message.
- The experience begins and ends at your hotel, apartment, or accommodation in Paris.
- Summer experiences are conducted in cotton yukata for comfort and safety during hot weather.
Good to Know
- Private experience only
- Women, men, and children welcome
- Kimono available for body measurements up to 130 cm (bust, waist, or hips)
- Duration: approximately 2 hours
- Photo data included
- Kimono umbrella available during the experience
- Service available within approximately 30 minutes of the Eiffel Tower by public transportation. Other locations may be possible upon request and may incur an additional fee.
- Pets are not permitted during the experience
Not Suitable For
- Guests unable to walk for approximately 1–2 hours
- Guests with medical conditions that may be affected by heat during summer
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