You can wear a very graceful kimono in Kyoto.

A graceful and colorful kimono

“Ju-Ni-Hitoe”

優雅な着物 「十二単」

It is called "Ju-ni-hitoe" that a woman wears many kimonos so that it may become a layer. 

 

A long time ago, the Japanese woman enjoyed the gradation of the kimono of various colors in accordance with the season. 

 

Even now, since a traveler can wear this kimono in Kyoto, you can actually experience a graceful feeling. 


「十二単」とは、たくさんの着物を重ね着した装束の俗称。

昔の日本女性は、季節にあわせて、様々な着物のグラデーションを楽しんだ。今は旅行者が、京都でこの着物を着ることができるので、優雅な気分を実際に味わってほしい。