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Beautiful foreign traveler wearing an authentic premium silk kimono walking in Kyoto

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The Ultimate Guide to Authentic Kimono Experiences in Kyoto

Don't let cheap, printed polyester ruin your travel photography. Discover the deep history of traditional Japanese silk (Shoken), learn the crucial differences between a Kimono and a Yukata, and find out where to book the city's most authentic dressing experiences...

By Aiko Sato • 8 Min Read

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