Here are a couple of information
Jidai-matsuri 22 Oct, Kyoto - The event is the one of very traditional event since 1895. For the detail is info, Please look at the website!
For kimono lovers
- Try to wear kimono and walk around Kyoto! "Kyoto kimono station" at Kyoto station has a rental kimono place with reasonable price, The photo service is also available.
- Kimono Museum(日本きもの文化美術館）Please have a look the following web(http://nmkb.jp/index.php/museum/ )!
Unfortunately no English site, but the museum displays kimonos(Edo to Showa era). Tohoku area is also beautiful place for Autumn leaves. If you visit in Fukushima, It will be a nice experience for the vintage kimono world!
How many plants and traditional patterns can you see in the above picture?
This is the "TOMESODE" formal lady's kimono(The dress code of Japanese lady!) for married persons.
The main feature are; there are 5 family crests on the back, 2 sleeves and 2 chests / The pattern on the hem(bottom) of kimono / short sleeves
