One-Day Kimono Workshop
Your first step into wearing kimono
Have you always wanted to learn how to dress yourself in kimono, but didn’t know where to begin?
This one-day workshop is designed for complete beginners who would like to understand the foundations of kimono dressing and experience the full process from preparation to finishing an otaiko musubi with a Nagoya obi.
The workshop is practical and hands-on. We will go through each step together at a relaxed pace, with time to practise, ask questions and enjoy tea and seasonal wagashi together.
Date
Saturday, 21 November 2026
Time
11:30–17:30
6 hours, including a break
Venue
Düsseldorf
exact address later
Language
English
Assistance in Japanese possible
Group size
Limited to 6 participants for personal guidance
What you will learn
Step by step, we will go through the essential techniques needed to dress yourself in kimono.
Basic hosei — body padding
Learn why hosei is used, which areas may need adjustment, and how to create simple padding for a smooth and balanced silhouette.
How to wear a nagajuban
Learn how to put on and adjust the nagajuban correctly, including the position of the collar and the basic foundations needed before wearing the kimono.
How to wear a kimono
Practise dressing in kimono step by step, including adjusting the kimono length, creating the ohashori, positioning the collar, adjusting the eri-awase, securing and arranging the kimono, creating a clean and comfortable overall shape.
Nagoya obi & otaiko musubi
Learn how to wear a Nagoya obi and create the classic otaiko musubi.
We will go through the basic structure of the obi, how to position it, and how to form and adjust the otaiko.
More Than Just a Lesson
This workshop is also a chance to enjoy a relaxed and friendly atmosphere while discovering kimono at your own pace.
Tea and seasonal wagashi will be served during the workshop, giving us time to take a short break, ask questions and enjoy a small moment of Japanese culture together.
The goal is not perfection in one day, but to give you a clear understanding of the complete dressing process so that you can continue practising with confidence.
Schedule
and photos
Who Is This Workshop For?
This workshop is ideal if:
No previous experience is required.
What to Bring
Workshop Fee
Learn Without Pressure ・Nothing Held Back ・Learn Without Judgment
€129
Book by
31 October 2026
If you do not have your own complete kimono set, you can rent one for use during the workshop. The rental set includes kimono, nagajuban, Nagoya obi, basic dressing accessories required during the workshop.
Missing individual items can also be provided where available.
The rental is for use during the workshop only.
Nothing Held Back
Learn Without Pressure
This workshop is focused on learning and enjoying kimono. There is no expectation to purchase kimono, accessories or additional services.
Nothing Held Back
I will share the techniques and practical tips I have learned through my professional kimono dressing training, so you can understand not only what to do, but also why.
Learn Without Judgment
Every body, kimono and level of experience is different. Corrections are given positively and respectfully, helping you find a way of dressing that works for you.
The goal is not to dress perfectly in one day — it is to leave understanding kimono better, enjoying it more, and feeling confident enough to continue.
