Why are kimonos so expensive in Japan?

The same reason any well-made item that is meant to last for years is expensive. I own kimono that are over 125 years old and are still in excellent condition; the quality in craftsmanship demands such prices. read more

(Lin, 2012) They are so expensive because it takes so much time to make and decorate a kimono and there are not as many people who are able to make them anymore.There are also so many layers that they cost more for each layer. read more

So to be precise the Jūnihitoe is only the final, most elaborate form of this kind of dress. It is little wonder, that this really is the most expensive Kimono of them all. Where to see a Jūnihitoe. Now I’ve been a bad, bad person by showing you all these pictures, without telling you where and how to see it yourself. read more

Nowadays many Japanese women may only own yukata and will often rent formal kimono when needed since they are so expensive. That, or they buy secondhand. Secondhand kimono shops are extremely popular and can be found all over Japan. This is why kimono do not exactly make tourist-friendly souvenirs. read more