Dress up in stunning Asian traditional attire!

Beautiful Asian ethnic clothing with a unique look and feel!

There are many different styles of Asian ethnic clothing, depending on the religion, culture, and ethnicity. Although they look and feel different, each has its own unique charm.
Among them, we have picked out the national costumes from Korea, Taiwan, Vietnam, and Thailand that offer rental services for tourists. We will also introduce recommended shops and spots where you can wear national costumes. Tap on the photo of the national costume that interests you to check it out!

[Korea] Feel like the main character of a drama?! "Hanbok"

Hanbok is a combination of a Chima (women's skirt) and a Jeogori (top). If you're a fan of Korean dramas, you've probably seen this style of a beautiful embroidered top worn over a long, fluffy skirt.

The Hanbok is easy to walk in because the top and bottom are separate, and when you rent it, you can wear a knit or denim underneath in the winter, so it's extremely comfortable to wear! It's the perfect ethnic costume to wear while traveling.

If you want to take photos wearing a traditional Korean dress, we recommend Gyeongbokgung Palace, which is often used as a filming location for Korean dramas, or the Bukchon area, where traditional houses are lined up. The gorgeous traditional Korean dress will blend in with the old townscape, and the surrounding scenery will also add color to your photos.

By the way, if you wear a traditional Korean dress at Gyeongbokgung Palace, you can get free admission. There are many Korean dress rental shops in the area, so you can rent one on the day.

Recommended Hanbok Rental Store: Byulgungteo Hanbok

Byulgungteo Hanbok, which has stores in Gyeongbokgung Palace and Anguk, can accept reservations in Japanese.

Reservations can be made in advance via LINE, and the service not only includes renting traditional Korean dresses, but also hair accessories and small item rentals, as well as hair styling.

There are a wide variety of Hanbok from traditional one to the latest designs with lace. There are also men's Hanbok, so it is recommended for couples traveling to Korea.

Byulgungteo Hanbok

• Address: [Gyeongbokgung Palace Store] 2nd floor, 7, Jahamunro 2-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul (서울시 종로구 자하문로2길 7, 2층)
  [Anguk branch] 2nd floor, Byulgungteo Madan, 10 Yunboseon-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul (서울시 종로구 윤보선길 10, 별궁터마당 2층)
• Closed: [Gyeongbokgung Palace store] Tuesday [Anguk store] None
• Business hours: [Gyeongbokgung Palace store] 9:00-18:30 [Anguk store] 8:30-18:30
• Web: Byulgungteo Hanbok Official Website

[Taiwan] Reflecting traditional designs and the latest trends! A gorgeous transformation with the "Chinese dress"

One of the traditional costumes of Taiwan is the world-famous cheongsam. The cheongsam, called "chipao" in Chinese, is a costume that developed in the early 20th century and is said to have originated from the traditional costume of the Manchu people. It is characterized by embroidery on fabrics such as silk and satin, and has a large slit in a tight-fitting dress that fits the body well.

Recently, the number of shops that rent stylish designer Chinese dresses has increased, and they can be rented in tourist destinations such as Jiufen. Take a nostalgic photo with the cobblestone alleys, stairs, and red lanterns! A commemorative photo in the retro atmosphere of Jiufen's streets is sure to be a picturesque one.

Recommended Chinese dress rental store: CHIPAO

"CHIPAO" in Jiufen accepts reservations in Japanese. In addition to Chinese dresses, you can rent bags, shoes, and hair accessories. They also offer other great services such as free hair styling and complimentary socks.

This shop also offers a plan where you can have a professional photographer take your photos (2 hours, unlimited shots). It's fun to take photos of each other, but having a professional take photos of you all together will surely create an unforgettable memory of your trip.

CHIPAO

• Address: No. 34, Automobile Road, Ruifang District, New Taipei City
• Closed: Irregular holidays
• Business hours: 14:00-19:00
• Web: CHIPAO official website (foreign language site)

[Vietnam] Fun to choose! A wide variety of "Ao Dai"

Ao dai, also known as "the most beautiful national costume in the world," is characterized by a stand-up collar called a China collar, a tight-fitting top, and wide pants. Another attraction is that it is made of light material, making it soft and comfortable to wear.

In the past, the rule was that white pants were for unmarried women and black for married women, but now they come in a variety of patterns and colors.

There are many costume rental shops in tourist areas and markets in cities such as Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi, Da Nang and Hoi An.

In Ho Chi Minh City, there is a museum that specializes in the ao dai called the "Ao Dai Museum," where you can learn about its history while also trying it on and taking photos. It is also popular to wear an ao dai and go around colorful tourist spots, such as Tan Dinh Church, which is known for its cute pink color.

There are also several Japanese-speaking costume rental stores in cities a little further away, such as Da Nang and Hoi An, so be sure to check them out.

Recommended Ao Dai Rental Shop: Forest For The Trees

"Forest For The Trees" is located in Da Nang, one of Vietnam's leading resort areas. This shop specializes in producing Vietnamese weddings for Japanese people, but also rents and sells ao dai.

There is a wide variety of Ao dai, with 240 for women and 60 for men. In addition to a wide variety of colors such as pink, blue, and white, there is a lineup of the latest designs, including classic pants and skirt types. This shop is perfect not only for those who want to change into an Ao dai and enjoy sightseeing, but also for those who want to take photos of the beautiful seaside and world heritage cityscapes of Da Nang and Hoi An. There are also plenty of photo plans, so we recommend asking a professional photographer to take your photos.

Forest For The Trees

• Address: 150 Ho Xuan Huong, Khue My Ward, Ngu Hanh Son District, Da Nang City, Viet Nam
• Closed: Irregular holidays
• Business hours: 9:00-17:30
• Web: Forest For The Trees Official Website

[Thailand] Characterized by gorgeous decorations. "Siwalai" stands out among the gorgeous temples

Siwalai is a traditional Thai national dress. The basic style is a cotton or silk cloth wrapped around the chest called "sabai" and a tubular skirt called "pa nung", with another silk cloth draped over the shoulders.

Another characteristic is that the designs vary depending on the region - North, Northeast, South, and Central - and they feature embroidery and patterns that express the culture and history of each region.

Many tourist spots in Thailand, a Buddhist country, have rules about what to wear at temples. Women may not be allowed in if their skin is exposed, so before visiting in Siwalai, it is important to check in advance.

The spots you can enter at Siwalai include Wat Pho, which is said to be the oldest temple in Bangkok, and Wat Ratchanadaram, which is popular for its gorgeous decorations. You can also enter Wat Arun, which is famous for its Great Buddha pagoda.

Recommended siwa rai rental shop: SENSE OF THAI

At SENSE OF THAI, located within the Thamaharat Mall shopping mall within walking distance of Wat Arun, you can rent a siwalai even on the day.

There are over 300 different shiwarai in the store, including many pastel-colored shiwarai that are sure to look great in photos. You can also rent bracelets, belts, necklaces, and earrings to match your outfit. You can enjoy coordinating your outfit completely.

This is also an option, but you can also have a photographer take your picture. They will suggest poses that will look good in front of the temple, which is very popular.

SENSE OF THAI

• Address: Tha Maharaj, 1/11 ตรอก มหาธาตุ Maha Rat Rd, แขวง บรมมหาราชวัง Phra Nakhon, Bangkok, Thailand 10200
• Closed: None
• Business hours: 9:30-18:00
• Instagram: @sense_of_thai

How to wear national costumes when traveling?

National costumes strongly reflect the culture and traditions of a country. Many people would like to wear national costumes as a memento of their trip and take photos while sightseeing. Here are some points to keep in mind when wearing national costumes while traveling.

Make a reservation in advance via the web or social media

If you want to wear traditional Korean clothing while traveling, we recommend that you make a reservation in advance. If you search for "Hankok rental" in Japanese or use the hashtag function on social media, you will find stores that rent traditional Korean clothing.

If you are unsure about the language or are not used to traveling abroad, it is a good idea to choose a restaurant that allows reservations in Japanese.

Some costume rental stores also offer photo plans with a photographer, so we recommend booking both the costume rental and photo plan as a set.

Find a local costume rental store

If you want to travel without a set schedule, one option is to look for a local costume rental store.
There are many costume rental shops around tourist spots where you can wear traditional costumes. There are many shops in Korea and Vietnam in particular, so it's a good idea to check out the prices and lineup of costumes and pop in to the shop you like.

It may be a good idea to search for a costume rental store near a tourist spot using Google Maps.

Enjoy great deals with free services

If you don't want to do sightseeing but would like to try on some traditional clothing or just take a few photos, try out the free service.

It depends on the country, but there are places where you can try on costumes for free at public facilities such as tourist information centers in major tourist destinations. However, please note that in some cases you may not be able to go outside or walk around town in the costume, and you may need to make a reservation in advance.

A memento of your trip. Wear national costumes for an unforgettable trip.

Wearing national costumes filled with the history, culture, and traditions of each country will not only make your travel memories more vivid, but it will also be an opportunity to deepen your understanding of that country. Why not try wearing national costumes on your trip to create irreplaceable memories?

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