Recruitment Information
We are looking for people to work with us.
Based on our corporate philosophy, "The customer experience is paramount", we are looking for people who can work with us to provide services that will make you say, "I want to come back! We are looking for people who can work together with us to provide services that make people say, "I want to come back again!
I would like to introduce the staff working at Riko Kimono to you all!
Mr. Hayato.
It is wonderful to be able to live abroad and we look forward to having you join us.
minato acid
It is a blessing to feel that we are making progress every day, and it is fulfilling and meaningful.
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At first it was just a working holiday, but the job was so good that I decided to join.
Where we work
【Kiyomizu Main Store】 – 7-minute walk from the city bus stop "Higashiyama Yasui" (Routes 58 / 80 / 86 / 202 / 206 / 207)
✔ Children's kimono available
Located in Ninenzaka, with major sightseeing spots within walking distance! Just a 5-minute walk to Kiyomizu-dera. The spacious machiya-style interior features traditional Japanese rooms and a garden, perfect for photo shoots.
✧ Newly opened in December 2024 ✧ A wide selection of the latest trend-setting kimonos is available.
【Gion Store】 – 2-minute walk from the city bus stop "Higashiyama Yasui" (Routes 58 / 80 / 86 / 202 / 206 / 207)
✔ Children's kimono available
Perfectly located for those looking to explore Gion. Situated right in front of Yasui Konpiragu Shrine, famous for cutting off bad ties and forming good ones. We also recommend enjoying a geisha dance performance at the Kagai Art Museum—known for its traditional theater—while dressed in kimono, for a truly special and culturally rich experience!
【Yasaka Store】 – 3-minute walk from the city bus stop "Higashiyama Yasui" (Routes 58 / 80 / 86 / 202 / 206 / 207)
✔ Some items available for purchase
The most popular store among women. Located within a 5-minute walk from Yasaka Shrine, this shop sits amidst a charming, traditional Japanese streetscape. After changing into your kimono, you can take beautiful photos with the picturesque town scenery as your backdrop.
Application Guidelines
| employment status | regular employee |
| salary | Monthly salary ￥250,000 - ￥350,000 Includes a fixed overtime rate of ￥37,000 per month (equivalent to 20 hours). |
| Job Description | Riko, a very popular kimono rental store in Gion, Kyoto, is looking for staff! Dressing, hair setting, makeup, customer service *Preferably a cosmetology license and a license related to dressing. We are a cheerful and energetic workplace that emphasizes communication among staff members. It is also possible to balance work with housework and child-rearing! We're flexible on work hours to suit your needs!" Mainly Komon (han-haba obi and Nagoya obi), Visiting Kimono and Furisode. We have a large selection of silk kimonos! |
| duty station | Gion Branch: 570-261, Gion-cho, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto, 605-0074, Japan Yasaka Store: 499-10 Shimogawara-cho, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto 605-0825 Kiyomizu Store: 351-16 Masuya-cho, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto 605-0826 Each store is approximately 5 minutes walking distance from each other, and the store to be worked at is decided the day before. |
| office (business, working) hours | 9:00-18:00 (1 hour break) Shift system (9 days off per month) |
| holiday | 9 days off per month Paid vacations (after 6 months of employment) |
| Treatment and Benefits | All transportation expenses paid Allowance for peak season Early morning allowance Various social insurances (employment, workers' accident compensation, health, and employees' pension) Free dress code |
| Preferred Skills | Already graduated, new graduates Kimono rental store experience Holders of a cosmetology license and a license related to dressing You are most welcome! |
| Contact | (1) Apply through Engage ② info@rikokimono.comから応募 |
| employment status | part-time job |
| salary | Salary: Hourly wage: 1000 yen - Receptionist Hair and makeup from 1,250 yen Dressing from 1,250 yen 1350 yen - can do both. |
| Job Description | Riko, a very popular kimono rental store in Gion, Kyoto, is looking for staff! Dressing, hair setting, makeup, customer service *Preferably a cosmetology license and a license related to dressing. We are a cheerful and energetic workplace that emphasizes communication among staff members. It is also possible to balance work with housework and child-rearing! We're flexible on work hours to suit your needs!" We have a large selection of silk kimonos, mainly komon (hanhaku obi and nagoya obi), visiting kimonos, and furisode (long-sleeved kimono). We have a large selection of silk kimonos! |
| duty station | Gion Branch: 570-261, Gion-cho, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto, 605-0074, Japan Yasaka Store: 499-10 Shimogawara-cho, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto 605-0825 Kiyomizu Store: 351-16 Masuya-cho, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto 605-0826 Travel distance between both stores is 5 minutes on foot, and the store to be worked at is determined the day before. |
| office (business, working) hours | 9:00~18:00 Shifts from 4 hours to OK |
| Treatment and Benefits | All transportation expenses paid Allowance for peak season Early morning allowance Various social insurances (employment, workers' accident compensation, health, and employees' pension) Free dress code |
| Preferred Skills | Already graduated, new graduates Kimono rental store experience Holders of a cosmetology license and a license related to dressing You are most welcome! |
| Contact | (1) Apply through Engage ② info@rikokimono.comから応募 |
Selection Flow
- entry
info@rikokimono.com宛てにメールを頂くか,Engage SitePlease enter through
After that, please submit your resume, work history, personal PR statement, and other necessary documents.
After your entry, you will receive an e-mail, please check the contents. - preliminary screening
Document Screening: Initial selection will be made based on the submitted documents. Applicants will be notified of selection results by e-mail.
Interview: Initial interview will be conducted for those who pass the document screening.
Interviews are conducted in person, so please introduce yourself, tell us why you are interested in the position, and tell us about your past experience.
For technical staff applications, a skills check will be conducted on the same day as the interview.
Aptitude Tests: Aptitude tests are conducted as needed. This includes personality tests and ability tests. - adoption
Offer: If you pass the final interview, you will receive an offer letter. We will confirm the terms of the offer and the date of employment.
Preparation for entry into the company: After accepting an offer of employment, you will be prepared for your entry into the company. You will be informed of the required documents and orientation.
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