Where to buy a Yukuta, rather than a Kimono...?
 

Hello I would love a dressing gown/robe for practical use when I get home from Japan (visiting right now until 3rd Nov).
Where can I get a practical Yukuta suitable for everyday use, as you would a robe at home?

I'm in Kyoto until Wednesday then Takayama then have 3 days in Tokyo before heading home to Ireland.

Is Nishishi Market worth a look? I don't want 2nd Hand.
The Dept stores don't seem to have them unless I'm not asking for the right thing?! I've tried 2 of the big Dept stores here in Kyoto.
Thank you!

I believe what you're looking for is a "yukata".

You are off season - yukata are sold in late spring and summer and are widely available then but now, most shops would have to order for you. You may find panama style yukata in some large department stores. At the airport there are souvenir yukata for sale year round.

We bought one in October in Tokyo in that enormous department store which my daughter (who was living there) described as selling everything you've never wanted. I think it was called Tokyo Smiles?
They are not really sized for bigger British people

No it was Tokyo Hands!

You should be able to get one at Oriental Bazaar in Harajuku. It's on the main street between Harajuku and Omotesando. I know places where you can get cheap ones but they are probably a bit hard to find for the first timer. I imagine that Ueno Okachimachi also has them. There is a shop in a street parallel to Ameyoko that sells that kind of stuff to tourists. Hope that helps.

In Takayama I just bought one at Asunaro Ryokan. They carry for sale the ones that are the same as those provided to their guests. Pretty decent selection.