Formal — to staff
Ryokan · Traditional · Inn
You
すみません、この浴衣の着方が少し難しくて… 正しい着方を教えていただけますか?
すみません、このゆかたのきかたがすこしむずかしくて… ただしいきかたをおしえていただけますか?
Excuse me, I'm finding it a bit difficult to wear this yukata. Could you please teach me the correct way to put it on?
Romaji: Sumimasen, kono yukata no kikata ga sukoshi muzukashikute… tadashii kikata o oshiete itadakemasu ka? / Reply Romaji: Hai, kashikomarimashita. O-heya de go-setsumei shimashō ka?
Reply
はい、かしこまりました。お部屋でご説明しましょうか?
はい、かしこまりました。おへやでごせつめいしましょうか?
Yes, certainly. Shall I explain it to you in your room?
Gesture & etiquette
Holding up the yukata with a slightly perplexed expression, or gesturing towards your body.
When wearing a yukata or kimono, always wrap the left side over the right side (右前 migi-mae). Wrapping the right side over the left (左前 hidari-mae) is traditionally reserved for deceased persons.