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Kyoto Photo Tour with a Professional Photographer

4.9 (64 reviews) 1 h 30 min Free cancellation
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Kyoto Photo Tour with a Professional Photographer

About this activity

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Capture unforgettable memories of your Kyoto trip with a professional photographer. Explore beautiful streets, temples, and hidden gems while enjoying a private photoshoot experience. Receive around 50 professionally edited photos and take home lasting memories of your journey in Japan.

⚫︎ Receive 50 professionally edited high-resolution photos

⚫︎ Explore Kyoto’s famous landmarks and hidden gems with a local photographer

⚫︎ Capture natural and beautiful moments while walking through traditional streets and scenic areas

⚫︎ Choose a morning or afternoon session depending on your preferred lighting

⚫︎ Enjoy a private photoshoot experience tailored to your group

※This experience DOESN'T include kimono wearing and price , so please be careful! If you want to enjoy photo session with kimono, please go to the kimono shop before meeting time.

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At a glance

Duration
1 h 30 min
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Up to 6 people
People per booking
1–6
Guide
English
Operated by
Travel Japan Together

Ages: Adults (0–100 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: Professional local photographer
  • Included: Around 50 professionally edited high-quality photos
  • Included: Local guidance to Kyoto’s scenic photo spots

Not included

  • Not included: Kimono rental

Itinerary

  1. Yasaka Shrine

    20 min

    We will start the tour at this famous landmark of Kyoto, where you can get beautiful photos with traditional vibes of Kyoto.

  2. Maruyama Park

    20 min

    Maruyama Park is the oldest park in Kyoto, and in early April when the cherry trees start to bloom. In this park, you can enjoy traditional style of Japanese garden as well.

    You can enjoy photo shooting in the traditional park.

  3. Chion-in Temple

    20 min

    The Sanmon Gate, Chionin's main entrance gate, is24 meters tall and 50 meters wide, it is the largest wooden temple gate in Japan. You can enjoy watching this magnificent gate, and also learn history. We have photo shoot near this gate, and you can get beautiful and historical pictures.

  4. Ishibe Alley

    10 min Admission not included

    This is the hidden alley surrounded by traditional architecture. You can feel authentic vibes of Kyoto.

  5. Nene-no-Michi

    10 min

    We will guide you to Nene Road, which wonderful flagstone walkway. In autumn season, you can see many red leaves here. kodaiji is very close, and many people walk this street. you can enjoy the atmosphere. We will take photos in this street.

  6. Yasaka Pagoda

    10 min

    Yasakanoto Pagoda, is one of the Kyoto's most visible and recognizable landmarks. It's also called "5 storied pagoda", and you can see amazing temple here. We take pictures with this Pagoda, and the pictures will be authentic. Also we will explain the history about Pagoda.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

  • We will meet at Yasaka-Shrine, in front of the main Torii gate.

    Our photographer is standing on stairs, in front of torii gate.

End point

  • We finish the photography tour in front of Yasaka Pagoda, and end with the travel tips around this area.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel You get back
At least one day before 100%
Less than a day before 0%

Good to know

  • Wheelchair accessible

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

  • Service animals allowed

  • Public transportation options are available nearby

  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Options

  • Kyoto Photo Tour with a Professional Photographer

  • Kyoto Photo Tour(Private)

    Private

Traveller ratings

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