Private Higashiyama Kyoto Photoshoot with a Local Photographer

5.0 (11 reviews) Kyoto, Japan
Duration1h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
Instant confirmationYour booking is confirmed right away
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesThai, Japanese, English
Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

IMPORTANT: This is a photography session only. Kimono rental, hair styling, and makeup are NOT included.

The experience is built around your photos, not a fixed sightseeing route. Your photographer adapts the session to the people, crowds, and conditions on the day, with natural direction when needed rather than rigid posing.

After the shoot, you receive all usable high-resolution JPEG photos—not just a small pre-selected set. You then choose the moments you personally want professionally edited and naturally retouched.

This gives you both the complete story of your session and the freedom to decide which images matter most to you.

Please note before booking

• This is a professional photography session, not a guided sightseeing tour.
• The listed price is per person, not per group. Please enter the correct number of participants when booking.
• Sessions take place outdoors using mainly natural light.

What's included

  • All usable high-resolution JPEG photos from your session
  • Professional editing and natural skin retouching according to your selected package
  • You choose which photos are professionally edited
  • Private professional photography session
  • Parking Fees
  • Private transportation
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Kimono/Hair styling and makeup
  • We don't have a shopfront. We'll meet you on-site at the location

What to expect

IMPORTANT: Kimono rental is NOT included. This experience provides professional photography services only.

Meet your photographer in Higashiyama and enjoy a relaxed private portrait session through the historic streets of Kyoto.

Your photographer will guide you with posing, movement, and positioning when needed while leaving room for natural interactions and expressions. No previous photoshoot experience is required.

Possible shooting areas may include Nene-no-Michi, Ishin-no-Michi, traditional Higashiyama streets, and views of Yasaka Pagoda. The exact route is flexible and may change based on crowds, accessibility, local regulations, and conditions on the day.

After the session, all usable high-resolution JPEG photos are delivered through an online gallery. Review the complete gallery and choose your favorite images for professional editing and natural skin retouching according to your booked option.

Session duration and the number of professionally edited photos depend on the option selected when booking.

Couples, families, friends, and solo travelers are welcome. This is a photography session, not a guided sightseeing tour.

  1. Nene-no-Michi
  2. Ishin no Michi
  3. Hokan-ji Temple

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Nene no Michi Street
Next to the rickshaw corner and public restroom
Google Maps:
https://maps.app.goo.gl/zT3qK3nnEHg3sakM9
Please follow the GPS using walking mode and zoom in to see the exact meeting point.

We'll confirm/contact you before start.

End point

Nene no Michi Street
Next to the rickshaw corner and public restroom
Google Maps:
https://maps.app.goo.gl/zT3qK3nnEHg3sakM9
Please follow the GPS using walking mode and zoom in to see the exact meeting point.

We'll confirm/contact you before start.

Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

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

Reviews

5.0 (11)
From
12,000.00 JPY per person
Check availability & book
  • Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts
  • Instant confirmation
  • You'll choose your date and travelers and pay on viator.com. Prices vary by date, group size and option.
More activities in Kyoto
From
12,000.00 JPY per person
Check availability