Self-Guided Kyoto Ukiyo-e Photo Experience: Past & Present Art

Kyoto, Japan
Duration3h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
Instant confirmationYour booking is confirmed right away
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
Group sizeUp to 30 travelers

Overview

A self-guided smartphone photo experience combining historic ukiyo-e with present-day Kyoto.

【EXPLORE】
Create your own digital artwork at 15 iconic Kyoto viewpoints, including Fushimi Inari, Kiyomizu-dera and Arashiyama.

【CREATE】
At each location, open the VIEWFIND camera and blend your own photo with a historic ukiyo-e view to make a unique digital artwork.

【FLEXIBLE】
Start at any participating location and visit only the places you choose, in any order, during the 3-hour experience. No guide, meeting point, fixed route, or fixed start time.

【INCLUDED】
Digital access to all 15 VIEWFIND experiences is included; you do not need to visit all 15. Admission fees and transportation between locations are not included. Each booked participant needs one smartphone.

What's included

  • Digital access to all 15 VIEWFIND ukiyo-e camera experiences in Kyoto
  • Personal smartphone and mobile data
  • Admission fees at paid temples and attractions, if you choose to visit them
  • Transportation between selected Kyoto locations

What to expect

Important: Viator requires an end point to appear on this listing. This is only a required display field; it does not describe the experience. You do not need to meet at, finish at, or return to Kyoto, Japan.

Your Viator confirmation email includes a link to the View-Find website. Open the link, enter your Viator booking number, and start the experience.

At each location, view the historic ukiyo-e artwork, open the camera, and take your own photo to create a unique digital artwork.

Start at any of the 15 participating locations and choose your own route. You do not need to visit all 15 locations—visit only the places you want, in any order, during the 3-hour experience. No guide, meeting point, or fixed start time is required.

  1. Kiyomizu-dera Temple
  2. Yasaka Shrine
  3. Sanjo Bridge
  4. Shijo Bridge
  5. Togetsukyo Bridge
  6. Kinkakuji Temple
  7. Kitano Tenmangu Shrine
  8. Nanzen-ji Temple
  9. Ninna-ji Temple Gojunoto
  10. Ginkakuji Temple
  11. Tofuku-ji Temple
  12. Kyoto Imperial Palace
  13. Sanjusangendo Temple
  14. Chion-in Temple
  15. Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Viator requires an end point on the listing. “Kyoto, Japan” is display-only, not a meeting or finish point. You do not need to go there or return.

Self-guided, with no guide, fixed start time, or route. Start at any of 15 Kyoto locations; visit only your choices. Visiting all 15 is not required.

End point

Viator requires an end point on the listing. “Kyoto, Japan” is display-only, not a meeting or finish point. You do not need to go there or return.

Self-guided, with no guide, fixed start time, or route. Start at any of 15 Kyoto locations; visit only your choices. Visiting all 15 is not required.

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

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