Yuta was so professional and made me feel very comfortable and relaxed to take natural photos. He had great instructions and was very easy to understand. Thank you so much for such a wonderful experience looking forward to seeing the pictures.
About Activity
What's Included
Includes
- Professional local photographer
- Around 50 professionally edited high-quality photos
- Local guidance to Kyoto’s scenic photo spots
Excludes
- Kimono rental
Departure & Return
Departure 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.
Return
- We finish the photography tour in front of Yasaka Pagoda, and end with the travel tips around this area.
Itinerary
We will start the tour at this famous landmark of Kyoto, where you can get beautiful photos with traditional vibes of Kyoto.
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.
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.
This is the hidden alley surrounded by traditional architecture. You can feel authentic vibes of Kyoto.
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.
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.
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Reviews
Yuta was wonderful in taking our pictures and very nice in showing us the pictures afterwards. He listento what we want and accommodate our wishes. We highly recommend this experience and look forward to seeing our pictures!
Yuta was amazing! He not only got us amazing photos but he is very friendly, laid back, great at directing the shots, framing and shot locations were areas only really where locals know! 100% recommended.
I was on a solo trip and really wanted a few pictures of myself in Kyoto. Yuta did a fantastic job and the pictures he took exceeded my expectations. He had a lot of great photo locations that were not crowded (which can be difficult in Kyoto). Many thanks!
We had a fun time getting our professional photos taken at Kyoto’s Yasaka Shrine, Maruyama Park, and Chion-in Temple with our photographer, Mr. Yuta. Yuta was very punctual, courteous, friendly, and professional. He took his time walking us to the right spots in each location, directed us for the correct pose, and made sure that we were happy with each set of photos before moving on to the next location. We lucked out with a beautiful sunny day, and with Yuta’s photography skills, managed to get some really cool family and individual shots. Book in advance and enjoy the process. It’s a must in Kyoto and worth the price. I’d highly recommend this company and Yuta for all your travel photography needs.
We got to enjoy a mother-daughter photoshoot with Yuta, and he was amazing! He’s incredibly kind, talented, and made the whole experience so special. We met at Yasaka Park, and from there, he took us to several beautiful and quieter spots—perfect for taking photos away from the crowds. He even knows a hidden spot with a breathtaking view of the iconic pagoda! We absolutely loved the experience, and the photos turned out amazing! If you’re thinking about booking a photoshoot in Kyoto, don’t hesitate to book with Yuta. You won’t regret it! ✨📸
Very good experience. Yuta was easy to work with, knows what he's doing and sent the pictures pretty quickly. I would highly recommend.
I booked this photoshoot for my girlfriend's birthday, it was our first time photoshooting. Yuta knew how to make us comfortable, he took us to awesome spots and gave us good advices for the posing. Most and for all Yuta is an amazing human being, we had lots of funny and good conversations. Thank you for this unforgettable moment ! I would recommend him 1000%
Mr. Takaya was amazing. We were fortunate enough to have booked him for a Kyoto private photography tour. We were a bit lost on arrival and were not the best about being able to direct him to where we were, but he found us without any fuss. He spent a great deal of time taking photos and showing us around. He was incredibly patient and we did not feel rushed at all. He took a great deal of photos and sent them all to us and we were very happy with the results. He was very personable and he made the whole experience fun. When he realized we were going to Osaka the following day, he gave us several restaurant recommendations. Overall, great experience. Highly recommend going with this photographer.
Yuta was an amazing photographer! He gave us great tips on posing and was very fast and efficient. We got a lot of photos in multiple locations and even had some single shots too! Would definitely recommend for a photoshoot in kyoto and he does photoshoots in osaka too!
Our photographer Yuta was so talented and so nice! It was a pleasure for us to work with him. He did a great job even my husband and i can’t pose :D He explained every pose and give directions about how to pose better. It was a 10/10 experience it made our honeymoon amazing!
Was amazing photoshoot! He was really nice and spoke very good english! Would definitely recommend
My husband and I had an amazing experience with our photographer Yuta in Kyoto. He took incredible photos of us around Kyoto and we learned a lot from him about Japanese culture and history. We had a very memorable experience and highly recommend Yuta for Kyoto photography.
This was well worth it! Yuta is very friendly, knowledgeable, and coordinated. 10/10 would book again!
Yuta was amazing and so kind. He kept us active and achieved awesome shots. He was so informative and made us all happy! I would definitely recommend Yuta and would book again when we return to Kyoto
Terrible experience. Booked for a photoshoot in Kyoto and this group did not show up at all! Communicated several times to no avail. This is a scam. Avoid by all means when in Japan and Kyoto!
We had a wonderful experience with Yuto. He took great photos and took us to many beautiful spots. Would definitely recommend!
Amazing experience with Yuta who guided us to take incredible photos. Highly recommend.
Thank you Yuta for the wonderful experience - highly recommend to anyone looking for great memories of their visit. Yuta was professional, knew all the little nooks to take us to for incredible backdrops with the most gorgeous lighting and we got amazing shots!! Very grateful to have had this experience and would do it again in a heartbeat.
Yuta was an excellent and efficient photographer who told me and my partner what poses to take. He had an eye for which locales to take photos in. On a glance, the photos that he showed us from his camera looked really good. Yuta was also kind enough to wait for us even though we were more than an hour late.
Yuta was a great photographer and took some really nice photos of my husband and I on our babymoon. He took us to less crowded area to get some of the shots, and shows you them on his camera after each pose! Would definitely recommend!
We had an amazing experience and truly loved every moment. It was wonderful working with him. Very polite, kind and proffesional. . I recommended him 100%
Great shots in sites where there was less traffic. This was my first time doing a photo tour and Yuta created a comfortable environment. Highly recommend.
Excellent photoshoot! Yuta was super friendly and talkative. He has great knowledge of amazing shooting locations! Highly recommend to anyone looking for make amazing memories!
Very friendly! Loved the photo spot and the pictures, the photographer was very helpful when posing and choosing great spots
We had the best photoshoot ever. Our photographer was the most professional talented photographer ever. I have done couple of photoshoots it’s not my first, and let me tell you he is highly skilled and respectful and cooperative. You can ask him anything you want and he would be gladly accommodating you. 100000/10 I recommend them
Amazing experience. Very professional, high quality and lots of fun! Would highly recommend anyone curious to get their photos taken here with Yuta.
Takuma was great and very nice to communicate with. He walked us over six different photo spots around Gion, suggested great poses and showed us the pictures he took on his camera. Highly recommended!
It was a really nice experience. The photographer was very responsive and proactive. He managed time excellently well. A well deserved 5-star rating.
We had a great time and thank you for being awesome. Takuma such great guy and very great with details you won’t be disappoint.
Takuma was Very accommodating and friendly, he has an excellent creative vision and was very professional. Would recommend anyone to book with him!
Wonderful experience, Yuta was a great guide and photographer, very patient and even gave me some good ramen restaurant recommendations as well as explaining a bit about the areas we went to if you're travelling solo trying a kimono I'd definitely recommend this
Yuta was a great guide, he was very patient and took some time to explain some details about shrines Especially travelling solo where you don't have someone else to take photos of you in a kimono it helped create some grear memories
Takuma was very friendly and personable. The photoshoot was fun and helped us explore the historic part of town. We also got lots of great shots in a short amount of time. Takuma was wonderful with our baby too, so this is good for individuals, couples, or families! I would highly recommend this service!
Amazing experience, the photographer took me to the hidden gem, and take beautiful photos. I really loved the experience!
This was a great experience. Takuma was such a lovely person and it was so great to meet him. I loved a lot of the photos he took and he made the whole experience comfortable.
An incredible photo tour. My daughter got to tour kyoto in a kimono (which we bought) and the photographer took so many incredible photos of her. We got the photos a week later via an email link and they are the best pictures we have in our family photo album. I highly recommend this tour!
We had a great time with Takuma. He was so much fun to be with. Our group was pressed for time with a train trip and he worked quickly to take lots of photos in different locations while still making it fun. I can't wait to see how the photos turned out!
Takuma was an amazing photographer! He led us to multiple beautiful locations and we had a fantastic time! Photographs came out beautifully and we really appreciate the time and effort he put into our portraits!
If you love photography, this tour is a dream come true! Soma took us to the most photogenic spots in Kyoto, including the bamboo forests of Arashiyama and the iconic Torii gates of Fushimi Inari. Soma gave great tips for capturing the perfect shot, and we left with amazing photos that really captured the beauty of Kyoto. Highly recommend for photo enthusiasts!
I was disappointed with my experience with this company. The advertising and promises made were misleading, and the actual service did not meet expectations. It seems that tourists may be taken advantage of due to unclear or deceptive information. I hope the company will consider being more honest and transparent in their future dealings.
We had a great time with our Photographer Takuma. We went to all scenic spots in the area and he took great pictures of us on the way. Takuma is a very kind and funny person so that we never felt uncomfortable. Especially because we have never done a photo shoot before.
Kyoto is a fantastic place and the spots chosen by the photographer were great. Yuta was very friendly and also professional, we would totally recommend this experience. We can't wait to see the pintures!
Our photographer, Mina, took us to several great spots in Kyoto for our portrait tour. Mina also edited our pictures after and was professional and responsive even after our tour was completed. Thank you Mina!
Great portrait tour. Our photographer was so nice and patient because we were late for the appointment. He brought us to different areas for the picture taking. He also gave us some love to eat in the area. We all can’t wait to see our pictures.
Yuta was very accomodating and gave me tips on how to pose. He would wait for people to leave so he can take photos. He also shared what other places I should do to in Kyoto.
Great photos. The tour was very informative also and fun. Sumo is great with communication and didn’t rush us through photos. We are very happy we hired him. I have already referred him to so many people
We had a great time with Andy Yu Lei, he was so nice and accommodating! He took such beautiful pictures of us in many different places . He didn’t mind me pointing out certain places I wanted pictures in and was helpful with poses. He wasn’t rushing or watching the clock, he just wanted us to have a great experience and we did! He also delivered the pictures by the next day
very accomodating and friendly. Mina knew the best spots and the right angles to take. Arigato, Mina! 🙏🙏🙏
It was a great service! I made a reservation for the very next day. As a foreigner, I could not use Line, which many other photographers used as the main platform for their reservations. This website was a life saver. Cocoro was great, she was punctual, charismatic, efficient taking pictures and made walking under the sun a very pleasantexperience. I would 100% recommend the experience with them!
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