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5 Kyoto Photo Shoots Worth Planning Around

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Kyoto: Maiko Makeover and Photoshoot Experience

Kyoto: Maiko Makeover and Photoshoot Experience - The 150-Minute Flow: Makeup, Hair, Kimono Choice, and Dressing

1.Maiko Makeover and Photoshoot Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 239 reviews · 2h 30m · from $140Our pick

Kyoto maiko makeover and photoshoot in a small studio with pro makeup, kimono selection, guided poses, and printed photos plus DATA.

“Excellent experience. Very professional and attentive staff. Highly recommended. You get beautiful memories of your trip to this amazing city. Love it!”

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Kyoto: Private Photoshoot Service

Kyoto: Private Photoshoot Service - What You Get at the End, and Why It Matters

2.Private Photoshoot Service

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 158 reviews · 1 hour - 90 minutes · from $78Top rated

Private Kyoto photoshoot with a local photographer, natural-light guidance, 200+ high-res images, and fast 2-3 day delivery. All photos included.

“We had such a great experience with Micky! He was super easy to contact, really responsive, and made us feel comfortable even though we’re both quite awkward in front of the camera. He guided us naturally and captured beautiful, genuine shots that we absolutely love (and he definitely knows the good spots in Kyoto:) ) The edited photos arrived really quickly and look amazing. Fully recommend Micky to anyone looking for beaitiful moments captured in high-quality photos!”

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Kyoto: Tea Ceremony with Kimono and Photoshoot

Kyoto: Tea Ceremony with Kimono and Photoshoot - Nishiki Market vs Gion: pick the right shop, then plan your evening

3.Tea Ceremony with Kimono and Photoshoot

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 90 reviews · 1h 30m · from $127

Kyoto kimono tea ceremony with matcha, sweets, and a professional photoshoot in English. Small group, 90 minutes, 3 photo keepsakes.

“Had a great experience very professional and well run, would definitely recommend to travellers to do this than just the dress up shops”

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Kyoto: Private Gion District Photoshoot Experience

Kyoto: Private Gion District Photoshoot Experience - Meeting point in Gionmachi, and the Osaka takoyaki note you should confirm

4.Private Gion District Photoshoot Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 79 reviews · 90 minutes - 7 hours · from $109

Private Gion District photo shoot in Kyoto with a pro photographer, multiple iconic backdrops, and JPG photos delivered fast.

“The photoshoot was great! Mina was very friendly and he clicked great pictures. He also very comfortably accommodated any requests that I had. He also showed me the pictures every now and then so that I could get an idea as to how my photo is.”

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Kyoto Tea Ceremony and Samurai Photo Session

Kyoto Tea Ceremony and Samurai Photo Session - Tea Ceremony Basics in About 50 Minutes

5.Kyoto Tea Ceremony and Samurai Photo Session

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 70 reviews · from $71Best value

Learn matcha and make a latte in a 100-year Kyoto machiya, then dress in samurai armor for photos. Small group, about 80 minutes.

“Maya was absolutely phenomenal. She was so kind, funny, and helpful. And her English is fantastic. We learned all about the history of the tea ceremony and got to watch Maya perform it. We then were able to make our own matcha traditionally and then as a latte. Highly recommend!!!”

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