Kimono & Self Photo Shoot in Hiroshima: 15-Minute Studio Session

Dress in a kimono, then photograph yourself on your own terms

A kimono dressing and self-photo shoot activity in Hiroshima where you pick from about 200 kimonos, get dressed with full accessories, then spend 15 minutes shooting in a studio with professional-grade equipment and a remote control shutter. You take all the photos yourself. There is no photographer present. All photo data goes to you via Airdrop or Google Drive. The studio sits a 2-minute walk from Shukkeien Garden and a 5-minute walk from Hiroshima Castle and Gokoku Shrine.

The experience

Fifteen minutes might sound short, but it is the shooting time: the part where you hold the remote and frame every shot. Before that, you walk into the studio and choose your kimono or yukata from a selection of about 200. The staff helps you dress: obi, clogs, the full set. No rushing, no performance for a photographer's lens. You are alone in front of the camera, which means you shoot what you want, when you want, as many times as you want. The equipment is the same authentic gear professionals use, so the images come out clean and sharp.

The studio is built around one idea: you direct the session. No photographer means no waiting for someone else's vision or worrying about being watched. You frame, you pose, you click the remote. If you want thirty shots of the same angle, take thirty. If you want to try five different kimonos in the frame, the time is yours. When you are done, the studio sends all the photo data to you (Airdrop or Google Drive, your choice), so you leave with everything you shot.

The location matters for what comes next. Shukkeien Garden, famous for its Japanese landscaping, is a 2-minute walk away. Hiroshima Castle and Gokoku Shrine are 5 minutes on foot. If you want to step outside the studio and photograph yourself in kimono at one of these sites, you have time. Just plan to return by 4:45pm, when the store closes at 5pm. The studio sits close to downtown Hiroshima, so getting anywhere else in the city is straightforward.

What’s included

• Kimono or yukata chosen from about 200 options.
• obi, clogs and all dressing accessories.
• 15 minutes of studio shooting time with professional equipment.
• remote control shutter.
• all photo data via Airdrop or Google Drive.

Before you book

Days and timesTuesday to SundayDepartures at 10:00, 11:30, 13:00 and 14:30

Book up to2h before

AgesAdult (17 to 79 years) · Senior (80 and older) · Youth (13 to 16 years) · Child (6 to 12 years) · Infant (under 6)

GroupPrivate

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 8 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by MOMIJI HIROSHIMA

Is this one for you?The self-operated remote shutter means you shoot entirely on your own schedule with no photographer directing you: ideal if you want complete control over the framing and timing, and prefer not to pose for someone else's lens.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (13 to 16 years); Child (6 to 12 years); Infant (under 6).

How many kimonos can I choose from?

About 200 kimonos and yukatas are available to choose from. The staff helps you pick and dress in the one you want, including the obi and clogs.

Do I need photography experience to use the studio?

No. The remote control shutter is simple to operate, and you are shooting in a controlled studio space. The equipment is professional-grade, but the setup is designed for anyone to use.

What happens to the photos I take?

All the photo data is yours. The studio sends it to you via Airdrop or Google Drive, so you can download and keep every image you shot.

Can I visit Shukkeien Garden or Hiroshima Castle while wearing the kimono?

Yes. Both are within walking distance: Shukkeien Garden is 2 minutes away and Hiroshima Castle is 5 minutes away. If you go outside, you must return by 4:45pm, since the store closes at 5pm.

Is there a photographer in the studio with me?

No. You operate the remote control shutter yourself and shoot at your own pace. There is no photographer present, so you have complete privacy and control over the session.