Private Photoshoot in Kyoto: 30 Edited Photos

Create lasting memories from Hōkan-ji Temple to Maruyama Park with your own photo story

A private photoshoot in Kyoto pairs you with a photographer for 1.5 hours across five landmark locations (Hōkan-ji Temple, Sannenzaka Street, Yasaka Koshindo, a hidden street and Maruyama Park) ending with 30 professionally edited, high-resolution photos delivered within 24 hours. The photographer speaks English, Arabic or Japanese, and the session works for solo travelers, couples, families and groups. Children from age 1 are welcome. All unedited photos are yours to keep. Edited images download for two weeks after the link arrives.

The experience

The shoot starts at Hōkan-ji Temple and moves through five stops in Kyoto's historic quarters: each chosen for light, composition and the story your photos will tell. You're not standing still for portraits. You're walking through charming streets and pausing at landmarks while the photographer works around you, capturing the way you move through the city rather than posing you in front of it. Sannenzaka Street's traditional wooden storefronts, Yasaka Koshindo's vivid colors, a quieter street with old Kyoto's atmosphere, and Maruyama Park's seasonal backdrop each give the session a different feel, and you can ask to adjust locations if you have a specific vision in mind.

The 1.5-hour window covers roughly five locations, though the exact route depends on what you want to emphasize and how the light is falling. You'll end near Maruyama Park, which is close enough for a coffee break afterward if you want to decompress. The photographer delivers 30 polished, high-resolution JPGs within 24 hours, sometimes longer during peak season, plus all the unedited shots (~200 per hour) in standard quality for your personal archive. Those edited images stay downloadable for two weeks. After that the link expires.

If you're traveling with children, they're part of the frame from age 1 onward. Infants can sit on a lap or ride in a stroller, and the pace adjusts to keep everyone comfortable. The photographer speaks English, Arabic or Japanese, so you can direct the session in your language. Public transportation reaches the starting point, and if you'd rather not navigate Kyoto's streets, private transportation is available as an add-on at checkout.

What’s included

• 30 professionally edited, high-resolution photographs delivered within 24 hours.
• all unedited photos (~200 per hour) in standard JPG format for your personal use.
• a photographer who speaks English, Arabic or Japanese.
• customizable route across five Kyoto locations including Hōkan-ji Temple and Maruyama Park.
• two-week download window for edited images.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day22 departure times: the first at 07:00, the last at 17:30

Book up to2h before

AgesAdult (18 to 90 years) · Child (1 to 17 years)

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Arabic and Japanese

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.

Paid on siteJP¥ 17,500

Prices and times updated 13 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Mina Zaki

Is this one for you?Book this if you want finished, edited photos delivered within 24 hours. Choose private transportation if you'd prefer not to navigate between Hōkan-ji Temple and Maruyama Park on your own.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Arabic and Japanese.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (1 to 17 years).

What happens if I want photos at a specific temple or street that isn't on the standard route?

The photographer customizes the five stops based on your vision. Tell them which backdrops matter most and they'll adjust the itinerary to fit your preferences within the 1.5-hour window.

When do I get my photos, and how long can I keep them?

The 30 edited photos arrive within 24 hours (possibly longer during peak season) and stay downloadable for two weeks after the link is sent. After that, they're deleted. All unedited photos are yours to download and keep indefinitely.

Do I need to pay extra to enter temples like Kiyomizu-dera if the photographer wants to shoot there?

If the shoot includes paid-entry sites, you cover the photographer's admission fee in addition to the session price. Let the photographer know your preferences upfront so there are no surprises.

What if I don't know Kyoto well? Can the photographer suggest the best spots?

Yes, the photographer knows five iconic locations (Hōkan-ji Temple, Sannenzaka Street, Yasaka Koshindo, a hidden street and Maruyama Park) and can recommend others based on the season, light and the mood you're after, or you can request specific landmarks you want featured.