Top Kansai Prefecture Photography Tours

Capture your visit to Kyoto with a 1.5-hour photo session conducted by a professional photographer. Choose the locations and types of images you want, and receive 50 edited images after your private photo shoot. You’ll also receive suggestions from your photographer about places to see in Kyoto, along with an overview of Kyoto’s history and culture.

In this tour, I will capture the best moments of your trip in Kyoto. The tour route is Hanami-koji⇒Yasuikonpira Shrine⇒Ishibekoji⇒Maruyama park. The main reason why you should choose this tour is that I'm not only good at taking beautiful photos of you, but also I'm very familiar to these area so I will take you to the hidden and secret spots that are less crowd, and do photo session there. I'm very good at taking photos of solo-portrait, couple, honeymoon and family. I will take photos of you one by one, group by group. So I would like you to wait for minutes while I take photos for another group. I will suggest spots, poses, and angles. But you can also tell me your preference. After tour, I will send the photos by data via Email on the SAME DAY or NEXT DAY of the tour. In addition, I will also tell you about local culture, good spots for food and fun, and some tips that help you enjoy Japan more. I will really do my best to capture the beautiful moment of you into the photography.

Fluent English speaking photographer with years of experience in Kyoto will take you around in the traditional entertainment district Gion. A photographer who knows all the secret spots and hidden streets with techniques to avoid crowds. One of the only photoshoots that include all photo data from the experience edited. You even get 3 retouched photos of choice!

Walk around the paths of Kyoto which everyone recommends to visit on this tour! Is that all? No! There is much more, wide, clean stone pavements like a Japanese movie, local shops located along a path unknown to tourists and an artist path which is becoming highly popular today, “Geisha” and “Maiko” also walk these paths, so keep an eye out for them! You will also visit a temple with more than 1,000 years, and later stop by a famous café! A first-time trip to Kyoto? Why not discover the hidden spots of Kyoto, by strolling around the Kyoto-way!

Since Kyoto has many temples and shrines, it is quiet during the night. However, Gion is an amusement district where you can hang out till morning! You will visit this area especially shops located on a photogenic street! Imagine walking in an area with traditional Japanese houses, Japanese paper lantern, and stone paving under your feet. That will be the kind of tour you will experience on this tour! You will have traditional Kyoto nibbles and drinks at each of the spots you visit. make sure not to eat and drink too much if you want to hop several bars we have prepared for you! Don’t forget to book your tour to experience the Gion nightlife, with your otomo guide!

Is it your first time being in Kyoto? If yes, there is no way of missing this plan! You will first visit Fushimi-inari Taisha which is famous for its red gate of the shrine since there are many of them in a row (usually there is only one gate). This is really famous a spot that almost every tourist visit, but your guide will tell you an anecdote which not many people know. You will next visit Tofukuji: which is a temple with a beautiful garden and a bridge. Relax in the beautiful garden which is like a piece of art! Sanju-Sangen-do Temple is also a must to visit for Kyoto beginners! It is famous for its long corridor and the Buddhist saints! Book your tour and become a Kyoto expert!

Photography fans visiting Osaka—this is the tour for you! Get ready to discover the best of Osaka’s sights illuminated at night. You’ll save hours researching the best night photography areas in Osaka by having a dedicated photographer guide to take you to the highlights of Umeda and Kitashinchi. Avoid blurry photos with a guide to give you top tips on achieving the perfect composition, using a tripod, capturing long exposures, and much more.

Get the best photographs of one of Japan’s most iconic monuments on an evening tour of the Fushimi Inari Shrine in Kyoto—the ideal choice for travelers with a passion for photography. With a professional photographer, you’ll explore the shrine after dark, when the crowds have dispersed and the area takes on a spooky atmoshphere, and learn how to take the best photographs for social media and personal portfolios.

Kyoto—a city of quaint streets and picturesque avenues lined with wooden houses from a time gone by. The denizens of the city still embody this old-fashioned existence. Their passion for their own heritage is embodied in their fashion and mannerisms. The city’s temples are not mere mausoleums to something long gone, but are living, breathing monuments to the spirit of the city that is Kyoto. We will learn how to photograph humanity and life in the famed old streets of Kyoto. You will learn the most effective camera settings and techniques for capturing moments on the fly. We will also practice approaching people and asking them to pose for our cameras, in particular those wearing beautiful kimono, bright splashes of color and elegant patterns.

What’s the Story? Enter a sanctuary of Zen in the confines of the Nanzenji temple complex. The weight of the world will melt away as we explore verdant gardens and elegant Zen architecture. Together we will escape into this wonderland and find harmony in our selves as well as in our viewfinders. You will also get in touch with the subtleties of each of the four seasons, depending on when you choose to visit—contemplate nature through the lens of your camera and the school of Zen. What We’ll Shoot Learn how to work with various lighting conditions in the confines of Kyoto’s serene Zen gardens and temples. We will explore creative and effective composition concepts for capturing the beauty of each location. Taking it a step further, we will also instruct you on being in tune with the peculiarities and characteristics of each season and all kinds of weather conditions, whether that be rain or sunshine. In a true Zen sense, we will teach you to accept and adapt to all shooting conditions. Where We’ll Explore We avoid the famous locations cluttered with selfie sticks and throngs of tourists, and instead we take you to some of the lesser-known sub-temples around Nanzenji. There, unhindered by the crowds, we can appreciate the aesthetics of rock gardens and Buddhist temples. You’ll be struck by the sense of intimacy of a real Zen experience.

-Walk through a retro but real Osaka arcade- We will take you on an unforgettable adventure through Shinsekai, Tsutenkaku. Explore the local spots, and take photos in front of Tsutenkaku. Then, walk around the Shinsekai photogenic places recommended by photographers. -Discover a tiny platform & one-man Hankai tram- we will be going through the local shopping street and heading to a local tram station. At the station, we will take photos with a colourful tram. If there are not so many passengers, we also can try to take photos inside car and feel like a local! -Reach the peaceful, sacred and historical shrine in unique architecture- In the shrine, we will have photos with the famous bridge and lanterns, which you can feel Japan, with the sunset. Magical Trip is a local tour operator with the TripAdvisor certificate of excellence that offers various types of small-group tours throughout Japan! Check out our Trip Advisor Page for more tours and our reviews!

Want to capture your amazing honeymoon? Family vacation while the kids are still little? Your perfect couples retreat from everyday busy life? A solo trip without asking strangers to take pictures of you? Stop searching, we got you here! We are the largest network of local vacation photographers in the world! Besides Kyoto, we operate in over 700 destinations worldwide! We always make sure that every special moment of each client is captured well. We believe in our service and quality of our photos so much that we even offer a 100% money back satisfaction guarantee for your photo shoot. Which means, if you don’t like the result of your photo shoot, you can contact us within 7 days and claim your money back! So what are you waiting for? Become one of our hundreds of happy customers by treating yourself to this special experience! Your family and friends will love the result too!

Listen up everybody looking to put on kimono and stroll the town. Well, you’ll do more than just that. You get to experience two kinds of cultural activities, which are kimono accessory crafting and confectionery making while having our hired cameraman capturing moments you shine. The photos can be downloaded up to 200 after the tour.

You will be dressed in a Japanese kimono for wedding and the photo shooting is held in Gion where the streetscape is unchanged from the old days in Kyoto, or under 'Yasaka no To' (Yasaka Pagoda) which is a popular tourist spot. You can have your photos taken with cherry blossoms, greenery, and autumn leaves to express the beauty for the season. Check-in and select kimono You can choose either colored kimono in red, orange, black, or blue, or pure white kimono. Getting ready　 You will have makeup and a hairdo two hours before the photo shooting starts. You do not need to bring your makeup items. Photo session The photo session will be held at spots brimming with traditional Kyoto atmosphere, such as Gion where the tasteful stone pavements stretch out or at an elegant Japanese garden. We can have your photos taken with memorabilia (such as a pair of rings) if you would like. Data will be sent to you one month after the photo session. You can have the album in about two months.

Photo shoot plan in Maiko makeup and costume at Togetsu-kyo Bridge and in the bamboo forest. Our exclusive photographer takes your photo at outdoor locations. You can have your photos taken at great locations such as Togetsu-kyo and the bamboo tunnel where kimono looks even more beautiful. This plan is good if you are a solo traveler. Our staff will go along with you to the photo locations.

Sign up for a Japanese makeover in Kyoto with this photography experience. Designed for a couple, this makeover includes being photographed in traditional dress as a maiko and a samurai. Women will wear a kimono and have Japanese make-up applied while men wear a kimono and obi. Take photos home to capture the experience.

Don’t miss the opportunity to stroll around Arashiyama in the style of an apprentice geisha, or “maiko,” as they are called in Kyoto. Get dressed in a traditional kimono, including makeup and hairstyling, for a studio photo shoot. Then walk to Arashiyama sites like Togetsukyo Bridge and the Bamboo Grove—ideal for snapping photos with your friends. An album with four professional photos is provided after the 3-hour experience.

Become a Maiko, or Geisha apprentice, as you are transformed by professional staff in a real teahouse in Kyoto’s Gion district. Enjoy dressing in traditional kimono and being made up, including a beautiful hair ornament. Have photographs of your transformation taken in the Tsuboniwa courtyard in Kyo-Machiya (a traditional wooden house in Kyoto).

Feel like a movie star by having an Oiran makeover and photo shoot in Kyoto. No need to worry about buying special clothing, as clothing rental, and makeup application is included. After dressing up, you’ll have a photo shoot in the in-house studio, and you’ll receive three beautiful photos at the end of the experience.

Take home more than just memories from your vacation in Kyoto following a makeover and photo shoot in a traditional Japanese tea room. Ideal for families and couples, this package results in a physical transformation and includes plenty of digital photos. Plus, you can choose from multiple start times to suit your schedule.

You will be dressed in a western wedding dress and the photo session is held in Gion where the streetscape is unchanged from the old days in Kyoto, or under 'Yasaka no To' (Yasaka Pagoda) which is a popular tourist spot. You can have your photos taken with cherry blossoms, greenery, and autumn leaves to express the beauty for the season. Check-in and select dress You can choose either a wedding dress or a colored dress. Getting ready You will have makeup and a hairdo two hours before the photo shoot starts. You do not need to bring your makeup items. Photo session The photo session will be held at spots brimming with traditional Kyoto atmosphere, such as Gion where the tasteful stone pavements stretch out or at an elegant Japanese garden. We can have your photos taken with memorabilia (such as a pair of rings, a stuffed animal) if you would like. Data will be sent to you one month after the photo session. You can have the album in about two months.

No more selfies or pestering strangers for photos of yourself and loved ones, enjoy the services of a professional vacation photographer in Kyoto to capture your travels in a contemporary and candid style. Specialising in delivering quality photography with photographers all over the world, we guarantee you amazing photos to remember your travels. All images shown were taken by our photographers.

Get lost in the world of cosplay while in Osaka. Choose one costume with two backgrounds and get your photo taken while wearing the costume. There are nine different booths, all with different backgrounds, to have your photo taken! When it is all over, have the photos printed out or sent to you. This is the ultimate experience for any anime fan.

Enjoy the best of Osaka's famous street food and hidden back alleys on this 3-hour Osaka Food Tour in the famous foodie neighborhood of Dotonbori & Namba! Experience an unforgettable stroll through the historical food streets of Osaka and eat like a local in the city known as “Japan’s Kitchen.” Your local expert will take you on an unforgettable eating excursion through the busy streets and the hidden, less frequented parts of South Osaka. The tour kicks off in the busy Dōtonbori area where we will learn about Glico man, a Filipino sprinter named Fortunato Catalon who inspired a nation and a company! Similar to Shibuya (its counterpart in Tokyo) the sights and sounds of Dōtonbori often lead you astray to overly-commercialised restaurants with queues of tourists outside. We want to take our guests to places they would certainly miss without local guidance. We will take secret alleys not long after we begin the tour toward the shrine hidden from sight for the average passerby.