PHOTO ESCAPES · KIMONO AND COSTUME PHOTOSHOOTS IN JAPAN
Good kimono and costume photoshoots in Japan fill up weeks ahead and the sunrise slots go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Dress in a real silk kimono, learn Japanese etiquette, stroll Yanaka, and enjoy a photo session with guide Sayoko for $67.
“We did the tour already last year and came back this time with the whole family because we liked it so much. Thank you so much Sayoko”
Transform into a Kyoto maiko with kimono, makeup, studio portraits, digital photos, and optional Gion strolling in a 150-minute experience.
“Very cultural experience, the staff if super friendly. I A memory k will never forget”
Dress in a kimono, learn tea ceremony customs in English, make matcha, and receive three professional photos during this Kyoto experience.
“Our guide, Mami was very knowledgeable and very kind!”
Learn Kyoto tea ceremony, make matcha and a latte, enjoy wagashi, and pose in samurai armor at a 100-year-old machiya.
“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!!!”
Rent a kimono near Kyoto’s Gion or Kiyomizudera, add hair, makeup, and photos, then explore historic streets at your own pace.
“maravillosa! la recomiendo completamente! es una experiencia única! desde que empieza hasta que acaba, se disfruta, se vive, excelente servicio, tanto del kimono, peinado y maquillaje como del fotógrafo! no sé la pueden perder!”
Dress in a kimono, style your hair, and explore Asakusa with optional professional photos at Yae Kimono Rental for $45.58.
“Very friendly and helpful service! A wide variety of Kimonos to select from. The hair stylist was so sweet and cheerful and made the whole experience one to remember! I would definitely recommend this company!”
Wear a kimono, learn matcha rituals, visit a shrine, and receive keepsake photos during this intimate 2.5-hour Tokyo tea ceremony.
“We were absolutely overwhelmed by this tea ceremony experience. It was one of the best and touching experiences we had during our trip. Sayoko was so friendly and explained everything - also in advance choosing the best kimonos. She explainnot only on the tea ceremony itself, but also on the correct way to behave and pray in a Shinto Shrine. Sakoyo also took pictures of us wearing Kimono at the Shrine. The tea ceremony itself was led and explained by an experienced tea ceremony teacher. We both were deeply impressed by her and the ceremony which gave us the feeling to be welcomed friends rather than foreigners from a different…”
Dress in a traditional kimono near Meiji Shrine, then enjoy a friendly English-led studio or outdoor photo session in Harajuku.
“great experience with very nice ladies that were both professional and kind”
Dress as a Kyoto maiko and samurai, enjoy professional styling, a private-style photo session, three prints, and all digital images.
“This photo shoot couldn’t have been better. We chose the couples package and it was awesome. The staff was kind, professional, and timely. The costumes were absolutely top notch. The makeup artist was very good. Best of all we only waited 20 minutes after our shoot & our phots were processed, printed, and emailed. I highly recommend this activity, book it.”
Rent a kimono or yukata in Osaka for a full day, add hairstyling and photos, then explore Dotonbori, Namba, and beyond in style.
“Absolutely fantastic experience, the 2 of us felt so beautiful. The staff were amazing and exceptional. The Yukata were beautiful. Would highly recommend Meet Kimono.”
Review of Osaka’s private kimono photoshoot, with studio cherry blossoms, Shinsaibashi photo stops, 100 digital images, and optional hair and makeup.
“The experience we had today was beyond expectation. My daughter had make up and hair plus photoshoot. The studio was clean, every staff was kind and welcoming. The photographer went above and beyond in the hot sun, carrying props and taking us to great photo spots that only local knows. We’ve had many photo sessions done and I have to say this one was the best! Highly recommend it.”
Rent a beautiful kimono in Asakusa, add a Japanese hairstyle, stroll the streets, and capture memorable photos for $39.
“The staff was very nice, the collection they have is beautiful and the photographer was amazing”
Dress in a Kyoto kimono, pose with a professional photographer, and receive digital photos from a machiya or Higashiyama shoot.
“We are very happy with this experience! The staff at yumeyakata were all very friendly during the kimono dressing and the photographer Yoshino was so great, she took wonderful pictures of us! We 100% recommend this experience :)”
Dress in a kimono, explore Asakusa with a local photographer, and receive edited photos from a 150-minute private or small-group tour.
“Magnifique expérience en compagnie de Gota Murakami qui est un excellent photographe. Location de kimono de grande qualité. Un très bon accueil avec un parcours passionnant dans le quartier de Asakusa de Tokyo. Un souvenir qui restera gravé longtemps dans ma mémoire.”
Rent a kimono near Kiyomizu-dera, enjoy a private indoor photo shoot, then explore Higashiyama until 5pm for $48.
“Buona esperienza di Rent Kimono e shooting fotografico. Buona scelta di Kimono, anche se per l'opzione base le fantasie erano limitate. Foto ok ma bisogna pagare un piccolo extra per averle in formato digitale, altrimenti viene stampata una sola foto tra quelle fatte. Molto professionali le ragazze che supportavano nella vestizione.”
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