Explore Kyoto with a Local Photographer/京都旅行摄影体验

I am a photographer who has lived in Kyoto for many years and am very familiar with the city’s traditional streets, shrines and seasonal scenery. During this experience, I will take you on a journey through Kyoto’s iconic neighbourhoods and to some photography spots that are not easily discovered by tourists, capturing the moments of your trip in a relaxed and natural atmosphere. My photography style focuses on capturing natural, authentic Japanese images, and I hope to help you create your own unique memories of your trip to Kyoto through my lens.
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Photographer in Kyoto
Provided at your home

Kyoto Kimono Street Photoshoot

During this photo shoot in Kyoto’s historic streets, I will take you on a stroll through the city’s most iconic traditional streets and historic neighbourhoods, capturing natural and authentic travel images for you in an atmosphere that truly embodies Kyoto.Whether you’re travelling alone, as a couple or with friends, you can create your own Kyoto memories here. The photo shoot will last approximately one hour. During the session, I will guide you to find naturally relaxed poses based on the environment and lighting, ensuring that the photos capture the authenticity of your trip while also reflecting a natural, Japanese style.After the photoshoot, you will receive approximately 100–200 raw photos, including 9 professionally retouched photos. If you would like to be photographed wearing a kimono, you can rent one in advance.I can also help you book a kimono shop to collaborate with, to make your Kyoto photo shoot even more complete. Photoshoot on Kyoto’s historic streets Duration (1 hour) Number of photos (100–200) Number of fine-tuning passes (9)
£117 £117 per group
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1 hr

Kyoto Family Travel Photoshoot

This is a family photography service in Kyoto, suitable for parent–child families, families of three, or multi-generational trips.The photoshoot will be conducted in a relaxed and natural manner, capturing genuine, warm moments of interaction between family members against the backdrop of atmospheric Kyoto street scenes or seasonal landscapes. There's no need for complicated poses; I'll provide simple guidance as we walk and take photos, allowing everyone to capture natural travel memories in a relaxed atmosphere.Whether it's a family portrait, parent–child interaction, or the little details of a journey, I want them to be captured with tenderness. After the photoshoot, you will receive approximately 200–400 raw images and 18 retouched photos, preserving the precious family memories of your trip to Kyoto.
£140 £140 per group
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1 hr 30 mins

Kyoto Couple Photo Experience

During this couples’ photography experience in Kyoto, I will take you on a journey through Kyoto’s iconic traditional streets and distinctive landmarks, capturing your very own Kyoto travel photos in a relaxed and natural setting.Whether it’s a couple’s anniversary, a honeymoon, or a trip with friends, you can create special memories here. The experience lasts approximately 2 hours. During the photoshoot, we will visit various locations and provide transport assistance to make the whole experience more convenient and comfortable.In terms of clothing, you can choose to wear a kimono or casual clothes for the photoshoot. If you would like to wear a kimono, I can also help you make an appointment with a partner kimono shop. After the photoshoot, you will receive approximately 200–300 original photos, including 16 professionally retouched photos, allowing you to take home a collection of memories that capture the atmosphere of Kyoto.
£210 £210 per group
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2 hrs

Kyoto Temple Photo Experience

The Kyoto temple photo shoot will take place at Bishamondō in Yamashina, Kyoto.With its quiet and elegant temple atmosphere, this location is ideal for taking travel photos with a Kyoto feel, kimono portraits, or couple photos. The cost of this experience includes the temple venue fee, as well as the cost of transport to and from the photoshoot location from central Kyoto. The kimono fee is not included. If required, I can assist guests in making an advance booking at a kimono shop in Kyoto. After the photoshoot, the client will receive approximately 200–300 raw images and 18 professionally retouched photos. As we need to book the venue at Bishamontō Temple in advance for the photoshoot, we kindly ask that guests book this experience at least 3 days in advance to allow us to smoothly arrange the photoshoot time and make the necessary preparations.
£318 £318 per group
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1 hr 30 mins

KyotoHalf-Day Bridal Photoshoot

京都半日婚纱摄影体验,整体时间约5小时(含化妆与行程),实际拍摄约2–3小时。可穿婚纱、和服或便装;婚纱可提供,和服可协助预约。拍摄完成后提供约200–300张原图,其中包含24张精修照片。 Half-day photoshoot in Kyoto. Total experience about 5 hours including makeup and travel; shooting time 2–3 hours. Wedding dress available, kimono rental can be arranged. You will receive about 200–300 original photos, including 24 edited images.
£654 £654 per group
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5 hrs
You can message Rikako to customise or make changes.

5.0 out of 5 stars, from 5 reviews

My qualifications

8 years of experience
Has lived in Kyoto for 14 years and has been working as a photographer since her time studying abroad. Her work has been exhibited at the Kyoto International Hall Photography Exhibition.
Career highlight
The photographic work won an award and was exhibited at a photography exhibition held at the Kyoto International House.
Education and training
Graduated from Ryukoku University in Kyoto. Driven by a passion for photography, I first came into contact with the world of photography while studying in Kyoto and gradually became a professional photographer.
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My portfolio

I’ll come to you

I travel to guests in the area outlined on the map. To book in a different location, you can message me.

Things to know

Guest requirements

Guests aged 15 and up can attend.

Accessibility

Sign language options

Cancellation policy

Cancel at least 1 day before the start time for a full refund.
£117 From £117 per group
Free cancellation

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Explore Kyoto with a Local Photographer/京都旅行摄影体验

I am a photographer who has lived in Kyoto for many years and am very familiar with the city’s traditional streets, shrines and seasonal scenery. During this experience, I will take you on a journey through Kyoto’s iconic neighbourhoods and to some photography spots that are not easily discovered by tourists, capturing the moments of your trip in a relaxed and natural atmosphere. My photography style focuses on capturing natural, authentic Japanese images, and I hope to help you create your own unique memories of your trip to Kyoto through my lens.
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Photographer in Kyoto
Provided at your home
£117 From £117 per group
Free cancellation

Kyoto Kimono Street Photoshoot

During this photo shoot in Kyoto’s historic streets, I will take you on a stroll through the city’s most iconic traditional streets and historic neighbourhoods, capturing natural and authentic travel images for you in an atmosphere that truly embodies Kyoto.Whether you’re travelling alone, as a couple or with friends, you can create your own Kyoto memories here. The photo shoot will last approximately one hour. During the session, I will guide you to find naturally relaxed poses based on the environment and lighting, ensuring that the photos capture the authenticity of your trip while also reflecting a natural, Japanese style.After the photoshoot, you will receive approximately 100–200 raw photos, including 9 professionally retouched photos. If you would like to be photographed wearing a kimono, you can rent one in advance.I can also help you book a kimono shop to collaborate with, to make your Kyoto photo shoot even more complete. Photoshoot on Kyoto’s historic streets Duration (1 hour) Number of photos (100–200) Number of fine-tuning passes (9)
£117 £117 per group
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1 hr

Kyoto Family Travel Photoshoot

This is a family photography service in Kyoto, suitable for parent–child families, families of three, or multi-generational trips.The photoshoot will be conducted in a relaxed and natural manner, capturing genuine, warm moments of interaction between family members against the backdrop of atmospheric Kyoto street scenes or seasonal landscapes. There's no need for complicated poses; I'll provide simple guidance as we walk and take photos, allowing everyone to capture natural travel memories in a relaxed atmosphere.Whether it's a family portrait, parent–child interaction, or the little details of a journey, I want them to be captured with tenderness. After the photoshoot, you will receive approximately 200–400 raw images and 18 retouched photos, preserving the precious family memories of your trip to Kyoto.
£140 £140 per group
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1 hr 30 mins

Kyoto Couple Photo Experience

During this couples’ photography experience in Kyoto, I will take you on a journey through Kyoto’s iconic traditional streets and distinctive landmarks, capturing your very own Kyoto travel photos in a relaxed and natural setting.Whether it’s a couple’s anniversary, a honeymoon, or a trip with friends, you can create special memories here. The experience lasts approximately 2 hours. During the photoshoot, we will visit various locations and provide transport assistance to make the whole experience more convenient and comfortable.In terms of clothing, you can choose to wear a kimono or casual clothes for the photoshoot. If you would like to wear a kimono, I can also help you make an appointment with a partner kimono shop. After the photoshoot, you will receive approximately 200–300 original photos, including 16 professionally retouched photos, allowing you to take home a collection of memories that capture the atmosphere of Kyoto.
£210 £210 per group
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2 hrs

Kyoto Temple Photo Experience

The Kyoto temple photo shoot will take place at Bishamondō in Yamashina, Kyoto.With its quiet and elegant temple atmosphere, this location is ideal for taking travel photos with a Kyoto feel, kimono portraits, or couple photos. The cost of this experience includes the temple venue fee, as well as the cost of transport to and from the photoshoot location from central Kyoto. The kimono fee is not included. If required, I can assist guests in making an advance booking at a kimono shop in Kyoto. After the photoshoot, the client will receive approximately 200–300 raw images and 18 professionally retouched photos. As we need to book the venue at Bishamontō Temple in advance for the photoshoot, we kindly ask that guests book this experience at least 3 days in advance to allow us to smoothly arrange the photoshoot time and make the necessary preparations.
£318 £318 per group
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1 hr 30 mins

KyotoHalf-Day Bridal Photoshoot

京都半日婚纱摄影体验,整体时间约5小时(含化妆与行程),实际拍摄约2–3小时。可穿婚纱、和服或便装;婚纱可提供,和服可协助预约。拍摄完成后提供约200–300张原图,其中包含24张精修照片。 Half-day photoshoot in Kyoto. Total experience about 5 hours including makeup and travel; shooting time 2–3 hours. Wedding dress available, kimono rental can be arranged. You will receive about 200–300 original photos, including 24 edited images.
£654 £654 per group
,
5 hrs
You can message Rikako to customise or make changes.

5.0 out of 5 stars, from 5 reviews

My qualifications

8 years of experience
Has lived in Kyoto for 14 years and has been working as a photographer since her time studying abroad. Her work has been exhibited at the Kyoto International Hall Photography Exhibition.
Career highlight
The photographic work won an award and was exhibited at a photography exhibition held at the Kyoto International House.
Education and training
Graduated from Ryukoku University in Kyoto. Driven by a passion for photography, I first came into contact with the world of photography while studying in Kyoto and gradually became a professional photographer.
To help protect your payment, always use Airbnb to send money and communicate with hosts.

My portfolio

I’ll come to you

I travel to guests in the area outlined on the map. To book in a different location, you can message me.

Things to know

Guest requirements

Guests aged 15 and up can attend.

Accessibility

Sign language options

Cancellation policy

Cancel at least 1 day before the start time for a full refund.

Photographers on Airbnb are vetted for quality

Photographers are evaluated for their professional experience, portfolio of strong work and reputation for excellence. Learn more
See an issue?