These plans welcome solo travelers, families, or groups up to 10 people.
For larger groups, a custom shoot is necessary.
Duration: 1 to 6-hours available for booking.
Outfit: Your own outfit or dress to blend with the natural and traditional backdrop;
kimono rentals available for ¥8,000 per person.
– Classic Location Shoot –
Natural and candid looking edited photos.
All Original Data: All unedited, unretouched photos are always included.
Edited Photos: I’ll select and fix brightness, colors & minor adjustments.
Classic Samples:
○ Up to 50 edited photos
○ All Original Data included
○ (Available earliest from 9:00)
(Save 2,000 JPY)
○ Up to 100 edited photos
○ All Original Data included
○ (Available earliest from 8:00)
(Save 4,500 JPY)
○ Up to 150 edited photos
○ All Original Data included
○ (Available earliest from 7:00)
Booking:
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– Premium Location Shoot –
Photos with attention to details, candid editing & professional retouch.
All Original Data: All unedited, unretouched photos are always included.
Edited Photos: I’ll select and fix brightness, colors & minor adjustments.
Professional Retouched Photos: Natural retouching of selected photos, skin smoothing, stray hairs cleanup, removal of objects, etc.
Premium Samples:
○ 3 retouched photos
○ Up to 50 edited photos
○ All Original Data included
○ (Available earliest from 9:00)
(Save 2,000 JPY)
○ 5 retouched photos
○ Up to 50 edited photos
○ All Original Data included
○ (Available earliest from 8:00)
(Save 4,500 JPY)
○ 7 retouched photos
○ Up to 50 edited photos
○ All Original Data included
○ (Available earliest from 7:00)
Booking:
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Additional Options:
Kimono rental & hair-setup
￥8,000 per person
Extra professional retouch
¥2,200 per photo
Early Morning Shoot
(Start any time before 7:00)
¥5,500 per shoot
Payment Information:
- For shoots under ¥40,000, payment is to be made in cash on the date of the shoot.
- Pre-payment via bank transfer or PayPal is required for bookings over ¥40,000 or with Kimono rental.
- 50% refund is possible for pre-paid bookings with cancellations made between 3 to 9 days before the shoot.
No refund for cancellations made 2 days or less before the shoot.
Booking:
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Location Ideas:
Too many location ideas, too little time!!
- Bamboo Grove Wander through the soaring stalks of the Bamboo Grove, an iconic natural wonder that defines the landscape of Arashiyama.
- Togetsukyo Bridge Capture the historic elegance of Togetsukyo Bridge, with the Katsura River beneath and mountains beyond creating a classic Kyoto panorama.
- Kameyama Park Enjoy the tranquility of Kameyama Park, offering scenic views and a peaceful retreat amidst the changing seasons.
- Katsura River The flowing waters of the Katsura River provide a serene backdrop, could also be used for reflective photography along its banks if the water is not too high.
- Kimono Forest A path lined with poles dressed in Kyo-yuzen traditional kimono fabrics, creates a colorful and unique photographic setting known as the Kimono Forest.
- Tenryu-ji Temple Explore the Zen landscapes in the garden and architecture of Tenryu-ji, a World Heritage site. (Entrance fee required.)
- Okochi Sanso Garden Visit the exquisite private garden of Okochi Sanso, offering breathtaking views of the city and well-preserved garden with some traditional architecture. There is also a yoga room with view over one of the traditional gardens. (Entrance fee required.)
- Jojakko-ji Temple Nestled on the hillside, Jojakko-ji offers lush greenery and a sense of seclusion, with views of Kyoto in the distance. (Entrance fee required.)
- Gio-ji Temple Discover the small and serene Gio-ji, surrounded by a moss garden and a small bamboo grove, providing a cozy setting for photos. (Entrance fee required.)
- Gion Streets Explore the heart of Kyoto’s geisha culture along the Shirakawa river and the charming lanes lined with traditional wooden machiya.
- Kennin-ji Temple Kyoto’s oldest Zen temple invites tranquility with its sublime gardens and heritage-rich structures.
- Yasaka Pagoda The striking pagoda stands as a timeless symbol of Kyoto, perfect for capturing the city’s historical essence.
- Yasaka Shrine Delve into the spiritual atmosphere of this significant Shinto shrine, known for its traditional architecture and vibrant festivals.
- Maruyama Park A favored spot for its vibrant seasonal displays, offering a lush backdrop for photos in nature.
- Ninen-zaka and Nene no Michi Step back in time on these historic streets, embodying the preserved beauty of ancient Kyoto.
- Chion-in Temple Discover the majestic grounds of Chion-in, with its imposing structures and sacred ambiance.
- Kodai-ji Temple The serene and scenic gardens with the main temple and some cozy old cottages. A beautiful bamboo path will also enrich your photo journey. (Entrance fee required.)
- Nanzen-ji Aqueduct Suirokaku Aqueduct just outside Nanzen-ji temple is a very famous and popular photo spot, a Western-style aqueduct that cuts through the grounds of Nanzen-ji temple. Nearby it’s
- Fushimi-inari It is a Shinto shrine located in Fushimi-ku, Kyoto. It is famous for its thousands of vermilion (red/orange) torii gates that lead up to the sacred Mount Inari.
- Philosopher’s path It is a pleasant walking path through the northern part of Kyoto’s Higashiyama district. The path follows a canal which is lined by hundreds of cherry trees. On the path there are multiple temples and shrines that are also worth visiting.
- Nanzen-ji Aqueduct Suirokaku Aqueduct just outside Nanzen-ji temple is a very famous and popular photo spot, a Western-style aqueduct that cuts through the grounds of Nanzen-ji temple. Nearby it’s easy to walk to the Philosophers path or Keage Incline also.
- Other locations also possible! Just ask me for recommendations or if you got a specific place in mind.
Note: Any entrance fees or travel expenses within the districts are not included and should be covered for the photographer.
