Put on traditional Japanese clothing and explore Asakusa with a professional photographer! Check out this affordable Tokyo photoshoot with kimono rental — more than 6,000 completed reservations. Use our Klook promo code TRAVLISTS when you book to get up to 8% discount.
In a nutshell
- How can I hire a professional photographer in Tokyo? You can book this private photoshoot for up to 8 people. This experience is offered by a professional English-speaking photographer who will capture your best shots in Shibuya Crossing, Meiji Shrine, and Yoyogi Park.
- Which themed shoots are popular among tourists? The crowd-favorite options are this urban-themed photoshoot in Shinjuku or Shibuya, this 1-hour photo session for couples, and this neon night concept shoot with a retro vibe. All these and more are offered on Photo Trips, one of the best places to find seasoned photographers in Japan.
- What are the top kimono photoshoot experiences in Tokyo? Our team at Travlists recommends Kimono-mitsuki’s kimono rental & photography experience (perfect for solo travelers, couples, and families) and this affordable photo session by KANON. If you want to get a 3-minute video from a professional videographer, you can consider this option as well.
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Top Tokyo Photoshoots & Photography Tours
Finding a photoshoot experience in Japan with a photographer who can speak English is not at all difficult. Whether you want a kimono-themed shoot, a family portrait in Shibuya, a wedding package, or a Cyberpunk-themed photo session, you can easily book one on Klook, Viator, Photo Trips, or KKDay.
Booking a professional shoot will ensure that you get the highest quality of photos, which is ideal if you are traveling to Japan for the first time, celebrating an occasion, or simply want a new profile picture. Below our team at Travlists has a short list of the best photoshoots in Tokyo:
1. Kimono Rental & Photoshoot in Asakusa by KANON
As the most booked on Klook, the leading travel booking app for Japan, KANON’s kimono rental and photoshoot experience tops our list. What my partner I like about this option is that it lets you select from a wide variety of men’s and women’s kimonos (formal visit kimonos are also available). Basic hairstyling and accessories are also included, and photographers who can converse in English, Korean, Chinese, and Japanese are also available.
- PRICE: Book here starting at $88
- SERVICE MENU:
- 30 or 60-minute photoshoot for 1-2 people (must be booked separately)
- Men’s or women’s kimono
- Formal visit kimono
- Children’s kimono
- Furisode and two-foot sleeves
- Exquisite hair and make-up (premium)
- WHAT WE LOVE: Multilingual photographers are available. 50-100 photos will be delivered along with free enhanced shots.
- ADDRESS & HOURS: This kimono photoshoot experience in Tokyo is located in Taito-ku Kaminarimon 2-chome 19-1 Hasegawa Haru 3F (accessible from Asakusa Station). Kimono rental is available from 9am-5pm.
- BEST REVIEW: “1000% amazing experience overall. [The] facility was extremely clean, organized, and welcoming. [The] staff were friendly, patient, and accommodating… we splurged and ended up getting a photographer for an hour who shot ~100 [high-quality] images,” reads a review on Klook.
2. Tokyo Streets Night Photoshoot by Photo Trips
Capture your night out in bustling Tokyo with a multilingual photographer who can speak English, Japanese, and Filipino. We like this option since the photographer can take you to some of the most popular spots as well as hidden gems that only locals know about. Plus, the photoshoot will not feel rushed as you have 90 minutes for some candid and posed snaps!
- PRICE: Book here starting at $125 (inclusive of a 90-minute shoot, multilingual and professional photographer, and 40 high-quality images)
- OTHER OPTIONS:
- Tokyo Streets Unfiltered: A Captivating Urban Photoshoot with Your Private Photographer
- Traditional Kimono Photoshoot in Asakusa & Sensoji Temple
- Couple Photoshoot in Tokyo with Private Photographer
- Blade Runner-Themed Photoshoot in Shibuya with an Award-Winning Photographer
- Night Cyberpunk Photoshoot in Tokyo
- View more options ➜
- WHAT WE LOVE: Professional and friendly service; flexible cancellation with full refund up to 7 days before selected date
- ADDRESS & HOURS: Meet your local photographer in Shibuya or Shinjuku. 90-minute timeslots available between 5-11pm.
- BEST REVIEW: “This was by far the best photoshoot I have ever experienced with Aki. He was so knowledgeable and made me feel comfortable. I’m not the most photogenic person but he guided me with different poses on what to do on the day.”
3. Private Photoshoot Experience in Tokyo with an English-speaking Photographer
There are tons of Insta-worthy spots in Tokyo, and this photo session on Klook will take you to some of them for an exciting pictorial. Whether you want a professionally captured image under the Tokyo Tower, a stunning profile shot in Nakameguro, or candid photos in Nippori, you can reserve this experience for 1-5 people.
- PRICE: Book here starting at $108!
- OTHER OPTIONS: Tokyo Private Photoshoot Experience with a Professional Photographer
- WHAT WE LOVE: Up to 10 enhanced photos and 100 original shots
- ADDRESS & HOURS: The meeting point and time can be discussed with the photographer after booking.
- BEST REVIEW: “Had a great experience with Masa-san! He can speak good English and the result is very very nice!!”
4. Fancy Costume Dress-up and Photoshoot in Tokyo
Get the Japanese makeover of your fantasies! This fancy concept photoshoot includes a wide selection of costumes and wigs, accessories, and a full hair and make-up. Transform into your alter-ego, and unleash the edgier side of you.
- PRICE: Book here starting at $340!
- SERVICE MENU:
- B, C, or D Course (varies in the number of costumes)
- Couple Packages
- WHAT WE LOVE: Ultra-creative photoshoot in Tokyo
- ADDRESS: This photography studio is located in Japan, 〒112-0002 Tokyo, Bunkyo City, Koishikawa, 2 Chome−10−1 いろは館1F (accessible via Korakuen Station).
- BEST REVIEW: “No words will be able to fully capture just how phenomenal the whole Minina photoshoot experience was. The entire staff…were incredibly kind… and I truly appreciated their company, expertise, and professionalism,” reads a review on Klook.
5. Private Photography Tour in Tokyo with Film Camera
Aiming for that retro look? This Tokyo photoshoot experience is made possible by a film camera to give you the vintage aura. The best part is that you are not limited in terms of where you want to capture your photos. Choose to visit Nihonbashi, Asakusa, Shiba-Daimon, Shinjuku, or Shibuya!
- PRICE: Book here starting at $57!
- WHAT WE LOVE: Professionally taken photos (participants must bring their own camera)
- ADDRESS: Meet and have your photoshoot anywhere in Seoul
- BEST REVIEW: “Incredible! Matt is the best! Amazing shoot, very professional!”
6. Samurai Photoshoot Experience in Tokyo
Another fun concept shoot is this Samurai-inspired photo session in Tokyo. Inclusive of full outfit rentals (including kosode, hakama, armor, helmet, katana, and tachi), you can expect to strike a pose donning your Sengoku-period warrior look both indoors and outdoors.
- PRICE: Book here starting at $190!
- WHAT WE LOVE: Outdoor and indoor photoshoots with full costume rental
- ADDRESS: Meet in Samurai Armor Photo Studio located at 〒150-0044 5-6 Maruyama-cho, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo King Building 7F.
- BEST REVIEW: “Definitely worth it! The owner had great energy throughout the whole shoot. The armor was real & amazing choices to choose from. My husband [and] I participated, [and we received] over 300 photos on [an] SD card after the session. [They] even gave us a free print out!”
7. Video Filming and Photoshoot in Asakusa
Finally, if you are looking to do a mini video filming with a photo session on the side, this is the option for you. Star in your own 3-minute video as you discover Tokyo’s traditional side while wearing a kimono.
- PRICE: Book here starting at $445!
- WHAT’S INCLUDED: 3-minute professional video with Kimono rental
- ADDRESS: Meet the photographer at Starbucks Coffee – Kaminarimon.
- BEST REVIEW: “I was debating to just get regular pictures in [Japan, but] I found this on Klook and thought that I would much rather watch a quick video than only take pictures. I’m so glad I chose to book this!”
More Photoshoot Experiences in Japan
Other worthwhile photoshoots in Japan that our team at Travlists found include:
- Kimono Rental in Kyoto Kiyomizu Temple (30k+ booked)
- Maiko Experience with Photoshoot in Japanese Garden (100+ booked)
- Photoshoot Experience for Couples, Families, & Travel in Fukuoka (100+ booked)
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