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Japan’s 15 Best Portrait Shoots in Japan

42 tours  ·  ★★★★★★★★★★ 4.9 average  ·  from $17

The good ones go weeks ahead and the great ones go sooner. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ once you read past the headline.

Tokyo Kimono, Furisode, and Yukata Rental Experience | Exquisite Hairstyling & Japanese Makeup & Photo Shoot (Ookini Asakusa Kaminarimon) - Getting Dressed, With Help From a Professional
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Tokyo Kimono, Furisode, and Yukata Rental Experience | Exquisite Hairstyling & Japanese Makeup & Photo Shoot (Ookini Asakusa Kaminarimon)

1.Tokyo Kimono, Furisode, and Yukata Rental Experience | Exquisite Hairstyling & Japanese Makeup & Photo Shoot (Ookini Asakusa Kaminarimon)

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 767 reviews · from $17Our pick

Choose a kimono or yukata at Ookini’s Asakusa shop, a short walk from Senso-ji and Kaminarimon. A dresser helps you get ready, with standard hairstyling and accessories included in the basic plan. You can pay extra for furisode, Japanese-style makeup, more elaborate hair or a photo shoot.

“It was just so-so, and the customer service was rather cold.”

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Tokyo Ryogoku Sumo Morning Practice + Photo Shoot with Wrestlers - The five-to-30-minute walk through sumo town
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Tokyo Ryogoku Sumo Morning Practice + Photo Shoot with Wrestlers

2.Tokyo Ryogoku Sumo Morning Practice + Photo Shoot with Wrestlers

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 277 reviews · from $98

Watch real sumo training in Tokyo, learn stable etiquette, and meet wrestlers for photos in this intimate Ryogoku morning tour.

“Experience was awesome and gave me a great appreciation of this rigorous sport. The guide was visible at the easy to find meeting point and provide valuable insight and explanation for the session. Highly recommend. Be aware you are sitting on the floor for an hour and 20 mins as the Sumos go through their training routines.”

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Kyoto: Maiko Makeover and Photoshoot Experience - Finding the Studio Near Kiyomizu
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Kyoto: Maiko Makeover and Photoshoot Experience

Tokyo Cyberpunk Street Photo Tour - Kabukicho: Tokyo neon with plenty of movement
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Tokyo Cyberpunk Street Photo Tour

4.Tokyo Cyberpunk Street Photo Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 165 reviews · from $184Top rated

Photograph Tokyo after dark on a small-group walk through Shinjuku and Shibuya, with expert tips for cameras and smartphones.

“Nat our guide was very knowledgeable and pleasant but unfortunately he walked very fast. My friend and I struggled to keep up and after an hour we totally lost track of him. We did not know where we were so had to take a taxi back to our hotel, missing the last hour of the tour.”

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Tokyo by Night Photography Tour (Private Option Available) - Golden Gai: Small Bars and Strict Photography Rules
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Tokyo by Night Photography Tour (Private Option Available)

6.Tokyo by Night Photography Tour (Private Option Available)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 151 reviews · from $105

Photograph Tokyo after dark with a local guide, from Golden Gai to Shibuya Crossing, and receive 20 edited images from this small-group tour.

“Fast paced and fun evening and a suprise stop at a steam punk bar for a drink. Great as a solo travler having photos taken and navigating Shinjuku with a guide who also was informative. Highly recommend and also received photos later that evening.”

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Tokyo Shinjuku Night Photo Tour with Pro Gota - Starting with a drink in Shinjuku Sanchome
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Tokyo Shinjuku Night Photo Tour with Pro Gota

7.Tokyo Shinjuku Night Photo Tour with Pro Gota

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 142 reviews · from $85

See Shinjuku by night with photographer Gota, a welcome drink, six photo stops, and at least 20 edited portraits.

“I have to say joining this Night Photo Tour was a decision made out of excitement and also leap of faith. I was on a solo trip with no knowledge of what the tour was about because of the lack of information. Even after I confirmed, the compaRead more”

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Kyoto: Tea Ceremony with Kimono and Photoshoot - Arriving at Nishiki Market or Gion
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Kyoto: Tea Ceremony with Kimono and Photoshoot

Osaka: Private Vibrant Nighttime Photoshoot (Dotonbori) - Starting near Ebisubashi Bridge
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Osaka: Private Vibrant Nighttime Photoshoot (Dotonbori)

9.Private Vibrant Nighttime Photoshoot (Dotonbori)

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 80 reviews · 90 minutes - 4 hours · from $109

Capture Osaka after dark with a private Dotonbori photoshoot, expert posing help, neon streets, Hozenji Yokocho, and 30 edited photos.

“Mina was awesome and down to earth, Mina knew great locations and poses for awesome pictures and he even gave me food recommendations tour of Dontonbori from ramen to Kobe beef, highly recommend for pictures when you are here, thanks again Mina 5 stars excellent!”

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Tour with Pro Tokyo Photographer and take Edgy Unique Portraits - Meeting Deniz at Shinjuku Station
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Tour with Pro Tokyo Photographer and take Edgy Unique Portraits

10.Tour with Pro Tokyo Photographer and take Edgy Unique Portraits

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 80 reviews · from $145

Review of Tokyo’s private edgy portrait shoot with Deniz Demir, including Shinjuku locations, photo quality, price, timing, and booking tips.

“This was an experience that will allow me to hold on to the memory of the quality of my solo trip. Deniz was an awesome photographer. From the time I booked the activity he remained in constant communication with me to ensure my experieRead more”

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Kyoto: Private Gion District Photoshoot Experience - Starting near 625 Gionmachi Kitagawa
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Kyoto: Private Gion District Photoshoot Experience

11.Private Gion District Photoshoot Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 79 reviews · 90 minutes - 7 hours · from $109

Capture Kyoto in polished photos with a private Gion shoot through pagodas, old streets, and temples, guided by a friendly local photographer.

“Mina was absoluterky amazing🥰He took his time with us and guided us throughout the process. We got to see the top places in Kyoto and get excellent pictures. Thank you Mina.”

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Kyoto Tea Ceremony and Samurai Photo Session - The opening explanation: tea, mindfulness, and tradition
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Kyoto Tea Ceremony and Samurai Photo Session

12.Kyoto Tea Ceremony and Samurai Photo Session

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 70 reviews · from $71

Learn matcha, enjoy wagashi, make a Kyoto latte, and pose in samurai armor at a small-group tea ceremony in 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!!!”

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Takayama and Shirakawago/Photoshoot by professional photographer - Takayama old town: Edo streets and a useful photo setting
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Takayama and Shirakawago/Photoshoot by professional photographer

13.Takayama and Shirakawago/Photoshoot by professional photographer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 67 reviews · from $515

Explore Takayama and Shirakawago from Kanazawa with a private photographer, hotel transfers, local insight, and 30 edited photos.

“We had an incredible day with Takatoshi-san, who was both an excellent tour guide and a skilled photographer, making the trip seamless and memorable. We went to Shirakawago in the morning, had lunch at a very nice Ramen shop in TakaRead more”

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Private Photoshoot Experience in Kyoto ( Gion ) - Hōkan-ji Temple and its famous pagoda
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Private Photoshoot Experience in Kyoto ( Gion )

14.Private Photoshoot Experience in Kyoto ( Gion )

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 61 reviews · from $132

Capture Kyoto in Gion with a private photographer, five scenic stops, posing help, and edited images delivered after your 90-minute shoot.

“I had a fantastic experience working with Mina! His professionalism and attentiveness were outstanding. The photos he captured exceeded my expectations. I highly recommend him for any photography needs.”

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Kyoto Gion Kiyomizudera Kimono Yukata Hairstyle | Photoshoot - Choosing from 700 kimono styles
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Kyoto Gion Kiyomizudera Kimono Yukata Hairstyle | Photoshoot

15.Kyoto Gion Kiyomizudera Kimono Yukata Hairstyle | Photoshoot

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 55 reviews · 20 minutes - 1 day · from $21

Rent a Kyoto kimono near Gion or Kiyomizudera, add hair, makeup, and photos, then explore historic streets at your own pace.

“It was a really nice activity, I booked the kimono, hairstyle, make-up and photoshoot. My hair and make-up were very pretty and the photographer was very friendly and professional. I enjoyed the experience and will reccomend it to my friends.”

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