--- title: Kyoto Private Photo Shoot & Tour by SnapKyoto lang: en type: tour city: Kyoto country: Japan price: 261 currency: EUR price_unit: per_group availability: bookable rating: 5 reviews: 52 duration_minutes: 60 duration_max_minutes: 360 languages: [en] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 3 of 7 (Photoshoots & Kimono Experiences) schedule_checked: 2026-11-08 data_updated: 2026-11-08 canonical: https://guidekin.com/japan/kyoto/tours/kyoto-private-photo-shoot-tour-by-snapkyoto/ --- # Kyoto Private Photo Shoot & Tour by SnapKyoto **Guidekin's take:** Choose where to pose in Kyoto on a private photoshoot for your party, with commentary on local culture. Edited, full-resolution digital photos are included; kimono rental and a private car cost extra, and it is priced per group. 5 from 52 reviews at €261 per group/vehicle for 1h–6h. In our comparison: #3 of 7 in Photoshoots & Kimono Experiences, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Contact for the time & locations of your choice. snapkyoto (ig) A professional photographer captures your Kyoto memories and the next day you will receive 50-200 edited pictures to share with family/friends. Free guide about the history, culture and the people of Kyoto and Japan. No need to worry where to go and what to see. I'll take care of it all. Just enjoy the sites. Help with booking kimono upon request (show up, select kimono and pay at the shop). Also I help book a private car upon request. I offer 1-6 hours of shoot in epic locations. 1 hour in 1 area, 3 hours in 2-3 areas and 6 hours in 3-4 areas. Inside Kyoto: -Gion Geisha District (old town) -Higashiyama (Yasaka Pagoda area) -Arashiyama Bamboo Forest, -Fushimi Inari (Orange Gates) Outside Kyoto (ask for availability) -Osaka, Nara, Tokyo, Fuji etc. Portfolio: check snapkyoto my Instagram. **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €261 per group/vehicle for the Mini session photoshoot option; other options up to €1043 - Duration: 1h–6h - Rating: 5.0/5 from 52 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: SnapKyoto - Group: Private tour, your party only - Guide languages: English - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-11-08 ## Reviews 5.0 from 52 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 52 of 52. - 5 stars: 52 (100%) - 4 stars: 0 (0%) - 3 stars: 0 (0%) - 2 stars: 0 (0%) - 1 star: 0 (0%) ## Tour options Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page. | Option | Price | Guide languages | Details | |---|---|---|---| | Mini session photoshoot | €261 per group | English | Duration: 30 minutes | | 1hr Photoshoot in Gion Kyoto | €348 per group | English | Duration: 1 hour | | Kyoto Proposal Photoshoot | €463 per group | English | Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes | | 2hr Photoshoot in Kyoto | €521 per group | English | Duration: 2 hours | | Half-day Photoshoot & Tour | €637 per group | English | Duration: 3 hours | | Full-day Photoshoot & Tour | €1043 per group | English | Duration: 6 hours | ## What's included - 50-150 pro-level full resolution photos (the number of photos depends on tour length). - help booking kimono or private taxi (fees not included) - English speaking photographer ## Not included - Transportation is by public transport, but can arrange private car upon request +added charge - Prints - Lunch ## Itinerary 1. **Gion** (1h) - Geisha District Maruyama Park (cherry blossom & Autumn leaves) 2. **Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine** (1h) - this is one of the largest and msot beautiful shrines in Kyoto. 3. **+Yasaka Pagoda +Ninenzaka, +Giant Buddha Temple** (1h) 4. **The Bamboo Forest Trail** (1h) - Arashiyama Bamboo Forest is one of the most epic locations in Kyoto. ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Schedule last checked: 2026-11-08 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting point 1 hour booking: The meeting point is Shijo Bridge near the Statue (Gion-shijo exit 4) 3 hour booking: will confirm via WhatsApp. (Either Shijo bridge or Fushimi) 6 hours booking: The meeting point is Fushimi Inari shrine. Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - Public transportation options are available nearby - Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap - Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries - Not recommended for pregnant travelers - Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health - Suitable for all physical fitness levels ## Cost for your party | People | Total | Per person | |---|---|---| | 2 | €261 | €131 | | 4 | €348 | €87 | | 6 | €521 | €87 | Cheapest option for that party size from the operator's current price tiers; the calendar shows the exact figure for your date. Shared tours in Photoshoots & Kimono Experiences start at €96 per person. ## Compared with other Photoshoots & Kimono Experiences | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #3 of 7** | €261 per group | 1h–6h | 5.0 (52) | private | | [Kyoto Samurai Armor Experience: Matcha, Calligraphy, Photoshoot](/japan/kyoto/tours/kyoto-samurai-armor-experience-matcha-calligraphy-photoshoot/?format=md) | €96 | 1h 30m | 4.97 (542) | shared | | [Private Kyoto Photography and Dress up Adventure （ALL PLAN)](/japan/kyoto/tours/private-kyoto-photography-and-dress-up-adventure-all-plan/?format=md) | €112 | 1h 30m | 5.0 (57) | private | | [Your Private Vacation Photography Session In Kyoto](/japan/kyoto/tours/your-private-vacation-photography-session-in-kyoto/?format=md) | €261 per group | 1h | 4.95 (113) | private | Ranked #3 of 7 in Photoshoots & Kimono Experiences by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €96 to €116, median €114; typical length 1h 30m. 5 of 7 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Full list: https://guidekin.com/japan/kyoto/kyoto-photoshoots/?format=md ## More in Kyoto - All Kyoto tours: https://guidekin.com/japan/kyoto/?format=md - This page as HTML: https://guidekin.com/japan/kyoto/tours/kyoto-private-photo-shoot-tour-by-snapkyoto/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/japan/kyoto/?format=md