Private Tour

Photo Shoot with a Private Vacation Photographer in KYOTO, JAPAN

Overview

Available languages

Japanese

English

Mobile ticket

No more selfies or pestering strangers for photos of yourself and loved ones, enjoy the services of a professional vacation photographer in Kyoto to capture your travels in a contemporary and candid style.

Specialising in delivering quality photography with photographers all over the world, we guarantee you amazing photos to remember your travels. All images shown were taken by our photographers.

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What To Expect

Gion Corner

Gion corner is a very popular location but the tour operator will contact you to discuss other locations you may wish to visit instead.

1 hour • Admission Not Applicable

Arashiyama

This is one option in Kyoto. Our tours are custom organised based on your unique needs and other locations will be discussed with you once the booking has been made.

1 hour • Admission Not Applicable

What‘s Included

Professional photographer local to Kyoto

All images professionally edited and free for digital download

Access to an online gallery containing your images

A custom route through the city based on your groups unique requirements

Food and drink

Travel costs (if applicable)

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Options

2 Hours in 2-3 Locations

You will receive 60 professionally edited photos within 5 working days.

3 Hours in 3-4 Locations

You will receive 75 professionally edited photos within 5 working days.

1 Hour in 1-2 Locations

You will receive 30 professionally edited photos within 5 working days.

90 Minutes in 2 Locations

You will receive 45 professionally edited photos within 5 working days.

Reviews

5.00

6 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

A Wonderful Family Photo Experience in Kyoto
vanessahE9487KT,Jan 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Thank you so much to Matt, our wonderful photographer in Kyoto. Our family was long overdue for professional photos, and it was such a treat to capture truly unique images during our recent trip to Japan. Matt was fantastic to work with - easygoing, patient with our (sometimes surly) teenagers, and a pleasure to spend the afternoon with. Beyond taking beautiful photos, he also shared thoughtful and interesting information about the neighborhoods and sites we walked through between locations, which made the experience even more enjoyable. We’re so glad we decided to book a photographer through Pictrip and would absolutely recommend both Matt and Pictrip. Highly recommend!
Amazing Family Photos in Kyoto!
Vanessa H,Dec 28, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Matt, our photographer was a pleasure to work with. He knew the locale, had an amazing eye for composition and was very kind to our family. He even shared some information about the landmarks and neighborhoods we were passing through as we moved from one location to the next. We received our photos quickly and they turned out wonderfully! Thank you!!
Photo Shoot with Matt
Lianne B,Oct 13, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
My bf and I appreciated the fun and comfortable photo shoot with Matt. The scenery was perfect and the photos turned out fabulous!
Matt was the best!
Ying Y,Dec 30, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00
Matt, my photographer, was very professional, fun and knowledgeable. I had such a good time and so many great pictures and memories!
Family photo session was a great experience.
Michele A,Jul 26, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00
We did a family photo session during our Japan vacation. Yoshi was very accommodating and helpful. We received the link for our photos the next day, and they exceeded our expectations.
Wonderfully relaxed time. Matt is a skilled photographer and guide.
CARMEN P,Apr 1, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00
Matt was a relaxed and personable guide and cultural interpreter …just what we were seeking. He took beautiful photographs, and was patient with our teenager who does not like to smile. She relaxed as much as she can eventually because he was relaxed, and he caught some lovely moments. Thank you, Matt!

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Private Tour

Photo Shoot with a Private Vacation Photographer in KYOTO, JAPAN

Overview

Available languages

Japanese

English

Mobile ticket

Specialising in delivering quality photography with photographers all over the world, we guarantee you amazing photos to remember your travels. All images shown were taken by our photographers.

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What To Expect

Gion Corner

Gion corner is a very popular location but the tour operator will contact you to discuss other locations you may wish to visit instead.

1 hour • Admission Not Applicable

Arashiyama

This is one option in Kyoto. Our tours are custom organised based on your unique needs and other locations will be discussed with you once the booking has been made.

1 hour • Admission Not Applicable

What‘s Included

Professional photographer local to Kyoto

All images professionally edited and free for digital download

Access to an online gallery containing your images

A custom route through the city based on your groups unique requirements

Food and drink

Travel costs (if applicable)

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Options

2 Hours in 2-3 Locations

You will receive 60 professionally edited photos within 5 working days.

3 Hours in 3-4 Locations

You will receive 75 professionally edited photos within 5 working days.

1 Hour in 1-2 Locations

You will receive 30 professionally edited photos within 5 working days.

90 Minutes in 2 Locations

You will receive 45 professionally edited photos within 5 working days.

Reviews

5.00

6 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

A Wonderful Family Photo Experience in Kyoto
vanessahE9487KT,Jan 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Thank you so much to Matt, our wonderful photographer in Kyoto. Our family was long overdue for professional photos, and it was such a treat to capture truly unique images during our recent trip to Japan. Matt was fantastic to work with - easygoing, patient with our (sometimes surly) teenagers, and a pleasure to spend the afternoon with. Beyond taking beautiful photos, he also shared thoughtful and interesting information about the neighborhoods and sites we walked through between locations, which made the experience even more enjoyable. We’re so glad we decided to book a photographer through Pictrip and would absolutely recommend both Matt and Pictrip. Highly recommend!
Amazing Family Photos in Kyoto!
Vanessa H,Dec 28, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Matt, our photographer was a pleasure to work with. He knew the locale, had an amazing eye for composition and was very kind to our family. He even shared some information about the landmarks and neighborhoods we were passing through as we moved from one location to the next. We received our photos quickly and they turned out wonderfully! Thank you!!
Photo Shoot with Matt
Lianne B,Oct 13, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
My bf and I appreciated the fun and comfortable photo shoot with Matt. The scenery was perfect and the photos turned out fabulous!
Matt was the best!
Ying Y,Dec 30, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00
Matt, my photographer, was very professional, fun and knowledgeable. I had such a good time and so many great pictures and memories!
Family photo session was a great experience.
Michele A,Jul 26, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00
We did a family photo session during our Japan vacation. Yoshi was very accommodating and helpful. We received the link for our photos the next day, and they exceeded our expectations.
Wonderfully relaxed time. Matt is a skilled photographer and guide.
CARMEN P,Apr 1, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00
Matt was a relaxed and personable guide and cultural interpreter …just what we were seeking. He took beautiful photographs, and was patient with our teenager who does not like to smile. She relaxed as much as she can eventually because he was relaxed, and he caught some lovely moments. Thank you, Matt!