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• Wonderful experience

  224ariadneh,Jan 19, 2026

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  Highly recommended. Our experience was incredible; they made it wonderful. A very professional team, they made us feel comfortable. I have two young daughters, and they really enjoyed the session. We all left very happy, and the photos are beautiful.

  

• This was the most unforgettable photoshoot of my life!

  Connector57894530657,Jan 17, 2026

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  5.00

  Kyoto is a very meaningful city for me, and I had long dreamed of getting photos in Gion wearing a kimono — something that’s incredibly hard to do on your own when you’re traveling solo. I came across a review of this studio completely by accident and instantly knew: this is it! They have an amazing selection of beautiful kimono — from elegant and understated to richly ceremonial. They even offer several types of armor… maybe next time I’ll choose one of those! What mattered most to me was having the kimono dressed properly in the traditional way, receiving gentle guidance on posing and facial expressions — and my apologies to Satsuki, I promise I’ll try to smile more often! I chose the Kimono Plan, and we agreed on an outdoor photoshoot. It was incredibly easy and comfortable walking around with the photographer and the assistant. She made sure my kimono always looked neat and perfect — I’m deeply grateful for that. At the end of the shoot, I received a finished mini-album with two gorgeous studio portraits, and shortly after, the full set of photos. They are absolutely wonderful… You didn’t just take pictures of me wearing a kimono — you captured my emotions and the way I truly felt in that moment. Thank you, Satsuki and the entire team at Hagoromoya — you did an amazing job! I sincerely hope more people discover your studio.

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

• Best way to capture our trip and get professional photos

  Inspire54942079892,Jan 15, 2026

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  10 out of 10 experience. This was an amazing way to capture our trip and have amazing pictures to remember our vacation. The photoshoot was professional and we highly recommend it to anyone looking to emerge yourself in the Japanese culture and get mementos of your photoshoot. I would like to note these kimonos are the real deal they weight 40 pounds are beaded and had gold thread sewn. So they are absolutely gorgeous and they have multiple to choose from (it’s like choosing a wedding gown). We got to choose one picture of ourselves and one together so 3 total pictures that the printed right there the day of and give us. Which was so nice. They put them on a sturdy mat board which I have on my tv mantle. We did the couple shoot and I had my hair and makeup done (which I highly recommend) it made the picture so much better than wearing a wig. About a week later we were sent all 300 pictures from the photoshoot digitally for our keeping. Such a great deal.

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

• The best kimono shoot the family has ever had for a birthday

  Escape04180797146,Jan 13, 2026

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  On my birthday, Satsuki and her team filmed the family of three and it was a truly wonderful and unforgettable memory. Before my trip, I had been searching for a kimono photography studio in Kyoto on social media for a long time, but I couldn't decide. I had already given up on it when I found Hagoromiya, and I was immediately captivated by her. This authentic and traditional Japanese dress really suits the atmosphere of Kyoto, the historic ancient capital, and that was the most impressive part. At first, I was a little worried about communicating with the staff in Japan, but I had no problem at all. Everyone was very good at English and they communicated with me carefully before the shoot, and I was very relieved to be able to decide on the costumes and shooting contents in advance. On the day of the event, when I arrived at my appointment time, the staff were waiting for me at the entrance and I was very happy. The person in charge of the kimono was also very professional, and the moment I saw the beautiful kimono and hair ornaments, I was moved. It was smooth and fun throughout the shoot, and the cameraman was very good at posing, facial expressions and pulling out angles, allowing the whole family to relax. All the photo data and videos were also given to me after the shoot, which I feel is a really worthwhile experience considering the content. I've already been thinking about which outfit I should wear next time. If you want to leave a special memory in Kyoto, I would really recommend this studio.

  

• I highly recommend for anyone that wants a fun and amazing memory of Kyoto, Japan.

  miyala2019,Jan 11, 2026

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  Had a great experience, staff is friendly and professional. The studio is beautiful and clean. The costumes were exceptional.

• Photo shoot in Kyoto at Hagoromoya Studios. I recommend

  olgamuradian,Dec 28, 2025

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  Went to a photo shoot in this photo studio, everything really liked, fast, beautiful, professional, the photos turned out great. I'd advise you to have an interpreter with you. People are very friendly, and there are good impressions left.

• You gotta try this amazing experience!

  422anikaf,Dec 28, 2025

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  Satsuki and Nao helped us make our first Christmas in Japan special and unforgettable! We felt so welcome! They were both very kind, patient, and accommodating. My husband and I were transported in time with the intricate samurai and geisha attire. We also had a lot of fun posing for the photoshoot! Thank you very much, Hagoromoya!

• A wonderful experience

  ianghel,Dec 27, 2025

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  We had an absolutely wonderful photo shooting experience in Kyoto. From the very beginning, the entire team was incredibly professional, warm, and welcoming. They took the time to make us feel comfortable and truly cared about every detail. What touched us the most was how beautifully they treated our daughter. They made her feel special and confident, and she truly felt like a real geisha for the day. The attention to detail in the styling, the patience during the shoot, and the gentle guidance throughout the process were exceptional. This experience was not just about photos, but about creating a memorable moment we will cherish forever. We highly recommend this experience to anyone visiting Kyoto and looking for something truly authentic and magical

• Trust me, you won’t regret it.

  Culture32476424069,Dec 26, 2025

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  Have been in Japan for a while on holiday and this has by far been the highlight. It was fun in the moment but even after I still can’t believe how rewarding the experience was.

• Kimono pair photo shoot

  M2086OAj rgenb,Dec 24, 2025

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  We were on location today for a couple shoot. Additionally we booked the "outside" shoot as well as the styling of the hair for my wife. We were warmly welcomed and perfectly looked after the entire time. The team is very friendly and incredibly helpful. We received two pictures of our choice as printouts directly and in addition we got all the pictures shot digitally. There was a very good selection of outfits we could choose from. They also responded very courteously to the needs of my pregnant wife. They kept asking about her condition, which we find very good. It even rained during our outdoor shooting and it was still done very professionally and well. All in all, a perfect experience not to be missed when visiting Kyoto.

  

  
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