Private Tour

Private photo shoot & walk in Kyoto - Professional photo shoot

Overview

1 hour

Mobile ticket

Private photo shoot. Choose your favorite location and leave the photos to me! Professional photos by a photographer with over 8 years of living in Kyoto, who knows all the secret spots, hidden streets and with techniques to avoid crowds.

Only photo shoot in Kyoto that includes:

All photo data!

25 photos selected by me and edited.

Digitally sent by Google Drive.

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

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Please notify if you are bringing kids, infants, wheelchair, strollers, etc. I will customize this experience based on your needs.

Please notify if you got any health restrictions and we can adapt this experience for you.

Cancellation Policy

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

What To Expect

Photo shoot & walk in Kyoto. I'll take you around to famous locations, hidden backstreets, shrines, temples. The whole experience will be captured with my camera! Choose 1 favorite neighborhood! ○ Gion and Higashiyama Old traditional streets, temples, shrines, Maruyama park, Geisha district. ○ Arashiyama Beautiful nature, Kamboo forest, Kimono forest, shrines, temples, Kameyama park. ○ Philosophers Path Serene river, small shrines, temples, Nanzenji, Keage incline, cherry blossoms. ○ Fushimi-Inari Thousands of torii gates, shrines, nature. ○ Other? Lone travelers, families, couples, friends, old, young, in wheelchair, got a stroller, doesn't matter... I will customize this experience for You, perfect for anyone who wants their memories in Kyoto captured. If you are interested in Japanese culture feel free to ask me anything! Incl: ○ Starting time 9am to 4pm ○ 25 edited photos/hour ○ All original data (Usually over 200/hour) Options: ○ Kimono Rental: 8000 JPY/person ○ Shoot Extension 22000 JPY/hour (incl 25 edited) ○ Professional retouch 2000 JPY/photo ○ Flexible start time 2500 JPY/hour Photos are sent trough Google Drive, within 4 weeks.

What‘s Included

1 neighborhood of choice.

Photos uploaded to Google Drive and sent to you.

Up to 25 edited photos (I’ll select and fix brightness, colors & minor adjustments.).

Jens the photographer at your service!

All Original Photo Data (Over 100 photos after a shoot).

Options

Professional Location Shoot 1h

Duration: 1 hour

Professional Location Shoot 2h

Duration: 2 hours

Professional Location Shoot 3h

Duration: 3 hours

Reviews

5.00

21 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Wonderful!
Lauren M,Apr 6, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
Jens was amazing! He did a wonderful job capturing our family and hitting the locations we wanted. He was also so friendly and personable and was great with our two kids. He gave us some local history and even some great food tips when it was time for us to part ways. Couldn’t recommend him more!
Fabulous Photographer
Angelina Y,Dec 30, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Jens was amazing and wonderful. Would highly recommend him to anyone. He was professional and takes beautiful photos.
Jens is a fantastic photographer.
Sonny S,Dec 26, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
We enjoyed our time with Jens. He was great to work with. We appreciated the communication. We did a 3 hour booking and got to see so much. He came up with good ideas for our family of 6. I couldn’t recommend him enough. Just book it for some special captured memories.
Jen’s was fantastic, he...
Anna G,Sep 21, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Jen’s was fantastic, he knew a lot about the area so we got more than just a photo shoot, we also got a tour guide!
Super highly recommend
Vacationer477303,Dec 20, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Very pleased with Jens because he made us feel comfortable during the shoot which allowed our personalities to be reflected in the photos. Even our children was raving about him when we got back, recommending him to our friends who are going to Japan in the next couple of months. Super love the photos nd love the experience as well. Thanks Jens. Really appreciate the work you do.
Professional, friendly, English speaking photographer.
CAMACHODAnielT,Dec 16, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00
Jens was amazing! He was super friendly and patient with us, guiding us to great photo spots and helping us look and feel comfortable so the photos come out more candid and genuine. He spoke perfect English and took beautiful photos, he even recommended a spot to eat after we were done, I would 100% recommend him and would love to do it again.
Great
738hienn,Nov 28, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Jens was amazing! When I looked this, I was skeptical because I did not know anything about Kyoto as well as “stranger” photographer. Jens have gone above and beyond my expectation. I was really happy with the results. The photos engraved our trip the way we would like. My style was not a posing style but naturally captured the moment of my daughter and me. Jens got my idea and he carried it out so well. Definitely, go with Jens - that is my advise with my experience
Professional and creative
jillianl559,Nov 21, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Jen’s is amazing. He is fun and creative and always trying to find the best shot. He makes you feel very comfortable and guides you very well during the shoot. I would most definitely have him take our photos again.
Beautiful pictures, super nice person
Sabine S,Jun 1, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00
Jens was super nice and easy going. We went to a small park with him and he took a lot of pictures of us. We had great fun! He sent us all pictures via Dropbox the following day. We are super happy with the pictures and recommend Jens to everybody who wants to have great ppictures from their holiday in Japan!
Highlight of our trip in Kyoto!
mabelsia,Apr 29, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Our photoshoot session with Jens was such a wonderful experience! We were not sure what to expect as we had not done a photoshoot like this before especially with our 2 year old in tow, but Jens made the session very comfortable and fun for all of us. He was very kind and patient with our little one and we appreciate that very much! Jens knew exactly which spots to take us so we could have photos with the blooming sakuras and away from the crowd. It was such a fun experiece that we didn't realise that time passed by so fast and the photoshoot had come to an end. He is very easy to communicate with and understands exactly what we wanted. We are grateful to have met such a wonderful photographer for our first shoot as a family! If you are thinking of doing a photoshoot (family photoshoot especially!), we cannot recommend Jens enough! We wish him all the best in his future endeavours and hopefully get to see him in the future.

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Private Tour

Private photo shoot & walk in Kyoto - Professional photo shoot

Overview

1 hour

Mobile ticket

Only photo shoot in Kyoto that includes:

All photo data!

25 photos selected by me and edited.

Digitally sent by Google Drive.

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

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Please notify if you are bringing kids, infants, wheelchair, strollers, etc. I will customize this experience based on your needs.

Please notify if you got any health restrictions and we can adapt this experience for you.

Cancellation Policy

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

What To Expect

What‘s Included

1 neighborhood of choice.

Photos uploaded to Google Drive and sent to you.

Up to 25 edited photos (I’ll select and fix brightness, colors & minor adjustments.).

Jens the photographer at your service!

All Original Photo Data (Over 100 photos after a shoot).

Options

Professional Location Shoot 1h

Duration: 1 hour

Professional Location Shoot 2h

Duration: 2 hours

Professional Location Shoot 3h

Duration: 3 hours

Reviews

5.00

21 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Wonderful!
Lauren M,Apr 6, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
Jens was amazing! He did a wonderful job capturing our family and hitting the locations we wanted. He was also so friendly and personable and was great with our two kids. He gave us some local history and even some great food tips when it was time for us to part ways. Couldn’t recommend him more!
Fabulous Photographer
Angelina Y,Dec 30, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Jens was amazing and wonderful. Would highly recommend him to anyone. He was professional and takes beautiful photos.
Jens is a fantastic photographer.
Sonny S,Dec 26, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
We enjoyed our time with Jens. He was great to work with. We appreciated the communication. We did a 3 hour booking and got to see so much. He came up with good ideas for our family of 6. I couldn’t recommend him enough. Just book it for some special captured memories.
Jen’s was fantastic, he...
Anna G,Sep 21, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Jen’s was fantastic, he knew a lot about the area so we got more than just a photo shoot, we also got a tour guide!
Super highly recommend
Vacationer477303,Dec 20, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Very pleased with Jens because he made us feel comfortable during the shoot which allowed our personalities to be reflected in the photos. Even our children was raving about him when we got back, recommending him to our friends who are going to Japan in the next couple of months. Super love the photos nd love the experience as well. Thanks Jens. Really appreciate the work you do.
Professional, friendly, English speaking photographer.
CAMACHODAnielT,Dec 16, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00
Jens was amazing! He was super friendly and patient with us, guiding us to great photo spots and helping us look and feel comfortable so the photos come out more candid and genuine. He spoke perfect English and took beautiful photos, he even recommended a spot to eat after we were done, I would 100% recommend him and would love to do it again.
Great
738hienn,Nov 28, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Jens was amazing! When I looked this, I was skeptical because I did not know anything about Kyoto as well as “stranger” photographer. Jens have gone above and beyond my expectation. I was really happy with the results. The photos engraved our trip the way we would like. My style was not a posing style but naturally captured the moment of my daughter and me. Jens got my idea and he carried it out so well. Definitely, go with Jens - that is my advise with my experience
Professional and creative
jillianl559,Nov 21, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Jen’s is amazing. He is fun and creative and always trying to find the best shot. He makes you feel very comfortable and guides you very well during the shoot. I would most definitely have him take our photos again.
Beautiful pictures, super nice person
Sabine S,Jun 1, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00
Jens was super nice and easy going. We went to a small park with him and he took a lot of pictures of us. We had great fun! He sent us all pictures via Dropbox the following day. We are super happy with the pictures and recommend Jens to everybody who wants to have great ppictures from their holiday in Japan!
Highlight of our trip in Kyoto!
mabelsia,Apr 29, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Our photoshoot session with Jens was such a wonderful experience! We were not sure what to expect as we had not done a photoshoot like this before especially with our 2 year old in tow, but Jens made the session very comfortable and fun for all of us. He was very kind and patient with our little one and we appreciate that very much! Jens knew exactly which spots to take us so we could have photos with the blooming sakuras and away from the crowd. It was such a fun experiece that we didn't realise that time passed by so fast and the photoshoot had come to an end. He is very easy to communicate with and understands exactly what we wanted. We are grateful to have met such a wonderful photographer for our first shoot as a family! If you are thinking of doing a photoshoot (family photoshoot especially!), we cannot recommend Jens enough! We wish him all the best in his future endeavours and hopefully get to see him in the future.