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.
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.
Options
Professional Location Shoot 3h
Duration: 3 hours
Professional Location Shoot 1h
Duration: 1 hour
Professional Location Shoot 2h
Duration: 2 hours
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).
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
24 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Amazing photos!
Asta K,Jun 1, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Amazing photographer! Very personable and professional. We love the pictures. He was on time and took good care of us. He even gave us local recommendation for coffee place, which was great. Definitely recommend!
Fun family photoshoot in Kyoto with Jens/Photo Taiken.
AMDD727,May 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was an absolute pleasure to work with Jens - his communication is prompt and clear, he is funny and interactive, he takes great photos, and is also very knowledgable about Kyoto and its hidden gems. Would highly recommend.
Private Engagement Photo shoot
738dath,May 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Jens did a great job capturing our engagement! Even in the rain, Jens was able to direct us and take great photos! He was very friendly and great to work with and I would recommend him to everyone!
Wonderful!
Lauren M,Apr 6, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Jens 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
5.00Jens 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
5.00We 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
5.00Jen’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
5.00Very 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
5.00Jens 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
5.00Jens 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
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