The 9 Best Photographers in Kyoto You Should Hire

In this article, we will list 9 talented photographers in Kyoto. Each photographer has a different visual style, so please choose the one that suits your taste.

In this article, we will list for you 9 talented photographers in Kyoto that we highly recommend you to hire. Each one has its own visual style so feel free to choose your favorite according to your preferences.

The good news is, with Photo Trips, you can seamlessly book a photoshoot with them with the links we provide below. Check out if the photographer is available for your desired date and time and book your photo session.

You will receive an instant confirmation as soon as you finish your booking and your photographer will reach out to you to prepare your photo session.

Without further ado, here are the best photographers in Kyoto you should hire now!

1. Cinematic Travel Photoshoot in Kyoto with Award Winning Photographer

One of the best ways to enhance your shots is to hire a photographer to take cinematic photos for a complete experience. This photoshoot package can make you feel like a true local who holds power over Kyoto. It’s an hour-long photoshoot where you can choose from iconic Kyoto locations like Pontocho, Gion district, Kiyomizu-dera, and Fushimi Inari. 

We highly recommend wearing a Kimono for this photoshoot to truly immerse in the ancient culture. You may bring your own, but it’s also possible to score beautiful ones from rental shops. But, it’s also fine if you prefer to wear your own clothes instead, 

Join our cinematic travel photoshoot and experience natural light blending with the different textures from the scenic backdrop. We can also teach you how to pose if you don’t have any modeling experience. Amateur or not, we guarantee you will score the best shots in Kyoto. 

Finally, you can get 40 edited photos to easily share on your social media channels. 

Book It Now: Cinematic Travel Photoshoot

2. Kimono Photoshoot In Arashiyama Bamboo Forest

The next photoshoot will highlight Arashiyama. This package lasts 1 hour and you will meet your photographer at Arashiyama Station.

Our next photoshoot highlights Arashiyama. This package takes an hour, and you will meet the photographer at Arashiyama Train Station. 

You will experience four stunning spots with this package: Kimono Forest, Arashiyama Bamboo Grove, Nonomiya Temple, and Togetsu-kyo Bridge. It would be an excellent addition to the photo’s beauty if you could rent a kimono, but wearing your own clothes is also fine. Even better, let us share our thoughts and fun trivia about each location, so you can also grasp the culture at Arashiyama. 

You will also get 40 edited and high-resolution photos, together with the unedited ones (which could reach around 200 or even more). We don’t charge extra if you want to get all your raw photos and post them on your Instagram. 

Book It Now: Kimono Photoshoot in Arashiyama Bamboo Forest

3. Higashiyama Private Photoshoot

If you want to focus on Arashiyama, you can also focus on Higashiyama, another spectacular spot in Kyoto. Here, you will visit five locations: Yasaka Shrine, Maruyama Park, Yasaka Koshindo, Koji, and Hokanji Temple.

If we have a photoshoot that centers on Arashiyama, you can also get the package focusing on Higashiyama, another beautiful spot in Kyoto. Here, you will visit five locations: Yasaka Shrine, Maruyama Park, Yasaka Koshindo, a hidden street, and Hokanji Temple. 

The entire tour for this photoshoot takes about one hour and 30 minutes, depending on how satisfied you are with each spot’s photos. We can also take you to other hidden gems inside Higashiyama and recommend the best cafes and restaurants in town. 

A kimono might be the perfect element to add to your photos, and we will gladly suggest our recommended kimono rental shops. You can get almost 200 raw photos and 40 high-resolution pictures at the end of the shoot. 

Book It Now: Higashiyama Private Photoshoot with Kimono 

4. Kyoto Family Photoshoot at Picturesque Locations

Traveling to Kyoto with the whole family? Why not take a photo shoot in one of Kyoto's picturesque locations and capture some lasting memories?

Traveling to Kyoto with your entire family? Why not make it one for the books by getting a photoshoot package in Kyoto’s most picturesque locations?

Our photographer will take you to Kyoto’s beautiful landscapes and hidden spots, suggesting the best poses for you and your kids. We can also guarantee you’ll get photos after 24 hours from our photoshoot! Browse from your curated gallery of around 100 edited photos, which you can freely pose on your Instagram wall. 

Book It Now: Kyoto Family Photoshoot at Picturesque Locations 

5. Kyoto Love Story: Capture Your Proposal With A Private Photographer

Of course, we also have packages for couples, especially for those who are planning to propose to their loved one! Capture your wonderful memories in Kyoto with a private photographer. Whether you are just strolling hand in hand or getting down on one knee to ask your partner, we will capture this precious moment for you!

Of course, we also have packages for couples, especially when you’re about to propose to the love of your life! Capture this beautiful milestone in Kyoto with our private photographer. Whether you’re merely strolling while holding hands or getting down on one knee to ask your girlfriend, we’ll be there to shoot this precious moment!

As a professional photographer, I can suggest the most beautiful poses to showcase your love while surrounded by Kyoto’s beautiful views. Let us direct each photo, and you’ll easily score one that matches your love for your partner. 

Don’t know what to wear? Choose your favorite attire, or rent beautiful kimonos from affordable rental shops in Kyoto. After 24 hours, we’ll send over 100 edited photos that feature the essence of your love for one another. 

Book It Now: Kyoto Love Story Photoshoot 

6. Traditional Kyoto Photoshoot in Hidden Spots With A Photographer

Besides the tourist spots in Kyoto, there are also many hidden gems to photograph! Book a traditional photoshoot in Kyoto with a photographer and experience posing at top tourist spots like Ninenzaka and Yasaka Shrine. We will also take you to some hidden and quiet places if you want to avoid the crowds. We will also take you to Kiyomizu-dera Temple if you want to try out different poses at this majestic shrine.

Beyond the usual sightseeing spots in Kyoto, there are far more hidden gems you should take photos of, and we’re here to help you out! Book this traditional photoshoot in Kyoto with our photographer and experience posing in the best attractions like Ninen-zaka and Yasaka-Pagoda. We’ll also walk you through hidden and more peaceful areas if you want to avoid the crowds. Moreover, we can also visit Kiyomizu Temple if you want to try different poses in this majestic shrine. 

Consider wearing a traditional Japanese costume, and have a local fix your hair. There are several rental shops near famous spots in Kyoto, but you can also wear your own clothes instead. After the photoshoot, you only have to wait at least 1 day to get ten edited photos, together with around 100 raw ones. 

Book It Now: Traditional Kyoto Photoshoot

7. Proposal Photoshoot with Japanese Photographer

Next is another proposal photo shoot package. This time, the photo shoot will be with a Japanese photographer. This package is perfect for locals who have difficulty communicating in English.

This next one is another proposal photoshoot package. But this time, you will have one with a Japanese photographer. It’s the perfect package if you’re also a local who finds it challenging to communicate in English. 

For this proposal photoshoot, you can choose from my top 3 recommendations: Higashiyama, Fushimi Inari Shrine with the torii gates, and Arashiyama Bamboo Forests. It’s the perfect package for surprise proposals or honeymoon photoshoots. If you have other requests, let Taka, the Japanese photographer, know. He also knows familiar hidden spots in Kyoto. This one-hour photoshoot will give you 50 high-resolution photos. 

Book It Now: Proposal Photoshoot with A Japanese Photographer

8. Fushimi Inari Shrine with A Local Photographer 

As the name suggests, this is a photography package centered around Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine and the red torii gate. The duration is one hour, and you can take photos at various locations around the shrine. This package must be booked for two people or more. Even if you are coming alone, please make sure to book for two people.

As the name suggests, this photoshoot package centers on Fushimi Inari Shrine and the red torii gates. The session takes one hour, and we can take photos in various locations around the shrine. For this package, the minimum booking should be two people. Even if you’re only coming alone, you must book for two. 

We will provide 50 professional photos for this shoot in less than 24 hours. If you prefer to shoot early in the morning (before 9 a.m.), you need to book for at least three people. Additionally, we can already reserve a kimono for you for this package. 

Book It Now: Fushimi Inari Shrine with A Local Photographer 

9. Kyoto Photoshoot In Gion District & Higashiyama

This photoshoot package will let you enjoy the beauty of Gion and Higashiyama. You will have 1 hour to pose as many times as you like in these beautiful locations and receive approximately 50-70 high resolution photos.

Finally, appreciate the beauty of Gion District and Higashiyama with this photoshoot package. For one complete hour, pose all you want in these beautiful locations, and we’ll deliver around 50 to 70 high-resolution photos. 

The best light in these areas is around sunset for the golden hour, so we recommend holding the photoshoot around 4 to 5 pm. If you prefer early morning shoots, you need to book for at least three people. But you don’t really need to worry about the crowds because our photographers are comfortable and professional enough to avoid them. 

Book It Now: Kyoto Photoshoot in Gion District and Higashiyama 

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Did you enjoy our list of the best photographers in Kyoto?

We hope you enjoyed our list of the best photographers in Kyoto and that you find the one you want to hire.

If you are still hesitating about which location to go to for your photoshoot, feel free to check our selection of the 20 best photo spots in Kyoto here!