6 Best Photography Tours in Higashiyama
The shot everyone wants is the Yasaka Pagoda framed at the top of a sloping lane, and at dawn you might get it with nobody in it. Most tours here bundle a kimono rental with a photographer, so you’re in the picture rather than behind the camera.
Rent a kimono near Kiyomizu-dera in Kyoto, with multilingual dressing help, hairstyling, optional makeup and guided photo sessions.
Most Popular★ 4.7“Experience: The hair styling and overall look were both very attractive and exquisite.”
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Rent a kimono near Kiyomizu-dera, choose from 800 styles, add hair styling or a photographer, and return your outfit at another Kyoto branch.
★ 4.8“I had a wonderful experience renting a kimono here during my trip to Kyoto! There was a great selection of kimonos for women, with plenty of beautiful styles and colours to choose from. The staff were very friendly, helpful, and communicated well, which made the…”
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Rent a kimono near Kiyomizu-dera, choose from hundreds of styles, add hairstyling if you wish, then return it at another Kyoto shop.
★ 4.7“The teacher provided great service and is very good at giving compliments. The visiting outfit is very nice and features subtle patterns; it looks absolutely stunning when photographed with the flash on at night 🥰”
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Rent a kimono in Gion, then explore Kyoto’s old streets with optional guided photography, hundreds of styles, and a 5 pm return deadline.
★ 4.8“It was a wonderful experience. They had a great selection of stylish kimonos suitable for both special occasions and everyday wear. Getting dressed was super quick, and the hairstyle looked beautiful. We also spontaneously booked a photographer (Mike). He was incredibly friendly, put in a…”
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Rent a kimono near Kiyomizu-dera, choose from hundreds of styles, and explore Kyoto’s temple lanes. Compare packages, add-ons, and practical details.
★ 4.9“The staff member was incredibly friendly and polite. Even though I purchased the cheapest package, she still gave me some beautiful decorations as an extra. There weren't many people, and there were many kimono styles to choose from. The staff was great, and they could…”
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Choose a kimono, get dressed by MOCOMOCO staff, then explore Kyoto’s Kiyomizu-dera streets with optional outdoor photography.
★ 4.8“The outfits are gorgeous and fit perfectly. My son looks super handsome in the photos! 😀😀😀 The staff is very helpful, and they are quick and skilled in doing the hair and dressing. Communication is no problem in either English or Chinese.”
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6 reviewsFrom $25.25
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