Kimono Photoshoot in a Traditional Machiya House Kyoto
Kyoto
Kimono Photoshoot in a Traditional Machiya House Kyoto
30 minutes
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience
Take part in a kimono photoshoot set inside a 100-year-old Kyoto townhouse, with a professional photographer. Get a stylist, a complete kimono outfit (obi belt, zori sandals, tabi socks, and handbag), and the use of Japanese props like fans and an umbrella. You’ll receive 100 edited digital photos via email after the shoot.
A rare opportunity to dress in a traditional kimono and be photographed in a historic Kyoto townhouse, once associated with Japan’s noble and imperial heritage. With expert direction from your photographer, you’ll create culturally rich portraits in an authentic setting.
Complete your look with optional extras such as hair styling or full makeup—available to select during checkout.
Premium silk kimono dressed by a stylist
30-minute professional shoot with photographer
50 digital images
Antique fans & parasols
Women's hairstyling/makeup (if add-on selected)
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Arrive at a 100-year-old machiya townhouse in Kyoto for a professional kimono photoshoot steeped in tradition. You’ll be dressed in a complete kimono set—obi sash, zori sandals, tabi socks, and a traditional bag—with personal assistance to ensure everything is perfectly in place.
What to expect
Once you're dressed, step into the quiet elegance of the townhouse, once connected to Japan’s imperial past. With antique fans, a Japanese umbrella, and other traditional props, a professional photographer will guide your session and help you pose naturally in this historic space.
You'll receive 100 beautifully edited digital photos delivered to your email a few days after the shoot. To complete the look, optional hair styling and full makeup services are available at checkout. It's a rare chance to wear authentic kimono, explore a piece of Kyoto’s heritage, and take home timeless portraits from a truly unique setting.
Kimono Photoshoot in a Traditional Machiya House Kyoto
Dive into the intricate tapestry of Japan's heritage by participating in a kimono photoshoot within the heart of Kyoto, set against the backdrop of a century-old machiya house. This experience is crafted for explorers of elegance, devotees of tradition, and seekers of serene beauty. With expert guidance from your photographer, you'll immerse yourself in a world where every gesture tells a story, each prop carries a history, and every snapshot captures the essence of Japan's imperial past. The photoshoot includes not only an exquisite kimono outfit but also optional extras like hair styling or full makeup to complete your look. With 100 edited digital photos sent directly to you after the shoot, this unique journey weaves together cultural richness and personal expression, offering memorable encounters that forge a deeper understanding of Japan’s timeless traditions while acknowledging the limitations of capturing such intricate beauty in a single moment.
Discovering Kyoto's Traditional Machiya House
Visit the traditional machiya house during your photoshoot to experience firsthand the elegance and simplicity of old Japanese architecture. These houses, with their wooden lattices and sliding doors, offer a glimpse into a bygone era where every detail is meticulously crafted for both functionality and aesthetic beauty. The interior spaces are designed to harmonize with nature through clever use of light and materials, making each photo session feel like stepping back in time. Marvel at the intricate craftsmanship of the house's wooden beams and shoji screens as you prepare for your photoshoot, allowing the atmosphere of this historical setting to enhance your portraits.
Tour Highlights
• Participate in kimono photoshoot historic machiya house
• Receive complete kimono outfit including obi belt zori sandals tabi socks and handbag
• Use Japanese props like fans and umbrella for authentic experience
• Get 100 edited digital photos via email after shoot comprehensive collection
• Optional extras available such as hair styling or full makeup included selection checkout
• Engage with professional photographer expert direction creating rich portraits
Dive into the intricate charm of Kyoto's traditional culture, embracing the elegance and grace of kimono attire. For explorers of heritage, lovers of aesthetic beauty, and seekers of serene moments, this unique photoshoot experience offers a rare glimpse into Japan’s noble past, weaving together timeless traditions with modern photography techniques to create unforgettable memories that feel like stepping back in time.
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