15 Portrait Photo Sessions in Japan, Compared

1.Tokyo Ryogoku Sumo Morning Practice + Photo Shoot with Wrestlers

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 277 reviews · from $98Our pick

Watch real Tokyo sumo morning practice up close, with a small group guide, photo coverage, and a brief walk through sumo town.

“Terrible experience and absolutely insuffersble staff. It was also imposdible to reach them by phone on the morning of the tour, that resulted in us losing money and the experience. When I was finally able to reach them, Yuki from customer support wss not helpful at all. If you want to get tricked out of money than book this tour, otherwise run like hell.”

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2.Maiko Makeover and Photoshoot Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 239 reviews · 2h 30m · from $140

Kyoto Maiko makeover and photoshoot: pick a kimono from 100, get pro makeup and hair, studio portraits with 3 prints plus DATA, optional stroll.

“Very cultural experience, the staff if super friendly. I A memory k will never forget”

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3.Private Photoshoot Service

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 158 reviews · 1 hour - 90 minutes · from $78Best value

A private Kyoto photo session with local spots, candid portraits, gentle posing help, and fast delivery. Get 200+ high-res photos.

“We had an absolutely fantastic autumn photo shoot in Kyoto with Micky! From the very beginning, he made us feel relaxed and comfortable, which was perfect for our couple session. The photos are simply stunning, and the value for money is outstanding. Micky was extremely attentive, listened to our wishes, and always went the extra mile to capture the best possible moments. We received all the photos from the shoot, which is a huge plus, and then we could choose our 35 favorite ones to be professionally retouched. We 100% recommend this experience — don’t hesitate for a second!”

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4.Sumo Practice Tour with Ring-Side Seat and Photoshoot

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 103 reviews · 2 hours · from $96

Ringside access to a Tokyo sumo stable morning practice, with an English guide, rules explained, and a photoshoot with wrestlers.

“Great experience. Was easy to get to our meeting point and find our guide. We had no idea how physical sumo wrestling was & it was fantastic to witness. The stable was an easy 2 min walk from our meeting point. Chairs to sit on while we watched the practice was welcome for weary feet :) Our your guide Marie was fantastic. She was very informative and passionate about Sumo wrestling. So glad we booked.”

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5.Tokyo Sumo Morning Practice Tour w/ Ring-Side Seat + Photo Shoot

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 93 reviews · from $99

Tokyo sumo morning practice with a small group, ring-side viewing, and a photo shoot. Learn stable life and sumo basics in 2 hours.

“Easy to meet . Short walk . Short explanation and direct to practice. After practice all questions were answered . If you never seen sumo before may be worth to ask the instructor after the practice for a short 5 minutes about the history of Sumo and basic rules”

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6.Tea Ceremony with Kimono and Photoshoot

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 90 reviews · 1h 30m · from $127

Dress in a Kyoto kimono, learn tea ceremony in English, make matcha, and get 3 pro photos in 90 minutes.

“Was an amazing experience from start to finish. Attention to detail on being dressed in a kimono of your choice through to learning about cleansing & blessing the tea was so interesting. Professional photos taken along with being able to go outside dressed if you wanted to return 6pm latest. Would totally recommend this experience ! Arigato”

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7.Private Vibrant Nighttime Photoshoot (Dotonbori)

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 80 reviews · 90 minutes - 4 hours · from $109

Private nighttime photoshoot through Osaka’s Dotonbori, from the Glico Sign to Hozenji Yokocho, with edited JPGs in 24 hours.

“Mina is a fantastic and helpful photographer, the photos are of the highest quality and he knows the best spots to have unique memories of Osaka. when i get back here, i will contact him again.🤩”

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8.Tour with Pro Tokyo Photographer and take Edgy Unique Portraits

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 80 reviews · from $145

Edgy Tokyo portrait session in Shinjuku and Kabukicho with Pro Photographer Deniz Demir. Get 10 retouched photos in about 1 hour.

“Knows what he’s doing, very responsive, not afraid to try an idea for a photo shoot you have in mind. Would recommend to others”

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9.Private Gion District Photoshoot Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 79 reviews · 90 minutes - 7 hours · from $109

Private Kyoto Gion photoshoot with a pro photographer, about 200 photos per hour, 30 edited picks, and classic temple-street backdrops.

“Mina was great! He gave us suggestions for poses and explained us a lot about Kyoto and Japan. Photos were ready on time and looking beautiful! :))”

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10.Takayama and Shirakawago/Photoshoot by professional photographer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 67 reviews · from $515

Private Kanazawa day trip to Takayama and Shirakawago with a pro photographer, hotel pickup, and 30 edited photos.

“Great day with trip customized to our needs. Excellent English. Very experienced photographer. Knows the sites to see and where to eat.”

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11.Gokayama and Shirakawago/Photoshoot by professional photographer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 51 reviews · from $221

Private photo tour of Gokayama and Shirakawago with a pro photographer, hotel pickup, and 30 edited digital images.

“Super nice, friendly local guide for my trip to Shirakawago. If you need a good, convenient service to visit this fairy tale village, collecting some more Instagramable photos for yourself, and facing no hiccup in communications in English. DefiRead more”

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12.Photoshoot session by professional photographer in Kanazawa

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 42 reviews · from $132

Private Kanazawa photoshoot in Higashichaya or Kenrokuen with a pro photographer, hotel pickup, and 3 to 7 day edited photo delivery.

“I wanted to have a different memory of my first trip to Japan and thought about professional photography. I made the reservation at short notice, but Takatoshi also accepted it and contacted me immediately. I'm really surprised, they're the Read moreAuto-translated”

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13.Kanazawa private half day/Photoshoot by professional photographer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 38 reviews · from $128

Private Kanazawa photo walk with a pro photographer, covering Higashi Chaya, Kenrokuen, and Kanazawa Castle, plus 15 edited photos.

“We had a lovely day! TK was a wonderful host and tour guide. He was also patient with our group because we went a little rogue. He picked us up at the cruise ship and took us to all the main points of interest and we still have time for a littRead more”

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14.Kimono photoshoot-Includes 100 photo data

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 21 reviews · 90 minutes - 2 hours · from $96

Osaka Shinsaibashi kimono photo shoot with pro guidance, studio cherry blossoms, and 100 photo data for $96 in 2 hours.

“It was fun being able to wearing kimono’s and take professional photos. All the staff were helpful and professional.”

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15.Osaka Dotonbori Night Photoshoot – Private | Pro Photographer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 19 reviews · from $164

Private Osaka Dotonbori night photoshoot with a pro, posing help, hidden angles, and 30 edited high-res images in about an hour.

“Marco is an experienced photographer and knows great spots around Dotonbori for pictures. In addition, he gave information about the places we were visiting. It was a fun 1-hour experience. After a few days, he sent me a link to the photos. They look great! Definitely recommended!”

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