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Visiting Kyoto? Make sure to have the best, most beautiful photos while you're touring and exploring the city! We will visit 5 spots within 1 hour About photo *You will be receiving 40 high-resolution, fully edited photos. *You will receive all unedited photos for you to use freely! we will start from the front of Yasaka Shrine gate and will take around 15 minutes there to take some pictures and explain about the Shirne then will move to Yasaka Koshindo which takes 10 minutes to take some pictures and explain about the temple then will move to Hidden Street and will take there around 10 minutes and taking some pictures then we will move to Hōkan-ji Temple will stay there around 15 minutes to take some pictures and explain about the will move to the last spot which is Sannenzaka will stay there 10 minutes to take some pictures and will drop you off at Japanese style Starbucks. ・Yasaka-Shrine ・Yasaka Koshindo ・Hidden Street ・Hōkan-ji Temple ・Sannenzaka

Private photo shoot. Choose your favorite location and leave the photos to me, memories for life! 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! All photo data edited! 3 professional retouched photos of choice! Digitally sent by Google Drive.

Bring home memories and fabulous photos you can cherish for a lifetime! Visit Maruyama Park, Ninezaka street, Yasaka Pagoda & more Details: ■ 60-minute photo tour ■ A private & exclusive booking ■ Get 40 professionally taken and edited shots (in Jpeg) ■ Free use of beautiful antique / vintage Japanese fans & umbrellas upon request **limited time offer** ■ Guided to your location ■ I'll guide you in a variety of poses and capture wonderful candid moments On the day: ■ Meet at your choice of Keihan Gion-Shijo or Kiyomizu Gojo Stations at the set booking time ■ Guided to Yasaka Pagoda and its sloped streets with some history and details of the area ■ We'll then walk along the historical streets of Ninenzaka ■ Finally walking through Maruyama Park to get wonderful shots with a backdrop of nature & ponds After: ■ Images professionally edited and sent via Google Drive 2-3 days after the shoot Extras: ■ RAW files available for 5000 yen IG account: hugh_dornan_photography

Professional photo shoot by a local photographer. I'm an Italian freelance photographer based in Kyoto since 2015. I spend a lot of time searching the best places in Kyoto to show you how magic this city is, let's explore it together! If you don't know how to pose don't worry, just enjoy the photo shoot and follow my instruction!

Prepare for battle as you learn the skills of the samurai during this interactive class studying the basic techniques of these ancient Japanese warriors. Pick from multiple durations—with longer classes including more complex movements using a sword and folding fan. When your class ends, enjoy a photo session with your samurai costume and receive a certificate of completion as well as a souvenir Japanese towel.

Immerse yourself in the captivating culture of Kyoto on a full-day sightseeing tour. See the tranquil Kiyomizu Temple amid its verdant surroundings; absorb the Imperial majesty of Kyoto Imperial Palace; and stroll amid the botanical beauty of Kinkaku-ji Temple. Behold the beguiling beauty of the Fushimiinari Taisha Shrine and enrich your knowledge of Kyoto’s rich historical heritage with commentary from an informative guide. Moderate levels of fitness are advisable for this tour, on which a lot of walking occurs.

This guided tour helps you discover lots of Kyoto’s dispersed temples, shrines, and cultural attractions in one day. Save time researching and planning your trip, by having the itinerary organized for you. Travel in an air-conditioned coach for a hassle-free day. Highlights include Kiyomizu-Dera Temple, Fushimi Inari Shrine, Sagano Bamboo Forest, and Kinkaku-ji Temple.

Kids and adults alike will love this Ninja experience in Kyoto. It’s informative, it’s fun, and it’ll give you some cool ninja skills to show friends at home. No need to buy anything in advance as ninja costume rental is included. You’ll learn how to throw ninja weapons, have a photo shoot, and go on a treasure hunt. The day will also be enriched by going on a tour around the Kyoto Samurai and Ninja Museum.

Get an excellent introduction to the cuisine of Kyoto on this small-group guided tour of the city's best food spots. Start at the deliciously vast 400-year-old Nishiki Market, nicknamed 'Kyoto's Kitchen,' where over 130 food shops and stalls beckon your taste buds. Stroll through the market with the guide, learning about the history of food in the city and taste many dishes unique to Kyoto, including pickled vegetables, fried fish cakes, Japanese pike conger eel, mochi and Japanese omelet. After the market, visit a shrine dedicated to the god of education.

Immerse yourself in the cultural and architectural splendor of Kyoto on this private tour, ideal for first-time visitors. Choose from two different routes, both of which cover major Kyoto attractions including Nijo Castle and Kiyomizu Temple, and explore the city with a personal guide. On the northwest-bound route, you’ll visit the Golden Pavilion, Nishiki Food Market, and the bamboo groves of Arashiyama Park. Alternatively, the southeast course covers the Fushimi Inari Shrine, Kiyomizu Temple, and the Gion area. Receive undivided attention from your guide on this private tour. 

Sightsee through Kansai’s most scenic areas, seeing iconic landmarks in Nara and Kyoto in one day, without the hassle of changing trains or getting lost. With pickup times in either Osaka or Kyoto, board a convenient tour bus to visit the 1000 vermilion gates of Fushimi-Inari Shrine, scenic Nara Park, beautiful Arashiyama, and more.

This is the only samurai sword experience in Tokyo where you would feel like a real samurai and have a real hands on sword experience different from some simple costume play. Many people come to Japan to learn about the history of samurai and fulfill their childhood dream of being a samurai and this is it.

Discover the culture behind ‘Izakaya’ Japanese dining which is similar to pub food in the other countries during a 3 to 3.5-hour cooking class with dinner in Kyoto. Learn five or six of the popular home dishes during a session with a master chef before preparing and eating your own izakaya-style creations. It’s the perfect chance to explore the country’s cuisine beyond the typical sushi and teriyaki offerings. Your izakaya cooking session also includes all ingredients, an instructor and an apron.

Get an up-close perspective of Kyoto’s Arashiyama district on this small-group walking tour. Learn more about Kyoto’s history and culture as you visit Arashiyama highlights such as the beautiful bamboo grove, the 14th-century Tenryuji Temple, the wide Togetsukyo Bridge over the Katsura River, and more. Get a more intimate look at this rich part of town by exploring on foot for about four hours.

Dive into traditional Japanese culture by taking a calligraphy class in the middle of Kyoto. Discover the beauty of one of the oldest traditional art forms in Japan and learn how to use the correct brush movements to make beautiful kanji characters. Choose a kanji character to write and write your own name in Japanese. Afterward, you’ll have beautiful piece of calligraphy art to take home as a keepsake.

Bring home memories and photos you can cherish for a lifetime! Visit Fushimi Inari & the secret bamboo grove that locals don't even know exists! Details: ■ 60-minute photo tour ■ A private & exclusive booking ■ Get 40 professionally taken and edited shots (in Jpeg) ■ Free use of beautiful vintage Japanese fans & umbrellas upon request **limited time offer** ■ Guided to your location ■ I will guide you in a variety of poses and capture some great, natural candid moments On the day: ■ Meet at your choice of JR or Keihan Fushimi Inari Stations at the set time ■ Guided to the main shrine where we will take a series of candid shots and poses along the way with some history of the area ■ We'll then shoot at the secret bamboo grove ■ Finally, we will go through the famous red Torii gates and capture the best shots of you After: ■ Images edited & sent via Google Drive 2-3 days later Extras: ■ RAW files available for an extra 5000 yen Check out my IG account: hugh_dornan_photography

For those new to the Japanese rice wine, sake can be something of a mystery. Unravel those mysteries on this tour to Kyoto's Gekkeikan Okura Sake Museum, which has been making sake since 1637. See how producers have made sake throughout the past few hundred years, and understand the techniques they use. Enjoy sampling some of the sake and then have lunch (included) in the restaurant.

We take care of your burdensome, Luggage during your sightseeing. When you arrive in Kyoto, it's not convenient to explore the city with bulky Luggage. Whether you leave it at the station or store it at the hotel after check-out, you have to come back for it later. It's a waste of time. That's where Oh my Bag service comes in. We securely store your Luggage and even deliver it to your hotel or the travel center located near the station. Whether it's your arrival day in Kyoto or the day you depart, you can make the most of your time without worrying about your Luggage. Our exclusive Luggage storage and delivery service ensures your belongings are taken care of while you freely enjoy your time in Kyoto. The storage location is located in front of Kyoto station and the room has an air conditionar so that you don't worry about your luggage even when it is so hot outside!

Higashiyama, Kyoto, approach to Kiyomizu Temple There is a Maiko transformation studio four seasons that renovated a townhouse, There are Kiyomizu-dera Temple, Kodai-ji Temple, Sanenzaka (Sanenzaka), Nene no Michi, and Yasaka Pagoda. You can transform yourself into a maiko in the streets of Kyoto where you can feel the ancient capital, and you can do indoor photography and walk around the neighborhood. We are committed to all things authentic, we do not allow compromise on beauty and customer service, we bring out the beauty of each customer to the maximum and transform, we take pictures of those memories beautifully and bring back pictures that will remain forever. Please experience the beauty of a real maiko in the four seasons.

Capturing great vacation photos can be tricky if relying on selfies, so make the most of your time in Kyoto by exploring the traditional district of Gion with a professional photographer guide. As you stroll past ancient shrines and pagodas, the talented photographer takes shots of you next to beautiful backdrops. Then, once the tour has finished, receive 30 retouched images within three days.

Higashiyama, Kyoto, approach to Kiyomizu Temple There is a Maiko transformation studio four seasons that renovated a townhouse, There are Kiyomizu-dera Temple, Kodai-ji Temple, Sanenzaka (Sanenzaka), Nene no Michi, and Yasaka Pagoda. You can transform yourself into a maiko in the streets of Kyoto where you can feel the ancient capital, and you can do indoor photography and walk around the neighborhood. We are committed to all things authentic, we do not allow compromise on beauty and customer service, we bring out the beauty of each customer to the maximum and transform, we take pictures of those memories beautifully and bring back pictures that will remain forever. Please experience the beauty of a real maiko in the four seasons.

There is many places and hidden places you will not know if you traveled alone. There is old buildings, alley with izakayas and many more.

Visiting Arashiyama? Make sure to have the best, most vibrant photos while you're touring and exploring the city! We will visit 4 spots within 1 hour. About photo *You will be receiving 40 high-resolution, fully edited photos. *You will receive all unedited photos for you to use freely! We will start from Arashiyama station (Randen line ) and Kimono Forest and will take around 20 minutes there to take e some pictures and explain about Kimono Forest Then we will move to Bamboo Forest which will take 20 minutes to take some pictures and explain about the bamboo then will move to Nonomiya Shrine and will take there around 10 minutes and taking some pictures and explain about the temple then we will move to Togetsu-kyo Bridge will stay there around 10 minutes to take some pictures and explain about the place then will recommend you some restaurants for dinner. Locations - Bamboo forest - Togetsu-kyo Bridge - Kimono Forest - Nonomiya Shrine