9 Costume Photoshoots in Tokyo to Build a Morning Around

1.Kimono Dressing, Walking, and Photography Session

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 427 reviews · from $67Our pick

In Tokyo’s Yanaka district, Sayoko helps you choose from about 50 authentic silk kimonos or summer yukata, dresses you, and teaches kimono manners before leading you to a quiet shrine for photos. The $67 experience includes accessories, an upcycled umbrella, and iPhone 14 Pro photography.

“The tour was amazing. The walk to the shrine and being able to participate in shrine traditional prayer was great. The scenery was excellent for photos which turned out very well.”

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2.Tokyo Authentic Kimono Rental in Asakusa with Photography Option

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 46 reviews · from $45Top rated

At Yae Kimono Rental near Asakusa Station, choose a kimono or yukata, receive professional dressing and hair styling, then explore Asakusa until 5:30 PM. Add the photography option for an outdoor session near Senso-ji Temple and Tokyo Skytree. Families, couples, solo visitors, and plus-size customers are welcome.

“I’m 37, my mom is in her 60’s. This was a perfect mother daughter experience. There were families doing the same thing with their little girls. Doesn’t matter your age, this was priceless.”

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3.Genuine Tea Ceremony, Kimono Dressing, and Photography

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 33 reviews · from $115

Sayoko and the AKIZAKURA team dress you in a silk kimono or summer yukata, teach respectful shrine manners, and guide you through a genuine matcha ceremony. You will watch an instructor prepare tea, make your own, and pose for iPhone 14 Pro photos at a local shrine and tea room. Groups are limited to three.

“Fun experience. Sayoko and the other ladies are very kind and walk you through the entire process. Sayoko is also an excellent photographer, she captured some really great pictures! worth experiencing if you come to Japan.”

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4.:Tokyo,Shibuya/ Pro Photography in Kimono / English-Friendly

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 26 reviews · 1 hour

At SHIBUI in Harajuku, you choose a kimono and accessories, get dressed by a skilled attendant, and pose for a professional photoshoot. The one-hour private session includes indoor studio photos or an outdoor location, with up to 140 unedited images sent by email or AirDrop. Hair styling costs extra.

“great experience with very nice ladies that were both professional and kind”

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5.Private Makeover Photography Studio in Luxury Kimono

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 22 reviews · 2h 30m

At Irodori Photo Studio in Asakusa, staff such as Yoko and Momoko help you choose an oiran-style kimono, accessories, hair, and makeup. Your private 150-minute session includes posing guidance, studio photos, and all image data, with no print purchase required.

“This experience was the highlight of my Tokyo visit. I arrived early to Asakusa to look around before my reserved time. I happened to walk by the side door where the studio was located, so I was happy to be around the area and not miss my appointment in the event I wasn’t able to find it. There were 3 wonderful women who explained the process and then we picked the kimonos and hair accessories. The make up was beautiful, the hair was done with so much care, the kimonos were high quality. All the photos came out excellent, all my friends and family have complimented me of the pictures…”

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6.Asakusa Kimono/Yukata Rental & Photography_Tsutsuji

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · from $39Best value

Choose from a large selection of kimonos in Asakusa, with about 100 styles usually available, though some cost extra. Women receive standard hairstyling with matching ornaments. Then walk the neighborhood in traditional dress and take photos with help from Japanese, English, or Chinese-speaking staff.

“The staff was very nice, the collection they have is beautiful and the photographer was amazing”

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7.Asakusa Kimono Photography Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · 2h 30m · from $122

Meet near Tobu Asakusa Station for a 150-minute private or small-group walk in kimono or summer yukata. Your English-speaking guide photographs you at famous sights and quieter corners, shares Asakusa’s past, and provides raw and edited photos.

“très belle expérience, de pouvoir se promener en kimono, notre photographe avait de bonnes idées de poses, et d'endroits magnifiques. j'ai vraiment passer un très bon moment”

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8.Guided Tour of Walking and Photography in Asakusa in kimono

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 5 reviews · 4 hours · from $116

Spend four hours in Asakusa with a qualified kimono dresser and English-speaking guide. Choose your kimono and hairstyle, then visit Kaminarimon, Nakamise Street, Senso-ji, and Sumida River Terrace while your guide suggests photo spots and takes pictures with your camera.

“A la persona se le olvido mi tour, tuve que localizarlo y dijo que mi reservacion se le perdio. Lo tuvimos que esperar durante 45 minutos.”

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9.Kimono Photoshoot at Ginza

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · from $105

Step into a designer kimono at Japan Premium Lounge in Ginza. Women wear uchikake and men wear hakama over a one-minute global kimono. Lounge staff guide your poses and send digital photos. English and Japanese support is available, but hair and makeup are not included.

“I really enjoyed this activity and give it a 10/10. I’ll recommend anybody that wants to do a Kimono Photoshoot to go here because they really treat you very kind with respect and give you the best experience. I got to shoot with 2 different kimonos and was given a lot of poses and ideas for my photos. Overall, I really enjoyed myself and will be back again soon ! Thank you !”

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