The 6 Best Kanazawa Photo Tours & Photoshoots

1.Takayama and Shirakawago/Photoshoot by professional photographer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 67 reviews Our pick

Set out from Kanazawa with Takatoshi, also called TK, an English-speaking guide and professional photographer. Visit Takayama’s old town, Takayama Jinya, Shirakawago’s Gassho houses, Wada House, and the Ogimachi viewpoint. Private transport, hotel pickup, and 30 edited photos are included.

“We had an incredible day with Takatoshi-san, who was both an excellent tour guide and a skilled photographer, making the trip seamless and memorable. We went to Shirakawago in the morning, had lunch at a very nice Ramen shop in TakaRead more”

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2.Gokayama and Shirakawago/Photoshoot by professional photographer

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

Spend 6 to 7 hours visiting Gokayama and Shirakawago from Kanazawa in a private vehicle with photographer-guide TK. You’ll see Gassho-style houses, enter Wada House, climb to the Ogimachi viewpoint, and receive 30 edited digital photos from the day.

“TK our photographer took us to Shirakawago and Gokayama and took many beautiful photos at various locations. I would like to recommend him.”

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3.Photoshoot session by professional photographer in Kanazawa

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

Spend up to two hours with Takatoshi of TK Photography Kanazawa, posing in casual clothes or kimono at Higashi Chaya or Kenrokuen Garden. Your photographer takes 300 to 400 images and delivers 100 edited photos through Dropbox or Google Drive within 3 to 7 days. Private transport and hotel pickup are included.

“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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4.Kanazawa private half day/Photoshoot by professional photographer

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

Spend about three hours touring Kanazawa with TK Photography Kanazawa, an English-speaking photographer-guide. Visit Higashi Chaya, Kazuemachi, Kenrokuen, and Kanazawa Castle while receiving location tips, private transport, and 15 edited digital photos selected by the photographer.

“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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5.Kanazawa: Selfie Photo Experience with Rental Kimono – Moon

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 30 min · from $21Best value

Spend 30 minutes to one hour at Self Photo Studio TSUKI MIRU OMOIDETO, one minute from Higashi Chaya District. Choose a rental kimono, use the moon backdrop and studio props, then take unlimited shots for 12 minutes. English, Japanese, and Chinese support is available.

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6.Kanazawa: Private Photoshoot with Professional Photographer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · 1h 30m

Spend about an hour with professional photographer Hiro, who guides solo guests, couples, families, and groups through natural poses in Kanazawa. Choose Higashi Chaya, Kenrokuen, Kanazawa Castle Ruins, or a special location, then receive 30 to 50 retouched photos online within seven days.

“Hiro è un bravissimo fotografo ma soprattutto una bravissima persona, é stato carino dall’inizio alla fine ed é venuto in contro a tutte le nostre esigenze per tempistiche, super consigliato”

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