The 13 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 private 1 day/Photoshoot by professional photographer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 33 reviews · from $167

Spend six hours with photographer-guide Takaoshi Kurikawa visiting Kanazawa’s best-known sights by private car. You’ll receive 30 edited digital photos, with hotel pickup and drop-off included. The day covers teahouse districts, Omicho Market, a samurai home, Kenrokuen Garden, and Kanazawa Castle.

“Takaoshi Kurikawa was our guide + driver + photographer. He updated me with exact meeting place and was already waiting for us. The day was excellent and he explained us the plan for the day. He took several groups and couples pics Read more”

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6.Noto peninsula 1 day/Photoshoot with professional photographer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · from $208

Spend 7 to 8 hours touring the Noto Peninsula with TK, a private English-speaking photographer and driver. Visit Wajima, Shiroyone Senmaida, and Chirihama Beach, with hotel pickup, private transport, short photo sessions, and 30 edited digital images included.

“TK was a great guide; easy to talk to and an excellent driver. We saw beautiful landscapes, the drive on beach, the rice fields which went down to the water. TK found just the kind of lunch food we wanted. All four of us enjoyed this trip to the Noto Peninsula, north of Kanazawa, Japan. We highly recommend the tour and TK.”

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7.Kanazawa and Shirakawago/Photoshoot by professional photographer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · from $251

Join TK, an English-speaking professional photographer, for a private 7 to 8 hour drive from Kanazawa to Shirakawago and back. You’ll visit gassho-style villages, Kenrokuen Garden, Kanazawa Castle, and Higashiyama, with photo sessions, local tips, hotel pickup, and 30 edited digital images included.

“My wife and I wanted to do a photoshoot in Kanazawa due its cultural offerings such as the Kanazawa castle, Kenrokuen garden, well preserved Samurai/Geisha streets, and proximity to Shirakawa-go. We were fortunate to have TK took our pRead more”

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8.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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9.Suzu/Noto private 1 day Photoshoot by professional photographer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $245

TK Photography Kanazawa takes you from your Kanazawa hotel into the remote Noto Peninsula by private car. An English-speaking photographer guides the day, shoots portraits and travel scenes, and delivers 30 edited digital images from stops including the Blue Cave, Mitsukejima, Tsukumo Bay, and Chirihama Beach.

“What a great day! Whine staying in Kanazawa, we wanted to see the peninsula and the sea and TK’s tour delivered. The photos were a bonus! He is a great photographer and his shots, especially in the Blue Cave, were amazing. Highly recommend.”

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10.Noto/Chirihama evening photoshoot by professional photographer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $213

Join TK, a local English-speaking photographer, for a private six-hour drive from Kanazawa to Chirihama Beach and Shiroyone Senmaida. You’ll receive 15 edited digital photos, private transportation, and time for an optional local dinner in Wajima. Seasonal operation runs from mid-October to mid-March.

“Highly recommended destination. Noto peninsula is beautiful and not crowded unlike many of the better known destinations in Kanazawa. The illumination was truly striking. It was good to have TK because he was a professional guideRead more”

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11.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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12.Fukui private full day/Photoshoot by professional photographer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · from $271

Join TK, an English-speaking professional photographer, for a private 7 to 8 hour day from Kanazawa into Fukui. Visit Natadera and Eiheiji, then choose the Dinosaur Museum or Tojinbo cliffs. Hotel transport, photography guidance, and 30 edited images are included.

“We had a wonderful experience with TK. It was easy to communicate and set-up reservations. TK was very accommodating with a custom request. TK picked us up at our hotel in Kanazawa and we spent the day conversing and exploring several temples in the Fukui itiRead more”

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13.Kaga city private 1 day Photoshoot by professional photographer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · from $194

Travel by private car from Kanazawa to Yunokuni no Mori, Natadera Temple, Kakusenkei Gorge, and Yamanaka Onsen while a professional photographer captures your day. The seven-hour tour includes 20 edited digital images, pickup, and private guiding, but not lunch or entrance fees.

“We were very happy with this tour. The itinerary was very good. It covered mostly places that are less visited by tourists. We especially like Natadera Temple where the scenery was so breathtaking and the ambiance was so serene. The templRead more”

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