Japan · Photography

1-Hour Kyoto Photography Tour through Gion and Higashiyama

1 Hour Round trip from 571 Gionmachi Minamigawa Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 View the iconic scenery of Kyoto from Gion Hanamikoji Street
02 Capture beautiful moments at Yasui Konpira Shrine
03 Explore historic sites in Higashiyama, including Hokanzen Temple, Ninenzaka, Nene Street, Kodaiji Park, and Otani Temple
04 Enjoy a photo session amid the cherry blossoms, autumn leaves, and lush greenery of Maruyama Park
05 Conclude at the iconic Yasaka Pagoda

Experience Kyoto's charm on this 1-hour guided photography tour through Gion and Higashiyama. Capture serene moments at Yasui Konpira Shrine, then explore historic sites including Hokanzen Temple, Ninenzaka, Nene Street, Kodaiji Park, and Otani Temple. Enjoy scenic photos in Maruyama Park, known for its cherry blossoms in spring, autumn leaves in fall, and lush greenery in summer, before concluding at the iconic Yasaka Pagoda.

At the end of the tour, take photos in Maruyama Park, where you can enjoy beautiful cherry blossoms in spring, beautiful autumn leaves in fall, and green nature in summer.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Hour

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access Yes

City Kyoto

Languages English, Japanese

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Photography Walk Through Gion and Higashiyama

Meet at the entrance of Gion Hanamikoji Street, where you can see the iconic scenery of Kyoto.
Head to Yasui Konpira Shrine and begin the photoshoot at this small but beautiful shrine.
Continue through the Higashiyama area, including Hokanzen Temple, Ninenzaka, Nene Street, Kodaiji Park, and Otani Temple.
At the end of the tour, take photos in Maruyama Park, where you can enjoy beautiful cherry blossoms in spring, beautiful autumn leaves in fall, and green nature in summer.
End the tour at Yasaka Pagoda.

Where this trip takes you

Gion Hanamikoji Street, Yasui Konpira Shrine, Maruyama Park, Yasaka Pagoda

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from 571 Gionmachi Minamigawa 1 city · 1 Hour

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Professional photoshoot and about 100 beautifully edited photos, delivered a few days after the tour

What's Not Included

Kimono is not included in the tour. If you want to do the photoshoot in a traditional Japanese kimono, please make a booking for yourself before the meeting time.

What to bring

Bring as little baggage as possible.

Know before you go

We suggest bringing as little baggage as possible. Recently, there have been baggage thieves targeting photo sessions in Kyoto. When travellers bring baggage to a photo session, it is often placed on the ground while photos are being taken, and someone may steal it while attention is focused on the shoot.

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