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A plan to take photos in a studio wearing kimono with family, lovers, and friends. All data (about 100 cuts) will be provided.
Highlights
- All photo data included - around 100 cuts
- Professional studio session in traditional kimono
- Perfect for couples, families, and groups of friends
- Full traditional dressing handled by studio staff
- Controlled studio lighting, no street crowds
Kimono photoshoot-Includes 100 photo data: Key Facts
| Price | From $118 per person |
|---|---|
| Duration | Full day |
| Languages | English |
| Tour type | Guided Tour |
| Booking | Direct with the local operator — no OTA markup |
Choose from 6 available options
Indoor Kimono Photoshoot
Outdoor Kimono Photography in Shinsaibashi
Kimono Photo in Dotonbori
Kimono Photo at a Shinto Shrine
Indoor & Outdoor Kimono Photoshoot
Kimono Photo at Osaka Castle
Full description
Most kimono rental services hand you the garment and a map; the local operator hands you the garment, a professional studio session, and every single photo taken - around one hundred cuts of data, all included. This is the plan for people who want the kimono experience to actually survive the trip: instead of a handful of hurried phone snaps in a crowded street, you get a proper studio photoshoot in Osaka wearing traditional kimono, and you walk away with the complete set of images rather than paying per print or per file. The format is built for groups as much as individuals - the plan is designed for photos with family, partners, and friends, so couples, parents with children, and groups of friends can all be dressed and photographed together, which is where the hundred-cut format really earns its value. The session begins with kimono fitting, where staff help you choose and are dressed properly in the traditional way, layer by layer, before you move into the studio for the shoot itself. Because the shooting happens in a controlled studio rather than out on the street, the lighting is consistent, there are no crowds wandering through your frame, and the photographer can work through a range of poses and compositions - formal portraits, candid group shots, close details of the kimono itself. Afterwards, all of the data from the session, roughly one hundred images, is provided to you, giving you an enormous set to choose from for printing, sharing, or simply keeping. Meeting details in Osaka are confirmed with the operator when you book, and the studio takes care of everything on site. As a keepsake of a Japan trip, a full professional kimono session with every photo included is hard to beat.
Tour Itinerary
The schedule below is a suggested plan and can be adjusted to suit your preferences.
Arrive at the studio
Meet the Studio Norluss team at their Osaka studio and go over the plan for your session.
Kimono selection and fitting
Choose your kimono and be dressed properly in the traditional way, with staff handling every layer and accessory.
Studio photoshoot
The photographer works through formal portraits, group shots with family or friends, and detail shots of the kimono under studio lighting.
Final shots and change
Wrap up the last compositions, then change back into your own clothes while the session's images are prepared.
Receive your photo data
All data from the shoot, around one hundred cuts, is provided to you - every image from the session is yours to keep.
Detailed Itinerary
10:00 AM - Arrive at the studio: Meet the the local operator team at their Osaka studio and go over the plan for your session.
10:15 AM - Kimono selection and fitting: Choose your kimono and be dressed properly in the traditional way, with staff handling every layer and accessory.
11:00 AM - Studio photoshoot: The photographer works through formal portraits, group shots with family or friends, and detail shots of the kimono under studio lighting.
12:00 PM - Final shots and change: Wrap up the last compositions, then change back into your own clothes while the session's images are prepared.
12:30 PM - Receive your photo data: All data from the shoot, around one hundred cuts, is provided to you - every image from the session is yours to keep.
Includes
- Professional local guide, all fees mentioned in the itinerary
Excludes
- Personal expenses, meals unless specified, gratuities
Important information
Meeting point
Osaka (details confirmed with operator on booking)
Know before you go
- Free cancellation available up to 24 hours before the activity starts
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Traveler Reviews
The experience we had today was beyond expectation. My daughter had make up and hair plus photoshoot. The studio was clean, every staff was kind and welcoming. The photographer went above and beyond in the hot sun, carrying props and taking us to great photo spots that only local knows. We’ve had many photo sessions done and I have to say this one was the best! Highly recommend it.
I thought it was a really good experience. Super professional. They took all the time to get us ready and the photos turned out great. Highly recommended.
Excellent! It's a lot of fun and doesn't take long. Super friendly staff, fun moments during the photo shoot. I never thought it was so complex to wear a kimono! It's really worth doing this experience, either in the studio or outside at your place, if you want to pay a little more
it was great!! nice staff working there and very helpful with posing and such! the photographer was also very good! i am happy with all the pictures and how the make up/hair was styled by the stylist
Apart from a few minor language difficulties here and there, it was a great experience with friendly and competent people who guided us through the shoot and all the preparations. At the end, we were given a USB stick with all the pictures and a printed photo to take home. The USB stick cost extra, but it was worth the money. A very nice experience😊
The staff are very friendly and professional. Very good experience, would definitely recommend.
A truly wonderful experience. The kimono dresser, the hairstylist, and the photographer gave it their all. First, I was able to choose a beautiful, lightweight kimono from the many patterns, then I was professionally dressed and haired. First, we took photos in the studio, and then we took a taxi to a shrine and took some amazing shots of the cherry blossoms. The pictures turned out fantastic 😊
Was very fun experience putting on kimonos and photo shoot was even more experiencing. would definitely recommend this to all my friends visiting Japan
A beautiful experience. The place is very easy to find. As soon as I arrived I was greeted by three beautiful girls, after the pleasantries the girls were very polite and cheerful as well as beautiful. While one of them did my make-up, very good by the way, we joked a bit and talked about our respective countries. After the male-up I got ready and then she put on the Yukata that I had personally chosen beforehand. The photo shoot was carried out by the photographer and owner of the business. A very professional person who knows how to do his job very well. The girls helped him by translating and passing me the gadgets necessary for the photo shoot. An experience that you absolutely must do.