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Silhouette of a man in samurai attire holding a katana, backlit by a traditional Japanese shoji screen during a professional photoshoot experience in Kyoto.
A young man dressed in a cool black samurai kimono and hakama dynamically poses with a katana, capturing the warrior transformation experience in a Kyoto studio.
A man in an elegant blue samurai kimono and hakama holds a katana, posing gracefully in a traditional Kyoto studio for a warrior transformation photoshoot.
A couple in traditional kimonos enjoys a professional photoshoot in a beautiful Kyoto Japanese garden, kneeling on a red mat amidst vibrant autumn maple leaves.
A man holds a traditional white umbrella for a woman dressed as a maiko during a Kyoto photoshoot, sharing a gentle moment in a charming traditional setting.

Samurai Experience・Salon Photography Near Kiyomizudera Temple | Kyoto, Japan

Japan-Kansai , Kyoto , Gion , Higashiyama , Kiyomizu Temple , Kyoto City
5.0Excellent
Duration:1 hour(s) 30 min(s)
Free cancellation 8 day(s) prior to experience date
Please present the e-voucher on-site
Channel your warrior spirit on this unique samurai photography experience in Kyoto! Studio Shiki boasts a superior location with convenient access, close to popular attractions such as Kiyomizu Temple, Ninenzaka, Yasaka Shrine, and Gion. Both men and women can dress themselves in the garb of a dashing samurai and have their photos taken by professional photographers in-store! If you're looking for something different to do in Kyoto, you've come to the right place!
  • Don the clothes of a fearsome samurai in Kyoto, Japan, and leave unforgettable memories!
  • Bring back 2 photos of you in your new getup taken by professional photographers!
  • Close to popular Kyoto attractions such as Kiyomizu Temple, Ninenzaka, Yasaka Shrine, and Gion!
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Cultural Experiences

LocationIndoor
Experience typeCostume rental
Additional service & facilityPhotography service

Product Info

— What You Can Expect —

Step back in time and don the clothes of a fearsome samurai in this one-of-a-kind Kyoto experience! Both men and women can feel like warriors from a bygone era and have their photographs professionally taken to prove their martial prowess! Let Studio Shiki's professional staff dress you to impress, then snap some photos and make memories sure to last a lifetime!


— Itinerary Info —

  • Tour Length: Approximately 1 hours
  • Returns: Return to the store by yourself
  • Dressing kimono (This plan comes with a free Japanese socks)
  • 2 photos in the Japanese room
  • Photo book 2 pages (203mm×145mm) USB included all pictures
  • Free time to take pictures by yourselves for 10 minutes
    ※You can add an optional strolling for 30minutes(2,200yen)and 60minutes (3,465yen).

What You Can Expect

Duration: 1 hour(s) 30 minute(s)

1 Day

  • The door of the shop. Please come on in!
    The traditional Japanese entrance to a studio near Kyoto's Kiyomizu-dera, featuring a promotional sign for samurai and maiko transformation photoshoots.
  • Dress up in a samurai costume
    A man embodying a fierce samurai, dressed in a black kimono, holds a gleaming katana with an intense gaze for a professional studio photoshoot in Kyoto, Japan.
  • Become a fearsome samurai
    Silhouette of a man in samurai attire holding a katana, backlit by a traditional Japanese shoji screen during a professional photoshoot experience in Kyoto.
  • Enjoy souvenir photos taken by a professional photographer
    A young man dressed in a cool black samurai kimono and hakama dynamically poses with a katana, capturing the warrior transformation experience in a Kyoto studio.
  • Create fond memories of your trip to Kyoto
    A man in an elegant blue samurai kimono and hakama holds a katana, posing gracefully in a traditional Kyoto studio for a warrior transformation photoshoot.

Purchase Notice

  • Only adults with a height of 145 cm and above can wear the samurai costume (both men and women are allowed)
  • The store can only provide simple English correspondence
  • The experience begins promptly at your reservation time
  • Please refrain from taking photos with personal mobile phones and cameras out of the period of free photography

Includes/Excludes

  • Free photography for 10 minutes
  • Samurai costume
  • Indoor photography
  • Photo Book 2 pages (203mm×145mm)
  • USB flash drive
  • Personal expenses
  • Other expenses not mentioned above
  • Additional photos: JP¥1100 (tax included)

Reminders

  • Please refrain from taking photos with personal mobile phones and cameras out of the period of free photography

How to Redeem Your Voucher

How to Use Your Voucher

  • Please present the e-voucher on-site

Experience Location

Location Name: Shiki Main Store

Address: 208-7 2-chome, Kiyomizu Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto-Shi
How to Get There
How to get there: ・Tourists taking the bus【Taking a bus from JR Kyoto Station】 Take No. 206 from the indoor bus platform D2 at the Central Exit (Kyoto Tower side) and get off at the Kiyomizu-michi bus stop (about 15 minutes) 【Taking the bus from Hankyu Kawaramachi Station or Keihan Gion Shijo Station] Take No. 207 heading east from Shijo-dori and get off at Kiyomizu-michi bus stop (about 5 minutes by bus) ・If you take a taxi, tell the driver the destination is "Kiyomizuzaka"
Business Hours

Monday 09:00–17:00

Tuesday 09:00–17:00

Wednesday 09:00–17:00

Thursday 09:00–17:00

Friday 09:00–17:00

Saturday 09:00–17:00

Sunday 09:00–17:00

Cancellation Policy

  • Cancellations 8 day(s) (inclusive) before the selected date are allowed. Unused orders can be canceled for free
  • For cancellations made 4 to 7 days prior to selected date, a cancellation fee of 50% will apply
  • For cancellations made 1 to 3 days prior to selected date, a cancellation fee of 80% will apply
  • Cancellation is not allowed between 0–0 days from the selected date. Orders cannot be canceled or modified, and refunds will not be granted.
NOTE
  • Due to time zone differences, the confirmed cancellation date is based on the supplier’s local time. Please allow 2–5 business days to process your cancellation request, after which the cancellation fee will be charged according to the product’s cancellation policy. Once the cancellation is confirmed, you will receive your refund within 14 working days.

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