Kyoto Photo Tour: 1,000 Red Torii & Magical Old Streets
This is a Kyoto photography tour for traveling couples and families. I am an Instagram influencer with over 10,000 followers, and I will help you create beautiful, shareable photos in Kyoto.
In this early-morning half-day tour, we visit iconic spots such as the 1,000 red torii gates and the peaceful bamboo grove. I will take professional portraits of you with my camera and portrait lens.
After the tour, I will select and send you the best photos, so you can keep these special memories of Kyoto
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
At Your Hotel
Fushimi Inari Shrine
The famous symbol of Japan: the shrine with the 1000 red gates with bambooforests
Ninenzaka / Sannenzaka
Feel the typical Kyoto atmosphere in the many small streets and slopes
Ending Point
Nearby Kyoto station
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This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.
Inclusions & Exclusions
Guide fee
Photo shoots during the tour
Transportation fees for taxi
(approximately 20–30 USD during the tour)
Entrance fees (around 5–10 USD per person)
Tour Important Information
Wearing comfortable walking shoes is recommended, as this tour starts around sunrise to enjoy the city with fewer crowds:)
Cancellation Policy
- Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
- 50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
- No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time
About Tour Guide Yuta I.
Hi, I’m Yuta, a Kyoto-based private guide offering tours in English and German. With 79 five-star reviews, I create relaxed, personalized days that combine must-see highlights, quieter local places, great food, and memorable photos.
Hallo, ich bin Yuta, ein privater Reiseführer mit Sitz in Kyoto, der Touren auf Englisch und Deutsch anbietet. Mit 79 Fünf-Sterne-Bewertungen gestalte ich entspannte, maßgeschneiderte Tage, die die wichtigsten Sehenswürdigkeiten, ruhigere lokale Orte, großartiges Essen und unvergessliche Fotos miteinander verbinden.
(From now on, I will continue in English for a while.)
As a local guide, I know Kyoto, Osaka, and Nara very well. I love showing both the famous highlights and the smaller hidden spots that most visitors don’t get to see.
I design custom tours for individuals and groups, whether you’d like to explore Kyoto’s temples and gardens, Osaka’s lively neighborhoods, or Nara’s peaceful parks and friendly deer. Along the way, I share stories, history, and insights to help you experience these places more deeply.
I also enjoy taking photos during tours so you’ll have lasting memories of your visit. Most importantly, my goal is to make your time in Japan enjoyable, relaxed, and truly special.
If you have questions or would like help planning, please feel free to reach out. I look forward to welcoming you and showing you the beauty of Japan!
Reviews
Fredy S.
“Ein tolles Erlebnis”
Ein toller Tag mit vielen schönen Eindrücken mit Yuta dem tollen, freundlichen sehr gut deutschsprachigen Guide. Eine gute Empfehlung. Gerne wieder. Arigato.
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Yuta I.
Vielen lieben Dank für eure Nachricht! Ich habe die Zeit mit euch ebenfalls sehr genossen. Es war ein wirklich schöner Tag. Genießt weiterhin eure Zeit in Japan und gute Reise!
Fredy S.
“Ein tolles Erlebnis”
Ein toller Tag mit vielen schönen Eindrücken mit Yuta dem tollen, freundlichen sehr gut deutschsprachigen Guide. Eine gute Empfehlung. Gerne wieder. Arigato.
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Yuta I.
Vielen Dank für die Buchung! Besonders habe ich mich gefreut, dass ihr meinem Vorschlag für die Shiga-Tour gefolgt seid. Es war großartig, euch dieses verborgene Juwel Japans zeigen zu können. Danke, dass ihr euch auf dieses kleine Abenteuer eingelassen habt!
Axel K.
“6 hours wirh Yuta in Kyoto”
Very, very good tour. Yuta did a wonderful job. Kind, caring, open minded and great German language skills. Perfect recommendations for lunch and dinner.
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Yuta I.
Thank you so much for your kind words! I am really glad you enjoyed the tour and the restaurants. It was a pleasure guiding you guys. Thank you again!:)
$275/ per group
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