Arashiyama photography

Choose the earliest time slot. There will be no crowds in the store, so you have plenty of time to slowly pick out the clothes and styles you like. The styling teacher is Japanese, but there is a salesperson who can speak Chinese, so there is no barrier to communication and the service is very friendly~

beautiful kimonos to choose from. The ladies helping me to dress up were adorable, they helped me combine the handbag with hair pieces. Loved all the options of kimono: lace, modern, traditional. Easy to find shop, just a 10min walk from the train station.

It was an amazing experience! The girls are super sweet and kind and their kimono selection is great!

It was a unique and very enriching experience. There were only two of us participating that day, so I was able to learn a lot about Japanese culture and the Miko calmly. Both Chihiro-san, who was our "teacher", and the rest of the temple staff were very kind and attentive. I recommend this experience if you want to experience something different on your trip.

really love the service and hairdo here!! they are super patient too!

Yuki San worked very hard to guide me during the Japanese photography session. I received a total of 250 photos during the two-hour shooting, and the download link was directly emailed to me three days after the shooting, which was very convenient! Photography is prohibited in many locations on the Ishibeko Trail located in Higashiyama District. Photographers can only enter certain areas with a photography permit. They can enjoy the ancient buildings and scenery of Kyoto along the way, while taking pictures of the Ishibeko Trail and Hokanji Temple! Two hours of shooting at this price, highly recommended!

Lovely ladies with a wide range of kimono selections. They are very patient and help you pick beautiful kimonos along with styling your hair and other accessories

I booked a kimono for a woman (lace and hair styling) and for a man. I booked separately because I wanted a lace kimono. I made the booking the night before and chose a 10 am slot. The shop was less than 5 minutes from the station, and we arrived 20 minutes early as we were worried about getting lost. The receptionist was very nice and accommodated us even though we were early. The process took about an hour as it was overwhelming with the myriad of kimonos to choose from. I added 550 yen for accessories for my obi. After “shopping,” women need to go to the 2nd floor where you will be dressed. It was amazing how quickly they worked, and I was surprised by how many layers they put on! You will be dressed in front of everyone, but they try to cover you as much as possible. You will also choose a hairstyle and accessories (bag, zori, and hair pins). Makeup is not included, so I arrived with some already on. Just a reminder: if you try this in the summer, it was 35 degrees out, and we only lasted 3 hours in our kimonos 😂. We returned in the early afternoon, and I was surprised by how crowded it had become! There were about 8 girls inside, so it’s better to come early! I went in the morning, and there were just three of us. It was a beautiful and fun experience! Totally worth it!