Where to Go for Photo Sessions: the 4 Best Worldwide

1.Tea Ceremony with Kimono and Photoshoot

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 90 reviews · 1h 30m · from $127Our pick

Review of Kyoto’s kimono tea ceremony: English instruction, matcha, sweets, three photos, costs, timing, locations, and practical tips.

“Lovely experience, the host was fantastic and we had a great time. Really happy with the whole process, you get to wear the kimonos, you can choose the colour of the fabric & the hair accessories. The whole tea ceremony was fantastic and we had someone take out pictures with the kimono, but u also have time to take your own photos.”

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2.Kyoto Tea Ceremony and Samurai Photo Session

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 70 reviews · from $71Best value

Make matcha in a 100-year-old Kyoto townhouse, enjoy wagashi, craft a latte, and pose in samurai armor during this small-group cultural class.

“Maya was absolutely phenomenal. She was so kind, funny, and helpful. And her English is fantastic. We learned all about the history of the tea ceremony and got to watch Maya perform it. We then were able to make our own matcha traditionally and then as a latte. Highly recommend!!!”

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3.Tea Ceremony with Kimono and Professional Photoshoot in Kyoto

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 44 reviews · from $130

Wear a kimono, make matcha, watch a Kyoto tea ceremony, and receive three professional photos in this intimate 1-hour-45-minute experience.

“Make sure you can receive your photos from them via email. Also, for women, you will have to kneel on the floor and not sit Indian style. Kneeling can be a little challenging for older women. They do have two chairs and tables. If you have morRead more”

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4.Genuine Tea Ceremony, Kimono Dressing, and Photography

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 33 reviews · from $115

Wear a silk kimono, learn matcha from a tea teacher, visit a shrine, and enjoy photos in this intimate Tokyo cultural experience.

“We were absolutely overwhelmed by this tea ceremony experience. It was one of the best and touching experiences we had during our trip. Sayoko was so friendly and explained everything - also in advance choosing the best kimonos. She explainnot only on the tea ceremony itself, but also on the correct way to behave and pray in a Shinto Shrine. Sakoyo also took pictures of us wearing Kimono at the Shrine. The tea ceremony itself was led and explained by an experienced tea ceremony teacher. We both were deeply impressed by her and the ceremony which gave us the feeling to be welcomed friends rather than foreigners from a different…”

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