Kanazawa private 1 day/Photoshoot by professional photographer | 6 hours

26 Reviews | Kanazawa
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Pick up in Kanazawa
2 Adults x $326.92
$653.84
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$653.84
Pickup included
Pick up in Komatsu/Kaga
2 Adults x $402.16
$804.32
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$804.32
Pick up in Komatsu/Kaga area
Pickup included

Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: Japanese, English
  • Car parking fee
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • 30 edited digital images of your day out.(selected by photographer)
  • Private English-speaking professional photographer guide
  • Location-based photography tips
  • Photo sessions by professional photographer
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Free private transportation
  • Lunch
  • Entrance fees
  • Entrance fee for photographer if applicable

Overview

Regardless of whether you are coming to Japan for the first time, or you’re an obsessed Japan lover, this intimate, private tour will be a unique experience to enhance your treasured memories to our beautiful city of Kanazawa. You will be taken to the city’s most beautiful places, guided by a local English-speaking professional photographer. During the tour I will capture your magical moments in Kanazawa, leaving you free to take in the sights without worrying about the best angles and light, or asking a stranger to take your picture! I am experienced in portrait and travel street photography, and my work has been published in many magazines, guidebooks including Lonely Planet and the city guides of tourism boards. A day out with me ensure you will have a knowledgeable, funny, local professional photographer, and Insta-worthy travel photos will be guaranteed!

Itinerary

  • Higashi Chaya District

    Chaya is a traditional place of feasts and entertainment, where Japan’s famous geishas have been entertaining people through dances and playing traditional musical instruments since the Edo period. Higashiyama is the biggest chaya district in Kanazawa, and provides the opportunity for a glimpse into Japan’s rich cultural past. Visit Shima Geisha house built in 1820. We will have a photo shoot session in the area.

    1 hour

  • Ochaya Shima

    Optional: Shima Geisha house is a historical geisha house in the Higashi Chaya teahouse district of Kanazawa. The building is now a museum and gives visitors a look at the life of the geisha who once entertained here.

    15 minutes

  • Kazuemachi Chayagai

    Quiet and peaceful teahouse district. Enjoy the history of Kanazawa without crowds! Many Japanese movies were filmed in the area.

    20 minutes

  • Omicho Market

    Step into the shoes of Kanazawa locals with a visit to Kanazawa’s largest fresh food market, where we will have delicious lunch. (several options, at own expense)

    1 hour

  • Nomura Family Samurai House

    Explore Nomura Samurai residence for a step back in time in Bukeyashiki area and learn how samurai lived.

    30 minutes

  • Oyama Shrine

    The Oyama shrine was established in 1599 with 25 meter high Dutch stained glass tower gate. Icon of the old city Kanazawa

    15 minutes

  • Gyokusen-immaru Garden (Pass By)

    Peaceful Japanese garden with a traditional Japanese wooden bridge. Stroll around the garden on the way to Kanazawa castel.

  • Nezumitamon

    Restored Nezumitamon Bridge was one of the largest wooden bridges on the castle grounds, crossing over the water-filled moat

    5 minutes

  • Kenrokuen Garden

    Kenrokuen is justifiably classified as one of Japan's ‘three most beautiful landscape gardens’. The spacious grounds used to be the outer garden of Kanazawa Castle, constructed by the ruling Maeda family over a period of nearly two centuries. Opened to the public in 1871, Kenrokuen features a variety of flowering trees which provide the garden with different aspects and features depending on the season. My personal favourite is Spring, but No matter what time of year, you won’t want to miss a visit to this magnificent, quintessential Japanese garden. You cannot miss a photo session here. It is a must do!

    1 hour

  • Kaga

    We will pick you up/drop off in Komatsu/Kaga area.

    5 minutes

  • Kanazawa Castle

    Kanazawa Castle was the seat of the Maeda Clan’s power over the Kaga Domain in Edo period Japan. The castle's thick outer walls still stand ranked and angled like a massive ziggurat, Visit to my favourite part of the castle – Ishikawamon Gate – to round out your visit. Great spot for photo shoot session.

    20 minutes

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Additional Info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Free Cancellation

June 14100% refund
June 15No refund

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  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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Excellent photography tour

Published on May, 2025

TK was punctual, communicative, and very patient with our 2 year old toddler during the 6 hours Kanazawa day tour and photoshoot session. It's a great way to explore the highlights of Kanazawa for those with limited time. If we had more time, would have loved to go to the surrounding areas with him too.

Photography Kanazawa with TK

Published on Apr, 2025

Very easy to arrange with TK regarding timing and location, he gives good advices on the local situation so we do not waste time queuing unnecessarily. He gives good cues for the photography sessions and we feel comfortable throughout the process. Would recommend him to anyone looking for a professional photographer!

Convenient & Accomodating

Published on Apr, 2025

With less than 48 hours in Kanazawa, TK's photography and tour guide services made sense to us as a couple traveling to Japan with an eight month baby. TK was easy to contact and responsive from first email to day of the shoot. He was able to answer our questions ahead of time as well as provide a car seat for the little one. We enjoyed TK's natural style of photography and patience. TK was very helpful and accommodating when we requested photos outside of his usual route. One of my favorite photos of the trip came from TK capturing us eating strawberries on a stick at Omicho market. Quick delivery of items was a nice plus as well. If you are short on time in Kanazawa, highly recommend booking this convenient package.

Perfect for Couples!

Published on Mar, 2025

We had an amazing experience with TK with our tour and photoshoot in Kanazawa! We had a full day photoshoot with him. As amateurs, we were a bit nervous about posing, but he made us feel comfortable and captured beautiful shots. The tour was informative and gave us a deep dive into the city’s culture and history. It was a perfect mix of exploring and creating lasting memories with stunning photos. Highly recommended for couples looking to enjoy Kanazawa and have amazing keepsakes!

Photography and Tour… perfect combination

Published on Mar, 2025

We had a one day photoshoot and tour with TK! He was an excellent tour guide who blended excellent knowledge with allowing us to explore and experience on our own. He was able to tailor the experience to our needs and his food recommendations were spot on, especially as there was a 10 person queue soon after we sat down! His photography skills are impeccable and his eye to see the great shots left us with memories we will cherish forever. Thank you TK and we will see you again in the future, maybe our 10 year anniversary!

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