Kanazawa private 1 day/Photoshoot by professional photographer
Overview
Available languages
6 hours
Mobile ticket
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!
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What To Expect
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.
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.
Options
Pick up in Kanazawa
Pickup included
Pick up in Komatsu/Kaga
Pick up in Komatsu/Kaga area Pickup included
What‘s Included
All Fees and Taxes
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
Free private transportation
Lunch
Entrance fees
Entrance fee for photographer if applicable
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
39 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Superb!
DeeptiChadda,May 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fantastic experience and the photos have turned out beautiful - TK perfectly captured our memories of Kanazawa!
Highly recommend!
Natalie G,May 3, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00TK was a great guide, and he offers a wide range of photo + tour options. He was wonderful to work with from start to finish!
A wonderful day in Kanazawa with TK
Emily H,Apr 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Exploring Kanazawa with TK felt easy and well-paced from start to finish. He was punctual, organized, and made getting around comfortable. Conversation was easy and comfortable, and his familiarity with Kanazawa made the experience more interesting. We have a young child and he was patient and engaging. As a photographer, he has a good eye for locations and composition. He offered very helpful direction for poses and angles. There was no sense of being rushed, and he took time to make sure key moments were captured properly and naturally. The result was a set of amazing photos and an enjoyable day for our family.
Amazing tour and superb pics
taveller1525,Apr 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We did a day tour with Takatoshi for Kanazawa. He’s very knowledgeable and made our day feel seamless and we covered all the major attractions in Kanazawa. He also gave excellent recommendations for the lunch and kept our kids engaged as well. He’s a great photographer and the pics that you get at the end of the tour are amazing. Will highly recommend him.
Kanazawa Photography Tour
354dianat,Mar 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I was looking for a local tour guide in Kanazawa and happened to come across TK and his photography tour. Read the great reviews and decided to go for it and try something new! The biggest plus is that TK is pretty fluent in English after having lived in various countries. TK arrived early to our accomodation and took us around to the different scenic spots in his vehicle. We went to the different districts (Geisha, tea, samurai), castle, and garden. TK has gotten the timing down! While there were other visitors everywhere we went, we managed to get shots with nobody in the background. During our conversation, we mentioned that my fiance and I are getting married later this year. TK incorporated the engagement ring and some very cute/romantic poses for our photos. We will definitely be using some of the photos for our wedding!~ Overall we had a great time conversing with TK and learning about the history of Kanazawa and Japan while taking some pretty awesome photos!
Amazing Tour with a BIG Photo Bonus
katiehO9614NS,Mar 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was hands down the best tour I have ever booked! We easily fit in all major attractions in Kanazawa and did not feel rushed at all. Our personal tour guide was very knowledgeable about the area and even gave us personalized recommendations for food and coffee based on what we liked. Takatoshi, the tour guide, was fun and friendly. We were thrilled about the experience in all and then maybe a day later he gave us the pictures from our tour - we are so happy with the result. I am pregnant and we have a toddler, so we were not expecting too many good photos of our little one it can be tough to get him to look at the camera, but I LOVED every photo. The tour is a total steal for what you get. I highly recommend it and if I come back to Kanazawa I will be rebooking.
Great tour and photos!
DocTours2,Sep 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great experience with TK! He was very friendly and knowledgeable as a guide around Kanazawa. We had mini photo shoots scattered throughout our day which were a lot of fun, and the photos turned out great!
Great experience with visual memories for life
Mobile10515101222,May 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a lovely time, visited beautiful places with our guide/photographer taking great photos. He was knowledgeable, helpful and flexible. It was our honeymoon and the pictures will be a cherished memories for life.
Excellent photography tour
phingado,May 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00TK 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
Freedom08757003573,Apr 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very 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!
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