Studio mucu
Authentic photography studio in Kyoto
Photographed by a professional photographer
with a wide range of experience
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Higashiyama
30min 50photos ¥16,500・60min 150photos ¥33,000
This is the photography fee.
It does not include kimono rental,
hair styling, or makeup.
reservation time
9:00/11:00/13:00
16:00~(May~Sep Only)
The main photo locations will include famous landmarks such as Yasaka Pagoda and Kōshindō Temple. You'll also have special permission to shoot in Ishibe-koji Alley, a normally restricted area where photography is usually prohibited.
¥16,500〜
Gion
30min 50photos ¥16,500・60min 150photos ¥33,000
This is the photography fee.
It does not include kimono rental,
hair styling, or makeup.
reservation time
9:00
Take photos with the most famous old streets of Kyoto as the background.
Let's spend a wonderful photography session while feeling the essence of Japan and Kyoto.
The taxi fare to the shooting location is to be covered by the customer.
¥16,500〜
Indoor Studio
15min 20photos ¥11,000・30min 50photos ¥16,500
This is the photography fee.
It does not include kimono rental,
hair styling, or makeup.
reservation time
9:00/11:00/13:00
16:00~(May~Sep Only)
Whether it's a hot day, a cold day, or raining, let's create fun memories in a comfortable studio!
¥11,000~
Kimono Rental
Women Kimono ¥5,500~
Men Kimono ¥4,400~
Kids Kimono ¥3,850~
reservation time
9:00~16:00
(Every hour on the hour or half hour)
(Please write your desired time in the message box)
We also accept reservations for kimono rental only.
All listed prices include tax.
We had an amazing kimono photoshoot experience with Taro during our Japan trip. The photos turned out absolutely stunning and the session became one of the highlights of our holiday.
Taro was warm, professional and incredibly patient with our toddler daughter throughout the shoot. Unfortunately our GPS accidentally led us to a different kimono branch for the same company about 15 minutes away but Taro kindly walked over to meet us anyway so we could still make the session work.Really appreciated him going above and beyond.
Highly recommend if you’re looking for beautiful family memories in Japan.
customer reviews
We had a great time with Taro-san!
The photos came out great, and the experience was very enjoyable. He knew how to get our best feature with the right angle and work the way around hidden Kyoto.
Thank you, Taro-san! Hope we can meet again. :)
customer reviews
Date of photoshoot: 2025, november 20th
What a dedicated team, makeup, dressing, pictures... everyone was so involved and the result is... awesome!
customer reviews
If you are even thinking about a kimono photo shoot, you should go with this studio! We came back after a long day of sightseeing and weren’t going to make the closing time of many studios. Mr. Taro Makimura and his assistant were kind enough to take us in. They dressed us very efficiently but spared no detail and clearly knew exactly what they were doing.
For the photo shoot, Mr. Makimura captured us in a lot of the iconic local sights (many do not allow photos except for those who hold a permit, which he does). He gave very helpful instructions while keeping everything very natural. Even my husband, who normally hates taking photos, had fun doing this shoot. This trip was just the two of us, but next time when we bring our kids to Japan, we would love to book a shoot with Mr. Makimura again!
customer reviews
It was a wonderful experience. Thank you to photo studio mucu for their attentive service. Even on a hot summer day, I was able to enjoy a yukata photoshoot indoors. They took care of everything from the outfit to the makeup and hair. It was a wonderful experience.
customer reviews
Studio Mucuでの経験は一生の思い出になりました。ありがとうございました。
customer reviews
We had a wonderful time having our photos taken by Mr. 'Grandpa.' He was courteous, fun to be with, and highly professional. His fluency in English made the entire photoshoot smooth and comfortable. The team at his studio was also incredibly helpful, even assisting us with adjusting our kimonos. It was a truly enjoyable experience. Highly recommended! Thank you again, Mr. 'Grandpa.'
customer reviews
Taro is really professional and very patient. I recommend him to everyone. Hope to meet him someday in the future.
customer reviews
Photo Studio mucu
〒605-0812
39-2 Bishamon-cho, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto
Business hours：9:00～18:00
Regular holiday：Tuesdays (Reservations accepted)
※Right next to our sister store (Kimono Rental Kurun)
■1 minute walk from Kyoto City Bus "Higashiyama Yasui".
〒605-0812
39-2 Bishamon-cho, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto