CUSTOMER REVIEW
Anna-Sophie Winkler(03/2025)
high quality kimonos and wonderful photos
Ryan Yee(03/2025)
Sayoko-san, Kyoko-sensei, and Megumi-san were wonderful hosts. They are extremely knowledgeable about the tea ceremony process and are wonderfully inviting. I loved their warm hospitality.
John Chiczewski(03/2025)
The three ladies that hosted us for the tea ceremony were very inviting and friendly. Being dressed in the traditional kimonos was a great experience.. We visited a shrine We worked out how to pray and respect the shrine. Went back to the teahouse and had a wonderful experience watching the tradition of the Tea Ceremony. It felt like an honor to experience
Viktoria Leutheuser(03/2025)
Sayoko is amazing. She explained us the Japanese culture and provided an authentic experience. The kimonos are so beautiful and the Matcha experience was fascinating. After the ceremony we were impressed and totally relaxed.
Simon Schvartz(03/2025)
Lots of fun walking around in a Kimono and taking pictures in a Shrine Thanks a lot !
Sarah Lang(03/2025)
Es war einfach fantastisch! Sayoko hat alles im Vorhinein mit mir abgesprochen, ich hab gut zum Treffpunkt hingefunden und die Erfahrung möchte ich nicht missen. Sayoko erzählt auch unterwegs viel über die Kultur und gibt Informationen über Japan, was sehr interessant war, sowie das Tragen dieses wundervollen Kimonos. Der Fotograf war auch sehr nett und professionell. Ich konnte die Fotos immer wieder auf der Kamera anschauen und die sind wirklich toll geworden, man bekommt sie jedoch erst ca in einer Woche was in Ordnung ist. Alles in allem ein sehr tolles Erlebnis und ich würde es auf jeden Fall empfehlen!
shannon mcmillan(03/2025)
Very friendly hosts who made you feel welcome. Loved learning about the culture of kimono and tea ceremony. A great activity to do while in Japan, would highly recommend!
Melanie Gallo(03/2025)
Thank you Sayoko for this wonderful afternoon. i felt so special getting dressed in one of your traditional Kimonos. i envoyed this ritual, the walking tour, the guides inside anectodes about the culture and of course the final and stunning pictures i got out of this unique experience. Captured memories. Sayoko organized for me the hair dresser appointment as an extra. Adding a lot to the WOW effect. highly appreciated all!!!
Violeta Ribarska(03/2025)
My daughter and I had a wonderful experience at this tour. We selected our kimonos in advance and they were beautiful! We had all the necessary information to get to the meeting point so it was very easy to navigate. Getting dressed in the kimonos was a wonderful experience and the tour took us via a few quite roads to a lovely shrine park where we took a lot of photos. We preferred this tour to others in more crowded areas like Asakusa. Our host was very attentive and gentle and took fantastic photos of us. Lovely afternoon!
Jan Dright(03/2025)
My authentic Kimono photo shoot with Sayoko was Everything! She's the most amazing host and took really beautiful pictures too! Sayoko not only dressed me in my beautiful kimono but she also made mines new to fit my plus size figure! I also enjoyed a beautiful tea ceremony afterwards and loved it! Thanks again ladies!
Steve Le(03/2025)
Sayoko was very helpful in preparing you for your event. There are variety options and sizes. One on one photo session makes it more personalized. Great value tour and activity. Close enough to the big city and far enough to feel that you’re away from the hustle and bustle.
Susan Zeller(03/2025)
Wow. I just had a magical morning with Sayoko & one other guest. Sayoko has perfected this experience and the communication prior, including photos to find her location which is tucked into a quaint, safe neighborhood. Sayoko sent an email inquiring about sizes and gave me an option to pick from several kimonos and accessories (she has a wide range of sizes available). I went at the 0730 time and the shrine was near-empty which made it feel very personal and like we were welcome there. Sayoko took many photos and airdropped them before we left the session. She knows the perfect spots for photos and gave some suggestions for poses. She is friendly and open to sharing knowledge about Japanese culture. I learned from her and through asking questions. A wonderful experience that I would highly recommend!
Temi Bankole(03/2025)
This was such a nice tour. From the dressing to visiting the shrine, learning how to pray and the photography. I would recommend
Jessica verstegen(03/2025)
had the best tour. Sayoko is such a nice person and the best photographer in Japan! she makes the most beautiful pictures. if you want to get the most out of renting a kimono and getting to know japanese culture, book this
Nastazia Borje03/2025)
Sayoko was an amazing tour guide and made the experience enjoyable. I highly recommend doing this activity solo or a partner/few friends if in Tokyo! You will not be disappointed with her photography skills ◡̈
Sofia Golod(03/2025)
We had a really great experience thanks to Sayoko! She was so nice and an amazing guide! We started our trip with such nice activity. Thank you so much !
Christine Harris(03/2025)
We booked this experience with Sayoko and it was a highlight of our time in Tokyo. She had sent photos in advance for us to choose the kimonos and accessories we would like to wear. The kimonos were beautiful and once she had dressed us in the ones we had selected we walked to a nearby shrine for a photo shoot. Sayoko took many photos for us and transferred them to my phone before the end of the session. We highly recommend this activity.
Raven Morris(03/2025)
This was honestly the best experience that I can ever ask for she was very attentive, very responsive very welcoming and super kind had so many amazing options for kimonos took wonderful professional pictures!!!Highly recommend this experience 10 out of 10!!!!
Patricia Garcia(01/2025)
My fiancée and I had such a lovely time doing this! Sayoko was very attentive and quick to respond to any questions we had. I decided to pay for the hair, makeup, and photos. It was totally worth it. I felt so pretty, and my fiancée looked handsome. The walk to the shrine felt nice since you walk through the neighborhood. Sayoko taught me to walk elegantly and how to go over a stair step in my kimono. Sayoko even taught us the appropriate etiquette of visiting a shrine and to pray. I highly recommend booking this experience. You get to learn and embrace Japanese culture.
Anne Blom(01/2025)
This really is alifetimeexperiencee!
Jennifer Tedeschi(01/2025)
I absolutely loved this experience! Ms. Sayoko made the whole process so smooth and enjoyable. I also booked a hair and make up and the hair stylist-make up artist did a wonderful job making me look great! Highly recommend the make up and hair for those who don't really know how to do it like myself. The pictures look so beautiful. Ms. Sayoko also gave a tour of the shrine that also served as the photoshoot background. The kimono+accessories Ms. Sayoko provided were really beautiful and she dressed me so nicely. I can't recommend this activity enough! I would love to come back to do this for cherry blossom season!
Elva Sanchez(01/2025)
Las atenciones fueron maravillosas, desde que hice la contratación me contactaron, explicaron con detalle como llegar, me brindaron asistencia en todo momento, durante la ceremonia todo fue muy bonito, co mucha atención y una explicación muy detallada de todos los detalles, los recomiendo ampliamente.!!!!
Hanna Alexander(01/2025)
This experience was definitely one of the highlights of my trip! Sayoko was very kind and professional, communicating with me promptly and making sure every part of my outfit was to my taste. I ended up being the only one in the timeslot I booked, but Sayoko didn't make me feel awkward at all. I'm not very good at being photographed and never know how to pose, but Sayoko confidently directed me, and I have many beautiful photos to show for it. I highly recommend Sayoko for your dream kimono photoshoot!
Anila Fougere(01/2025)
It was a great experience and a must do while visiting Tokyo 😬
Roy Rommel Auza(01/2025)
The experience was great. Sayoko-san was very attentive to the detail on Kimono dressing. She taught us how to walk properly in a kimono. Gave us some insights on Japanese culture and she took great pictures of the family.
Shaheda Khanam(01/2025)
If you want a unique cultural experience I recommend this tour with Sayoko. It was more than I expected! I got to select the exact kimono I wanted to dress as! I opted out of the hair and makeup and I did it myself! The Shrine we visited is a public free place you can visit on your own but I recommend coming here with Sayoko all dressed up and understanding the rituals of the shrine and the meaning behind if your not familiar with the practices here! She knows all the right angles and the post photo posts to capture beautiful memories here!
Erin Fleming(01/2025)
lovely experience, great opportunity. really enjoyed it
Margaret Garibaldi(01/2025)
Sayoko is a lovely person. She is so kind, patient and sweet. She reached out in advance to make sure we were fitted properly and to give us several options for which kimono, obi and parasol to use. The temple location was lovely and we had some lessons in Japanese culture as well. It was rainy but Sayoko had us covered with rain umbrellas as well as the lovely parasols. She also has an eye for photography, taking many shots in several locations. She also made sure that we liked the photos before moving on. It was a lovely, lovely experience and one I highly recommend.
Emily Chow(01/2025)
An amazing experience. Not to be missed! Really enjoyed dressing up in the traditional kimonos. Sayoko also took us to some beautiful spots for photos, and we will cherish these photos from such a special trip forever. They turned out so beautiful without even opting for the pro photographer option. Thank you so much! Love from Emily
David Chen(12/2024)
Fantastic experience - the make up and hair was done professionally at a nearby store. We then got dressed by Sayoko and took scenic shots around the neighbourhood and Nezu Shrine. A lot of care was put into ensuring we got multiple shots of various locations and angles. We never felt rushed or unsure what to do. Thank you so much for a great photoshoot!”
Aruna Verma(12/2024)
I had an awesome day, prior to the event, the host got in touch and explained how the day was going to be. On the day she was kind and caring and took her time putting on the kimono. We went for a tour and the photos (all 190!) were excellent. She is a great host and very knowledgable. I would highly recommend this tour. It is worth the time and money.
Lavon Berry(12/2024)
This was an amazing experience!!! Worth every penny!!! The pictures came out amazing and I got so many options!!! Plus video!!! My tour guides were so nice and patient with me!!! 10/10 HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!!!
Christy Pharris(12/2024)
What’s an amazing experience and I was able to get incredible pictures. Sayoko was very accommodating, very sweet and was able to teach me a little bit of the culture, that meant a lot to me. The pictures came out beautiful and I’m looking forward to sharing them on my social. I would recommend anyone who not only wants to take pictures in a Kimono, but also learn a little bit of the history as well they should go to Sayoko. She is well worth the price. And the pictures and the Kimono came out beautiful.
Nick Stengle(12/2024)
Such a fun and authentic experience!! We started with getting our hair done by a very kind and talented stylist. Then, we were dressed in kimono and walked to a nearby shrine for pictures. Sayoko-san’s photos were stunning and really captured the beauty of the area. Finally, we walked back for a traditional tea ceremony. We got to first observe and then make our own genuine matcha and enjoy Japanese sweets! Everyone was very patient, helpful, and accommodating. 日本らしさを感じられて、忘られない経験でした。ありがとうございました!
Noemi Sanchez(12/2024)
Fue una bonita experiencia, Soyoko fue muy amable y profesional. 100% recomendado .
Kc Moore(12/2024)
We had a fantastic time at the traditional Japanese tea ceremony with Sayoko and her team. From the start, Sayoko was incredibly patient and attentive during the kimono selection, ensuring we felt comfortable and confident in our choices. She also went above and beyond by including a shrine tour before the ceremony, which added a beautiful cultural layer to the experience. Hair and makeup were done with great care, and the photographer perfectly captured the essence of the moment. This was truly a memorable and enriching experience—highly recommend!
Niccolo Martini Martini(12/2024)
The experience was amazing,Sayoko was the perfect host. Made everything very enjoyable and peacefull. We could enjoy a very traditional tea class experience. Very much recommend it, we could feel Japanese for 3 hours.
Ashley Maxwell(12/2024)
This was such a unique and wonderful experience. She was amazing and quick to communicate after I booked, always ready to help with any questions. She was also incredibly kind. What I especially loved about this kimono experience was that it took place at a beautiful shrine, just a short walk from where you get dressed. It wasn’t as crowded as some other locations, so the atmosphere felt more intimate, and you weren’t fighting through crowds. The area was charming, and after the shoot, you could wander around to enjoy local food and shopping. The location was also easy to navigate and close to the station. I took a taxi there and then used the train to get back. I also appreciated that she took photos with her phone (after booking, you can opt for professional photos for an additional charge, if you wish). However, the photos she took were just as beautiful, and she easily airdropped them to me. Oh and she will teach you how to pray at the shrine if you wish. It was neat to learn!
Terra Poon Yuan Eer(12/2024)
This is amazing, the kimono that Sayoko provided are REAL kimonos in premium quality fabric, you could feel it when you are wearing it. Extremely impressive. Totally out of my expectations. It is nothing like those you see at touristy areas, those kimonos probably are just pull-over. Now I do understand why Sayoko’s studio is slightly further from city and kimono selections might not be that vast, but trust me it worth every penny to try on her service. It’s more than beautiful.
Zakiya Buffkin(12/2024)
This was a great experience!
C Glendowan(12/2024)
Amazing experience - beautiful kimonos, touring the shrine grounds, the tea ceremony - and getting the makeup and hair done made the photos exceptional. Sayoko was a wonderful host and it was the best experience my daughter and I had in Japan.
Laura Chapelle(12/2024)
Amazing , I had a beautiful time 💖
Sophia Chan(12/2024)
Amazing memories made and beautiful locations for photos!
Kimberly Dalton(12/2024)
I had an amazing time. Took great pictures and she was really patient and let me check the pictures before we moved to the next spot to make sure i liked them. Definitely would reccomend!
Wassa Lakkham(12/2024)
I had good experience with Sayoka. It was such a joyful moment experiencing authentic Japanese lifestyle, and getting away from busy area in Tokyo. We took a walk in a quiet neighborhood to a beautiful local shire. Sayoko will take good pictures of you. I highly recommend this experience if you are visiting Tokyo.
Adriana Ramirez(11/2024)
I loved the experience! I highly recommend booking your photo session. Very well organized. Thank you.
Marie Clavier(11/2024)
It was a very nice experience! i recommand this if you want to visit a lovely place, learn about kimono, Japan, wear a real and beautiful kimono that you get to choose! Not to mention have very beautiful pictures! Thank you Sayoko !
Anmol Jaiswal(11/2024)
Sayoko was a great tour guide! The kimono wearing experience was great and she was very informative. She answered a lot of questions and explained a lot about Japanese culture. She is also a very good photographer and took many shots in different spots. Overall, a fantastic experience!
Norman Yeung(11/2024)
The tour guide was friendly, well organized, informative, and attentive to details. She made the whole experience memorable.
Gabriela Amza(11/2024)
Amazing experience, totally recommend it!!
Jackson Yu(11/2024)
For everyone that wants a full experience of Japan and their culture, Sayoko got you covered on this fun and cultural tour from picking the beautiful kimonos and going to shrines to take cute photos and learning to pray in the Japanese culture. Sayoko comes greeting with caring and positive attitude and I will definitely recommend to other friends and family!
Kirti Veluri(11/2024)
It was very well organised. My guide contacted me much in advance for all my requirements and took many pics of me. Explained the shrine rules and the way to pray. Overall, a good experience. Arigato!
Esme Kimball(11/2024)
omg it was amazing I had an absolute great time. I got to try on a kimono and after that we set out to the (浅草寺)sensō-ji temple near by and got a tour on japanese etiquette for the temple and kimono etiquette(like grab it by the side don't scrunch it up ect.) Sayako was a very nice guide and funny too we got to chat a bit, I got very lucky she spoke English. 10/10 recommend trying this out if you hit Japan anytime, great way to burn time and learn something new.
Sabina Dinescu(11/2024)
It was an amazing experience. Unfortunately it was raining but this didn’t stop us to get nice pictures. I had hair and makeup done and I was really happy with the result. Sayoko was very nice and helpful. She took loads of pictures to choose from. It is worth trying it out
Nazrina M Bakri(11/2024)
We were late because we got lost on our way to meet Sayoko. Nonetheless, Sayoko was patient and accomodating. She was very detailed in dressing you up neatly. She was also a very good photographer finding nice spots and angles for our photoshoot. And she also explained to us briefly about kimonos and the culture when going to the shrine. The walk to the shrine was nice too. Peaceful and quiet. You’re the only ones wearing kimono there unlike in Asakusa. It wasnt crowded. The shrine was beautiful. I love the upcycled kimono umbrellas. Wanted to buy the one i was holding to that day but it was not for sale. You can tell that Sayoko put alot of thought process in curating a fun and comfortable experience. Will definitely recommend who anyone who wants to experience wearing kimono and touring in less crowded places. She offers additional services to the experience as well but due to our shortage of time in tokyo, we couldnt add-on.
Cassidy Hill(11/2024)
I had the most amazing morning! I had my hair done by a lovely hairdresser who did a wonderful job doing a hairstyle to go with the beautiful kimono. Sayoko took me to a local shrine to take photos and showed me how to pray properly. The tea ceremony itself was a fantastic experience and all three ladies were absolutely wonderful and I really learnt a lot and the tea was delicious! I would highly recommend this special experience and is a real highlight of my Japan trip! ありがとう ございました!
Christine Mahrous(11/2024)
Thank you so much Sayoko for the great experience, I really enjoyed this kimono photography session.
Erica Person(11/2024)
My kimono was gorgeous and it was a beautiful walk through a nearby shrine. She also took many photos that turned out amazing.
Yara Oostveen(11/2024)
Sayoko is een geweldige host die ver van te voren met je meedenkt en alles voorbereid. Daarnaast was ze ook ontzettend geduldig met mijn ondeugende dochter. De foto's die ik al heb mogen zien zijn prachtig geworden. Een ontzettende aanrader!
Alina Miroshnyk(11/2024)
It was a beautiful experience! Sayoko was very attentive and kind. We walked dressed in kimonos, she took really nice pictures! It was a really pleasant experience and I do recommended it to everyone.
Lashonda Wooten(11/2024)
What an amazing experience. It was more than just a photo shoot: It was a cultural experience. I loved the pictures and was shocked to see how an iPhone could produce such great photos. This is a testament to her skill. The photographer was patient in sharing her culture with me. This was definitely one of the highlights of my trip to Japan. Book this tour. to Japan. Book this tour.
Valeria Braconi(11/2024)
è stata un esperienza emozionante, ci ha permesso di conoscere ancora più a fondo la cultura giapponese. Grazie mille, non vi dimenticheremo!
Antoinette Simental(11/2024)
First, very accommodating with adding on a tea ceremony. Second, what a lovely experience in totality. The friendliness and welcome I was presented was not expected to that extent. What a lovely & elegant pair of ladies to have met and conversed with. I appreciate the knowledge shared about how to stay elegant in Kimono and how to be respectful in the temple. The opportunity to pray in the temple was surreal and I am happy to have done it. two bows, two claps, prayer, & bow. Lastly, the tea ceremony was incredibly intricate and fulfilling to watch and attempt. Matcha tea with the treats were a delicious pairing. I hope to return someday to experience it all again.
Stefan Haas(11/2024)
It was so Great
Annik Schroeder(11/2024)
It was a small and beautiful tour around a Shrine not far from the meeting spot. The Kimonos were stunning and the pictures turned out amazing. You get a nice look into the Japanese traditions.
Naia Perkins(11/2024)
THE MOST AMAZING EXPERIENCE! Thank you Sayoko, this was the most beautiful and culturally enriching experience. From the kimono dressing, to walking down the streets of Nezu, and finally to taking photos at the shrine, I felt like I was experiencing the history of Japan. And the photos were gorgeous as well!
Laandra Elliott(11/2024)
This was so amazing and wonderful. Sayoko was in contact with me to give me the options for the dress as soon as I booked so everything was seamless the day of. I didn’t know how intricate the dress is and how classic and beautiful the design feels. This was also the best matcha I have ever had in my whole life. You get to see a tea ceremony with education and explanation of everything going on. After, you get to try to participate in the tea ceremony yourself which is harder than it looks. I highly recommend this activity. It’s only a few minutes walk from a train station and the pictures were beautiful. I wish I could do it again!
ABIDI Meriem(10/2024)
An excellent experience to dive into Japanese culture
This experience was truly enriching. It was my first time wearing a kimono and strolling around in it, as well as my first time attending a Japanese tea ceremony.
I highly recommend this activity as it offers a unique immersion into Japanese culture and is absolutely worth it.
The photos and videos taken during this experience are of high quality and will form memories of my trip to Japan !
Giuseppe Baldino(10/2024)
A breathtaking cultural experience
We highly recommend spending some time with Sayoko and wear kimonos in the streets of Tokyo !
It's a wonderful experience especially if you like and are interested in the japanese culture.
You'll have beautiful photos to keep as a souvenir from your trip and it's a pleasure to talk with Sayoko !
Alisson de Jesus Bonassa(10/2024)
Sayoko is a very kind and attentive person, who guided us on this tour to great places to take those souvenir photos. In addition to taking great photos, she also gave us an insight into Japanese tradition, giving us a great immersion in the tour. I 100% recommend it to anyone who wants to keep good memories of their trip to Japan.
Mathias Haugen(10/2024)
Me and my wife had an amazing day wearing beautiful kimono’s and taking many photographs by a shrine. Sayoko was a very lovely host and made sure we was taken good care of. Recommend this tour.
Manon Sautre(10/2024)
Excellent moment passé en compagnie des organisatrices qui ont su partager avec nous leur expérience de la cérémonie du thé et qui nous ont permis d'en apprendre plus sur les tenues traditionnelles et la manière de les porter. Nous recommandons l'expérience sans hésiter !
Rubi Vargas(09/2024)
Tuvimos una experiencia maravillosa con Sayoko. Desde el primer momento, su amabilidad y profesionalismo nos hicieron sentir cómodas y relajadas. Es increíble cómo sabe capturar la esencia de cada momento; sus fotografías son simplemente hermosas y dejan un lindo recuerdo de Japón. Definitivamente, recomendaría a Sayoko para esta experiencia, ya que no solo hace un gran trabajo, sino que también hace que la experiencia sea divertida y memorable. Gracias Sayoko.
Karyna Mccormick(09/2024)
We had a fantastic time throughout the session. It was very well organised, we got to choose from a variety of kimonos as well as accessoires. The tour took place in the most beautiful location and we got so many stunning photos. We couldn’t recommend this more!
Céline Patissier(09/2024)
J'ai passé un excellent moment. Sayoko vous contacte rapidement après la réservation pour choisir le kimono. vous recevrez des explications détaillées pour les différents lieux de rendez-vous. J'ai fait faire une coiffure, je recommande de l'ajouter. La promenade dans le temple était agréable, Sayoko vous explique plusieurs chose, vous apprend à prier. Elle connait les bon endroit pour faire des photos, celles faites avec son téléphone sont magnifiques. Une de mes meilleures expériences au Japon.
Anna Rosińska(09/2024)
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Kayla Akinjiola(09/2024)
Amazing, she took the best photos! Lovely tour
Nora Wallace(09/2024)
Sayoko was wonderful! I've had an amazing time! Highly recommend to everyone!
Daiane Borges de Souza Rogoni(09/2024)
Mrs Yamamura was very polite and cordial to us. Every step in our experience had a nice traditional Japanese touch. We loved that experience and enjoyed it a lot. The photos taken are beautiful!
Daniel Slocum(09/2024)
Sayoko was sp helpful and nice through the whole process. We booked the extra hair prep and it was so worth it and the temple Sayoko took us to was not a far walk. The professional photographer Sayoko works with is also very nice and took amazing pictures. The tour was easy to find from the nearest station. if you're thinking g of having an authentic kimono experience in Tokyo, this is the one.
Tina O'Neal(09/2024)
We enjoyed our tour immensely! It was incredibly hot and humid (103* with humidity level), so I was worried about dressing up and walking to the nearest shrine. Our guide let us go at our own pace. The tea ceremony was lovely.
Leonie Naphausen(09/2024)
Everything was really cool, from the dressing in a Yukata part to the Fotosession and the cultural things you could learn. 100% would recommend.
Dale Summers(09/2024)
This was a great experience! Sayoko was very accommodating with last minute adjustments and was very considerate of our well-being in the summer heat. She helped us book hairstyling and a photographer, and she took videos on her iPhone. The quality of the photos and videos are great. Would recommend!
JESSICA PAGE(09/2024)
Was such a pleasant experience
Everyone was so nice and welcoming. The matcha that was served was perfect in flavor and the sweets where delicious. Would love to do this again on my next visit to Japan.
Kimberley Truong(08/2024)
My daughter and I had an incredible experience immersing ourselves in Japanese Kimono culture. Sayoko was wonderfully pleasant, understanding, and kind, guiding us every step of the way—from selecting the perfect Kimono to helping with the dressing and leading us on a temple tour. The photos we took are absolutely stunning! If you're considering joining a tour with Sayoko, we highly recommend it.
Luise Steinkellner(08/2024)
My daughter and I absolutely loved the tour!!! I am so glad I chose this over a simple Kimono rental. My daughter was so excited choosing her Kimono/ Yukata before the tour and loved having her hair styled before the tour. Sayoko, our guide took a lot of lovely pictures - a wonderful memory of our Japan trip! I loved learning about the manners and traditions wearing Kimonos and customs around shrines. I have already recommended this tour to friends and would recommend it to anyone visiting Tokyo!
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Laura Chesnel(08/2024)
Sayoko is a really good host ! I really enjoyed everything, from getting dressed to exploring the neighborhood. I definitely recommand it, and the hairdresser and makeup were amazing too !
Laura Gaito(08/2024)
Sayoko is really the best, and a really nice person with a lot of knowledge! She answered every question really well and created a comfortable and heartwarming atmosphere. She had a lot of ideas to take nice fotos. It was a wonderful experience for me and my companion and I’m really grateful to get to know her ❤️
Moniqua Williams(08/2024)
It was very nice. I enjoyed wearing the kimono and the knowledge I gained.
Mallory Ewart(08/2024)
The best time! So totally worth it.
Yang Jie(08/2024)
The guide was excellent and very considerate in planning and making sure we got the experience we wanted.
Valentina Carrera(08/2024)
The tour is amazing. Sayoko is a kind and beautiful guide! She is very prepared and takes very nice photos. The shrine is beautiful, very weel looked after and not busy. The yukata is nice and Sayoko helps you chosing. Absolutely recommended!
Julian Ramos(08/2024)
We really enjoyed it! It was such a cool experience. Sayoko was incredibly kind and pleasant, sharing everything with us in great detail. Her warm and welcoming personality made the experience even more memorable. Highly recommended!
Pauline Loesslein(08/2024)
Unglaubliches Erlebnis was ich jedem ans Herz lege zu machen. Man taucht ganz anders in die Kultur ein - die Teezeremonie war super interessant und berührend. Die Mühe die sich alle gegeben habe war unglaublich. Uns wurde alles gut erklärt viele Bilder gemacht und alles hat perfekt gepasst. Hairstylist war super freundlich und hat alles nach unseren Wünschen umgesetzt. Kimonos waren auch wunderschön:)
Nicolas Jungblut(08/2024)
Parfait de À à Z. Rien à redire c’était parfait et inoubliable, merci encore 🙏🏻
Une expérience inoubliable que je recommande à 200% ! Leur gentillesse et leur professionnalisme m’ont époustouflé, je ne regrette pas du tout, merci encore Sayoko 🙏🏻👌🏻
Fabrizio Mario Condemi(08/2024)
Una esperienza unica. Sayoko è stata davvero eccezionale nel suo farci entrare nel mondo e nella cultura giapponese. Grazie di cuore per una esperienza vissuta tra mamma e figlia italiana che sono entrati per una giornata nel cuore del Giappone e delle sue tradizioni.
Erica Rasmussen(08/2024)
I enjoyed this experience immensely! Sayoko arranged for me to have my hair done in a traditional Japanese style before the shoot. Visiting the shrines and learning how to pray was an unexpected bonus.
Klaudia Piluk(08/2024)
Todo lo que hicimos me gustó!
Beatrice Vasiliu(08/2024)
Everything was great! 🤗 The photos turned out amazing! 100% recommend it!
Vladimir Sanchez Rotonda(08/2024)
Todo muy bien, muy amables y profesionales.
Muy recomendable, excelente experiencia.
Lo disfrutamos mucho.
Gracias
Catherine Wüthrich(08/2024)
Sayoko is a wonderful guide and me and my two daughters enjoyed the tour to the fullest. She communicated very well and was very helpful. Highly recommended! One of the highlights of our stay in Tokyo.
Bernhard Schimanski(08/2024)
Ausgesprochen liebevoll und persönlich. Kontrastprogramm zum hektischen Treiben in Tokio. Tolle Fotos in originalen Kimonos. Authentisches Japan im Vergleich zu den touristischen Tempeln voller Souvenir Shops.
Kubra Arinc(08/2024)
Ailecek geldiğimiz Tokyo gezisinde Sayokonun rehberliğinde harika bir deneyim yaşadık. Harika fotoğraf çekimleri sayesinde arşivimize yenilerini ekledik.Kıyafetler tertemizdi çeşitleri artırılabilir.Mutlaka katılmanızı tavsiye ederim.
Thuc Quyen Hoang(08/2024)
We paid extra for a professional photographer that tool 130 shots for us, the photos were amazing 😍 we had Sayoko our tour guide help us pick our kimono dresses and accessories prior to the day which we're amazing. We went on a short walk to the Nezu Shrine where Sayoko taught us how to pray and pay respects prior to entering the Shrine. It was a great experience highly recommend. We also paid extra to get our hair done traditional style to go with the kimino dress. Make-up however is not recommended, if you arr able to best to do your own.
Stephanie Waldrep(08/2024)
Sayoko was as sweet as pie and took the time to dress us and really make sure we understood customs at the shrines. Her videos came out exceptionally well and I will definitely be back!
Nor Asfahani Binti Ideris(08/2024)
It was short but sweet experience. Sayoko was gentle, polite, and very efficient. She communicated well, and the whole experience was fully organized starting from choosing the kimono prior to the actual photoshoot date to the end of the activity. The kimono was beautiful, the chosen scene was beutiful, and the photos and video taken are absolutely amazing!
智淵 莊(08/2024)
The instructor Sayoko was very kind, enthusiastic, and professional. Even though I was the only one in the group, the content was thoroughly covered without any shortcuts. The teacher was also very diligent in taking photos. I highly recommend this experience to anyone visiting Tokyo.
Andy kamath(08/2024)
Sayoko was very sweet and guided my wife and my daughter through each step. It was their first time. She took amazing pictures! Overall it was a lovely experience! Thank you Sayoko!
Kristian Degli innocenti(08/2024)
Un’esperienza veramente bellissima, Sayoko è una guida molto preparata e bravissima! Lo consiglio a chiunque venga in Giappone!!
Justine Boucherat(07/2024)
excellente expérience avec une guide agréable et gentille. je recommande vivement
l'expérience !!!
Fouad Adel(07/2024)
Very informative and cooperative and supports all needs and questions. My wife was very happy with the full process and it was exactly what she was looking for.
Agata Kepa(07/2024)
It was really nice experience with Japanese kimono culture. We enjoyed the tour and we recommend this attraction.
Tiffany Tran(07/2024)
This was such a great time and Sayoko was really kind and efficient! We enjoyed not only having our photos taken but also learning more about the culture and Japanese attire. So cool!
Lara van der Kooij(07/2024)
I went to this tour with my twin sister, the guide (Sayoko) was very nice and learned us a lot about the culture. The contact beforehand was great and it was a really fun experience (:
Githa Olsen(07/2024)
Min familie og jeg blev pludselig udfordret på tid - Sayoko udvidste super service og fandt en løsning - og vi fik en uforglemmelig og anbefalelsesværdig oplevelse og ikke mindst flotte mindeværdige billeder.
noa terkers(07/2024)
It was really good arranged with a nice tour guide, she made beautiful pictures!
Lucinda Rockemore(07/2024)
We have SO MANY beautiful pictures thanks to our perfect guide. The tour is well planned, and our guide very efficiently walked us to a nearby shrine to capture photos of my family and me in traditional Japanese garb. (You choose from a variety of beautiful fabrics in advance). Because the kimonos and the shrine are already so beautiful, the standard option of being photographed with a cell phone worked for us. We’re so glad we did this!
Jiří Labudek(07/2024)
An excellent tour guide who made it a fantastic experience from putting on the kimono to walking and taking pictures. And since we don't speak much English, the guide translated it into Czech, our language. WE RECOMMEND TO EVERYONE.
Martyna Rożek(07/2024)
The best experience. Sayako will help you fit the chosen kimono/yukata and show you beautiful places and take professional photos. We really enjoyed the session. We had a great time, lots of joy and laughter ❤️. We recommend it 100% ❤️
Jonathan Gee(07/2024)
Great tour. Would 100% recommend to anyone looking to experience the Japanese kimono culture and the peaceful side of Tokyo.
Daniel Qiu(07/2024)
I love the experience and especially visiting the shrine when is not that busy in the early morning with the kimono. Sayoko a good host too will help you take pics from the iPhone and gave some intro to the shrine and surrounding too.
Hauke Meinen(07/2024)
To anyone visiting, it's an absolute must!
We felt very welcome, met amazing people, got awesome pictures/videos but most importantly, an experience we will remember forever.
No words can explain what we gained from it.
Thank you so much for that amazing experience!
Teresa Maldonado(07/2024)
We enjoyed our troll and learning more abou Japanese culture.
Carolina Villaverde Zevallos(07/2024)
I will totally recommend this activity, I really enjoy it, they were very kind and lovely. It’s a MUST activity if you come to Japan!!!
Lady Nunez(07/2024)
Sayoko was incredibly kind and patient with us! The kimonos and accessories were also lovely, and we were in love with the photos. Definitely recommend for your trip in Japan!
Florence Rade(07/2024)
Amazing!
Monica Campana(07/2024)
Sayoko è una ragazza meravigliosa...molto professionale e molto simpatica! Ci ha insegnante cose...e ci ha scattato tantissime foto in un bellissimo tempio. Tour consigliatissimo!
Khawla Alshanini(07/2024)
Sayoko was so friendly she made the experience even better and we had so much fun exploring Japanese closed and culture. I absolutely recommend it for anyone who think about it just go and she’s a good photographer too.
Monica Campana(07/2024)
Tour stupendo! Sayoko è una persona meravigliosa! Ci ha spiegato tante cose e ci ha scattato tante tante tante bellissime foto! Assolutamente consigliato!
Andreas Ioannides(07/2024)
One of the few and BEST experiences we ever had! We learned lots of interesting stuff around the topic of religion and the tea ceremony and making process. The tour hosts were absolutely lovely and very caring. They seemed to enjoy their time with us, as much as we did with them. We had lots of pictures taken, laughed and had so much fun with the hosts. Highly recommended, worth every penny.
Retno Winter(07/2024)
alles in allem gut.
Marcel Andrea Rosales Pérez Rodriguez(07/2024)
It was amazing Sayoko was kind and attentive with all the details. I recommend it a lot, pictures are well made and in general. The attention is perfect.
Manuel García Risco Cáceres(07/2024)
It has been an amazing experience and I highly recommend it to anyone else that would like to try kimono. Sayoko was the one hosting it, she is very kind and patient. She will give you a variety of styles and sizes, help you to dress and explain curious stuffs or any quieres that you may have.
Ligia Whitaker(07/2024)
I definitely recommend this experience, everyone was so kind and lovely. Very professional, the kimonos were pretty, the makeup was done just right! It was a great introduction for our visit to Japan!
Monica Campana(07/2024)
Sayoko è una ragazza meravigliosa...molto professionale e molto simpatica! Ci ha insegnante cose...e ci ha scattato tantissime foto in un bellissimo tempio. Tour consigliatissimo!
Eleanor Ching(07/2024)
A wonderful experience, I’ve learnt so much about wearing the kimono and Sayoko took great care of us. Highly recommend!
Chelsea Merriman(07/2024)
This was such an amazing experience! My daughter and I wanted to fully embrace the traditional Japanese culture while visiting Tokyo and this was the best way! Wearing a Kimono, going to a shrine, and a traditional tea ceremony. Sayoko is so sweet and kind. It was truly the highlight of our trip! She was amazing with communication from day one! She even helped us work around the time frame we had available. We opted for the added on hair styling option, which I would highly suggest. We felt beautiful all day after our morning adventure!
Mercedes Kamaru(07/2024)
My family and I had a wonderful experience with this tour. Wonderful guide and pleasant. Our pictures were beautiful. Truly a must as it will bring joyous memories. Thank you!
Yelena Kushnir(06/2024)
Absolutely amazing experience! Sayoko was a lovely human and I was very comfortable with her. There was only one other girl doing the shoot with me at the time slot I booked. We took a couple photos together also per my request. The photos came out legendary - and I only used the iPhone option. 11/10 recommend!
Karina Guadalupe Coronado Apodaca(06/2024)
This experience was by far over my expectations. You will experience the real Japan and get wonderful pictures. Despite Sayoko offers the option of a profesional photographer, she took the most wonderful pictures and the best is that you get it just after the experience has finished. Finally, Sayoko is very kind and patient and explain everything you ask. For these reasons I highly recommend this option.
Meilaine Bering Cuomo(06/2024)
The hair and make-up was so beautiful and pleasant. The owner is very kind, gentle and informative. It is worth it and she takes beauty pictures. Thank you Sayoko!
Haley Curtis(06/2024)
My mom and I decided to try this during our trip to Tokyo. We had our hair and makeup done, which turned out beautiful. Sayako taught us how to put on a kimono and the proper way to pray at a temple. We took pictures in plenty of different areas and they turned our great!
Olivier Oren(06/2024)
Sayako is just fantastic! She made us feel welcome and comfortable, explaining Japanese dress and how to participate at a Shinto shrine. Even in constant rain, the experience was a highlight of our holiday. Sayako filled our time with smiles and did an amazing job at capturing us in our traditional outfits. Her English was wonderful and she was so helpful and attentive every step of the way, from booking to directions to in-person questions!
Andrea Crocco(06/2024)
Sayoko is a very kind person and take us very good picture with yukata. We had fun and we knew many things about shrines rules and pray.
Andrea Crocco(06/2024)
Sayoko is a very kind person and take us very good picture with yukata. We had fun and we knew many things about shrines rules and pray.
Victoria Perez(06/2024)
It was exceptional! Sayako was very knowledgeable and willing to share local Japanese customs and find new locations for photo shoots. She was very responsive via WhatsApp and answered all questions! Would recommend for others whether they're going solo (like I did!) Or with a family!
Fathia Taghozi(06/2024)
I LOVED IT ♥️
Thank goodness you Sayoko for making my first trip to Japan + incroyable memories for my birthday. She’s an amazing person! I recommend this activity to everyone. She’s really taking care of you , giving you a lot of information, and describing traditional Japanese culture. No doubt you’ll enjoy your experience and you’ll have beautiful pictures!
Lillian Nwanah(06/2024)
Welcoming and Lovely
This was a great experience for my first time in Tokyo. We booked it somewhat last minute and Sayoko was flexible and clearly communicated. We ended up adding on the tea ceremony which was also very interesting to be a part of and witness. They were all kind, welcoming and it was such a pleasure to meet and be in the home. I would highly recommend this experience!
Rigby Araki(06/2024)
So accommodating and kind!
Sayoko is so nice! I love my pictures from the shrine. I have a condition that makes it hard to walk for long periods and she was very accommodating. I’m also a transgender male and she helped me with my male kimono and posing, which meant a lot to me! It was a great experience I recommend!!
Francisca Koduah(06/2024)
Tour was great! Sayoko, the owner of is EXTREMELY professional and friendly! She promt and will text you information as soon as you book. She has directions photos with arrows once you arrive in the area what to do. Clean and comfortable cozy dress up place. It was was raining on my shoot day..... But I had no choice because I was leaving that afternoon for Osaka and Kyoto. Knowing she is one of the best in town she ensured my photos in my kimono with my 9 year old son turn out great! Was so great I tipped her more and pleaded she takes it. Traveling through all of Japan and after 14 days I can tell you her exceptional customer service is on point! As a black woman in a not very diverse country she made me so comfortable and had my son who is an introvert very excited about our rainy day shoot. BOOK HER‼️‼️ Got my photos so fast to. Yes!
Arvin Ghazarian(06/2024)
This was a great tour. Our tour guide Sayoko was courteous and professional and knowledgable, the kimonos we wore looked great on us, she taught us a lot about the Japanese culture, and the pictures she took were amazing. I highly recommend this tour.
Fezan Ali Fritsch(06/2024)
All was perfect
Julie N Vogelman(06/2024)
Sayoko dressed myself and my 9 year old daughter up in pretty kimonos, complete with belt, hairpiece, and umbrellas (all of our choosing). She’s definitely very organized so all of the options were laid out to us over WhatsApp beforehand. She also arranged hair and makeup beforehand at a nearby salon (both optional). We discovered there were a couple of other people also on our tour, so we got to meet some additional new friends. She brought us to a nearby shrine in a beautiful natural setting and took photos and videos of each of us using our own phones, with 8 distinct backgrounds (my daughter and I did some together and some separate), and also taught us a few things related to religious beliefs and customs. Throughout, she was very kind and patient.
Ali Rudayni(06/2024)
Very caring and good spirit, since the beginning she asked about our preferred color and style and provided clear directions
Shayma Ismail(06/2024)
It was an amazing experience The location of the tour was amazing! It was nice to be part of the Japanese culture. I recommend choosing an option to do your hair as well!
Melanie Kwasniok(06/2024)
i am really really happy I took this tour with Sayoko 😊 we went to a great shrine with really amazing locations for our photos (I even managed to look cute in the kimono haha). great time/money value, even though it was really warm 🤣🤣 can only recommend! Sayoko is a really great and nice person to meet 🥰
Lloyd Condict(06/2024)
The experience was wonderful. Our lovely guide Sayoko was very knowledgeable and took us to a lovely Shinto shrine for photos and explained how to behave/pray at the shrine. I would also suggest arranging makeup and hair so you get the best out of your photo shoot. We took our 3 year old daughter as well, who really enjoyed the hair and makeup and dressing up like a princess for a day (as did we). Highly recommend!
nathalie madriz brenes(06/2024)
La experiencia es unica..hermosa !! Mas de 200 fotos en un templo muy lindo..muy detallista cn el peinado y l maquillaje a la hr de vestirme muy dedicada. Mil veces vale la.pena tener la expericnia . Arigato !!
Blayney Murtagh(06/2024)
We had the most amazing day with Sayoko. She taught us not only the significance behind kimono, but also how to pray at the shrine
Wipaporn Jirasattayaporn(06/2024)
Great experience :)
Dinh Hong Phuong(06/2024)
Sayoko was very helpful in sending out the information about all the places for the appointment day. She is also very friendly, and takes her time explaining everything about how to pray or how to walk with a kimono. I would definitely recommend her to any of my friends who wanna have a kimono experience at a local shrine! Oh, and she took gorgeous pictures too 👘⛩️ I am beyond satisfied with my experience with Sayoko that day 🥰
Carly Masters(06/2024)
It was a wonderful tour! The kimonos to choose from were lovely and the different spots of the tour were all beautiful, and the guide was a really good photographer. Really enjoyed learning more about Japanese culture!
Apple Bottom(06/2024)
Sayoko was very friendly and approachable. She made the whole experience comfortable and was able to share about the historical significance of various traditions and her experience as a Japanese. Would recommend this to anyone interested in learning about kimono culture.
Michael Puchta(06/2024)
Wir hatten ein tolles Erlebnis in traditioneller Kleidung an einem sehr spirituellen Ort. Daraus sind wunderschöne Fotos entstanden. Danke für diese tolle Erfahrung Sayoko
Jessica Galeota(06/2024)
Bellissima esperienza per scoprire una parte dell’ampia cultura giapponese. È stato molto interessante e divertente e le foto saranno un ricordo bellissimo di questo fantastico viaggio!
Debora Rodriguez(06/2024)
Awesome experience. The guide was very helpful and kind. The kimonos and pictures were very beautiful.
Wiktoria Rogozińska(06/2024)
Amazing experience! Sayoko is a great guide and charming person, 100% recommend
Alison Ward(05/2024)
This was truly magical. Sayoko was just wonderful. Friendly. And made the whole experience so special. And it exceeded my expectations. I’m so happy I found her. And i was solo so i got full attention and was able to really get to know her. Best experience ever.
Andriana Papapavlou(05/2024)
We visited Tokyo, Japan in May 2024. We travelled as a family with our 2 young daughters (10 and 8 years old). One of our best memories is an afternoon with Sayoko. She was amazing, making all of us comfortable. You have to book in advance and a selection of kimonos is offered depending on size. On the day, we were dressed in kimonos and went for a walk to a nearby shrine. It was a beautiful location and a great learning experience. Sayoko was very patient, took a lot of pictures and shared them all with us. A once in a lifetime experience that we will never forget. We definitely recommend!
Aimee Yen(05/2024)
I recently had the pleasure of participating in a photography session with Sayoko in Tokyo, and it was an exceptional experience from start to finish. Sayoko's expertise, creativity, and warm personality made this session truly unforgettable. Despite of us arriving late she welcomed us and was able to accommodate us. Sayoko's professionalism and dedication to her craft were evident throughout the session. She went above and beyond to ensure that I was satisfied with the results, even taking the time to review the photos afterward. The final images were nothing short of breathtaking, reflecting Sayoko's exceptional talent and artistic flair. In summary, my photography session with Sayoko was an outstanding experience that exceeded all my expectations. I highly recommend Sayoko to anyone looking for a top-notch photography experience in Tokyo. Thank you, Sayoko, for an unforgettable session and look forward on booking more session with you in the future.
Ranya Ouajif(05/2024)
C’était super !! Les photos sont bien prises, on prends le temps d’écouter et de réponde à nos questions. La guide parle bien anglais. Je recommande cette activité Il avait pas beaucoup de monde pour les photos c’était super pratique
Ignacio José Serra Almenar(05/2024)
Todo ha ido genial, kimonos preciosos, paseo estupendo, fotos muy chulas y trato perfecto. Lo recomiendo mucho!
Zineb Elminsari(05/2024)
Étant arrivée la veille à Tokyo il était trop tard pour bénéficier des prestations comme photographe professionnel ou maquilleuse ou coiffeuse j’ai donc fait le minimum mais c’était quand même très agréable sayako est très gentille et professionnelle. Je recommande car c’est un moment unique. Malgré la pluie qui a gâché un peu ce moment car c’était à l’extérieur. Bonne expérience même si j’aurai aimé des photos plus professionnelles en souvenir.
Johanna Lebouef(05/2024)
I really enjoyed my tour with Sayoko! it was definitely a once in a lifetime experience. Because of the hot weather, Sayoko recommended I wear a yukata instead of a kimono, which I appreciated a lot. I also upgraded to get my hair and makeup done, which I recommended also to complete the look. We toured a nearby shrine in the morning when there were fewer people. It was a peaceful and informative tour, and Sayoko took iconic photos that go perfect with a shrine visit in a kimono/yukata. I highly recommend this tour!
Marie Houze(05/2024)
j'ai adoré mon expérience avec Sayoko! elle est très douce et gentille. Elle nous a appris beaucoup de choses sur la culture. Je recommande cette activité. Les photos sont superbes!
Ma Consejo Lenk(05/2024)
Hair stylist is just walking distance from meeting place. Good photoshoot areas.
Deborah uleku(05/2024)
Amazing experience with Sayoko! She is so kind and open minded. She knows all the best spots to take pictures and taught me a few things about Japanese culture. Kimonos are great quality. I booked this event for my last day in Tokyo and it is one of my favorite memory. Thank you so much!
Virginia Biral(05/2024)
Fantastico tour, dalla vestizione alla spiegazione, tutto perfetto ❤️
Asabe Dawudu(05/2024)
Beautiful learning experience!
Fabulous experience. Very down to earth and personal and we really enjoyed learning about the history and culture as we took photos and walked around.
Michelle Schäfer(05/2024)
We are from germany and booked this tour in advance. I would definitly recommend doing that so that you can pick a preferred time and date. Sayoko was very kind and guided as in picking a kimono and matching accessories. Also she answered all of our questions and provided a lot of information about the japanese kimono culture. The kimonos were high quality and I also booked the hair and make up from a professionel which looked amazing. Sayoko made lots of beautiful pictures in different locations with me and my boyfriend alone and together. She also taught us how to pray at a shrine. It was a great experience, we would always book again. Thank you!!!
Kayungu Teddy(05/2024)
Nous avons passé un excellent moment avec Sayoko. Une femme très sympathique, qui a vraiment pris le temps de nous mettre à l'aise tout au long de l'activité. Je vous la recommande.
Laura Pozas(05/2024)
todo estuvo muy bien. Ella es muy agradable y nos llevó a un lugar bonito para las fotos.
Jocelyn Herrera(05/2024)
Fun and enjoyable mother and daughter bonding.
My mom and I had a wonderful time with this experience. Despite the rain, we had fun with the photoshoot and we learned a lot about Japanese culture. Sayoko was very nice and pleasant to talk to. She took really good care of me and my mom and she made our first kimono experience enjoyable and unforgettable. I will definitely recommend this to my family and friends. Thanks, again, Sayoko!
Abigail Mendoza(05/2024)
One of the best experiences I have had in Japan so far! Sayoko was so kind and getting dressed in kimono was such a a magical experience. We went to a nearby shrine for photos (Which she took plenty of. Thank you Sayoko!) and it felt so nice being dressed up fancy. I was supposed to go with a friend but ended up being solo, but despite this the experience was very fun. I plan on doing it again in the future, highly recommend for solo travellers and groups as well!
Carissa Nguyen(05/2024)
Beautiful experience trying kimono and seeing a lesser known part of Tokyo ! Highly recommend.
Tanja Ruter(05/2024)
The kimono experience was great! Sayoko took wonderful care of me right from the start. She contacted me shortly after booking and discussed everything she needed to know, such as the choice of kimono, with me via WhatsApp. There was also the option of adding further options to the shoot. I also booked make-up and a professional photographer. We were two guests at the shoot itself. We were at a shrine nearby where there were great photo options. Sayoko and the photographer took a lot of time for us. It was a really great experience all round.
David ben attar(05/2024)
Oh my God!!! There aren't enough words to describe just how wonderful this experience has been!!. Sayoko was incredibly kind, sweet, patient with the kids and easygoing. She made sure we were satisfied with both our kimonos and pictures. Highly recommend you don't miss this once in a lifetime
Rebekah Lookabill(05/2024)
Sayoko is an amazing host! I am so thankful we were able to experience kimonos with her. I would definitely recommend this!
Tanya Lloyd(05/2024)
I had the most amazing day with Sayoko. She is very friendly and polite. And does a great job in kimono fitting. She took many beautiful photos of me around different spots at Nezu Shrine. It was so lovely to learn about the Japanese culture and wear a traditional Japanese kimono. The colours were beautiful, I also got my hair done Japanese style which was also so beautiful. I loved the entire day, it will be a great memory of my time in Japan. Thank you so much 💕
Tiffany Vu(05/2024)
Sayoko was great and very accommodating throughout the tour! The kimono set and photo locations were beautiful, and the photos just from Sayoko's iphone14 came out amazing! I added the hair makeup service to get the maximum experience and was very happy with the results! Highly recommend this tour, especially if you travel solo, want to capture yourself in kimono and in need of photography service.
Annabelle Dittmar(05/2024)
Der Kimono-Spaziergang war eine wirklich tolle Tour! Die Fotos wurden bei einem wunderschönen Schrein gemacht und sind fantastisch geworden. Sayoko hat sich sehr viel Zeit genommen, um die perfekten Fotos zu schießen und erklärte mir auch, wie man an einem Schrein betet. Die Zusatzoption "Haare und Make-Up" kann ich ebenfalls sehr empfehlen. Es dauert nicht einmal eine halbe Stunde. Das Endergebnis sah wirklich toll aus.
Albina Schneider(05/2024)
I can recommend this activity to anyone who wants to get to know Japanese culture. It was a wonderful experience for us. Sayoko also taught us how to pray in the shrine and how to behave. The kimonos looked so beautiful and we really enjoyed the day. The photos all turned out great too! I have really taken Sayoko to my heart. She has a great personality!
Erica Perry(05/2024)
This was a wonderful experience. Beautiful options available for plus size and the host was kind and accommodating. Not only will you get to wear Beautiful traditional wear, she will teach you some traditions and you get stunning photos. Highly recommended!
Mona jindi(05/2024)
This was a great experience. So warm and enlightening to learn about the Japanese culture. The organiser is on the ball and is amazing at guiding you through the experience. I’ll do this again 😍
Nadja Bigler(05/2024)
It was an absolutely perfect day! Sayoko took care of everything, the locations were beautiful and not too crowded. We visited a Shrine with many toriis, bridges, a garden and other great spots - just 5 minutes from the dressing place. My Kimono which I was able to choose from a great variety online in advance was sooo beautiful and I had all the required accessories as well (I was able to book the hairdresser as well, I can recommend this). It felt really authentic and I have tons of lovely pictures and videos. I'd book this experience again right away!
Renaud LEBRAT(05/2024)
Cette visite a vraiment été parfaite. Tout d'abord, le choix de kimono est grand et varié. Nous avons pu choisir des kimonos de grande qualité pour notre visite. Ensuite, il faut se laisser guider par Sayoko qui a été formidable avec nous, elle a pu nous expliquer tout ce qu'il y a à savoir sur les temples et les façons de se comporter. Nous avons passé un très bon moment. Encore merci à Sayoko, nous recommandons vivement cette activité, vous ne serez pas déçu.
Tania Castro(04/2024)
I enjoyed the tour. Sayoko, the tour guide, was excellent. There was very good communication from the moment I booked. The tour was a unique experience for me. We started by getting dressed, then headed out to a nearby Shrine for photos. And of course we leaned a thing or two about Japanese culture.
Pawel Warzecha(04/2024)
Sayoko was wonderful!!! She was very nice , polite and professional in every step. I really enjoyed the whole ceremony
Sayoko was very sweet, polite and professional in every step. I really enjoyed the whole Japanese culture experience, from dressing room to best pictures spots. She took as many pictures as she could. Thank You so much for giving me that opportunity. Highly recommended for everyone,Renata.
Arnaud Bienvenu(04/2024)
Cette matinée avec Sayoko restera l'un de nos meilleurs souvenirs du Japon. À la fois professionnelle et conviviale, elle nous a fait plonger dans l'univers du Kimono, des sanctuaires Shinto, et de la cérémonie du thé. Une découverte absolument incontournable de la culture japonaise! Et les magnifiques photos permettent de revivre l'instant avec nos proches restés en France.
Oihane Lopategui(04/2024)
Sayoko es maravillosa. La experiencia ha sido increíble y es una gran fotógrafa. Nos ha enseñado una zona preciosa que no habríamos ido sin ella. Recomendamos 100% realizar la experiencia, merece mucho la pena. Gracias Sayoko por el día de hoy.
Michael Riggan(04/2024)
It was a really great experience. She was very knowledgeable and fun.
Erika Montaldo(04/2024)
Tour meraviglioso. Il quartiere dove si svolge l’esperienza è davvero molto bello e tranquillo, trasmette una pace incredibile. Sayoko è stata una guida dolcissima e vi ospiterà in una casa tradizionale giapponese semplicemente stupenda per spiegare ed aiutarvi nella vestizione del kimono, autentico e bellissimo, che sceglierai in anticipo al momento della prenotazione. Successivamente le foto verranno eseguite in vari punti, tra cui un bellissimo shrine, dove Sayoko vi spiegherà molte cose interessanti, oltre a fare delle foto bellissime. Esperienza meravigliosa che consiglio a tutti 🥰
Jasmin Holenstein(04/2024)
This tour was truly amazing! The Kimono we got to wear were so beautiful and Sayako took her time to dress each one of us in those stunning Kimonos. You can choose which Kimono and Obi (Belt) you want to wear beforehand, and the selection is huge! The photos she took of us are extremely beautiful, and she took many! I can truly only recommend this tour to everyone who wants to wear a Kimono. Big thanks to Sayako for making this day amazing and memorable!
Victoria Huang(03/2024)
it was very good. The tour guide will teach you about the local culture and the way how we respect to the God. Her iphone photograph are very perfect so no need to hire the photographer.
Mohd Sani Ismail(03/2024)
The rain was the only part that was unpleasent in the activity. Everything else was excellent and Sayoko was really the best. Communication was smooth and clear, she provided all the information we needed and even picked us up from the hair salon. She helped us chose the best kimono and then helped us get dressed up in her place. She took us on a lovely walk to a nearby shrine for some awesome pictures (photographer included as part of our package). Sayoko always helped us all the way holding umbrellas and giving suggestions for the photo shoot. My wife got stopped on the street a couple of times as other tourists wanted to take photos with her. That was all credit to Sayoko.
Overall we enjoyed this activity very much, thank you Sayoko! Recommended without any hesitation!
Mojgan Taherkhani(03/2024)
I had an amazing experience with sayoko helping me wear kimono and knowing about the manners. I highly recommend.
Tanesha Lawrence(03/2024)
Sayoko tended to me with much detail from the time I purchased this experience until even after I have the experience. I’m so grateful for her follow up and detailed directions if you are a solo traveler, I definitely would recommend any experience you can sign up for with Sayoko.
Sophie Lefebvre(03/2024)
I loved this experience! Sayoko was so amazing. She was wonderful in the days before the activity, getting all the logistics set up, and during the activity she was so kind and knowledgeable. Getting to experience wearing a kimono and visiting a shrine was fantastic. I couldn’t recommend more!
Elodie Ly Cong Trinh(03/2024)
I had a great time! Sayoko, the tea master and the photographer were really nice
Corina Ehnert(03/2024)
Sehr freundlicher und wärmer Empfang, haben uns direkt willkommen gefühlt. Ankleiden mit Hilfe ganz in Ruhe, dann Spaziergang zum Schrein. Wir hatten die Fotos mit iPhone mit verschiedenen Hintergründen und Posen. wir haben am gleichen Tag alle Fotos und Videos der Teezeremonie erhalten. Die Teezeremonie war sehr entspannt und interessant, es wurde viel erklärt und Fragen beantwortet. Englisch war kein Problem. Jeder durfte einmal Matcha Tee selbst anrühren. zum Abschied gab es ein kleines Give-away. Absolut empfehlenswert, sehr herzliche und freundliche Menschen, die darauf bedacht sind, dass man sich wohl fühlt. Ein kleiner Einblick in die japanische Kultur.
Elizabeth Murgatroyd(03/2024)
Our guide Sayoko was absolutely fabulous. The experience is one we will never forget. Kimonos were stunning and imaculate. The temple was beautiful and we got see a bride and groom. Sayoko gave you the choice to choose everything from kimono, umbrella and obi. Her directions to the venue were very clear and provided photos every step of the way. I would highly recommend the experience. The walk to the temple gave you an insight into old Tokyo as opposed to the main highrised centre. Do it you won’t be disappointed.
Nurin Damji-Williams(03/2024)
This was amazing. Pictures taken on her iPhone turned out beautifully. Sayoko was very kind. Once in a lifetime experience to wear a kimono and have these beautiful pictures to remember it. Definitely recommend.
Sonja Volk(03/2024)
This was my second time wearing the kimono with Sayoko and it was wonderful again! Sayoko is very attentive and made sure that I had a lovely photoshoot despite the bad weather :)
Lisa-Marie Stöckelmaier(03/2024)
haben wirklich sehr schöne Bilder am Ende des Tages zusammenbekommen. Sayoko, welche uns angekleidet hat kann auch ein bischen Englisch und versucht alles gut zu organisieren. Wenn man die Haare und Make-up gemacht bekommen möchte, macht man das in einer anderen Location. Außerdem zahlt man dafür einen Aufpreis. Meine Empfehlung ist es Make-up und Haare am besten schon gemacht zu haben und dann zu ihr zu gehen. Das macht es mit der Zeitplanung einfacher. Die Kimonos sind wirklich sehr schön und ich bin froh etwas von der japanischen Kultur gelernt zu haben.
Anna Piasecka(03/2024)
to była najlepsza wycieczka wzięta na tej stronie więc polecam wszystkim Panią Sayoko
Ruth Stevens(03/2024)
The whole event was well managed and perfectly paced to show the intracasies of dressing in a kimono and the ritual movements of the tea ceremony. I thoroughly recommend it, and the photos were well taken as a record of our enjoyable activity.
Vanessa Greco(03/2024)
Fantastic . Girls really enjoyed the experience .
Janet Nogga(03/2024)
Sehr freundlich und kommunikativ. Hat alles sehr schön erklärt und gezeigt. Hat sehr viel Spaß gemacht. Sehr zu empfehlen 👍🏼🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
Rejeanne Margarita(03/2024)
Although it was raining the tour guide was excellent. Together with the photographer I had a awesome day making beautiful pictures, learning to walk and behave as a real Japanese in the beautiful kimono. Thank you so much Sayoko for the wonderful experience
Lisa Welter(03/2024)
Perfect guide, very nice tour a location!
Ella Alexander(03/2024)
Sayoko was an excellent guide. Her English was very good. The photographer was very friendly and patient. We were really happy with the photos he took and the tour overall. We enjoyed visiting the shrine and it was a beautiful place for photos. We were made to feel very welcome. Definitely recommend 😊
Maria Antonietta Battiante(03/2024)
Sayoko è una dolce ragazza, mi ha accolto con il sorriso e mi ha vestita con il kimono che avevo scelto tra diversi. Mi ha guidata tra i parchi e le strade di un quartiere di Tokyo dove abbiamo svolto la sessione fotografica. Mi ha consigliato le pose migliori e mi ha scattato delle bellissime foto. Un'esperienza che sicuramente rifarei.
Pabe cap(03/2024)
El tour ha sido genial, Sayoko es una gran guía y persona, arregló y preparó el kimono, me lo colocó de una manera preciosa, luego nos enseñó a como caminar con el kimono, caminamos hasta el templo, durante el camino nos habló de varias cosas relacionadas con los templos y los kimonos, además de la historia y cultura japonesa, llegando al templo empezamos las fotos, es todo una profesional y las fotos salen preciosas,en el templo nos enseñó a como rezar y también cada quién rezó uno a uno, seguimos las fotos en el templo donde hay varios lugares preciosos y toris, Sayoko hace muchísimas fotos desde diferentes ángulos y repite si es necesario, así nos quedamos con las mejores fotos, ha sido un tour y experiencia excelente que no pueden perder.
Ruth Borer(03/2024)
It was absolutely amazing! Sayoko is very friendly and made a great job! We booked the tour as a couple. We can really recommend the tour!
Cressida Mahung(03/2024)
Sayoko was phenomenal! I booked because I was traveling solo and wanted help with commemorative photos. She knew all the good photo spots and was easy to speak with in English. I am not normally photogenic, but I felt gorgeous in the pictures she took!
Gresa Kabashi(03/2024)
Die Tour hat uns sehr gefallen. Es wurden viele schöne Fotos gemacht von unserem Guide Sayoko. Sie hat auch interessante Informationen über den Shinto Glauben mit uns geteilt. Die gewählten Fotospots waren sehr schön. Man konnte von mehreren Kimonos aussuchen. Diese bestanden aus Seide und waren sehr angenehm zu tragen.
Sharon Jim(03/2024)
Alles was perfect! Mooie ervaring!
Sophia Oulaid(03/2024)
Tout était parfait, Sayoko est une personne douce, gentille, et elle sait ce qu’elle fait. J’adore son travail et je recommande à 100%. Les lieux pour les photos sont magnifiques et nous apprenons également une partie de la culture. Merci beaucoup pour cette expérience inoubliable ❤️
Hilda Franco(03/2024)
It was a wonderful experience!
Robyn Thames(03/2024)
Our guide took excellent pictures and was very thoughtful - going out of her way to make sure the shoot was everything we wanted, and the tea ceremony was beautifully executed. Highly recommend this tour!!
India K. Easley(03/2024)
Sayoko was AMAZING and the tour was wonderful. We purchased the photographer as well and he was so nice. This is definitely the tour to take to experience true kimonos!
Edgars Groms(03/2024)
Amazing experience in Japanese tea ceremony. Very friendly hosts. I enjoyed to learn something new
Mara Ignacio(03/2024)
What a beautiful experience walking around Japan with Sayoko. I got a history lesson on the temple we visited, history of Japan, some incredible photos, practiced some Temple traditions, and got to wear a traditional Kimono. It was an incredibly beautiful experience that I will never forget,l and will always be grateful for Sayoko for. 100% recommend doing this, her spots fill up fast so recommend booking early. I did go back-and-forth with Sayoko regarding times and dates, and she was very flexible and fitting me in her very busy schedule. Incredible experience.
Ehoud Amir(03/2024)
We had the most beautiful experience from our ENTIRE trip to Japan. My daughter and I enjoyed every single moment! The kimonos were stunning… the photos look like they came out of a magazine!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️a million thanks 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
Lori Thompson(03/2024)
Everything was so perfect, I highly recommend.
Irene Arenas(03/2024)
Amamos este tour! Sayoko fue la más amable, toma fotos excelentes e hizo todo el recorrido muy interesante, respondiendo todas nuestras preguntas y compartiendo costumbres tradicionales. Vale la pena totalmente!
Carolin Gerke(03/2024)
Great selection of kimonos. The kimonos are made out of silk and thus have a good quality. The host Sayoko was super friendly. She knew good locations for the photo session. She took a lot of time and many photos. I could always make suggestions if I wanted to have another photo and a different angle. Had a great time, would recommend!
Candace Salter(03/2024)
Sayoko was amazing - such a great experience, BEAUTIFUL photos and locations. One of my best memories of my Tokyo trip easily!
Tingyu Li(03/2024)
What can I say such a wonderful experience! Sayoko messages me way before to ensure that I get the right kimono, umbrella, and the accessories. On the day she was so sweet! We had amazing photo shoot! If I’m honest don’t get the photographer because she will take amazing photos on her phone anyway I had such a hard time to choose! The tea ceremony was so inspiring! You can literally ask any questions after. It’s all filmed for ur own memories! Defo an experience u don’t wanna miss!
Antonina Sanacore(03/2024)
It was very funny and the Kimono was wonderful. Thanks
Tamara Weiler(03/2024)
Die Tour hat uns sehr sehr gut gefallen, ein Muss auf jeder Japan-Reise! Sayoko ist super lieb, die Tour hat mit ihr richtig Spaß gemacht. Sie nimmt sich Zeit für Erklärungen und tolle Fotos. Ich kann diese Tour nur jedem Empfehlen, der nach Tokyo kommt.
Lisa M Jones(03/2024)
Sayoko, what a beautiful lady with such an upbeat spirit. She took very special care in getting us ready. She took plenty of pictures and we received them the same day. It was a very nice experience.
Yen Nhi Tran(03/2024)
Sayoko was very friendly and she really took nice pictures! 🥰 really recommend doing this activity. Even though it was a little bit cold, it turned out very well :)
Shamoon Akhtar(03/2024)
Fun experience. Sayoko and the other ladies are very kind and walk you through the entire process. Sayoko is also an excellent photographer, she captured some really great pictures! worth experiencing if you come to Japan.
Maria Andreoli(03/2024)
Sayoko è stata una guida gentilissima e disponibile, parla bene in inglese. Immergersi nella seta del kimono, attraversare i torii del tempio e volare con la mente a quelli che erano i tempi della antica Edo non ha prezzo. Abbiamo tantissimebellissime foto e il cuore colmo di emozioni.
Vanessa Ortiz(03/2024)
Sayoko the owner was incredibly friendly and the communication from time of booking to meeting was superb. The entire experience was once in a lifetime and unforgettable. And their kindness and patience exceeded all expectations.
Juan Carlos Sanchez(03/2024)
It's been all right! Sayoko, the guide, is a kind and warm woman who teaches you the correct way to visit and behave in the temple. The neighborhood and the temple that we visited are beautiful, far from the hustle and bustle of other larger and more crowded temples. She is kind and attentive in helping you get dressed, and I never felt like I was wearing a costume, but rather more natural, everyday clothes (which I had never worn before). It was fun practicing my Japanese with her and although she uses an iPhone to take her photos, the angles and settings to take them work perfectly. My photos turned out beautiful and convey many emotions when seeing them, they have a great sense of aesthetics and light. 100% recommended!
Valentina Cortesez(03/2024)
La mia guida Sayoko è stata di una gentilezza e cortesia che ricorderò per sempre. Molto disponibile e cordiale. Shooting molto valido con esperienza di cerimonia del the assolutamente da fare!!!
Jasmine Ruiz(02/2024)
I would 100% recommend doing this as a person who is interested in Japanese culture. Sayoko was amazing, and she gave insight on the shrines and how to properly enter, exit and pray. Also, her pictures were top-notch, and she knows exactly where to take the photos at. I am extremely impressed by them and I wish I could post them here. 🩷🩷🩷 thank you, Sayoko!!!!
Liang Eng Kee Victor(02/2024)
Sayoko is very professional It’s been a pleasure for me and my family to have this wonderful experience of Kimono today 💖 We enjoy the entire session Sayoko .You have been such a great host to us! and we appreciate you very much. Thank you once again.
Melody Morin(02/2024)
This was a well-organized kimono experience and the tour operator offers the option of getting your hair and makeup done, as well as a photographer to capture memories of your experience. This was the selling point for me as a lot of other places only let you rent a kimono and walk around in it for a day. Unfortunately it rained during my whole tour but it was still enjoyable and I had nice photos anyway. Some things to note are that you will have to choose the kimono online ahead of time, so please be aware of that, but there are many to choose from. A lot of similar tour operators have their locations in Asakusa, so it was nice to do this in a different location.
Promise Nwozuzu(02/2024)
This was a very nice experience. Totally worth it. Sayoko was very professional, a great guide, and took beautiful photos of me. Communication was easy and response time is very quick. Overall, beautiful tour and nice Lady. Thanks Sayoko
Cassandra Alter(02/2024)
It was amazing! We got lost trying to meet up cause our gps took us in the opposite direction but Sayoko was so sweet and patient even met up with us to help show us the right way. Her english was very good and she taught us a lot. I recommend her to anyone who would like to do a kimono walk but not break the bank. Her Kimonos were not only beautiful but also fitted big busted girlies like my sister and I. She is so helpful if you are looking for similar items to purchase as well she is more than happy to assist. 10 out of 10 recommend if your in the tokyo area!
Elina ducommun(02/2024)
Je remercie Sayoko, qui est une vraie professionnel mais aussi très gentil et souriante, les kimonos sont vraiment magnifiques ainsi que le lieu du shooting et les photos, c'est une magnifique expérience que je conseille de faire en la compagnie de Sayoko, cette expérience inoubliable. Merci à Sayoko
Dinh Nghia(02/2024)
Top-notch service from Ms. Sayoko. This is one of the most memorable experience during my trip to Japan. The Kimino fits my body perfectly and Ms. Sayoko helped me to take tons of quality photos. She is super kind and friendly. I strongly suggest trying the tea ceremony as well. Overall, it’s a 10/10 experience.
Fiorella Facundo(02/2024)
Me pareció súper lindo , Amé la vestimenta y el trato de Sayoko fue excelente, es muy amable , recomiendo este tour ❤️
Samantha Mller(02/2024)
The tour was very good. It’s nice to experience a part of the culture and waering a kimono. The pictures which Sayoko took of me are amazing. I highly recommend this tour, if you want some good memories / pictures. Sayoko organized also the hair and make-up for me. Everything worked out well.
Tim Weiss(02/2024)
It was rly funny to wear the Kimono and to make pictures doing Samurai poses ;D, also the walking / talking was rly fun. 10/10 will do it 100% again
Van Hool Jozef(02/2024)
Very professional,
Camilla Mastroberardino(02/2024)
Sayoko was incredible. She dressed us with traditional kimonos and she took us for a walk in Yanaka. We visited a temple and she taught us how to pray, then she took plenty of pictures of us everywhere. She is very nice and kind and she explained a lot about Japanese culture! I would recommend
Tsang Wan Sze(02/2024)
The tour is super. Sayoko is very helpful and provide so many informations. Her Kimono has so many choices together with the Umbrella. She help me to book the hair and makeup and they are prefect. They made me and my mother so beautiful. She help me find the photographer and he is so professional, all the photos are so beautiful, we love our family photo very much. Please come to join her tour.
Mair Guanzon(02/2024)
Good tour if you want to experience kimono. Sayoko is so kind and informative. Also makes effort to take good pictures.
Fatmire Zogjani(02/2024)
Ich wurde sehr freundlich empfangen. Wurde am Treffpunkt abgeholt und wir sind uns direkt umziehen gegangen. Farbe vom Kimono kann man selbst aussuchen. Es wird alles direkt geschickt nach der Buchung! Danach gibt es direkt weiter zum Schrein. Ein kleiner Spaziergang dort hin im Kimono! Dort war dann ein Fotoshooting. Ich habe zusätzlich die Tee Zeremonie gebucht. Der Tee war sehr lecker! Dazu wurden japanische traditionelle Süßigkeiten serviert. Sehr lecker! :) Währenddessen wird alles aufgenommen und ein kleines Shooting von der Zeremonie gemacht. Ich durfte dann sogar auch einen eigenen Tee machen. Mir wurde alles gut erklärt. Die Bilder habe ich direkt noch vor Ort gesendet bekommen! Ich kann dieses Erlebnis weiterempfehlen! Es hat sehr Spaß gemacht. :) ❤️ Vielen Dank an das Team ❤️
Stephanie Martinelli(02/2024)
I highly recommend this tour. Sayoko set up all the details before the tour so I could choose my kimono and accessories. The day of the event was lots of fun and all that I expected!
Anii Schendel(02/2024)
I really loved it! It should be a must do when you are visiting tokyo! Sayoko did a great job with explaining what the shrine is how to pray and other things as well. She was very patient and lovely as well. If you had any questions before the trip she would answer everything and explain everything as well. It was amazing.
Jonathan Edjeren(01/2024)
Professional and friendly
Maureen Hunter(01/2024)
This was a wonderful experience for my daughter and myself. Sayoko was extremely helpful and made our kimono experience so special. She communicated with us and walked us through the process. She carefully dressed us and made us feel special as she educated us on how to worship in the shrine. She took lots of amazing pictures which I shared and got so many compliments on. As we walked through the streets the people were so kind and complimented us. I highly recommend this experience especially with a mother daughter experience. As a side note we did do the extra make up through this booking it was a salon, it was more of a Geisha makeup it is a whiter face style so this may be something to consider prior to booking.
Karla Ravagnoolo(01/2024)
This is an absolute MUST-DO activity in Tokyo! The team is extremely precise and professional, they really care for you to have the best experience. There's plenty of Kimono options to chose from, moreover, you have the chance to choose also the other accessories such as the umbrella, the obi and so on. Pictures are of great quality, and the team is really good at making you feel comfortable. I decided to pay a little extra and do the tea ceremony as well. It was the cherry on top!
Ekaterina Petri(01/2024)
Great experience, I loved everything from start to finish. I would recommend adding additions features such as hair and make up and tea ceremony. my booking was veto last minute so, unfortunately, there was no professional photographer available, however the pictures that Sayoko took for me with her phone were amazing. She truly tried to get the best pictures taking for me and I am very happy with end result. Tea ceremony was amazing also. Highly recommend if you are in the area.
Christopher Mondragon Quijano(01/2024)
El tour fue excelente, tuvimos una sesión de fotos increíbles y además sayoko nos contó muchas cosas sobre la cultura japonesa
Eleena Broadfoot(01/2024)
Beautiful experience with my teenage daughter! Highly recommend
Kamarudin Neo Ibrahim(01/2024)
I am glad to have chosen this for one of my itinerary in Japan Tokyo. They were all very friendly and helpful. I am having fun and also learn a lot about Japanese culture. A very good experience indeed. Highly recommended! Thank you Sayoko!
Charles Anthony Martin Lamphear(01/2024)
Awesome
Valentina Cosentino(01/2024)
cordialità e gentilezza.
Sim Wen Dee(01/2024)
Sayoko has been very attentive and helpful. Photos taken were very beautiful.
TANGIA PRICE(01/2024)
Very lovely experience and nice pictures. I was surprised by the friendly people who called me beautiful as I walked by.
Sara Rose Condenuevo(01/2024)
This was awesome! Unique and amazing experience. Not to mention she’s a great photographer too!
Duyly Hoang(01/2024)
Sayoko was amazing! She was the perfect guide, me and my daughter had a wonderful experience. She was very informative! Would recommend this to anyone!
Jade Nguyen(01/2024)
Sayoko was really helpful throughout the entire experience. The planning of kimono choices in advance helped smooth the whole process along. She was really kind and went out of her way to take amazing photos for us as well. Would highly recommend this experience for a more small group private and traditional experience.
Alexia cardona(01/2024)
The tour was great and the photos came out amazing! Saw very beautiful architecture too. Really the highlight of our trip. Highly recommend.
Lily Huang(01/2024)
Tour was an amazing experience! Our guide was very informative and made the whole thing one our favorite parts of visiting Tokyo
Tchanavia Lastie(12/2023)
Our guide was amazing. Not only did she get us ready in our kimonos, but she also provided some great information as we walked and toured the temple. She took lots of great photos for us and answered any questions we had.
Tomasz Hadzik(12/2023)
great experience and great commitment of the host. it's worth using.
Marta Bg(12/2023)
Sayoko is very friendly, helpful and nice. communication was great. the place where she dressed me up beautiful. also very beautiful the kimonos, of very good quality. we went for a beautiful walk and she took great photos , she knew great spots and poses. in the meanwhile she also explained interesting facts about japanese culture. i would totally recommend this.
Trinity Russo(12/2023)
Made my first time solo traveling so wonderful! The coffee shop where you meet your guide and where the tea ceremony is held is also so adorable and has a wonderful couple running it. My tour guide was also so friendly and took truly stunning photos. Definitely plan on visiting her again with my family next time we’re in Japan!
Darren Monson(12/2023)
Fantastic. Very personal and more enjoyable than busier locations.
Hannah James(12/2023)
The time and money I paid for this tour were well spent and I'd recommend it to anyone who's interested in experiencing a kimono fitting and walk. The tour operator, Sayoko, was very efficient from the moment I booked the tour, by sending a variety of correspondence about what the tour covers and providing guidance to choose the kimono and accessories. She continued sending reminders and updates as the time drew nearer and the tone of her written messages was always pleasant. On the day of the tour, she proved to be professional yet personable, making the walk more enjoyable. The site for the photoshoot offered beautiful scenery and backgrounds and she took over 100 pictures, which were part of the package.
Doric Sanja(12/2023)
There was also a big range of kimonos to choose, which makes the expierience even better and more personal! The chosen area to take the pictures was amazing1! Our guide explained cultural and religious aspects very well and she was very kind and helpful :) The pictures turned put amazing! Everything was well organized. Would recommend it for everyone that is interested in kimono-culture!
Carlos Murillo Avila(12/2023)
Sayoko es muy amable, muy buena guía, nos dio mucho tiempo y spots diferentes para las fotos, los kimonos son muy bonitos y de muy buena calidad, el fotógrafo profesional es muy bueno y muy amable, se toman muy en serio su trabajo, también nos enseñó a rezar y a comportarnos como verdaderos japoneses, en general es muy buen tour, recomendado 100%
Ligia Telegaru(12/2023)
our tour guide Akizakura was amazing. very informative, knowledgeable and an excellent photographer.
Simona Sampaolo(12/2023)
HIGHLY RECOMMEND!? Sayako is an amazing professional and an absolute gem of a person! She is so kind and truly wants you to have the most amazing time! Everything she offered and everything I experienced was carefully thought out and allowed for a smooth and fantastic experience. I opted for the professional photographer and I'm SO glad i did! I'm sure Sayako-san is great at taking photos with her smart phone, but having the professional take pictures along with her guidance made the experience a 15 out of 10! The photographer was amazing at his job and took some STUNNING shots 😊
Joyce Yung(12/2023)
My family and I had a really wonderful and memorable tour with Sayoko and the photographer. Sayoko was communicative from the time of the booking and the 2.5-hour session went very smoothly. We were dressed beautifully in our kimonos and took AMAZING pictures and videos on our walk to and inside the shrine. I HIGHLY recommend adding a professional photographer to the package. Really memorable and fabulous experience!!
Alexis Cavedo(12/2023)
We really enjoyed our day with Sayoko! She is a great teacher and she took amazing photos of us. The kimono 👘 experience was wonderful!
Gaspar Monteagudo(12/2023)
todo es maravilloso, muy atenta la guía, explica con detalle y hace lo posible por complacerte, en mi caso no hablo Inglés, mucho menos Japonés, pero no fueron limitarte para comunicarme con ella puesto que hizo todo para ponernos de acuerdo desde mi reserva hasta el fin del recorrido, muy recomendable dable
Monika Baar(11/2023)
Es war super organisiert und hat total Spaß gemacht! Absolut empfehlenswert! <3
Katherine Wright(12/2023)
This was my highlight of my trip. Kimono dressing and visiting the shrine was a beautiful and releasing experience. Sayoko captured beautiful videos and photos I will cherish forever. Highly recommend booking this tour.
Kristina Krmelic(12/2023)
Beyond expectation, thank you for this magic experience! 🌸❤
Kerry Liu-Chit-Chon(12/2023)
“Sayoko is a kind and knowledgeable host for this kimono walking experience. The communication beforehand was excellent. She made it easy to find the meeting point and organises any additional services that you may require. I would definitely recommend this experience!”
Maria Eduarda Mcleod(12/2023)
I absolutely loved it!! It’s a small group photography experience. She will contact you to personalize the experience so you get to choose before hand regarding which traditional outfit you will wear. I loved the fact that the shrine we went didn’t have any people so we were able to take beautiful photos without people in the background. I added the makeup experience and the tea ceremony that was fun as well. They were very kind and I absolutely loved it.
Benny Nguyen(12/2023)
Sayoko is very sweet, helpful and welcoming. She was responsive and made everything very easy before, during, and after! She was very prepared and everything went smoothly. She even taught me how to pray at the temples and shrines and educate me on Japanese culture. I had a great time!
Melanie Duca(12/2023)
Honestly, I couldn’t have been happier with my overall experience with Sayoko. When I arrived at the restaurant, she dressed me in such a beautiful, authentic silky Mona, and then explained how to walk appropriately in the garment and the shoes until we arrived at the shrine. She was such a good tour, explaining all the traditions as well as taking so many beautiful photos for me. Thank you so much you made my day.
Eirini Demertzi(11/2023)
Great experience to have while in Japan. My guide Sayoko is such a sweet person and was very helpful at choosing my kimono and teaching how to walk. There's a big variety of amazing kimonos to choose from! The area around and the shrine we visited were very calm and beautiful and absolutely perfect spots to take these pictures. I'm so very happy for these stunning pictures thanks to Sayoko!
Gloria Andrews(10/2023)
I had an amazing time. she took her time with the pictures and we got several good shots. I also learned a lot about the shrine. Would highly recommend.
Le Bihan Elise(11/2023)
I had a great time with my guide Sayoko. It was a wonderful experience - the kimono was magnificent and the photos are fantastic. The hairstyle was impeccable and lasted all day! I came out from this activity with lots of stars in my eyes. Thank you so much to Sayoko for accompanying me, a must-do if you are in Tokyo! I hope to have it in France soon! ありがとうございました!
Alizee Rennotte(11/2023)
I loved the experience of trying on a kimono and learning more about the japanese culture. Sayoko was a great guide and teacher of the rituals and the philosophy behind wearing a kimono. Also she takes excellent pictures that make perfect memories of the afternoon spent together !
Alexander Walker(11/2023)
This experience with Sayoko was amazing. She was so nice and welcoming. We enjoyed this cultural experience with her. We picked our favorite patterned kimonos and the pictures came out absolutely amazing! I highly recommend this experience if you want to immerse yourself in the beautiful Japanese culture.
Jessica Bamgbade(11/2023)
I booked the experience for the last day on my trip to Japan and surprisingly met another woman who did the same. We both really had so much fun wearing the chosen kimonos and umbrellas. Sayoko was so welcoming and kind. She taught us how to properly visit a shrine and was so patient to take photos of us. I can only recommend it to everyone coming to Tokyo!
Majda Bagoura(11/2023)
Super welcoming person ,patiente and She smile all the Time . I liked all m’y pictures look like professional and I enjoyed the moment . Kimono trop beaux I recommande
Lars Köster(11/2023)
The experience was great! After booking, Sayoko contacted us so that we could choose our kimonos. She sent us directions. She gave us a warm welcome, dressed us and then we walked to Nezu Shrine. It was like doing a photo shoot with a friend. Sayoko was so friendly and cheerful that we will never forget those hours. She sent us the photos that same day and we loved them. Thank you very much for the great experience. We can highly recommend a booking!
Martin Krahmer(11/2023)
We really enjoyed the activity. Especially our guide was so kind. And we could also learn and ask about Japanese culture and traditions. Thank you so much for that great experience :-)
Sue Medve(11/2023)
Sayoko is absolutely lovely and fun company, she made us feel comfortable every second of this new experience. The kimono are real silk kimono, you also get tabi socks and shoes to wear and her beautiful umbrellas she makes of kimono fabric herself. Plus we learned how to behave and pray properly at temples. The tour is an absolute must do if you're in Tōkyo and want to experience some real Japanese culture. We will come back for sure. ありがとうございました!
Hend Alballaa(11/2023)
Fun time! Thank you for the amazing tour
Michelle Fernandez(11/2023)
My experience was amazing. Ms. Sayoko was very kind and accommodating and she taught me so much about Japanese culture.
Isabelle Montella(11/2023)
Je recommande vivement cette expérience. Sayoko a de magnifiques kimonos de belle qualité, elles vous emmènera faire un shooting photo dans un super temple disposant de différents décores. Elle est douce et patiente et c’est vous mettre à l’aise.
Maryna Moskalenko(11/2023)
A must do activity. I've been traveling all over Japan and have tried many activities and this one stands out. Not only you get a very friendly and polite host who will help you with kimono selection. But you will get many memorable pictures out of this. I am also on a taller side (173 cm) and kimono fit me very well. Same with shoes (I am size 9 us female). Highly recommend to experience kimono culture through this activity!
Latoya Johnson(11/2023)
Such a good experience, very kind people, and I highly recommend if you want the kimono experience.
Mariah Jemm Amurao Grissett(10/2023)
The tour was amazing! Sayoko, the tour guide made me feel comfortable and let me choose the color of my kimono. She brought me to a shinto shrine and around Yanaka District. She also took amazing pictures of me in a kimono!
Caressa Taylor(10/2023)
Good experience. This was for my mother who enjoyed it. The host is really good at taking photos and was very responsive in booking last minute and getting my mother set up with someone to do her hair and makeup.
LaTonya Stewart(10/2023)
Sayoko was very kind! I appreciate the knowledge she shared regarding Japanese's culture and traditions!
Fiona Sung(10/2023)
Sayoko is so sweet and so friendly! It was a good experience!
Elizabeth Hanon(10/2023)
Mágico , nuestra host es de lo más linda y menos explica todo mientras toma uña fotos espectaculares , vale la pena muchísimo es una experiencia única y no nos toco gente así que el lugar parecía para nosotros :)
Noura M(10/2023)
I highly recommend this Kimono dressing experience. It was fun filled and very informative experience. Sayoko helped me picking the perfect Kimono and took some amazing pictures :)
Rebecca Southall(10/2023)
Me and my friends booked this kimono dressing session during our first visit to Tokyo, and it was truly one of the best things we did! Sayoko is extremely kind, sweet and very accommodating during the whole session, including helping give us directions from the stations. We all had such a fun time walking around a beautiful shrine and having our photos taken in stunning kimonos. All the photos turned out perfect, and are beautiful reminder of our amazing holiday. I highly recommend this experience to everyone! Thank you Sayoko for making our trip special! We hope to return again some day!
michael warren(10/2023)
The lady was brilliant, from first contact via whats app to decide colour, size and accessories to combine with colours. Sayoko was so wonderful with us polite, helpful with our questions and also, made us feel special for the afternoon. Also a wonderful sense of humour making us feel so relaxed. Nothing was too much trouble with her. Also her friend made us feel very welcome as well when we arrived early. I would recommend this trip to anyone wanting a great time with fun but also a great experience. Thank you Soyoko so much for making this last day in Tokyo the most memorable day of our trip to Japan. I cannot express how my wife and I felt during this wonderful afternoon. Thank you so much.
Alma Cristina Perez Galvan (10/2023)
Excelent in all ways! Really nice and true kimonos! Great shrine to take photos and amazing guide!
Gillian Standen(10/2023)
Found the tour most enjoyable, very informative about the kimono, the photographs are lovely and we were taken to some lovely settings
Chanatkaew Angsuthanasombat(10/2023)
It was a very nice and unique experience wearing a kimono for the first time and learning
about the culture. Photos were great too 😊
Bailee Likens(10/2023)
Everything about this was great! The kimonos were beautiful and she took plenty of pictures.
Caroline Priem(10/2023)
Sayoko est une super guide qui saura non seulement vous proposer une séance photo de qualité mais aussi vous prodiguer des conseils sur comment visiter un temple comme il se doit ! le choix des kimonos est facile, elle vous transmet une liste de kimono et plus qu'à lui donner le numéro choisi. Superbe expérience, nous recommandons !
Piyapat Yuktanandana(10/2023)
U must try this experience to learn deeper Japanese culture. I came to Japan many times but this experience still impressed me. I told this experience to my friend. The host dedicated to the service and guest’s experience.
Sofia Rodriguez(10/2023)
Very accommodating even when I came late and was very body positive as well
Jill Olson(10/2023)
Beautiful kimonos to pick from and pictures in lovely location
Jamie Tarpey(10/2023)
Tour guide was so friendly and knew the perfect places to go for photos. An incredible experience.
Konrad Wrobel(10/2023)
Truly unique and amazing experience
Tina Muller(10/2023)
It was a very nice trip for us. Very nice and friendly care by the guide and despite the traditions a relaxed atmosphere. There were beautiful kimonos to choose from. The traditional tea ceremony was well explained and performed. It was very interesannt and at the end you could try yourself. After booking we were in constant contact with the guide, which was very helpful for us in advance. Again and again with pleasure.
Peggy Jarling(10/2023)
Eine empfehlenswerte Tour! Super Organisation, schöne Kimonos, tolles Fotoshooting! Ein einmaliges Erlebnis (nicht nur für die Frauen)! Wir hatten sehr viel Spass! Vielen Dank, Sayoko, dass du uns die Kimono-Kultur näher gebracht hast.
Harriet Winton(10/2023)
I came across this by chance and decided to do it while i was in Tokyo. It was a lovley day (both weather and experiance). Sayoko know the area very well and has a wonderful array of Kimonos and accessories. You are bound to have a great time.
Tianyao Liu(10/2023)
Sayoko is amazing, she is very patience and willing to make adjustments to fit our needs during the section. We learned a lot of Japanese culture and useful tips from her. Highly recommended for first timer travllers.
Hannah Vu(10/2023)
Absolutely love it. Sayoko is very professional and at the same time very friendly. She took for me so many amazing pictures and videos. A fantastic experience, recommend it!
Ying Liang(10/2023)
beautiful collection of kiminos and great photos
Jina legerme(09/2023)
Amazing, she’s really nice and take care of us the whole time. Got so many compliments
from the elders walking in the street. Book book book
Laura Adamczewska(09/2023)
Ich war echt froh, dass ich diese Kimono Anprobe gebucht habe. Es war ein toller Erlebnis. Ich habe mit meinem kleinen Sohn teilgenommen und die Bilder die Sayoko san gemacht hat, waren unglaublich! Sie war auch unglaublich nett und vorbereitet! Wir hatten eine tolle Zeit mit ihr und haben tolle Erinnerungen geschaffen..
DeaMetrice McCrannery(09/2023)
Our guide was friendly and so accommodating! We had a wonderful time.
Nadège Faurie(09/2023)
She did a great job taking photos and also getting ready in the kimono was a cool experience!
Valentina Parra(09/2023)
My partner and I travelled to Japan on May 2023 and we'd 100% recommend this experience to anyone in Tokyo wishing to wear traditional kimono. Sayoko really went out of her way to prepare this special day for us. She communicated beforehand for the choice of kimono designs and location for the photos. On the day, she welcomed us warmly and helped us getting dressed. She made sure to explain us the different types of traditional Japanese clothing. We visited Nezu Shrine and she took more than 200 really beautiful pictures of us! These will forever be wonderful memories of our trip.
If you're still looking for kimono experiences, stop now and choose Sayoko. You won't be disappointed! :)
Nadège Faurie(09/2023)
Very nice experience in the typical streets of Tokyo, with a visit to a lovely temple. The kimono was so beautiful. It's a very immersive experience and the guide is adorable. To do absolutely!
Jitruedee Somboon(09/2023)
The experience was much better than expected. Sayoko was very friendly, kind, and thoughtful about everything. If you would like to try on the traditional clothes with a bit of a walk around the quiet neighborhood, this is very much recommended.
Gabriella Barrios(09/2023)
Sayoko was a wonderful host! From helping me pick out the kimono and accessories to taking photos during the experience everything was amazing! She took amazing pictures and even a video too, I appreciated it so much. This experience is definitely a must do when you come to Japan.
Lizza Maryann(09/2023)
“HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS EXPERIENCE! Sayoko is wonderful and she keeps tours no more than 4 people, so it's a lovely intimate experience. She's such a lovely person, she's very passionate about Japanese culture and heritage. We went to a Shinto temple, learned to bring in good karma and make a wish. Took videos and photos, such a fun experience. A quick tip: practice your posing in front of the mirror! It'll help a ton. Practice looking away as well, it'll make your photos look even better. Enjoy!”
Scarlett Garber(09/2023)
Sayoko really knew the best spots and the pictures turned out so good!! 10/10 🩷
Rawan Alhazmi(09/2023)
It was super fun experience and i’m glad i did it before leaving japan. Sayoko was super sweet and took amazing photos for us!😊
Alexandra El(09/2023)
I had a great experience and I highly recommend! Sayoko explained everything well and I told her she could become a professional photographer, because the pictures turned out amazing🤩
Laëtitia(09/2023)
Activité parfaite que nous recommandons à tous ! Encore merci
Mamounata Pafadnam(08/2023)
I enjoyed every minute of my time with Sayoko and she is really patient and takes great pictures. My first time in a kimono was a breeze with her. I would do this again, thank you again.
Adrián(08/2023)
The tour was perfect. Sayoko is very polite and professional with her work. She also gives some explanations about the Japanese culture (how to pray, how to walk with Yukata/Kimono...)
Crystal(08/2023)
Our tour was absolutely wonderful! Even though it was very hot out our host was so kind and accommodating and our photos turned out beautifully. They will be used for our Christmas card this year. I could not recommend our hosts enough. Kind, playful and informative. We loved the people as much as the experience itself.
Lydia(08/2023)
Súper bien! La Srta. Sayoko súper atenta, todo perfecto. Los kimonos estaban súper bien y las fotos súper bonitas. Estamos muy contentos de haber elegido esta actividad.
Giada(06/2023)
I spent a really nice day with Sayoko! I loved my Yukata and the location for the pictures was amazing. I truly recommend this unique experience.
Ashanti Mayes(06/2023)
This was a great experience. Sayoko is very kind and knowledgable. She takes her time to make sure you get nice pictures from different angles. It was fun learning about the shrines and the traditions there.
Kadeen Dallas(06/2023)
great local experience
Angela(06/2023)
Shared this experience with my aost 16 year old, shy daughter. The host was so sweet and considerate of my daughter's nature and made her feel beautiful and comfortable.
Eugenia Perez(06/2023)
excelente experiencia si viajas a Japón. hice nuevos amigos y los host son demaciado amables. ademas tomamos muy lindas fotos
Thomas Rubin(06/2023)
This was one of the high points of my trip to Tokyo. I loved learning the traditional way of wearing a kimono. I loved the sites we visited and the photos are FANTASTIC! Sayoko is a brilliant photographer.
Allison(06/2023)
It was a lovely experience. Spent the day with my daughter learning about the kimono. We didn’t anticipate a 10 minute walk in wooden sandals through the streets. But we made it to the shrine for photos.
The only thing that would have made it better would to have not been caught in bad weather on the way back to the shop.
Anisa Sanusi(06/2023)
Sayoko was an amazing host, giving careful instructions on how to arrive to the rental shop and explaining on how to behave at a shrine and what to do. She was very enthusiastic about taking many photos and videos for you, so even if you go alone you won’t feel shy or embarrassed. Photos are taken on an iPhone but you can pay more for a more professional shoot - so adjust your expectations accordingly if you decide not to take up the extra expense. The entire duration was not too long and I had a great time with a fellow guest who was also a solo traveler. We went to Nezu Shrine which was a beautiful location, but of course there are other people at the shrine so sometimes you have to wait for a good opportunity for photos. Incredible trip if you want a quick shoot in beautiful yukata.
Alix and Quentin(06/2023)
Great activity, thanks to Sayoko for her kindness and her photography skills 😊 We had a great time and we definitely recommend this activity to anyone with an interest in kimono! Alix and Quentin
Colt Elrod(06/2023)
Sayoko was awesome! My wife and I had a great experience, and this is a must if you’re visiting Japan. She teaches you so much about Japanese traditions and culture. The pictures also turned out amazing and we got so many! I would recommend Sayoko to anyone who is visiting Japan!
grazia(06/2023)
Amazing..It"s One of the most brautiful experience. The tour guide was so nice and skilled mixing local rituals with the beauty of kimono and the photoshooting unforgettable Grazia
Cecile(06/2023)
Très professionnel
zainab(06/2023)
Sayoko was very nice she took great shots for me and the shrine was ver picturistic . Overall it’s a great experience 👍🤩
Sophie(06/2023)
Amazing!! We loved our experience with Sayoko, she answered any questions we had without judgement, the kimonos were simply beautiful. The shrine was fantastic, and Sayoko’s knowledge is just amazing! We would recommend this tour to anyone!
Marisel Baker(06/2023)
Great experience. Sayoko was so nice and helpful with my six year old twins . My kids will never forget this experience . I totally recommend it . Great memories
Sara Colvin(06/2023)
Sayoko leads a wonderful service. She knows beautiful locations and is great with her iPhone. She also double checks to make sure you like the photos. She hooked me up with a salon to do my hair too! I’m so happy we went with Sayoko.
Esma(06/2023)
Sayako is a true professional. She really aims to please every guest and makes you feel comfortable while posing. When we visited the shrine she also gave very valuable information regarding the gestures we needed to do. Loved the kimono, pictures and the tour!
Yasmin(06/2023)
Es war wirklich schön Mund der Schrein war wunderbar! Die Gastgeberin war sehr freundlich und hat sich viel Mühe gegeben und seeehr viele Bilder geschossen 💕 ich bin sehr zufrieden ❤️
Xin Yi Goh(05/2023)
Sayoko is truly one of a kind! She responds to my queries promptly and went out of her way to accommodate my needs, im very grateful ^^ The entire experience was educational and fun, she was thoughtful, attentive and the photos taken were amazing! Did I also mention how much I love her selection of kimonos and umbrellas ✨
We had a good chat, exchanged stories and now she’s a friend 🥰 Highly recommend 11/10!
Anita(05/2023)
Amazing!!! Sayoko dressed me in a kimono of my choice and there was lots to choose from. Authentic, beautiful silk kimono and photoshoot was so much fun! In all honestly, I thought this was going to be a gimmick kimono, but Sayoko took it very seriously. She was the nicest lady and great at taking photographs! I cannot recommend this event enough!
Felix(05/2023)
Die Tour war sehr gut angenehm. Es wurde auf meine Wünsche eingegangen und auch Vorschläge gemacht. Des Weitern konnte ich immer auswählen was ich mache und was nicht.
Kerri(05/2023)
FANTASTIC! Take a trip back and immerse yourself in Japanese tradition! it was raining, but still ended up being perfect! you get to choose your colours of the dress and accessories, the lady is so do super sweet and kind. Her photo skills are fantastic, she has energy and she loves what she does, and it shows. Her happiness is infectious, such a beautiful lady. I would highly highly HIGHLY recommend this, I loved it. All my family and friends loved my photos . . I got well over 100 of them in various poses/ locations. So worth the money.
Meridith Wenzel(05/2023)
Sayoko offers a wonderful, personalized experience. Prior, I was able to select my kimono and umbrella. When I arrived she dressed me with all the authentic elements included. I appreciated that she taught me how to properly walk in the shoes. Also, she taught me all the appropriate parts of visiting a shrine. She then used her very good iPhone to snap a ton of gorgeous pictures and videos, which she sent to me immediately. Sayoko is kind with a great sense of humor. I recommend this experience for solo travelers, couples or friends!
Beverly Willett- Pack(05/2023)
An amazing event. Don't think twice just do it.
Omar Teutle(05/2023)
Sayoko is attentive, approachable, friendly and beautiful. She made me feel at ease and comfortable. I really enjoyed her attention and the overall experience was amazing. I highly recommend it! 👍🏽
Fatemah Almadani(05/2023)
sayoko is such a nice person i loved the experience
Amber Verheijen(05/2023)
Super gezellige ervaring. Ook een ruime keuze uit verschillende soorten yukata en kimono.
Cherlin Eggenfellner(05/2023)
Definitely recommend this experience, you get absolutely beautiful pictures and the kimono selection is so vast- from vintage pieces to cute lighter styles. Sayoko is also so kind and thoughtful!!
Daniela(05/2023)
Lovely experience. Sayoko was wonderful explaining both about kimono and culture .She very well prepared in advance the session and took me some beautiiful photos.Strongly recomand this activity if you happen to visit Tokyo. Many thanks!
Siriwan(05/2023)
Unforgettable experience ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Thank you Sayoko, I had a fantastic time and a lovely day. It was filled with a lot of laugh and learning about each other culture. Sayoko is so professional and knowledgeable. She is so kind and so friendly. I am very happy with my photo and videos. Highly recommend :)
Robin Tim Weis(05/2023)
Sayoko attention for detail and interest in our wellbeing stands out. From the thorough and detailed communication to the friendly assistance with the Kimonos, to the explanation of rituals, customs, and habits, we felt that we had an enjoyable afternoon with Sayoko. We can recommend this activity to anyone with an open and curious mind towards Japan, it's kimono and history. Arigatō gozaimashita Sayoko!
Zornitsa Trestian(05/2023)
I just had this amazing experience and I am so happy. Sayoko-San is as kind and sweet as she is beautiful. She checked the weather forecast and because it showed heavy rain and asked if I could reschedule. Luckily I did. She dressed us and we walked with her to a shrine where she took some gorgeous photos. She even took umbrellas for all of us (3 in our group plus the umbrellas matching the kimonos)I usually don’t like myself in photos but she did a fantastic job and all photos were great. I simply can’t recommend this enough.
Aurelie Silmont(05/2023)
Sayoko a été merveilleuse avec nous et a tout fait pour que l’expérience soit mémorable pour ma famille et moi. Les photos sont superbes! Merci pour cette belle expérience!
Sonja Volk(05/2023)
It was such a pleasure to meet Sayako and have her dress me in a beautiful kimono! Before the experience she let me pick out my kimono, obi and umbrella. She was always making sure that I was happy with my choice :) When the weather forecast predicted rain she was able to move the schedule ahead, so we didn’t end up in heavy rain! She is a wonderful and kind person, who will make sure your experience is a great one!
Sara(05/2023)
I had a great day dressing up in a kimono and taking endless pictures. The kimonos are really good quality and they look stunning on. The guide is super nice and super patient so she will take endless pictures of you in the given time. Thank you tor the experience
Maguette Seye(05/2023)
Super ! J’ai passé un très bon moment. Sayoko est adorable et toujours très souriante. J’ai également beaucoup appris avec elle. Elle m’a mise super à l’aise.
Maree Featherstonhaugh(05/2023)
I had a wonderful afternoon and really enjoyed the whole experience. I don't usually like having my photo taken but I was made to feel so relaxed. I added on hair and make up which was great. Sayoko had a gorgeous selection of kimono, obi and umbrella's. It was hard to choose! I wouldn't hesitate to recommend.
Emna Jerbi(05/2023)
Sayoko était très gentille, l'expérience s'est très bien déroulée dans une ambiance bon enfant. les kimonos étaient très beaux. les photos finales étaient magnifiques! je recommande vivement
Christina(05/2023)
Sayoko was absolutely amazing, loved everything about this tour.
Anne(05/2023)
Okay, so yes this is an amazing experience and yes you should do this! Sayoko is kind and really does her best to make everything work and make you feel comfortable. I had an amazing time!
Vira(04/2023)
Sayoko-San was the best!
She has everything prepared for us.
We had so much fun dressing up in our Kimonos and taking pictures on the wonderful grounds at the New Otani Hotel.
Thank you Sayoko-San for a terrific experience. Love our photos too.
Cosmopolitan(04/2023)
An unforgettable experience- highly recommend!
This was a wonderful and unforgettable experience.
Sayoko is a a very friendly and beautiful person. She was so understanding and accommodating when I had to reschedule due to rain.
I loved the beautiful selections of the Kimonos and umbrellas.
She took great pics and made sure I liked them before moving on.
The hair and makeup artist was also very nice and made sure I was satisfied with my look.
林 秦(04/2023)
a very interesting experience.Sayoko was very patient and enthusiastic. If you are interested in Japanese traditional culture, don't miss it.
Karol Francisco(04/2023)
We had a wonderful time with Sayoko! My husband and I were in Tokyo for our honeymoon/baby moon. I had messaged Sayoko before booking to inquire if I’d be able to wear a kimono pregnant, and she was so sweet and accommodating. She made sure to personalize our tour route so that it’s a bit easier than usual, and it was perfect! Sayoko is so sweet and very knowledgeable, we learned a lot during our photo walk. We are so grateful for this experience!
Ann Tan(04/2023)
Sayoko san is a great host and she was very patient helping in helping us into the kimono. She was super friendly also! Thank you!
Saadia Ahmed(04/2023)
Sayoko is so beautiful and she was such a great tour host. I had originally booked it for another day but she was kind enough to be flexible and reschedule for the next day because it was raining. I loved the Kimono and umbrella selections and was satisfied with my choice. She took lots of pics and always asked if I was satisfied with them. The hair and makeup artist was also super nice, friendly and open to feedback as she wanted to make sure I was satisfied. I especially loved the way she did my hair. People on the way to the shrine were giving us compliments of how beautiful we looked in the Kimono. Overall, it was a wonderful and unforgettable experience that I would highly recommend.
Nisachol(Nikki) DeVivo(04/2023)
Amazing kimono experience with Sayoko , she is on time, great communication, very nice , kind , friendly and helpful. She is helping me put on a wonderful kimono and taking an amazing life time experience picture for me . I would recommend her to everyone who visit Japan .
Shakima(04/2023)
This experience was fantastic for my wife and I. Sayoko was great with dressing you and she has many designs to choose your perfect colors. The photos were awesome and she will take lots of them for you. We are so glad that we did this activity while in Tokyo.
Edwina(04/2023)
I spent yesterday learning how to properly wear, walk, and sit in a Japanese Kimono. This included training on the holding of the silk purse and silk umbrella for an upcoming wedding.
I only scratched the surface of this remarkable Japanese clothing culture. The kimono is a symbol of longevity and good fortune. Specific motifs were used to indicate virtues or attributes of the wearer, or relate to the season or occasion such as weddings and festivals where it bestows good fortune on the wearer. I felt very lucky all put together properly in my kimono.
Mara(04/2023)
Sayoko was a great tour guide, I had a great time learning about the kimono and walking around the yanaka area. While walking around the yanaka area, Sayoko told us interesting facts about the area and the kimono. She also takes great pictures, and goes out of her way to tell you what is the best way to pose in a kimono.
Amanda Hayes(04/2023)
Thank you Sayoko!
Nina Ernawaty(04/2023)
Good photo result and very patient with us. Definetely would like tO take Picture with Sayoko San again 😍
Nikol(04/2023)
Sayoko is a very cheerful and loving person who tries her best to make you happy. She took great care of our well-being. It is a unique opportunity to wear an original kimono and to get to know the Japanese culture better. We had a lot of fun and felt very comfortable. I will gladly come again!
Inna(04/2023)
It was a very pleasant experience. Thank you Sayoko for providing a beautiful kimono and helping us to transfer from casual Western clothes to Japanese cultural dress.
Tshibangu Mianda(04/2023)
Sayoko is an outstanding photographer and gave us a great time. Despite the rain, she was able to organize herself to make us live an exceptional moment
Suzana(04/2023)
Sayoko is a gentle lovely lady, with a decent level of English and a very friendly attitude. The kimonos were gorgeous and the garb choices aplenty. She took a ton of high quality photos and I ended up with more than 30 pictures that were perfect! I definitely recommend her services.
Tshibangu(04/2023)
Sayoko est une photographe hors paire et nous a fait passé un agréable moment. Malgré la pluie, elle a su s'organiser pour nous faire vivre un moment exceptionnel
sandy(04/2023)
Sayoko was very professional and patient to endure I enjoy a great experience and great
photo. Thank you
Weixian Huang(04/2023)
Great experience especially if you are looking to put on an ‘authentic’ silk kimono. Host has a great collection donated from locals and the quality is high. The photos of the kimonos were also accurate. Note that there is no makeup and hair and photos are snapped casually with an iphone. So do arrange for top-ups if expect something more professional. Sayoko is a very responsive and friendly host. Overall experience is good if you love beautiful kimonos!
Bernadette Jefferson(04/2023)
Sayoko made me feel so comfortable as she explained the different pieces of the kimono attire. I did not realize that there were so many layers. She took her time as she completely dressed you making sure it was not too tight. I highly respect the Japanese culture and was so happy to be able walk around and take pictures wearing the kimono. Sayoko is so sweet and took a lot of pictures on her phone, showing how to walk and pose with beautiful scenery. I highly recommend this!
Enzo Supertramp(04/2023)
Everything was super, the was too kimono for my daughter the 3 years old, tanks à lot, the location too is beautiful.
Erika Howard(04/2023)
I had such a great time taking photos with Sayoko! She was extremely nice and worked so well with me to select my kimono - which I wound up truly loving!! She was very organized, has a great personality, and during the shoot she guided me to a number of really beautiful backdrops that not only framed my clothing in such a creative way, it also deeply enhanced my experience overall. I was incredibly happy with the photos!
Brian Snow(04/2023)
Sayoko experience was extra ordinary and one we will remember for a life time
Joan Lo(04/2023)
Our experience is really good. Sayoko is very nice, lovely and very well prepared. Can communicate in english so well. :) highly reccommended.
Narayan Murukurthy(04/2023)
Best Experience! Sayoko was amazing! She is very kind and helpful! She did a great job at giving me directions to her place and informed me on Japanese traditions. The kimonos and pictures came out perfect! I highly recommend this experience 🙏
Crystal Reese(03/2023)
Lovely experience!
Canpılipha Koşar(03/2023)
Sayako is a perfect owner! Her smile and kind manners are really unique, also she is really talented and friendly. Our event day was rainy and she changed the day to make it perfect. She is the best!
Amy Huynh(03/2023)
Such a wonderful and fun experience full of laughter!
Arianna Buckalew(03/2023)
This experience was just perfect! Sayoko was so kind and made us feel so comfortable. She had outstanding communication, started our experience super early so that we could get the BEST photos and took the time to scout out photo spots ahead of time. Our photos turned out just beautiful!
Maggie Lin(03/2023)
感觉不错服务好
Dwanh D (03/2023)
I had a great time. Such an amazing way to visit Tokyo. I have always dreamed of wearing one. Sayoko made this all possible. She’s so wonderful 💕
Lyndsey Mayweather (03/2023)
The Authentic Kimono experience with Sayoko was beyond amazing. she was extremely attentive from the very beginning. she accepted our request to start a little early so we could make our flight home. she offer very clear directions on where to meet and included photo guides. she offered beautiful kimonos to select from and dressed us beautifully. the walking experience to the park and photos were extremely fun. would 10000% recommend!
Izel Guatno (03/2023)
The Authentic Kimono Culture Experience Dress, Walk, and Capture was memorable! Although I booked this activity at the last minute, Sayoko made sure to make it a positive and inclusive experience by checking on my preferences and limitations. She gave me options on where to take photos. Her selections of kimonos and upcycled umbrellas were beautiful, too. I am glad this was my first activity upon arriving in Tokyo. The 2.5 hours are worth it! Make sure to book this experience with the gracious and pleasant Sayoko. You won't be disappointed.
Sattarat Kattiyanate (03/2023)
แนะนำค่ะ บริการดี ฟิลเหมือนมีพี่สาวเดินไปถ่ายรูปด้วยกัน หากต้องการช่างภาพเพิ่มเติมแจ้งได้เลยนะคะ ได้ภาพสวยพร้อมชุดสวยๆค่ะ
Quel Mapusua (03/2023)
Sayoko is the friendliest local in Asakusa! Her English was okay but I love how she taught me quite a bit of Japanese language 😊 she is the nicest soul and definitely worth the value!
Celeste Lim (02/2023)
The experience was great! I was able to get some really beautiful photos from my time with Sayoko-san! I hope to be able to do this again with my friends in future!
Lejuan Gordon (02/2023)
Don’t hesitate JUST BOOK !! Sayoko is truly a gem. She was very accommodating time wise. She took some of the best photos of me that will make my Tokyo experience soo memorable. She made me feel soo comfortable. Her kimonos are so beautiful as well as the selection of umbrellas. I highly recommend her. It felt like hanging out with a friend. Do yourself a favor and book with her <3
Mariyam (02/2023)
As a solo traveler, this was perfect and of great value! Sayoko was so nice, kind , patient. It felt that I had my own Japanese tour. I absolutely loved it
Diana Ragub-Schwartz (02/2023)
I booked this as a last minute thing. I'm glad that Sayoko responded quickly. I am also glad at how size-inclusive this is. I know Japanese sizes are typically small so I was worried I won't fit in the kimonos because I am plus size and petite! Sayoko did everything to make it magical. I'm glad I have tons of photos and videos because I came to Japan alone.
Eve (02/2023)
Sayoko is an amazing host! She has beautiful kimonos and thoughtfully helps you through every step of the process, she picked a wonderful location to take photos at as well! Highly reccommend!
Saiful Islam (02/2023)
Sayoto is super friendly and provide and amazing experience. Highly recommend. A+
Shannon Akita (01/2023)
A great experience! Sayoko was a great photographer and tour guide. I was recommend to anyone who wants a fun kimono experience!
Alex Schrock (01/2023)
very personalable! will recommend to everyone
Mark Rasmussen (01/2023)
It was so nice! First time in Japan and wearing a kimono. I loved to have the experience of going to temple
Pavel (01/2023)
My experience with Sayoko was wonderful! She makes all her kimonos and accessories (which are quite high quality). She was very accommodating and responsive right from the beginning. She puts the effort in to make sure you enjoy experience. Very easy to connect. Definitely recommend her to everyone who wants to experience authentic Japanese experience.
Beatrice (01/2023)
My experience of wearing a kimono with Sayoko san today was absolutely beautiful! Starting from choosing your own kimono to walking around the beautiful garden of today’s location, which was at a 5 star rated hotel! Sayoko san is an amazing guest and an amazing photographer too.
I felt absolutely beautiful wearing a kimono for the first time, ありがとうございます❤️
Tatiana (01/2023)
Really enjoyed the stroll around a Japanese garden with my husband and Sayoko. Kimonos were stunning, and she was extremely attentive and friendly. Moreover, we got some amazing photos to remember the experience. Would highly recommend!
Andrey (01/2023)
Great experience!
Rytchad (12/2022)
This was just a great experience for me and thank you so much for your kindness and warm personality. You made me feel very comfortable and you are indeed the best.
Eunyoung Esther (12/2022)
This was a present for my friend and she absolutely loved the experience. It was a great way for my friend to experience a piece of Japanese culture.
Victoria (12/2022)
Lovely experience with Sayoko and she did a beautiful job tying the kimono for me! She was so knowledgeable and helpful with taking pictures and I received so many compliments on the kimono I wore! If you’re going in the winter, it’s a good idea to wear some thermals for your legs to keep yourself warm! Thanks again Sayoko :)
Von (12/2022)
Sayoko was a great host! Friendly, patient, punctual, and easy to talk to! Would definitely recommend this experience to those who want to try on Kimonos and experience a traditional Japanese shrine! Sayoko is also great with a camera!
Lok Yin (12/2022)
Very nice experience will be back again
Shamma (12/2022)
The best kimono experience you would find in Tokyo!
Sayoko is very friendly and she takes the best pictures.
Highly recommended experience.
Precious (11/2022)
We had to change locations but, the new location was a beautiful hotel with a garden and a waterfall with lots of places to take pictures. The host did a great job. She used our phones to take the pictures. There was this cute couple that was celebrating their 50th anniversary and wanted to take photos with us!! We enjoyed the whole process. More than enough time for the price and great price too.
Anna (11/2022)
Great photoshoot by Sayoko!
J.R (11/2022)
Very satisfied she is very nice
Kevin (09/2022)
We had a fun morning with Sayoko! She reached out to us the day before asking us to choose our kimono. We met her at a beautiful hotel where she helped us get dressed in the kimonos. Afterwards we walked around the Japanese garden on the grounds of the hotel. Sayoko took pictures for us using our own cameras with the beautiful traditional background. Make sure your phone or camera is charged because in the 2 hours, I used half of my phone's battery to take pictures. But the pictures came out great!
Parastoo (09/2022)
It was an amazing experience. The hospitality was great and the host was so friendly. I recommend everyone to do it once when in Tokyo .
Soomin (09/2022)
とても楽しい経験になりました!
계속 웃는 얼굴로 좋은 정보도 많이 알려 주시고 친절하심😁특히 우산도 너무 예뻤어요~
Silke (08/2022)
An authentic and special experience during a recent work trip to Japan. Sayoko provides a lot of thought and detail from the kimono choice and location. She was a lovely host and I loved her venue choice of the New Otani Hotel as well as my bright blue kimono!
Noelie (08/2022)
Sayoko was a lovely host! She is also very flexible (we had to change our venue because of the weather). The yukata and parasol were absolutely gorgeous and I had a lot of fun walking around and chatting with Sayoko :) I recommend going on this experience!
Mohamed (07/2022)
it was a wonderful experience . sayoko is a kind person with a friendly character
i've tooken a great pictures
i recommend highly
Jakub (08/2021)
Sayoko san is such a wonderful person. She welcomed us warmly and thought us about her shop and kimonos and umbrellas she makes. She helped dress us up in absolutely beautiful yukatas. We went to Nezu shrine nearby, its magical place and all photos turned out gorgeous. I felt really happy. Highly recommend this activity to everyone! Thank you so much Sayoko san!
Natalie (08/2021)
Fun kimono photo shot in a traditional neighborhood in Tokyo. I recommend this experience!
Kerye (03/2019)
This experience was incredible! Our host was patient and informative. She set an easy to keep up with pace. The kimonos were lovely and the picture taking was plentiful. I would highly recommend booking with these ladies!
Gladwin (12/2018)
Sayako was very hospitable and friendly hosts. She was very concientious in catering to the needs of us guests and were very happy to share whatever information she knew about the Japanese culture. We not only got to try the kimono, but we also got to takw photogenic and cultural shots with the nearby shrine. She was very willing to take nice photo shots and spent extra effort making sure that our attire were on form for the photoshoot. highly recommended for people who want to experience the Japanese culture!
琳 (10/2018)
非常好的经验!我和我的女儿都非常喜欢日本和服!sayoko在拍照期间给我们说了好多怎样拜拜、怎样拍照的姿势等传统的文化。非常感谢!
这个体验令我们很难忘!特别是拍照美美的哦!
Riri (10/2018)
Sayoko is very friendly, very informative and accommodating, and they do not hesitate to take our picture so many times. Me and my friends really enjoy the tour, it’s more than what we imagined. I strongly recommend this tour.
Miranda (09/2018)
Sayoko 非常的美丽善良和温柔,并且很专业,她们一致致力于传播日本传统文化,穿着美美的和服漫步在日式古建筑,神社,学习日本的礼仪,近距离感受日本文化和历史。并且会帮我们拍了好多美美得照片,她们在Instagram上很流行,只是刚刚开了air b&b,难忘的回忆,非常推荐~