Kyoto: 1.5-Hour Samurai Makeover and Photo Shoot

Enjoy the rich cultural heritage of Japan with a unique Samurai Makeover experience in Kyoto. This 1.5-hour journey transports you back in time, as you don authentic attire and learn traditional samurai poses and techniques. The highlight? A professional indoor photo shoot that captures your transformation, resulting in cherished digital mementos to treasure. Prepare to unlock a deeper understanding of Japan’s storied past and leave with unforgettable memories.

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Key Points

Participants can rent an exact replica of traditional samurai attire, including a kimono and hakama, for an immersive historical experience.
Expert staff provide dressing assistance to ensure a proper fit and authentic appearance, guiding guests through the intricate process.
Visitors learn proper walking and posing techniques for traditional warriors, practicing specific stances, postures, and gait under the guidance of professionals.
The indoor studio session captures the transformation into an authentic samurai, with photographers assisting in striking traditional poses and ensuring high-quality images.
Participants receive 5 digital photos as souvenirs of their experience, which is not suitable for wheelchair users or children under 18 years old.

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Samurai Attire Rental

Guests are outfitted in an exact replica of traditional samurai attire, including a kimono, hakama (pleated pants), and accessories.

Expert staff provide dressing assistance, ensuring a proper fit and authentic appearance. The rental process is efficient, with guests able to change into the costume quickly and seamlessly.

Participants are encouraged to move and pose naturally, allowing the staff to provide guidance on traditional samurai stances and movements.

The attention to detail in the costume and the professional assistance create an immersive experience, transporting guests back to the era of Japan’s iconic warrior class.

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Dressing Assistance

Expert staff meticulously assist guests with donning the samurai attire.

They guide participants through each intricate step, ensuring the kimono is properly tied and the accessories are secured. The staff’s expertise ensures a seamless transformation, allowing guests to fully embody the samurai persona.

Participants are provided with detailed instructions on how to walk, stand, and pose like a traditional warrior.

This hands-on dressing experience is an integral part of the overall samurai makeover, enabling guests to truly enjoy the historical Japanese culture.

Posing and Walking Techniques

After the staff has meticulously assisted guests with the intricate samurai attire, participants learn how to properly walk and pose like a traditional warrior. The professional team guides them through a series of techniques, demonstrating the graceful steps and authoritative stances of the legendary samurai. Guests practice:

Stance	Posture	Gait
Wide base	Upright	Slow, measured
Knees bent	Shoulders back	Heel-to-toe
Weight distributed	Head high	Minimizing movement

Through this immersive training, visitors are transformed into authentic-looking samurai, ready to capture their striking personas in the photo shoot.

Indoor Studio Photography

The indoor studio photography session allows guests to capture their transformation into authentic-looking samurai.

Photographers assist guests in striking traditional samurai poses and ensure proper lighting and framing for the best shots. The session takes place in a dedicated studio space, providing a professional setting for the photoshoot.

Guests receive 5 digital photos via email, serving as lasting mementos of their unique samurai experience. The studio environment allows for controlled lighting and backdrop, ensuring high-quality images that showcase the intricate details of the samurai attire and your’ samurai personas.

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Digital Photo Souvenirs

The digital photo souvenirs provide guests with lasting mementos of their unique samurai experience.

The professional photography session ensures high-quality images that capture the essence of the samurai attire and pose. Guests receive 5 digital photos via email, allowing them to easily share the experience with friends and family.

These souvenirs serve as a tangible reminder of the immersive samurai transformation, preserving the memories long after the experience has ended.

The digital format makes the photos easy to access and display, ensuring guests can cherish this one-of-a-kind encounter for years to come.

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Meeting Point and Accessibility

Guests meet at the kimono rental shop, which can be located on Google Maps. The meeting point is the starting point of the 1.5-hour Samurai Makeover and Photo Shoot experience.

Once there, the professional staff will assist guests with dressing in the traditional samurai attire. However, the experience isn’t suitable for wheelchair users or children under 18 years old.

Guests should arrive prepared as hairstyling and makeup aren’t included. Smoking is also not allowed during the experience.

The focus is on capturing the essence of a samurai through the indoor studio photography session.

Hairstyling and Makeup

Hairstyling and makeup aren’t included in the Samurai Makeover and Photo Shoot experience. Guests should arrive with their hair and makeup already prepared.

The focus of this activity is the samurai costume and photoshoot, not hair and beauty styling. This allows the experience to be streamlined and efficient.

Participants will be assisted with donning the authentic samurai kimono, but any additional grooming or cosmetic touches are the responsibility of the guest.

Maintaining a natural, traditional samurai look is recommended to fully take in the historical Japanese warrior experience.

Restrictions and Additional Information

Although outdoor photography in samurai attire isn’t permitted, smoking is prohibited during the entire experience.

This immersive samurai makeover is strictly an indoor activity. Guests must arrive prepared, as hairstyling and makeup aren’t included.

The experience isn’t suitable for wheelchair users or children under 18 years old. Participants will receive 5 digital photos via email as souvenirs of their transformation.

This 1.5-hour Kyoto experience allows visitors to dress as a real samurai, pose for professional photography, and take home a unique memento of their time in Japan.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I Bring My Own Samurai Sword?

No, you can’t bring your own samurai sword. The experience doesn’t allow outside weapons. It focuses on dressing up in a samurai kimono and taking studio photos, with the rental and assistance provided by the experience.

Is There a Weight or Height Limit for the Kimono?

The activity doesn’t mention any specific weight or height limits for the kimono. However, it’s likely the rental shop will have a range of sizes available to accommodate different body types. Guests should inform the staff of their measurements to ensure a proper fit.

Can I Keep the Samurai Outfit After the Experience?

No, participants don’t get to keep the samurai outfit after the experience. The kimono rental is only for the duration of the 1.5-hour photo shoot, and must be returned at the end of the activity.

Are Photos Available in Physical Print Format?

The experience includes a set of 5 digital photos provided via email as souvenirs. Physical prints aren’t offered, but guests can print the digital photos themselves if they’d like physical copies.

Is There a Discount for Group Bookings?

The experience does not mention any group discounts. Bookings are made on a per-person basis, with the price listed as $100.99 per person. There are no special group rates or package deals available.

The Sum Up

Enjoy Kyoto’s rich samurai heritage with this unique cultural experience. Learn traditional techniques, don authentic attire, and capture your transformation through a professional photo shoot. Cherish the digital photos as lasting mementos of this unforgettable journey back in time. Don’t miss the chance to embody the warrior spirit and create lasting memories.