1 Hour Private Photoshoot in Kiyosumi Garden Area
Discover Tokyo's hidden gem with this serene photography tour of Kiyosumi Garden, a masterpiece of Meiji-era landscape design that offers unique 'walk-on-water' photography opportunities and one of Japan's most celebrated stone collections. This intimate garden provides a perfect escape from urban Tokyo while delivering extraordinary photographic compositions.
Experience the garden's signature feature - the remarkable iso-watari stepping stones that allow you to literally walk on water just centimeters above the pond surface. These massive, flat boulders create unprecedented opportunities for low-angle compositions capturing koi, turtles, and perfect reflections in a single frame, making it ideal for Instagram portraits and intimate wildlife photography.
Capture the floating elegance of the 1909 Sukiya-style ryōtei teahouse that appears to hover over the central pond like a scene from a classical painting. Shoot from the opposite bank for timeless compositions, or frame it through fiery maple branches in November to create stunning color contrasts against the traditional architecture.
Explore the extraordinary meiseki stone collection featuring over 400 named stones from across Japan, shipped here on Mitsubishi steamers during the garden's creation. These geological treasures - including Izu-iso-ishi and Sado-akadamaishi - provide endless macro photography opportunities revealing intricate colors and weathering patterns, while wide shots show how these ancient boulders anchor entire shorelines.
Climb the mini-Mt Fuji hill during early May when azaleas transform the slope into a magnificent magenta display. The elevated position offers layered compositions of blossoms, water, and Tokyo's skyline beyond, while the borrowed scenery (shakkei) occasionally includes Tokyo Skytree rising above the treeline for compelling old-meets-new juxtapositions.
Document the garden's incredible seasonal palette: spring's fresh lime-green ginkgo buds and Taiwan cherry blossoms, early summer's iris gardens and hydrangea displays perfect for rainy-season photography, and autumn's spectacular maple and ginkgo reflections creating mirror images in the still water.
Discover the peaceful Taishō Kinenkan Memorial Hall and Bashō's haiku stone, offering opportunities for cultural detail photography with carved calligraphy and architectural elements reflected in the pond's mirror-like surface.
This tour is perfect for garden photography enthusiasts, stone and geology lovers, those seeking peaceful urban retreats, and anyone fascinated by traditional Japanese landscape artistry with unique compositional opportunities.
The original 100+ photo files are delivered within a week, and you can select your favorite 10 photos for re-delivery. Corrections are made to evoke a specific atmosphere, and if desired, adjustments can be made to mood and color.
Let us capture your special moments in Tokyo's most intimate garden sanctuary!
◆ Important information:
・If you arrive late for the scheduled meeting time, the shooting duration and the quantity of delivered photos may be reduced.
・If rain is forecasted for the shooting spot 3 days prior to the scheduled date or if it unexpectedly rains on the day of the shoot, three options are available: (1) reschedule the date and time, (2) change the location, or (3) cancel the shoot.
Kiyosumi-Shirakawa, Monzen-Nakacho Photoshoot / Photo tour
¥17000~
