Gion & Higashiyama (Kyoto)
Historic wooden teahouses, Yasaka Pagoda, glowing lanterns, and quiet dawn cobblestone alleys.
LUMION PHOTOGRAPHY · KYOTO, OSAKA & NARA (KANSAI) · English
Award-winning photographer based in Kyoto with daily coverage in Osaka and Nara. Candid, cinematic photoshoots for couples, surprise proposals, honeymoons, kimono sessions, and families.
Award-winning photographer based in Kyoto with daily coverage in Osaka and Nara. Candid, cinematic photoshoots for couples, surprise proposals, honeymoons, kimono sessions, and families.
Historic wooden teahouses, Yasaka Pagoda, glowing lanterns, and quiet dawn cobblestone alleys.
Towering bamboo groves, vermilion torii gates, and serene riverside mountain views.
Sacred bowing deer, ancient mossy lanterns, and monumental heritage temples just 35 mins from Kyoto.
Vibrant cyberpunk neon reflections, street gastronomy alleys, and iconic Osaka Castle.
Save thousands on flights and hotels by hiring an award-winning visual creator already living in Japan.
You don't need modeling experience. We guide you naturally so every frame feels genuine and cinematic.
Trusted by couples, honeymooners, luxury travel concierges, wedding planners, and international brands.
Award-winning photographer based in Kyoto with daily coverage in Osaka and Nara. Candid, cinematic photoshoots for couples, surprise proposals, honeymoons, kimono sessions, and families.
Full-frame 4K 10-bit cinematography, lighting, and studio audio in Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka, Nara, and Mt. Fuji. Produce commercials, brand films, and elopements without flying a crew from abroad.
Yes! Kyoto, Osaka, and Nara are only 30–45 minutes apart by rapid train. We regularly design half-day and full-day routes combining historic Kyoto with Nara Park or Osaka at night.
Absolutely. With Japan's Shinkansen bullet train network, we cover shoots in Tokyo, Kawaguchiko (Mt. Fuji), Kyoto, Osaka, Nara, and Hokkaido.
For Cherry Blossom (March–April) and Autumn foliage (November), we advise booking 2–4 months ahead. For other seasons, 2–4 weeks in advance is ideal.
Naum Almeida, founder of Lumion Photography & Films, 1st Place Golden Lens international award winner with over 10 years of experience, living in Kyoto, Japan.
Award-winning photographer based in Kyoto with daily coverage in Osaka and Nara. Candid, cinematic photoshoots for couples, surprise proposals, honeymoons, kimono sessions, and families.