Traditional Cultural Experience in Kyoto, Japan – Frame Journey Japan

2F, 364 Momiji-cho, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto·From ¥ 14,000
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Frame a Kyoto moment and take it home.

Frame Journey Japan, on the second floor in Kyoto’s Shimogyo Ward, is a cozy place where travel memories become something you can actually keep. Bring a favorite photo, a snapshot from a temple walk, or even an image from your phone, and turn it into a framed keepsake that feels personal to Kyoto. The vibe is calm and unhurried—perfect after wandering lanes of old townhouses and cafés nearby. It’s less about shopping and more about pausing to reflect on your day, choosing what you want to remember, and leaving with a piece of your trip made tangible. Find it at 364 Momiji-cho, 2F.

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Packages

A Scene Straight Out of a Movie! 60-Minute Kyoto Machiya & Outdoor Location Photoshoot Experience

A Scene Straight Out of a Movie! 60-Minute Kyoto Machiya & Outdoor Location Photoshoot Experience

Maximum 6 guests per group.
A commemorative photo shoot in a traditional Kyoto machiya, followed by a photographer-led shoot in the Gion area.
The venue is a 130-year-old wooden building furnished with decorations and furniture of high historical value.
In the event of damage, loss, or removal of fixtures or decorative items, a flat fee of JPY 300,000 will be charged for repair or compensation. Thank you for your understanding.
Children are welcome to accompany the group with no restrictions on age or number; however, children under 5 years old are not able to wear kimono.
A very popular add-on option is kimono rental for JPY 15,000 (includes kimono dressing and hairstyling). The kimono is an optional add-on and is not included in the base plan.
The add-on fee is to be paid on-site upon arrival. After the experience, guests may leave wearing the kimono. If wearing a kimono, hairstyling and dressing take approximately 40 minutes per person (about 15 minutes for children).
This is an extremely popular option chosen by almost all guests, making your Japan and Kyoto experience more photogenic and leaving you with unforgettable memories ★
Kimonos are selected from the shop’s current inventory, and specific styles cannot be reserved in advance. Approximately 10–20 sets are available, with styles and colors subject to same-day availability.
If you plan to add the kimono experience in advance, we recommend providing your height and shoe size beforehand so the shop can prepare accordingly. For same-day additions, arrangements will be made on-site, and the selection will depend on the inventory available that day.
The fee does not include taxi fares. If a taxi is required to travel to the photoshoot location, the cost must be paid separately by the guest.
The photoshoot is generally meet on site and dismiss on site at the shooting location. Please inform us of the meeting point at the time of booking (for kimono add-ons, guests are required to visit the shop first).
The number of delivered photos varies by plan:
1-hour shoot: approximately 50 retouched photos
1.5-hour shoot: approximately 80 retouched photos
Only edited (retouched) photos will be provided. Unedited raw files are not included.

35,400 Yen
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A Scene Straight Out of a Movie! 90-Minute Kyoto Machiya & Outdoor Location Photoshoot Experience

A Scene Straight Out of a Movie! 90-Minute Kyoto Machiya & Outdoor Location Photoshoot Experience

Maximum 6 guests per group.
A commemorative photo shoot in a traditional Kyoto machiya, followed by a photographer-led shoot in the Gion area.
The venue is a 130-year-old wooden building furnished with decorations and furniture of high historical value.
In the event of damage, loss, or removal of fixtures or decorative items, a flat fee of JPY 300,000 will be charged for repair or compensation. Thank you for your understanding.
Children are welcome to accompany the group with no restrictions on age or number; however, children under 5 years old are not able to wear kimono.
A very popular add-on option is kimono rental for JPY 15,000 (includes kimono dressing and hairstyling). The kimono is an optional add-on and is not included in the base plan.
The add-on fee is to be paid on-site upon arrival. After the experience, guests may leave wearing the kimono. If wearing a kimono, hairstyling and dressing take approximately 40 minutes per person (about 15 minutes for children).
This is an extremely popular option chosen by almost all guests, making your Japan and Kyoto experience more photogenic and leaving you with unforgettable memories ★
Kimonos are selected from the shop’s current inventory, and specific styles cannot be reserved in advance. Approximately 10–20 sets are available, with styles and colors subject to same-day availability.
If you plan to add the kimono experience in advance, we recommend providing your height and shoe size beforehand so the shop can prepare accordingly. For same-day additions, arrangements will be made on-site, and the selection will depend on the inventory available that day.
The fee does not include taxi fares. If a taxi is required to travel to the photoshoot location, the cost must be paid separately by the guest.
The photoshoot is generally meet on site and dismiss on site at the shooting location. Please inform us of the meeting point at the time of booking (for kimono add-ons, guests are required to visit the shop first).
The number of delivered photos varies by plan:
1-hour shoot: approximately 50 retouched photos
1.5-hour shoot: approximately 80 retouched photos
Only edited (retouched) photos will be provided. Unedited raw files are not included.

49,500 Yen
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A Scene Straight Out of a Movie! 60-Minute Kyoto Machiya & Outdoor Location Photoshoot (For Children Aged 5 and Above)

A Scene Straight Out of a Movie! 60-Minute Kyoto Machiya & Outdoor Location Photoshoot (For Children Aged 5 and Above)

Maximum 6 guests per group.
A commemorative photo shoot in a traditional Kyoto machiya, followed by a photographer-led shoot in the Gion area.
The venue is a 130-year-old wooden building furnished with decorations and furniture of high historical value.
In the event of damage, loss, or removal of fixtures or decorative items, a flat fee of JPY 300,000 will be charged for repair or compensation. Thank you for your understanding.
Children are welcome to accompany the group with no restrictions on age or number; however, children under 5 years old are not able to wear kimono.
A very popular add-on option is kimono rental for JPY 15,000 (includes kimono dressing and hairstyling). The kimono is an optional add-on and is not included in the base plan.
The add-on fee is to be paid on-site upon arrival. After the experience, guests may leave wearing the kimono. If wearing a kimono, hairstyling and dressing take approximately 40 minutes per person (about 15 minutes for children).
This is an extremely popular option chosen by almost all guests, making your Japan and Kyoto experience more photogenic and leaving you with unforgettable memories ★
Kimonos are selected from the shop’s current inventory, and specific styles cannot be reserved in advance. Approximately 10–20 sets are available, with styles and colors subject to same-day availability.
If you plan to add the kimono experience in advance, we recommend providing your height and shoe size beforehand so the shop can prepare accordingly. For same-day additions, arrangements will be made on-site, and the selection will depend on the inventory available that day.
The fee does not include taxi fares. If a taxi is required to travel to the photoshoot location, the cost must be paid separately by the guest.
The photoshoot is generally meet on site and dismiss on site at the shooting location. Please inform us of the meeting point at the time of booking (for kimono add-ons, guests are required to visit the shop first).
The number of delivered photos varies by plan:
1-hour shoot: approximately 50 retouched photos
1.5-hour shoot: approximately 80 retouched photos
Only edited (retouched) photos will be provided. Unedited raw files are not included.

14,500 Yen
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A Scene Straight Out of a Movie! 90-Minute Kyoto Machiya & Outdoor Location Photoshoot (For Children Aged 5 and Above)

A Scene Straight Out of a Movie! 90-Minute Kyoto Machiya & Outdoor Location Photoshoot (For Children Aged 5 and Above)

Maximum 6 guests per group.
A commemorative photo shoot in a traditional Kyoto machiya, followed by a photographer-led shoot in the Gion area.
The venue is a 130-year-old wooden building furnished with decorations and furniture of high historical value.
In the event of damage, loss, or removal of fixtures or decorative items, a flat fee of JPY 300,000 will be charged for repair or compensation. Thank you for your understanding.
Children are welcome to accompany the group with no restrictions on age or number; however, children under 5 years old are not able to wear kimono.
A very popular add-on option is kimono rental for JPY 15,000 (includes kimono dressing and hairstyling). The kimono is an optional add-on and is not included in the base plan.
The add-on fee is to be paid on-site upon arrival. After the experience, guests may leave wearing the kimono. If wearing a kimono, hairstyling and dressing take approximately 40 minutes per person (about 15 minutes for children).
This is an extremely popular option chosen by almost all guests, making your Japan and Kyoto experience more photogenic and leaving you with unforgettable memories ★
Kimonos are selected from the shop’s current inventory, and specific styles cannot be reserved in advance. Approximately 10–20 sets are available, with styles and colors subject to same-day availability.
If you plan to add the kimono experience in advance, we recommend providing your height and shoe size beforehand so the shop can prepare accordingly. For same-day additions, arrangements will be made on-site, and the selection will depend on the inventory available that day.
The fee does not include taxi fares. If a taxi is required to travel to the photoshoot location, the cost must be paid separately by the guest.
The photoshoot is generally meet on site and dismiss on site at the shooting location. Please inform us of the meeting point at the time of booking (for kimono add-ons, guests are required to visit the shop first).
The number of delivered photos varies by plan:
1-hour shoot: approximately 50 retouched photos
1.5-hour shoot: approximately 80 retouched photos
Only edited (retouched) photos will be provided. Unedited raw files are not included.

21,300 Yen
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Tea Ceremony Experience & Photoshoot by a Professional Photographer

Tea Ceremony Experience & Photoshoot by a Professional Photographer

Maximum 6 guests per group.
A professional photographer will capture scenes of an authentic tea ceremony using 100% Uji matcha.
The venue is a 130-year-old wooden building furnished with decorations and furniture of high historical value.
In the event of damage, loss, or removal of fixtures or decorative items, a flat fee of JPY 300,000 will be charged for repair or compensation. Thank you for your understanding.
Children are welcome to accompany the group with no restrictions on age or number; however, children under 5 years old are not able to wear kimono.
A very popular add-on option is kimono rental for JPY 15,000 (includes kimono dressing and hairstyling). The kimono is an optional add-on and is not included in the base plan.
The add-on fee is to be paid on-site upon arrival. After the experience, guests may leave wearing the kimono. If wearing a kimono, hairstyling and dressing take approximately 40 minutes per person (about 15 minutes for children).
This is an extremely popular option chosen by almost all guests, making your Japan and Kyoto experience more photogenic and leaving you with unforgettable memories ★
Kimonos are selected from the shop’s current inventory, and specific styles cannot be reserved in advance. Approximately 10–20 sets are available, with styles and colors subject to same-day availability.
If you plan to add the kimono experience in advance, we recommend providing your height and shoe size beforehand so the shop can prepare accordingly. For same-day additions, arrangements will be made on-site, and the selection will depend on the inventory available that day.
The fee does not include taxi fares. If a taxi is required to travel to the photoshoot location, the cost must be paid separately by the guest.
The photoshoot is generally meet on site and dismiss on site at the shooting location. Please inform us of the meeting point at the time of booking (for kimono add-ons, guests are required to visit the shop first).
The number of delivered photos varies by plan:
1-hour shoot: approximately 50 retouched photos
1.5-hour shoot: approximately 80 retouched photos
Only edited (retouched) photos will be provided. Unedited raw files are not included.

21,300 Yen
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Calligraphy Experience & Photoshoot by a Professional Photographer

Calligraphy Experience & Photoshoot by a Professional Photographer

Maximum 6 guests per group.
You can write your favorite characters in calligraphy on a T-shirt or a folding fan and take it home as a souvenir. Finished items can be collected from the next day onward, or shipped to you with cash on delivery.
If wearing a kimono, hairstyling and kimono dressing take approximately 40 minutes per person (about 15 minutes for children).
The venue is a 130-year-old wooden building furnished with decorations and furniture of high historical value.
In the event of damage, loss, or removal of fixtures or decorative items, a flat fee of JPY 300,000 will be charged for repair or compensation. Thank you for your understanding.
Children are welcome to accompany the group with no restrictions on age or number; however, children under 5 years old are not able to wear kimono.
A very popular add-on option is kimono rental for JPY 15,000 (includes kimono dressing and hairstyling). The kimono is an optional add-on and is not included in the base plan.
The add-on fee is to be paid on-site upon arrival. After the experience, guests may leave wearing the kimono.
This is an extremely popular option chosen by almost all guests, making your Japan and Kyoto experience more photogenic and leaving you with unforgettable memories ★
Kimonos are selected from the shop’s current inventory, and specific styles cannot be reserved in advance. Approximately 10–20 sets are available, with styles and colors subject to same-day availability.
If you plan to add the kimono experience in advance, we recommend providing your height and shoe size beforehand so the shop can prepare accordingly. For same-day additions, arrangements will be made on-site, and the selection will depend on the inventory available that day.
The fee does not include taxi fares. If a taxi is required to travel to the photoshoot location, the cost must be paid separately by the guest.
The photoshoot is generally meet on site and dismiss on site at the shooting location. Please inform us of the meeting point at the time of booking (for kimono add-ons, guests are required to visit the shop first).
The number of delivered photos varies by plan:
1-hour shoot: approximately 50 retouched photos
1.5-hour shoot: approximately 80 retouched photos
Only edited (retouched) photos will be provided. Unedited raw files are not included.

31,100 Yen
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Udon Making Experience + Tasting

Udon Making Experience + Tasting

Maximum 20 guests per group.
Enjoy a hands-on udon noodle-making experience, followed by a meal featuring your freshly made udon served with vegetable tempura, including mixed vegetables, mushrooms, pumpkin, shiso leaf, and nori. Please note that the menu may vary depending on ingredient availability on the day.
The process includes preparing salt water, mixing, kneading, foot-kneading, resting the dough, rolling, and cutting the noodles (approximately 50 minutes). Boiling the udon is handled by the staff. After the experience, you can relax and enjoy the udon you made yourself. You may leave after the meal.
Vegetarian, vegan, and allergy-friendly meals are available by advance request only and cannot be provided on the day of the experience. Guests requiring vegetarian or gluten-free options are kindly asked to inform us in advance.

14,000 Yen
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Sushi Making Experience + Tasting

Sushi Making Experience + Tasting

Maximum 20 guests per group.
The menu includes six types of nigiri sushi (squid, eel, shrimp, tuna ×2, and egg), one temari sushi (salmon), one gunkan roll (flying fish roe), inari sushi, one roll sushi (cucumber), and miso soup. Please note that the menu may vary depending on ingredient availability on the day.
You will experience five different nigiri techniques (approximately 45 minutes).
Enjoy the fun of making sushi by hand, followed by a warm bowl of miso soup and tea—an essential part of Japanese dining—for a relaxed lunch. You may leave after the meal.
Vegetarian, vegan, and allergy-friendly meals are available by advance request only and cannot be provided on the day of the experience. Guests requiring vegetarian or gluten-free options are kindly asked to inform us in advance.

14,000 Yen
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Venue details

NameTraditional Cultural Experience in Kyoto, Japan – Frame Journey Japan
Address2F, 364 Momiji-cho, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto
京都府京都市下京区紅葉町364 2F
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Access by public transportation

12-minute walk from JR Kyoto Station, Karasuma Central Exit

What's included

1. Package fee
2. Service charge
3. Japanese consumption tax
4. Reservation fee

What's not included

1. Additional charges outside the set menu
2. Other unlisted fees

Booking notes

1. The set menu contents and images are for reference only.
2. Please select a valid reservation time. To improve the success rate of your booking, we recommend keeping a few backup dates in mind.
3. Please provide a specific and reachable contact method (an email address or a working phone number).
4. Please arrive at the reservation location on time. If you are late, your experience time may be shortened or your reservation may be cancelled.

Cancellation policy

Cancellation made within 3 days before the use date will incur a charge of 100% of the reservation fee.