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The 15 Best Photography Sessions in Tokyo

22 tours  ·  ★★★★★★★★★★ 4.9 average  ·  from $17

Every Japan itinerary has one slot too few. These 15 photography sessions in Tokyo earn theirs, priced and timed so the decision takes minutes instead of an evening.

Tokyo Kimono, Furisode, and Yukata Rental Experience | Exquisite Hairstyling & Japanese Makeup & Photo Shoot (Ookini Asakusa Kaminarimon) - Getting Dressed, With Help From a Professional
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Tokyo Kimono, Furisode, and Yukata Rental Experience | Exquisite Hairstyling & Japanese Makeup & Photo Shoot (Ookini Asakusa Kaminarimon)

1.Tokyo Kimono, Furisode, and Yukata Rental Experience | Exquisite Hairstyling & Japanese Makeup & Photo Shoot (Ookini Asakusa Kaminarimon)

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 767 reviews · from $17Our pick

Choose a kimono or yukata at Ookini’s Asakusa shop, a short walk from Senso-ji and Kaminarimon. A dresser helps you get ready, with standard hairstyling and accessories included in the basic plan. You can pay extra for furisode, Japanese-style makeup, more elaborate hair or a photo shoot.

“It was just so-so, and the customer service was rather cold.”

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Tokyo Ryogoku Sumo Morning Practice + Photo Shoot with Wrestlers - The five-to-30-minute walk through sumo town
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Tokyo Ryogoku Sumo Morning Practice + Photo Shoot with Wrestlers

2.Tokyo Ryogoku Sumo Morning Practice + Photo Shoot with Wrestlers

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 277 reviews · from $98

Watch real sumo training in Tokyo, learn stable etiquette, and meet wrestlers for photos in this intimate Ryogoku morning tour.

“Experience was awesome and gave me a great appreciation of this rigorous sport. The guide was visible at the easy to find meeting point and provide valuable insight and explanation for the session. Highly recommend. Be aware you are sitting on the floor for an hour and 20 mins as the Sumos go through their training routines.”

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Tokyo Cyberpunk Street Photo Tour - Kabukicho: Tokyo neon with plenty of movement
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Tokyo Cyberpunk Street Photo Tour

3.Tokyo Cyberpunk Street Photo Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 165 reviews · from $184Top rated

Photograph Tokyo after dark on a small-group walk through Shinjuku and Shibuya, with expert tips for cameras and smartphones.

“Nat our guide was very knowledgeable and pleasant but unfortunately he walked very fast. My friend and I struggled to keep up and after an hour we totally lost track of him. We did not know where we were so had to take a taxi back to our hotel, missing the last hour of the tour.”

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Tokyo by Night Photography Tour (Private Option Available) - Golden Gai: Small Bars and Strict Photography Rules
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Tokyo by Night Photography Tour (Private Option Available)

4.Tokyo by Night Photography Tour (Private Option Available)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 151 reviews · from $105

Photograph Tokyo after dark with a local guide, from Golden Gai to Shibuya Crossing, and receive 20 edited images from this small-group tour.

“Fast paced and fun evening and a suprise stop at a steam punk bar for a drink. Great as a solo travler having photos taken and navigating Shinjuku with a guide who also was informative. Highly recommend and also received photos later that evening.”

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Tokyo Shinjuku Night Photo Tour with Pro Gota - Starting with a drink in Shinjuku Sanchome
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Tokyo Shinjuku Night Photo Tour with Pro Gota

5.Tokyo Shinjuku Night Photo Tour with Pro Gota

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 142 reviews · from $85

See Shinjuku by night with photographer Gota, a welcome drink, six photo stops, and at least 20 edited portraits.

“I have to say joining this Night Photo Tour was a decision made out of excitement and also leap of faith. I was on a solo trip with no knowledge of what the tour was about because of the lack of information. Even after I confirmed, the compaRead more”

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Tokyo Sumo Morning Practice Tour w/ Ring-Side Seat + Photo Shoot - Inside the stable: 90 minutes of serious practice
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Tokyo Sumo Morning Practice Tour w/ Ring-Side Seat + Photo Shoot

6.Tokyo Sumo Morning Practice Tour w/ Ring-Side Seat + Photo Shoot

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 93 reviews · from $99

Watch authentic sumo practice in Tokyo, sit close to the ring, learn from a guide, and enjoy a possible wrestler photo shoot.

“Easy to meet . Short walk . Short explanation and direct to practice. After practice all questions were answered . If you never seen sumo before may be worth to ask the instructor after the practice for a short 5 minutes about the history of Sumo and basic rules”

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Tour with Pro Tokyo Photographer and take Edgy Unique Portraits - Meeting Deniz at Shinjuku Station
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Tour with Pro Tokyo Photographer and take Edgy Unique Portraits

7.Tour with Pro Tokyo Photographer and take Edgy Unique Portraits

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 80 reviews · from $145

Review of Tokyo’s private edgy portrait shoot with Deniz Demir, including Shinjuku locations, photo quality, price, timing, and booking tips.

“This was an experience that will allow me to hold on to the memory of the quality of my solo trip. Deniz was an awesome photographer. From the time I booked the activity he remained in constant communication with me to ensure my experieRead more”

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Tokyo Portrait Tour with a Professional Photographer - Starting in Shibuya, where Tokyo turns theatrical
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Tokyo Portrait Tour with a Professional Photographer

Tokyo Asakusa: Miu Kimono Rental and Optional Photoshoot - Picking Between Kimono and Yukata
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Tokyo Asakusa: Miu Kimono Rental and Optional Photoshoot

Tokyo: Photo Shoot with a Private Vacation Photographer - Choosing between one, two, or three hours
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Tokyo: Photo Shoot with a Private Vacation Photographer

Membership Car Club GTR35 LibertyWalk Daikoku car meet photoshoot - Cruising the Wangan, Tokyo’s famous Bayshore route
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Membership Car Club GTR35 LibertyWalk Daikoku car meet photoshoot

11.Membership Car Club GTR35 LibertyWalk Daikoku car meet photoshoot

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 44 reviews · from $215

Ride through Tokyo in a Liberty Walk GT-R, follow the Wangan, visit A-PIT and Daikoku, and stop for photos at Tokyo Tower.

“I cannot recommend this experience. It was poorly organized and fell far short of my expectations based on the reviews. As someone over 6 feet tall, I found riding in the cramped back seat for the entire tour extremely uncomfortable, especiallRead more”

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Travel Tokyo with Your Own Personal Photographer - The listed three-stop route, and its practical limits
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Travel Tokyo with Your Own Personal Photographer

12.Travel Tokyo with Your Own Personal Photographer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 43 reviews · from $145

Review of Tokyo’s private one-hour photo tour with Joe, 300 to 400 original images, 20 retouched photos, and stops in Shibuya and Shinjuku.

“How was excellent! He was communicative before, during and after our shoot. He has a great eye for angles and good knowledge of where to get the best pics. We liked him so much, we will be doing another session with him next week.”

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Tokyo Photoshoot Tour with a Local Photographer - Meeting Marvin and getting comfortable in front of the camera
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Tokyo Photoshoot Tour with a Local Photographer

13.Tokyo Photoshoot Tour with a Local Photographer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 37 reviews · 30 minutes - 2 hours · from $174

Capture Tokyo with a private local photographer, guided posing, flexible locations, and 70 to 150 edited photos delivered within 7 to 12 days.

“Overall great, Marvin knew a bunch of locations and took some great photos. He also shared a lot of interesting information about life in Tokyo - thanks again!”

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Tokyo Portrait Tour with a Professional Photographer - Starting in Shibuya, where Tokyo turns theatrical
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Tokyo Portrait Tour with a Professional Photographer

15.Tokyo Portrait Tour with a Professional Photographer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 29 reviews · 1h 30m · from $83

Capture polished Tokyo portraits while exploring Shibuya and Shinjuku with an English-speaking local photographer in a small group.

“Taku koike was a great photographer and he was very accommodating . Not only took pictures , but provided great history/story telling in the locations where the photos were taken . I would book him again!!!”

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