Japan’s 8 Best Portrait Shoots in Japan

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

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

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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2.Maiko Makeover and Photoshoot Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 239 reviews · 2h 30m · from $140

Transform into a Kyoto maiko with kimono, makeup, studio photos, three prints, and all digital images in a 150-minute experience.

“This activity was super special. They are quick with Make up and garnments! Love it every minute!!!!”

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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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4.Private Photoshoot Service

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 158 reviews · 1 hour - 90 minutes · from $78Best value

Capture Kyoto’s old streets, temples, and bamboo paths with a private photographer, 200 plus images, fast editing, and flexible location choices.

“Mickey was so easy to work with and the photos are beautiful!”

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5.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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6.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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7.Tea Ceremony with Kimono and Photoshoot

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 90 reviews · 1h 30m · from $127

Dress in a Kyoto kimono, learn tea ceremony customs in English, make matcha, enjoy sweets, and receive three professional photos.

“Our guide, Mami was very knowledgeable and very kind!”

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8.Private Gion District Photoshoot Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 79 reviews · 90 minutes - 7 hours · from $109

Capture Kyoto in polished photos with a private Gion shoot through pagodas, old streets, and temples, guided by a friendly local photographer.

“Mina was absoluterky amazing🥰He took his time with us and guided us throughout the process. We got to see the top places in Kyoto and get excellent pictures. Thank you Mina.”

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