Best Photoshoots & Photo Tours in Tokyo: the Top 14

Tokyo: Kimono Dressing, Walking, and Photography Session

1.Kimono Dressing, Walking, and Photography Session

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 427 reviews · from $67Our pick

In Tokyo’s Yanaka district, Sayoko Yamamura dresses you in a traditional silk kimono or summer yukata, then leads you to a quiet shrine for photos. You’ll learn how to walk, sit, pray, and behave in kimono. About 50 outfits are available, with iPhone 14 Pro photography included. Hair, makeup, tea ceremony, and professional photography cost extra.

“We did the tour already last year and came back this time with the whole family because we liked it so much. Thank you so much Sayoko”

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Best Go Kart Experience in Shibuya Crossing with Iconic Photos

2.Best Go Kart Experience in Shibuya Crossing with Iconic Photos

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 348 reviews · from $106Top rated

Spend about 80 minutes driving a guided go-kart route through central Tokyo. Choose a costume, follow your lead driver through Harajuku, Omotesando, Yoyogi Park, Miyashita Park, and Shibuya Crossing, and receive photos plus a printed picture. You need a valid hard-copy 1949 Geneva Convention IDP, or an approved Japanese license translation.

“DO IT!!! This experience was amazing! An hour plus driving around the huge city of Tokyo visiting many different prefectures! Our host/lead driver was fun as hell! I can’t really say enough about him. It was between this service and another one, I am SO HAPPY that i chose this one. I loved the costume selection and the entire vibe! This has literally made me want to get a motorcycle, lol. I would go again in a heart beat!”

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Daikoku Car Club Temporary Membership

3.Daikoku Car Club Temporary Membership

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 275 reviews · from $145

Meet at Ricoland Tokyo Bay and spend four to five evening hours following the Wangan route, crossing Rainbow Bridge, visiting A PIT Autobacs, and stopping for a Tokyo Tower photo. Your driver may take you in a tuner car to Daikoku Parking Area, depending on conditions. Cars, drivers, group size, and English ability can vary.

“Our tour started a bit hectic, said 6pm start and we got a text at 5pm stating we were to meet at 5:20pm, we were in another area visiting the Ramen Museum, had to cut that short and rush directly to the meeting point for our driver to be 28 minutes late to pick up. However, after the chaos settled this tour was everything a car enthusiast could hope for and more! From start to finish, it felt like we were part of something special. Mia was an incredible guide—knowledgeable, passionate, and just plain cool. Her bad a$$ little '97 Nissan set the tone perfectly for the night. Rolling into…”

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Tokyo Cyberpunk Street Photo Tour

4.Tokyo Cyberpunk Street Photo Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 165 reviews

Join a professional photography guide, often Charles, Lukasz, Luke, or Stephane, for an evening walk through Shinjuku and Shibuya. You’ll practice night shots, long exposure, composition, and phone photography at Kabukicho, Omoide Yokocho, and Shibuya Crossing. The group holds no more than four people, and the tour ends near Shibuya Station.

“You do not need any photography experience to enjoy this tour, and you will still come away with exceptional pictures and a new perspective on documenting your trip. The guide was fantastic—knowledgeable about both cameras and the Read more”

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Tokyo by Night Photography Tour (Private Option Available)

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

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

Walk through Shinjuku and Shibuya with an English-speaking photographer, such as Gota, who guides your poses and captures Tokyo’s neon-lit streets. This small-group tour lasts about 2 to 2.5 hours, includes one drink and 20 edited photos, and ends in a different location from the Shinjuku meeting point.

“We had our photos taken with Gato and he was absolutely incredible. Not only did we receive our pictures quickly, but he was also professional, fun, and incredibly knowledgeable about the area. The session was fast-paced and enjoyable, and we couldn’t be happier with how the photos turned out!”

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Tokyo Shinjuku Night Photo Tour with Pro Gota

6.Tokyo Shinjuku Night Photo Tour with Pro Gota

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

Join photographer Gota for a 90-minute private walk through Shinjuku after dark. You’ll enjoy a welcome drink, pose at Hanazono Shrine, Golden Gai, Kabukicho, Jouenji Temple, and Shintoshin Bridge, then receive at least 20 professionally edited photos. Expect about 3 km of walking and a mix of neon streets, lanterns, temples, and skyline views.

“A great way to see the city in a short amount of time. The guide was knowledgeable, friendly, and shared interesting insights that brought the city to life. Perfect for a quick overview!”

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Tokyo: Evening Photography Tour

7.Evening Photography Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 61 reviews · 2h 30m · from $103

Join photographer Gota-san or another MagicalTrip guide for a 150-minute evening walk through Shinjuku, Kabukicho, and Shibuya. Start with a drink and photos in a Blade Runner-style bar, then choose between Shibuya Crossing and the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building view. You receive at least 20 edited photos within three days.

“Really great tour by Rai and Charlie. I was taken to some great locations around Shinjuku and Shibuya, many photos were taken. I recommend this tour for people who want to have memories in these locations and have professional photos taken of them in these locations. Thank you Rai and Charlie!”

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Tokyo: Photo Shoot with a Private Vacation Photographer

8.Photo Shoot with a Private Vacation Photographer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 53 reviews · 1 - 3 hours

Meet a private English or Japanese-speaking photographer in Tokyo for a one to three hour shoot shaped around your trip. Jannis, Yosuke, Ivana, and other local photographers have worked with families, couples, and friends in places such as Shinjuku and Shibuya, using natural poses, motion shots, and local suggestions. Your edited images arrive in a private online gallery within five working days.

“This was very nice experience. We were very satisfied with our photographer Ivana. We was just our natural selves and she captured our spontaneous moments. We weren't nervous at all and time flew by. The final product (30 pictures) is amazing and something that wil remind us of our Tokyo trip forever.”

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Tokyo Authentic Kimono Rental in Asakusa with Photography Option

9.Tokyo Authentic Kimono Rental in Asakusa with Photography Option

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 46 reviews · from $45Best value

Choose an authentic kimono or yukata, let Yae’s staff dress you and style your hair, then explore Asakusa until 5:30 PM. Add the photography option for a professional outdoor session around Senso-ji Temple and nearby landmarks. The experience suits solo visitors, couples, families, and plus-size participants.

“Very friendly and helpful service! A wide variety of Kimonos to select from. The hair stylist was so sweet and cheerful and made the whole experience one to remember! I would definitely recommend this company!”

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Tokyo 6hr Instagram Highlights Private Tour with Licensed Guide

10.Tokyo 6hr Instagram Highlights Private Tour with Licensed Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 38 reviews · from $155

Spend six hours with a licensed English-speaking guide and choose roughly three or four Tokyo photo spots. Your route might link Sensoji, Hie Shrine, Shibuya Crossing, Meiji Jingu, Harajuku, Shinjuku, or another district. Guides such as Sam, Yoshi, Miho, Taku, and Bruce tailor the day to your interests, though transport and entry fees cost extra.

“Taku did a great job relating the history & traditions of Tokyo, Japan to all the places that we saw, a very informative tour & such an epic cultural immersion! Hiring him as a guide was a massive savings of time & energy as we agreed to a reasRead more”

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Tokyo:Genuine Tea Ceremony, Kimono Dressing, and Photography

11.Genuine Tea Ceremony, Kimono Dressing, and Photography

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 33 reviews · from $115

Join Sayoko for a 2.5-hour Tokyo experience built around kimono dressing, a traditional tea ceremony, and shrine photography. Choose from more than 50 kimono or yukata designs, learn proper shrine manners and kimono movement, watch an instructor prepare matcha, then make your own. Groups are limited to three, with English and Japanese support.

“We were absolutely overwhelmed by this tea ceremony experience. It was one of the best and touching experiences we had during our trip. Sayoko was so friendly and explained everything - also in advance choosing the best kimonos. She explainnot only on the tea ceremony itself, but also on the correct way to behave and pray in a Shinto Shrine. Sakoyo also took pictures of us wearing Kimono at the Shrine. The tea ceremony itself was led and explained by an experienced tea ceremony teacher. We both were deeply impressed by her and the ceremony which gave us the feeling to be welcomed friends rather than foreigners from a different…”

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Tokyo: Private photo shoot

12.Private photo shoot

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 31 reviews · 1 hour - 90 minutes · from $190

Meet photographer Tavo Fujise at a Tokyo location you choose, then spend 60 to 90 minutes making relaxed, polished portraits in English, Spanish, Portuguese, Japanese, or Galician. Tavo guides your poses, suggests streets and alleys, and delivers more than 50 original photos plus 20 edited images within a week.

“I had such a great experience shooting with Tavo in Tokyo! From the moment we met, he was super friendly and easy to talk to, which made the whole session feel really natural. It didn’t even feel like a photo shoot, more like hanging out with a friend who just happens to be an amazing photographer. He has a great eye for capturing the atmosphere of Tokyo. For anyone in Tokyo who wants stunning shots and a super fun time while taking them, Tavo’s your guy!”

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:Tokyo,Shibuya/ Pro Photography in Kimono / English-Friendly

13.:Tokyo,Shibuya/ Pro Photography in Kimono / English-Friendly

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 26 reviews · 1 hour

At SHIBUI near Harajuku, you choose a kimono and accessories, get dressed by a professional, and enjoy a short photo session in a traditional studio or nearby outdoor setting. English-speaking staff guide you throughout. Hair styling costs an extra 2,000 yen per person, and finished photos are sent by email or AirDrop.

“Best money I spent on our family vacation. The building doesn’t have any signs so you may feel little lost, but all I did was call the place and the photographer came out to greet us. His wife will help you get dress into the Kimono. She was wonderful. Then we walk to a park near by about 3-5 mins away and there wheres all the pictures are taken. They came out great! Definitely recommend this place. Thank you !”

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Asakusa Kimono Photography Tour

14.Asakusa Kimono Photography Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · 2h 30m · from $122

Meet Gota Murakami or another English-speaking MagicalTrip guide near Tobu Asakusa Station. Choose a kimono or summer yukata, add a hairstyle and accessories if you are a woman, then walk through Asakusa for 150 minutes of sightseeing and portrait photography. You receive raw and edited photos, plus local stories and posing help.

“très belle expérience, de pouvoir se promener en kimono, notre photographe avait de bonnes idées de poses, et d'endroits magnifiques. j'ai vraiment passer un très bon moment”

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Best Photoshoots & Photo Tours in Tokyo: the Top 14

Tokyo: Kimono Dressing, Walking, and Photography Session

1.Kimono Dressing, Walking, and Photography Session

Best Go Kart Experience in Shibuya Crossing with Iconic Photos

2.Best Go Kart Experience in Shibuya Crossing with Iconic Photos

Daikoku Car Club Temporary Membership

3.Daikoku Car Club Temporary Membership

Tokyo Cyberpunk Street Photo Tour

4.Tokyo Cyberpunk Street Photo Tour

Tokyo by Night Photography Tour (Private Option Available)

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

Tokyo Shinjuku Night Photo Tour with Pro Gota

6.Tokyo Shinjuku Night Photo Tour with Pro Gota

Tokyo: Evening Photography Tour

7.Evening Photography Tour

Tokyo: Photo Shoot with a Private Vacation Photographer

8.Photo Shoot with a Private Vacation Photographer

Tokyo Authentic Kimono Rental in Asakusa with Photography Option

9.Tokyo Authentic Kimono Rental in Asakusa with Photography Option

Tokyo 6hr Instagram Highlights Private Tour with Licensed Guide

10.Tokyo 6hr Instagram Highlights Private Tour with Licensed Guide

Tokyo:Genuine Tea Ceremony, Kimono Dressing, and Photography

11.Genuine Tea Ceremony, Kimono Dressing, and Photography

Tokyo: Private photo shoot

12.Private photo shoot

:Tokyo,Shibuya/ Pro Photography in Kimono / English-Friendly

13.:Tokyo,Shibuya/ Pro Photography in Kimono / English-Friendly

Asakusa Kimono Photography Tour

14.Asakusa Kimono Photography Tour

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