Tokyo · PHOTOGRAPHY SESSIONS
The 15 photography sessions below made the cut from everything we’ve reviewed across the region. Prices, durations and one standout note on each.
★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · from $67Our pick
Wear a real silk kimono in Tokyo’s Yanaka district, learn Japanese etiquette, walk to a quiet shrine, and receive memorable iPhone photos.
“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”
★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · from $106Top rated
Race through Shibuya, Harajuku, and Omotesando in a costume kart with a guide, photos, and a memorable Shibuya Crossing finish.
“Great fun driving around Tokyo seeing the sights. Our guide was brilliant and took lots of photos of us when we stopped around the circuit- also pointing out places for us to revisit on foot. Would recommend it.”
★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1 hour · from $90
Drive a costume-clad go-kart through Harajuku, Shinjuku, and Shibuya Crossing with a guide, photos, and a printed souvenir included.
“This activity was amazing and super fun! We had Serhii guiding us the whole time, we felt safe and we were able to enjoy to the fullest driving the kart in the streets of Tokyo!”
★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · from $184
Photograph Tokyo after dark on a small-group tour through Shinjuku and Shibuya, with expert tips for cameras and smartphones.
“Charles was very friendly and profesional. Great Locations and wonderful photos. We would definitly book again.”
★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · from $105
See Tokyo after dark with a photographer, from Shinjuku alleys to Shibuya Crossing, and receive 20 edited photos from your night out.
“The photographer was excellent, fun and personable. He spoke great English and gave us a tour as well as a photo shoot. He knew all the hidden gems as well as the most iconic photos. We highly recommend him.”
★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 2 hours · from $96
Watch authentic sumo practice from close range in Tokyo, learn the rituals and rules, and possibly meet wrestlers for photos afterward.
“It was really amazing seeing the Sumo Warriors go all-out training. While the Ryogoku matches might be grander, you can get so close to the wrestlers here, and watch them be trained by one of the top ranked legends in Sumo! Our guide, Kazu, was awesome, and educated us on the details of the rituals and their way of life both before and after the training session.”
★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 2 hours · from $96
Watch a real Tokyo sumo practice from close range, learn its customs from an English guide, and possibly pose with a wrestler afterward.
“Definitely one of our family’s highlights of the trip! Sho did a great job explaining the rules of sumo, the ranking system, and providing good background context about everything before we we went into the sumo stable. This stable had chairs, and it was so close to the ring. We were able to see all of the practice and gained such an appreciation for the training they go through as well as how hard they train”
★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · from $145
Capture edgy Tokyo portraits with photographer Deniz Demir while exploring Shinjuku, Omoide Yokocho, and neon-lit Kabukicho.
“I never write reviews but I felt compelled as this was such an awesome experience. I usually travel with my Creative Director so I'm typically never without a professional photographer. However, this was a personal/solo trip for me so I looked for local photographer in Tokyo and Deniz has the most unique photography tour experience in Tokyo. Most photo shoots are the more trendy shots with landmarks, etc. that you end up getting on your own with a selfie anyhow. Deniz takes you to some amazing and edgy shots/locations you would never think of as a tourist as we're looking for the more trendy spots. Moreover, Deniz is a just…”
★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 2h 30m · from $103
Photograph Tokyo after dark with an English-speaking guide, from a cyberpunk bar to Shinjuku and Shibuya, with 20 edited photos included.
“We had the pleasure not only to meet our guide & photographer Rai but also Gota, a professional photographer as well but trainee on the tour, which doubled the fun. Both did an amazing job and we felt so welcomed, comfortabel and well instructed. Rai came up with a lot of different ideas regarding location and posing so you don't need to worry if you are no professional supermodel ;-)”
★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · from $92
Capture Tokyo at night with a professional photographer, from Shibuya Crossing to Golden Gai, in a small six-person group.
“The best souvenir you can get for yourself as a solo traveler is pictures of your visit. Getting a special photoshoot in Tokyo was such a highlight!”
★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · from $32Best value
Rent a kimono in Asakusa, add a private photoshoot, and explore Tokyo in traditional dress with hair styling for women.
“This was a wonderful experience. Everyone was friendly and helpful. We decided to have a professional photoshoot and our family pictures were Amazing!! Highly recommend.”
★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1 - 3 hours · from $283
Capture Tokyo memories with a private local photographer, custom locations, candid portraits, edited digital photos, and flexible booking.
“Our photographer Yosuke was a great guide around Shinjuku in addition to taking really wonderful pictures. He guided us in posing and leveraged a lot of motion photos. He took a multitude of amazing pict to choose from.”
★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · from $45
Dress in an authentic kimono, enjoy professional hair styling, and explore Asakusa with optional photography near Senso-ji Temple.
“I felt beautiful, they made me beautiful. They were amazing and I took the kimono all the way to shibuya. Note this is 30-40 min away from shibuya better if you book an earlier time you will get to keep it for longer”
★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · from $215
Ride a Liberty Walk GT-R from Akihabara to Daikoku, cruise Tokyo’s Wangan route, visit Autobacs, and photograph Tokyo Tower.
“Absolutely horrible. They never showed up!! They also ghosted other people at the meetup spot. They did not respond to calls or messages, and wasted my entire day in Tokyo. DO NOT BOOK THESE UNPROFESSIONAL KIDS READ THE OTHER Read more”
★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · from $145
A private one-hour Tokyo photo walk with Joe, hundreds of original images, and 20 retouched shots from Shibuya, Shinjuku, or Tokyo Tower.
“Joe was amazing! He is so good at guiding your photoshoot and helping you pose since it can feel super awkward. He took lots of great photos so I’m excited to see my 20 edited ones! ☺️”
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