The 6 Photo Sessions in Tokyo That Earn Their Price

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 348 reviews · from $106Our pick

Follow a lead guide through central Tokyo in a street-legal go-kart, wearing a fun costume and stopping for photos at Shibuya Crossing, Harajuku, Omotesando, Miyashita Park, and Yoyogi Park. The tour lasts about 80 minutes, takes up to three participants, and requires a valid hard-copy driving permit.

“Super great guides. Fun costumes. Strong focus on safety. Great photos. Good way to get a sense of Tokyo. Only downside is that they need a system to guide us. The go karts are too loud to hear over even in the front. This is more an experience than a guided tour through Tokyo. If yii or Ute looking for that—this isn’t it. Had a lot of fun though!”

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2.Tokyo Go-Karting Experience: Shibuya Crossing with Photos

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 190 reviews · 1 hour · from $90

You’ll drive a custom go-kart through central Tokyo with an English-speaking guide, passing Harajuku, Omotesando, Yoyogi Park, Shinjuku, and Shibuya Crossing. Costumes, digital photos, one printed photo, water, and a camera mount are included. Bring the correct paper IDP and expect a small group of up to four.

“The best tour you may book in Tokyo!!! I booked it as a surprise for my man, sadly he saw it before the day, nevertheless he loveeeed it! And me too!!! Rukaj is such an amazing tour guide, he's really taking care of each person in the group, luckily we were only 4 people on this night, and as the only woman, I was afraid to drive to slowly (clichee ? nooooo!) but the other guys went at the end in the front and were able to push on the gas a little more and I followed on my rythm!!! Even the pictures are so coooool! Rukaj proposed us to…”

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3.Tokyo Cyberpunk Street Photo Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 165 reviews

Meet your photography instructor at 7 p.m. near Shinjuku Station, then work through Kabukicho, Omoide Yokocho, and Shibuya Crossing. Charles, Lukasz, Luke, and other EYExplore guides teach camera and phone techniques, including composition, exposure, and long exposure. The group is capped at four.

“This is the best tour to learn more about night photography. Lucas is a professional with knowledge of my camera. I had a lot of fun learning and shooting night photos. As I was the only person, I got to learn more how I can improve my photography skills. The best thing is that Lucas wants you to enjoy yourself and learn a few tricks to improve. Overall an excellent guide, very friendly and a fun tour.”

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

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

Join an English-speaking photographer for a 2 to 2.5-hour Tokyo night walk through Golden Gai, Kabukicho, and Shibuya Crossing. Guides such as Gota and Goto help with poses, city context, and camera angles. The group holds six people, and you receive 20 edited photos afterward.

“Cannot recommend this tour enough!! If you are wanting some fab photos of your trip, a fun time and to learn a little more about the Shinjuku area then this tour is the one for you! Gota knew all the best spots, showed you how to pose and provided information on the area, interesting facts we would not have known otherwise. He walked very fast but we were able to keep up. He also provided the photos VERY quickly the night that they were taken and they were all edited up amazingly. Highly recommend!”

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5.Tokyo Shinjuku Night Photo Tour with Pro Gota

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

Join photographer Gota for a 90-minute private night walk through Shinjuku. You’ll pose among neon streets, Golden Gai, Hanazono Shrine, Kabukicho, lanterns, and skyline views, with a welcome drink and at least 20 edited photos included.

“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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6.Tour with Pro Tokyo Photographer and take Edgy Unique Portraits

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

Photographer Deniz Demir guides your private Tokyo portrait session through Shinjuku and Kabukicho, with stops such as Omoide Yokocho and Golden Gai. Choose your style and location, get posing help, and receive 10 professionally retouched, high-resolution photos.

“It was a super easy going, relaxing tour and photoshoot! Deniz was super chill and knowledgable of the area and the photos turned out amazing! I'm not a photogenic person but he definitely worked his magic.”

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