Tokyo · PHOTOGRAPHY SESSIONS

The 15 Photo Sessions in Tokyo That Earn Their Price

45 tours  ·  from $46

This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 15 photo sessions worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.

Best Go Kart Experience in Shibuya Crossing with Iconic Photos - Choosing a costume and getting ready to drive
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Best Go Kart Experience in Shibuya Crossing with Iconic Photos

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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Tokyo Go-Karting Experience: Shibuya Crossing with Photos - Before the engine starts at Monkey Kart SHIBUYA
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Tokyo Go-Karting Experience: Shibuya Crossing with Photos

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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Tokyo Cyberpunk Street Photo Tour - Kabukicho after dark
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Tokyo Cyberpunk Street Photo Tour

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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Tokyo by Night Photography Tour (Private Option Available) - Golden Gai: atmospheric, narrow, and not always camera-friendly
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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

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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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

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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Tour with Pro Tokyo Photographer and take Edgy Unique Portraits - Kabukicho after dark
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Tour with Pro Tokyo Photographer and take Edgy Unique Portraits

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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Tokyo Portrait Tour with a Professional Photographer - Starting in Shibuya
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Tokyo Portrait Tour with a Professional Photographer

7.Tokyo Portrait Tour with a Professional Photographer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 58 reviews · from $92

Spend 90 minutes with a professional photographer in a group of no more than six. Pose at Shibuya Crossing, Omoide Yokocho, Kabukicho, and Golden Gai, while your guide shares local facts and later edits your photos. Guides named in feedback include Smita and Kei Okamoto.

“He is a consummate professional. Attentive, patient, a special man. Choose it with confidence! You won't be sorry!”

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Tokyo: Photo Shoot with a Private Vacation Photographer - What the meeting and first photographs feel like
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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 custom one to three-hour shoot. Jannis, Yosuke, Ivana, and other local photographers guide poses, suggest photo spots, and capture natural moments for families, couples, birthdays, and friends. Edited digital images arrive through a private gallery within five working days.

“Every was perfect! Yosuke my photographer was amazing as well! Thank u very much for the good shots”

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Tokyo Authentic Kimono Rental in Asakusa with Photography Option - Choosing Between Kimono and Yukata
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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

At Yae Kimono Rental in Asakusa, you choose a kimono or yukata, receive professional hair styling, and head out near Senso-ji Temple. Add the photography option for a guided outdoor session with photographer K or another studio photographer. The full visit takes about 2.5 hours, with same-day return by 5:30 PM.

“We had a lovely time getting our kimonos and hair professionally done in beautiful styles. We sprang for the photography (because why not if we are getting all dressed up!) and this was the best part! We felt like models and got great family photos in our garb around the historic Asakusa temple and area. Our photographer not only took amazing photos but had a great rapport with our kids and made sure we had fun. The quality of the fabrics and the experience was more than five stars!”

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Membership Car Club GTR35 LibertyWalk Daikoku car meet photoshoot - Starting in Akihabara
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Membership Car Club GTR35 LibertyWalk Daikoku car meet photoshoot

10.Membership Car Club GTR35 LibertyWalk Daikoku car meet photoshoot

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

Join Gaijin Tuned for a four-hour shared ride from Akihabara in a Liberty Walk GT-R or another club car. You’ll cruise the Wangan route, cross Rainbow Bridge, stop at A-PIT Autobacs, visit Daikoku Parking Area, and finish with Tokyo Tower photos. Drivers include Timi, Julie, Samir, Fernando, and Henrique.

“Such a fun night - my 13 year old Liberty Walk obsessed son loved the LBWK GTR. Our driver, Timi was full of energy and insights! Spectacular night of car culture.”

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Travel Tokyo with Your Own Personal Photographer - What happens during the one-hour session
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Travel Tokyo with Your Own Personal Photographer

11.Travel Tokyo with Your Own Personal Photographer

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

Spend about an hour with Joe of UVEGOTJAPAN, choosing Tokyo locations while he captures natural street moments. You receive 300 to 400 original photos within two days, then select 20 for light and color editing, returned within seven days. Private sessions suit solo visitors, couples, and families.

“JOE IS SIMPLY THE BEST!!! I had the pleasure of partnering with his help during my mother and my recent trip to Tokyo. I had booked the timeslot and was concerned if there might be rain, but Joe was incredibly helpful, understanding, and suRead more”

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Tokyo Photoshoot Tour with a Local Photographer - Picking the right Tokyo neighborhood
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Tokyo Photoshoot Tour with a Local Photographer

12.Tokyo Photoshoot Tour with a Local Photographer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 37 reviews · 30 minutes - 2 hours

Join Marvin for a private Tokyo photoshoot lasting 30 minutes to 2 hours. Choose Shinjuku, Shibuya, Asakusa, Tokyo Tower, Ginza, or a park, then receive 70 to 150 edited photos through Google Drive within 7 to 12 days.

“This photography experience with Marvin is 100% worth the money. In fact he is so good that he should be charging more. If we lived here in Japan we would be utilizing his extreme talent more often but are just touring for a short time. Thank you so much for everything and the great photos. 💯🫶”

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Tokyo Portrait Tour with a Professional Photographer - Starting in Shibuya
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Tokyo Portrait Tour with a Professional Photographer

13.Tokyo Portrait Tour with a Professional Photographer

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

Spend 90 minutes with a local English-speaking photographer in Shibuya and Shinjuku. Guides such as Taku, Kei, Keitaro, and Takaya combine portrait direction with short stories about Tokyo, then deliver 30 professionally edited photos. Groups are limited to six, with wheelchair access available.

“I recently had the pleasure of going on a tour with Kevin, and I can’t recommend it enough! He took amazing pictures throughout the experience. Beyond his photography skills, he was incredibly kind and helpful. Highly recommended :)”

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:Tokyo,Shibuya/ Pro Photography in Kimono / English-Friendly - Choosing the Kimono and Accessories
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:Tokyo,Shibuya/ Pro Photography in Kimono / English-Friendly

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 26 reviews · 1 hour

At Kimono SHIBUI in Harajuku, you choose a kimono and accessories, get dressed by a professional, and pose for photos in a studio or nearby outdoor spots. The private one-hour session suits solo visitors and small groups who want polished kimono portraits without renting an outfit for the whole day.

“This was a great experience! They put you in the kimono (you can customize every single detail), do your hair and go out to take pictures with you. A specially for a solo traveler like me, this was a life saver. This is for people like me, who want to experience wearing a kimono, but don’t want to struggle with it for the whole day. 10/10 recommend!”

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Tokyo Photography Masterclass - Private Photography Lesson - Exposure settings become useful in real conditions
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Tokyo Photography Masterclass – Private Photography Lesson

15.Tokyo Photography Masterclass – Private Photography Lesson

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 25 reviews · from $190

Start at Hachiko Statue for a three-hour private photography lesson with a professional guide such as Karl. Practice composition, exposure, focusing, and night shooting in Shibuya, Harajuku, Shinjuku, or Asakusa, with the route shaped around your interests and skill level.

“We had a fabulous night and learned a lot. Our teacher, Karl, has loads of experience, shares his knowledge effectively, and is friendly. Our photography skills have improved dramatically as a result of our tour with him, and we saw some interRead more”

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