Tokyo by Night Photography Tour (Private Option Available)
Overview
Available languages
2 hours 30 minutes
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Join a tour by MagicalTrip, proud winner of the Tripadvisor Best of the Best Award. Each experience is led by a MagicalTrip Certified Guide, professionally trained and carefully selected to ensure quality and authenticity.
Meet your friendly local guide in Shinjuku Sanchome and start at a cozy izakaya with a drink included, discussing your preferred photo style—neon cityscapes or candid street shots—before heading out.
Explore iconic and hidden Tokyo spots on a night photo walk. Your guide will take photos and share insider stories, so you leave with great shots and local knowledge.
Choose between capturing the famous Shibuya Scramble Crossing or a panoramic night view from the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please note: Because this is a photo-focusedPlease note: Because this is a photo-focused experience, the tour duration is not fixed (approximately within 2 hours–2.5 hours) and may vary depending on the day’s photo conditions, crowd levels, and group size.
Japan's climate has become more extreme, with summer highs reaching 40°C (110°F) and winter lows dropping to -5°C (20°F). Please prepare accordingly for the tour.
Photography is strictly prohibited in some areas, such as Shinjuku Golden Gai and Memory Lane. We kindly ask for your understanding and cooperation.
Out of respect for our other guests and to ensure the best tour for everyone, we must start the tour on time.
Please note that if you are late for more than 15 minutes than meeting time (10 mins before the tour starting time), you will not be able to join the tour, get refund or rescheduled. ・You will not be able to join the tour, get a refund or reschedule if you are late for the tour and miss the group.
All ages can join this tour.
The tour might be cancelled in case of unsuitable weather for safety reasons.
You do not need to pay for the guide's drink or transportation fee.
Transportation fee (train) is not included in this tour.
Itinerary order is subject to change depending on traffic, weather and operation
If any place is closed, we will try an alternative location.
Please note that there might be other participants.
For a full refund, please cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the tour starting time.
Free date/time rescheduling up to 24 hours before the tour starting time (depending on availability)."
No cameras required unless you want to take picturesque photos of your own!
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Shinjuku
Start Tokyo by Night Photography Tour in Shinjuku
Shinjuku
Start Tokyo by Night Photography Tour in Shinjuku
What‘s Included
20 edited photos during your tour
1 Drink
A Certified guide by MagicalTrip
Exploring Shinjuku with a local guide / english-speaking photographer.
Dinner
Options
Group Tour
Mix of multiple groups in one tour
Private Tour
Private tour only for your group
Reviews
151 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great
Annett C,,Dec 30, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00The tour was very good and it was fun to pose for the photos. It was quite a walk, about 3km - that was ok.
Amazing experience
Dr hanoody,,Dec 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had an amazing photoshoot experience in Tokyo. From the very beginning, the photographer made us feel comfortable, relaxed, and completely at ease. The session was smooth, enjoyable, and full of positive energy. He knew exactly how to guide us, capture the right moments, and use Tokyo’s beautiful surroundings perfectly. It never felt rushed or forced — everything felt natural and fun. The photos turned out beautiful and truly reflected the experience we had. It was more than just a photoshoot; it was a memorable experience that we genuinely enjoyed from start to finish. Highly recommended for anyone visiting Tokyo and wanting to capture meaningful memories. 📸✨
Very pleasant
tejadat2020,,Dec 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was a great experience our guide was very attentive and friendly, we asked him questions and concerns we had about the city and he answered us everything.
Night Photos with Shogo
aylins667,,Dec 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour was great. Shogo was really amazing with us; he told us interesting things and also took us to places that we probably wouldn’t have discovered on our own, and the photos turned out really well. We definitely recommend it.
Amazing Photography Tour
Tim F,,Dec 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Gota was an amazing photographer and managed to take quite a number of amazing photographs of our family in a number of different locations. He also explained the history and customs of each place we visited, providing useful context for each of the photographs taken. Highly recommend this photography tour!!
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Amazing Tokyo Night Photo Experience!
Monique A,,Nov 25, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00I really enjoyed the experience. The photographer did a great job explaining our route ahead of time with a map and gave helpful reminders along the way. Our group was small (just four of us), and we instantly clicked — encouraging each other, cheering each other on, and swapping pose ideas. It truly felt like making new friends in the middle of Tokyo! The pace of the tour was very fast though. We quickly moved through each location by walking or subway - so be sure to wear comfortable shoes!. It kept the energy high, but just know there wasn’t much time to settle into a pose or think too much about different angles since each person needed to get their turn in the shot. One thing to note: the tour was advertised as about 2.5 hours, but ours ended after 90 minutes. We skipped one of the planned stops due to a festival in the area, which was totally fine, so it would’ve been great to use that extra time at Shibuya Crossing. We all really really wanted more shots there, but we only got one chance each as we crossed. So having a second time to cross would have been more ideal. But overall, the experience was amazing, memorable and fun!
Very fun!
toshib2016,,Nov 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was very fun and discovering the night quarters with a guide was a very big bonus. Gota-san is an incredibly fun and professional person.
Do not book this tour.
Tammy P,,Oct 21, 2025
- Review from Viator
1.00What a sham! Guide gave no information or photography tips. Tour lasted 1.5 hours instead of 2.5. Absolute waste of money and time.
A fun night
HelgaMelga,,Oct 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great fun and saw lots of interesting, cool sights with our photography, Gota. And he took some great photos of us at each place which he emailed to us after. Arigato gozaimasu Gota.
Great photographer and...
Cristin A,,Oct 17, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Great photographer and guide. Really good experience. This was the perfect option as a solo traveler to capture photos of my trip and to see and learn about many interesting landmarks around Tokyo.
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