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!
What To Expect
Shinjuku
Start Tokyo by Night Photography Tour in Shinjuku
Shinjuku
Start Tokyo by Night Photography Tour in Shinjuku
Options
Private Tour
Private tour only for your group
Group Tour
Mix of multiple groups in one tour
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
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
182 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Wonderful experience and lovely Pictures!
Dennis W,Jun 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great Guide and Photographer!! Very respectful and funny guy!
Great vacation photos!
smzg356,Jun 3, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Yuto was awesome - Our photos are great and were delivered via email very quickly. Unfortunately we got lost and ran a few minutes late but he was super kind and it set the tone for a great night! We would definately recommend this activity.
Good value for money
mantaq10,Jun 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Gota san made the trip quite engaging and was quite effective in getting us to the right spots for some great photos!
Great experience
U5396NPannaa,May 31, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Gota has been great - I had a wonderful time at this photoshoot tour. I was looking for smth educational, but also with professional photos - and I'm so glad I found this tour because there were either only walking tours, or only photoshoot - and this one harmoniously combined both. Gota was very nice, polite, and offered nice spots and poses for photos. I got beautifully edited photos afterwards. This evening tour was a great addition to the regular day tours for first-time in Japan.
Awesome shoot!!
Tamika I,May 28, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Super fun!! Ryuma, was great. He first stopped and we got something to drink and talked about what kind of shoot I wanted then we went on the shoot. You get a two in one (a tour and a photoshoot). The photos came out great and I learned so much about Japan in the process. He also didn’t rush the process! Would do it again if I ever have an opportunity to go back to Japan.
A very different kind of tour!
Sofia U,May 17, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great walking tour. Many tips! Wear comfy shoes. If you are not into having pictures taken, this may not be your tour.
Super Cool Experience
Brandon H,May 9, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Gota is not only an amazing photographer & a great guide, but overall he's just a super genuine and cool person. My wife and I were able to see so much in the 2 hours & had so much fun with him. We would absolutely do this again when we come to Tokyo again. 5 stars *****!! Thank you, Gota for an unbeliveable experience!
Amazing!
car0linadarinkag,May 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Loved it, really Gota is wonderful, it tells you very interesting historical and cultural facts as well as the amazing photo shoot
From Photos to Friendship: A Special Tokyo Memory
karenrS4043QB,May 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My photo experience in Tokyo completely exceeded my expectations. Mai was incredibly kind to me from the very beginning; it wasn’t just about taking pictures, but about living a much deeper and more meaningful experience. Thanks to her, I was able to learn more about Japanese customs and traditions, and even understand better how people have fun and enjoy their culture. This experience was the perfect way to close my trip, as I felt I finally connected with aspects of Japan that I hadn’t been able to discover on my own. Mai made everything feel so natural, like we were longtime friends, which made the experience even more special. And on top of that, the photos turned out amazing—high quality and full of authentic moments. I highly recommend it!
Night crawl
roxannek509,Apr 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00I had a nice time exploring shinjuku and seeing hidden gems with Ran!
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