Tokyo Photo Tours & Photoshoots — Our Top 15

1.Kimono Dressing, Walking, and Photography Session

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 427 reviews · from $67Our pick

Meet Sayoko near Sendagi Station, choose from about 50 silk kimonos or summer yukata, and get dressed with traditional accessories. Then walk through Yanaka to a quiet shrine, learn kimono manners and prayer customs, and pose for photos taken with an iPhone 14 Pro. Hair, makeup, tea, and a professional photographer cost extra.

“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”

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 348 reviews · from $106Top rated

Drive a custom go-kart through central Tokyo for about 80 minutes, following a guide through Harajuku, Omotesando, Yoyogi Park, Miyashita Park, and Shibuya Crossing. Costumes, fuel, bottled water, lockers, printed photos, and digital pictures are included. Guides such as Lewis, Rakesh, Jerome, and Kazuki are praised for clear instructions and careful traffic handling.

“It was awesome, best time safe so much fun. Can’t talk highly enough about Chris our guide and the Monkey Kart Team friendly and professional. Will definitely do it again next time in Japan.”

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3.Tokyo Ryogoku Sumo Morning Practice + Photo Shoot with Wrestlers

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 277 reviews · from $98

Meet your guide at JR Ryogoku Station at 8:00 a.m. and walk to an active sumo stable for close-up morning practice. Guides such as Mayu, Masao, Ayaka, and Yumiko have explained the sport well, though stable rules control photography and wrestler photos. Expect floor seating, silence, and a small group of up to seven.

“Great experience! As a sumo fan already, it was really fun to see what a typical morning practice looks like. And you may even see some familiar faces. This was also a really good solo activity as you have to sit quietly during practice anyway. Guide was friendly and knowledgeable!”

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4.Tokyo Cyberpunk Street Photo Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 165 reviews · from $184 per session (up to 2)

Meet your photography instructor at 7 pm near Shinjuku Station for a small-group walk through Kabukicho, Omoide Yokocho, and Shibuya. Charles, Lukasz, Luke, Stephane, or another EYExplore guide may help you set up a camera or phone for neon, long exposures, and street scenes. The tour ends near Shibuya Station.

“Charles was very friendly and profesional. Great Locations and wonderful photos. We would definitly book again.”

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

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

Meet at 5:30 pm in Shinjuku for a small-group night shoot with an English-speaking photographer. You will pose in Kabukicho, walk through neon-lit streets, visit Shibuya Crossing, and receive 20 edited photos. Guides such as Gota and Goto are known for friendly direction, quick delivery, and strong local knowledge.

“We had our photos taken with Gato and he was absolutely incredible. Not only did we receive our pictures quickly, but he was also professional, fun, and incredibly knowledgeable about the area. The session was fast-paced and enjoyable, and we couldn’t be happier with how the photos turned out!”

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6.Tokyo Shinjuku Night Photo Tour with Pro Gota

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

Join photographer Gota for a 90-minute private walk through Shinjuku after dark. You’ll enjoy a welcome drink, pose at Golden Gai, Hanazono Shrine, Kabukicho, Jouenji Temple, and Shintoshin Bridge, then receive at least 20 professionally edited photos.

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7.Sumo Practice Tour with Ring-Side Seat and Photoshoot

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 103 reviews · 2 hours · from $96

Meet your English-speaking guide at Kiyosumi-Shirakawa Station and walk to a real sumo stable. You will watch intense morning practice from close range, learn about rankings, rules, and stable customs, then join a possible group photo with the wrestlers. Guides such as Marie, Sho, and Masao Hiramatsu bring different personal insight to this two-hour visit.

“We had a wonderful time, fascinating opportunity to see how they work behind the scenes. The "practice" got pretty intense, full-on bouts. Be ready to stand for a couple of hours though - there were four rows of seats, the view from the second rown was probably fine, the third row must have struggled, everyone in the fourth row opted to stand. But it was fine and well worth it. Great to meet some of the wrestlers afterwards. Definitely recommended.”

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8.Tokyo Sumo Morning Practice Tour w/ Ring-Side Seat + Photo Shoot

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 93 reviews · from $99

Meet your guide at Kiyosumi Shirakawa Station at 8:30 am, then walk to a real sumo stable for about 90 minutes of morning practice. You will watch wrestlers stretch, repeat drills, and spar from the tatami seating area. Guide Marie has been praised for her clear explanations. A photo session may follow, depending on stable rules, before a 30-minute visit to Kiyosumi Gardens.

“We enjoyed seeing rising sumo wrestlers in training interacting with their Stable Master, head trainer, and each other. Their athleticism is astounding and their reverence towards the practice and their teachers moving. Highly recommend.”

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9.Tour with Pro Tokyo Photographer and take Edgy Unique Portraits

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

Join Tokyo photographer Deniz Demir for a private, customizable portrait session around Shinjuku and Kabukicho. You will walk between neon streets, Omoide Yokocho, and compact alleys while Deniz guides your poses and finds unusual backdrops. Choose 10 professionally retouched, high-resolution photos after the shoot. Sessions are listed at about one hour, with some descriptions allowing 1 to 2 hours.

“Knows what he’s doing. Knows where to go. Cool to talk with. Makes it easy. Book this photographer right now”

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10.Exclusive Sumo Morning Practice in Tokyo with Photo Opportunity

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 68 reviews · from $99

Meet your guide at Oshiage Station at 8:00 am, then visit a sumo stable near Tokyo Skytree. Watch wrestlers warm up and spar, hear clear explanations of sumo customs and history, and take photos when permitted. Groups are limited to 10, though seating is first come, first served.

“Hana was an amazing guide. Enthusiastic and knowledgeable of Sumo practices. Meeting place was confusing at first but we found it and everything made sense lol. Sumo Wrestlers were very nice and let us take pictures. Recommend highly”

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11.Evening Photography Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 61 reviews · 2h 30m · from $103

Meet photographer Gota or another English-speaking guide near Shinjuku Station for a 150-minute evening walk through Shinjuku, Kabukicho, and Shibuya. You’ll enjoy one drink, pose at urban backdrops, and receive at least 20 edited DSLR photos within three days. Private and small-group options are available.

“Gota-san was a great host and an excellent photographer! He is very imaginative and offered many unique shots. He was also very knowledgeable about the area's history. Highly recommended, especially if you don't get enough photos of yourselves when traveling.”

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12.Photo Shoot with a Private Vacation Photographer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 53 reviews · 1 - 3 hours · from $283 per session (up to 8)

Meet a private Tokyo photographer such as Jannis, Yosuke, or Ivana for a custom 1 to 3-hour shoot. Choose the mood and locations, from Shinjuku streets to Shibuya after dark, then receive edited digital photos in a private gallery within five working days.

“Yosuke, our photographer was great. He walked around with us under the hot sun, advised us with different poses. We worried we will look uneasy, but the photos are surprisingly AMAZING, natural and candid. Thank you very much.”

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13.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 dressing and hairstyling, then explore near Sensoji Temple until returning the outfit by 5:30 PM. Add the photography option for an outdoor session with photographer K or another shop photographer, with images delivered by email within seven days.

“This was such a great experience and so much fun!! I strongly recommend using their photographer. We had so much fun getting our hair done, picking out the colors and getting recommendations from the staff. They were all so friendly.”

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14.Travel Tokyo with Your Own Personal Photographer

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

Spend about an hour walking Tokyo with Joe from UVEGOTJAPAN, your private photographer and local guide. Choose from Shibuya, Shinjuku, Tokyo Tower, or Asakusa, then receive roughly 300 to 400 original photos within two days and 20 edited images within seven days. The session is personal, flexible, and designed around natural street moments.

“Joe did a fantastic job. He was great company and took loads of photos! It was good to see different areas. He was really quick to send over all the photos he took and also suggested places for me to visit for food as well! Definitely recommend!”

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15.Tokyo 6hr Instagram Highlights Private Tour with Licensed Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 38 reviews · from $155

Spend six hours with a licensed English-speaking guide and choose roughly three or four Tokyo photo spots. You might visit Senso-ji, Shibuya Crossing, Meiji Jingu, Harajuku, Omoide Yokocho, or another district that fits your interests. Guides such as Sam, Yoshi, Miho, Taku, and Bruce have tailored routes for families, first-time visitors, and social media creators.

“This tour is the perfect choice to make the most of your time in Tokyo.My guide Show was amazing, since booking he sent details about tailoring my tour and preferences.We used public transportation and 18,000 steps late… Show was not Read more”

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