PHOTO ESCAPES · PHOTOGRAPHY TOURS IN JAPAN
The 15 best photography tours in Japan you can book today, with what each one costs, how long it runs and how many finished frames come back. Number one leads for a reason, so start there.
Learn night photography in Tokyo’s Shinjuku and Shibuya on a small-group tour with expert tips, neon views, and practical camera advice.
“A great experience - I learned so much. Charles really knows about photography. A lot of fun while seeing Tokyo by night”
Review of Tokyo’s night photography tour, with Shinjuku, Kabukicho, Shibuya Crossing, 20 edited photos, costs, timing, and practical tips.
“What a sham! Guide gave no information or photography tips. Tour lasted 1.5 hours instead of 2.5. Absolute waste of money and time.”
Explore Shinjuku by night with photographer Gota, a welcome drink, six photo stops, and at least 20 edited images for $85.89.
“I had an amazing night with my photographer! 🌃 He was extremely kind and attentive. Even though I didn’t understand English very well, he helped me communicate using Google Translate. Before we started, he took me to a bar and asked Read more”
Tokyo evening photo tour review covering Shinjuku, Kabukicho, Shibuya, 20 edited photos, pricing, pacing, guides, and practical tips.
“4 people were supposed to show up, but we were only two. And we had the time of our life. All major streets were very near to my hostel and the guide, Gota-san, was very professional. He made us pose and clicked amazing pictures for us to keep as memories and was kind enough to offer us drinks at the beginning. Would definitely recommend this if you're traveling solo or with a group”
Photograph Kyoto’s Gion, shrines, and Maruyama Park with Satoshi, who provides 50 edited photos and local tips in a small group.
“We engaged Satoshi for a photoshoot in Kyoto and aside from our late arrival and missing the meeting place as we were given wrong directions by multiple people from the subway station, the photoshoot itself was a nice and fun experience. Read more”
Dress in a kimono, explore Asakusa with an English-speaking photographer, and receive 20 edited photos within three days.
“Gota was really professional and I had a great photography tour with him! Highly recommend! Gota and I had to wait for each other 30 minutes past tour start time since the company told us different meet up locations and wouldn’t let us coRead more”
Capture Tokyo in neon or daylight with photographer Hiro, custom locations, 100-plus original images, and 15 polished photos for $258.
“Hiro is an excellent guide and very understanding. His pictures are amazing and he was very helpful to us. I would highly recommend his work”
Photograph the stars above Kabira Bay with an English-speaking Starry Sky Sommelier, private transport, and flexible weather planning.
“Saito was the reason I decided to bring my lady to Ishigaki Island and propose to her there. We ran into a couple nights of tough cloudy weather, but thanks to Saito's flexibility we managed to pull it off the night before we were scheduled to Read more”
Dress in a kimono, explore Asakusa with a local photographer, and receive edited photos from a 150-minute private or small-group tour.
“Magnifique expérience en compagnie de Gota Murakami qui est un excellent photographe. Location de kimono de grande qualité. Un très bon accueil avec un parcours passionnant dans le quartier de Asakusa de Tokyo. Un souvenir qui restera gravé longtemps dans ma mémoire.”
See Ishigaki’s stars from dark-sky Kabira Bay with private transport, English guidance, and professional night-sky photos.
“Guide explained the Stars, took beautiful pictures and was very flexible about the date and time. Most evenings were cloudy so we met quite spontaneous in the evening.”
Review of the Fuji Photo Tour near Kawaguchiko, with Chureito Pagoda, lakes, waterfalls, forest stops, photo help, and practical tips.
“What an amazing day with Ryo and Ericko! I am a female solo traveller from Spain and I was looking for a photography tour to explore the Kawaguchiko area and see the iconic spots around Mt Fuji. I’m so glad I found them (@fuji_photo_ojoRead more”
Review of a 10-hour Mount Fuji photography tour from Tokyo, with Chureito Pagoda, Oshino Hakkai, Lake Kawaguchi, and seasonal flowers.
Dress in a traditional kimono, visit four Mount Fuji sights, and enjoy private hotel pickup, photos, and an English-speaking guide.
“Tour was amazing!! Sun was so helpful and easy to communicate with when booking! It was amazing to have a private tour with somebody who is very knowledgeable of the area and able to work with our needs and what we wanted to see! Amazing overall 🗻⭐️”
Review of Hakone’s private kimono photo tour, with hotel pickup, Odawara Castle, Lake Ashi, shrines, pricing, and practical tips.
“This was a great tour, highly recommended. We did all the hot spots in Hakone and Odawara! We got so much info about culture and history thanks to our great driver and experienced guide Sunny. He’s a great photographer too, we loved the kimono photoshoot by the sakura.”
Review of Kyoto’s one-hour private photography tour through Gion, with kimono help, 250+ photos, edited portraits, and flexible rain rescheduling.
“I requested for a kimono booking quite last minute but Sanbao was able to organize everything. He was able to pick out very nice backdrops and work with minimal lighting conditions, providing me with lovely photos to document my trip. Thanks for providing such a great experience.”
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