Tokyo by Night Photography Tour (Private Option Available)

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About this activity

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.

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At a glance

Duration: 2 h 30 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 6 people
People per booking: 1–4
Guide: English
Operated by: MagicalTrip Inc.

Ages: Infants (0–3 years) · Children (4–15 years) · Adults (16–100 years)

What is included

Included

Included: 20 edited photos during your tour
Included: 1 Drink
Included: A Certified guide by MagicalTrip
Included: Exploring Shinjuku with a local guide / english-speaking photographer.

Not included

Not included: Dinner

Itinerary

Shinjuku

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Start Tokyo by Night Photography Tour in Shinjuku
Shinjuku

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Start Tokyo by Night Photography Tour in Shinjuku
Nishishinjuku

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Start Tokyo by Night Photography Tour in Shinjuku
Shinjuku Golden Gai

15 min

Explore the hidden Golden Gai, and take photos in a "Blade Runner"-esque setting.

Shinjuku Golden Gai is a restaurant district located in Kabukicho 1-chome, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo. It is lined with nearly 300 bars, including snack bars, in barracks and row houses, and is known for being frequented by writers and people involved in the film and theater industry.
Shibuya 109

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Pass by Shibuya 109 in Shibuya

This is a facility where visitors can experience fashion, food, and entertainment like a theme park under the theme of “SHIBUYA109LAND,” a fashion building that is well known as a landmark of Shibuya as a trendsetting area for young people.
Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building Observation Decks

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Take Photos on the street nearby the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Buildings

The observation deck is located on the 45th floor of the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building, a skyscraper in Shinjuku.

It offers a panoramic night view of the Tokyo Sky Tree and other landmarks. It is a great place to enjoy the night view of Tokyo.
Kabukicho District

30 min

take photos at some photogenic spots in Kabukicho
Shibuya

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Move to Shibuya
Shibuya Crossing

40 min

take photos

Shibuya is one of the busiest and most fashionable areas in Tokyo, and is said to be “the most famous intersection in the world” as a symbol of the Japanese urban landscape. It is also a location that often appears in movies.
Hachiko

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Pass by Hachiko in Shibuya

Bronze statue of Hachiko, Akita dog famous as a loyal dog. A popular meeting place in Shibuya.
Shibuya Center-gai

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Pass by Shibuya Center gai in Shibuya

Shibuya is the busiest shopping area in Shibuya, with many young people staying until midnight. Various playgrounds such as restaurants, general merchandise stores, apparel stores, and game centers are concentrated here.
Tokyo Metropolitan Government Buildings

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Take Photos on the street nearby the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Buildings

Temple → Pedestrian Bridge → Love Sculpture → Metropolitan Govermental Build. → Yodobashi Camera

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Lion Statue (Right in front of the East exit of Shinjuku Station)

1 minute walk from JR Shinjuku station East Exit

End point

West Shinjuku → Temple → Pedestrian Bridge → Love Sculpture → Metropolitan Govermental Build. → Yodobashi Camera
Scramble Crossing in Shibuya and other photo spots

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

Good to know

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!