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Tokyo by Night Photography Tour (Private Option Available)
Product code 63670P37
From
From JPY 18,000
Dates
May 25, 2026 to Jul 9, 2026
Start times
5:30 PM
Travelers
Infant ages 0-3, Child ages 4-15, Adult ages 16-100
Options
Group Tour, Private Tour
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Duration
2 hours 30 minutes
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
English
Confirmation
Instant
Meeting point
Meeting point provided
Time zone
Asia/Tokyo
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From
From JPY 18,000
Tokyo by Night Photography Tour (Private Option Available)
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Duration
2 hours 30 minutes
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
English
Confirmation
Instant
Meeting point
Meeting point provided
Time zone
Asia/Tokyo
Why Travelers Love This
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.
Overview
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.
What's Included
Included
20 edited photos during your tour
1 Drink
A Certified guide by MagicalTrip
Exploring Shinjuku with a local guide / english-speaking photographer.
Not included
Dinner
Meeting and Pickup
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
Itinerary
Pass by stop 1
Pass by stop 1
Start Tokyo by Night Photography Tour in Shinjuku
Pass by stop 2
Pass by stop 2
Start Tokyo by Night Photography Tour in Shinjuku
Pass by stop 3
Pass by stop 3
Start Tokyo by Night Photography Tour in Shinjuku
Stop 4
15 minutes
Stop 4
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.
Pass by stop 5
Pass by stop 5
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.
Pass by stop 6
Pass by stop 6
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.
Stop 7
30 minutes
Stop 7
take photos at some photogenic spots in Kabukicho
Pass by stop 8
Pass by stop 8
Move to Shibuya
Stop 9
40 minutes
Stop 9
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.
Pass by stop 10
Pass by stop 10
Pass by Hachiko in Shibuya Bronze statue of Hachiko, Akita dog famous as a loyal dog. A popular meeting place in Shibuya.
Pass by stop 11
Pass by stop 11
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.
Pass by stop 12
Pass by stop 12
Take Photos on the street nearby the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Buildings Temple → Pedestrian Bridge → Love Sculpture → Metropolitan Govermental Build. → Yodobashi Camera
Additional Info
Public Transportation Nearby
Public transportation options are available nearby
No Back Problems
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
No Pregnant
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
No Heart Problems
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Physical Easy
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Other
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.
Other
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.
Other
Photography is strictly prohibited in some areas, such as Shinjuku Golden Gai and Memory Lane. We kindly ask for your understanding and cooperation.
Other
Out of respect for our other guests and to ensure the best tour for everyone, we must start the tour on time.
Other
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.
Other
All ages can join this tour.
Other
The tour might be cancelled in case of unsuitable weather for safety reasons.
Other
You do not need to pay for the guide's drink or transportation fee.
Other
Transportation fee (train) is not included in this tour.
Other
Itinerary order is subject to change depending on traffic, weather and operation
Other
If any place is closed, we will try an alternative location.
Other
Please note that there might be other participants.
Other
For a full refund, please cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the tour starting time.
Other
Free date/time rescheduling up to 24 hours before the tour starting time (depending on availability)."
Other
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.
Policy type
Standard
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Refund eligibility
100% refundable 1+ days before
Refund eligibility
0% refundable 0-1 days before
Review Summary
5.0
186 reviews
Collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
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