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Tokyo by Night Photography Tour (Private Option Available)

5.0 · 209 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor 100% of star-rated reviews are 4★ or 5★ Tokyo Operated by MagicalTrip Inc. Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before
Duration
2h 30m
Group
Shared tour · private option available
Guide languages
English
Start & pickup
17:30 · No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Booking
Instant confirmation · mobile ticket
Guidekin's take

Choose neon cityscapes or candid street shots on a Shinjuku night photo walk, starting with an izakaya drink.

A drink, photographer and twenty edited photos are included; photography is prohibited in Shinjuku Golden Gai and Memory Lane. 4.97 from 209 reviews at €104 per person for 2h 30m.

In our comparison: #4 of 7 in Night & Photography Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).

How we choose tours →Commissions never affect our verdicts.

Options and prices

2 options from the operator, described in its own words. Prices are the operator's from-prices per adult for a party of two. Click an option to book it on Viator. Guide languages on every option: English.

OptionWhat the operator saysFrom, per adult
Group TourThe page priceMix of multiple groups in one tour€104
Private TourPrivate tour only for your group€104 for 2+ people

Child prices by age band are shown at checkout. Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 7 November 2026.

Included and not included

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

Reviews

5.0
209 ratings
Tripadvisor 186 · Viator 23

100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 208 of 209

Star breakdown of all 209 ratings

5 stars
205 · 98%
4 stars
3 · 1%
3 stars
0 · 0%
2 stars
0 · 0%
1 star
1 · 0%

What reviewers say

Reviewers praise the portraits and helpful posing guidance; rain can disrupt the planned shoot

Praised

  • Posing guidance that helps travellers feel at ease
  • Portraits that travellers are pleased to keep and share
  • Varied photo locations that travellers would not find on their own
  • Local history and cultural context alongside the photoshoot
  • Prompt delivery of edited photos

Complaints

  • Rain can force changes to shoot locations or scheduling

Written by Guidekin from the 50 most recent English reviews on Tripadvisor & Viator (25 March 2026 to 7 November 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 8 November 2026.

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Meeting point and route

Meeting point

Where
Lion Statue (Right in front of the East exit of Shinjuku Station) 1 minute walk from JR Shinjuku station East Exit
Departure
17:30 daily; scheduled year-round (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)
Return
West Shinjuku → Temple → Pedestrian Bridge → Love Sculpture → Metropolitan Govermental Build. → Yodobashi Camera, Scramble Crossing in Shibuya and other photo spots
Pickup
No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Operator
MagicalTrip Inc.; booking and payment are completed on Viator

Itinerary

About this tour, from the operator

Walking, children and accessibility

The operator's own notes, grouped by topic. Nothing here is added by Guidekin.

Walking and health

  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Accessibility

  • Public transportation options are available nearby

Good to know

  • Food included 1 Drink

Cancellation policy

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

  • 1+ days: Full refund
  • 0-1 days: No refund

Compared with other Night & Photography Tours

TourPriceDurationRatingGroup
This tour · #4 of 7€1042h 30m4.97 (209)shared
Shinjuku Neon Night Photoshoot with Pro Photographer€911h5.0 (93)private
Travel Tokyo with Your Own Personal Photographer€1371h5.0 (44)private
Asakusa Kimono Photography Tour (Private Option Available)€1102h 30m5.0 (35)shared

Ranked #4 of 7 in Night & Photography Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €91 to €173, median €110; typical length 2h. 4 of 7 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Compare all 7 Night & Photography Tours

From €104 per adult · Group Tour