--- title: Tokyo by Night Photography Tour (Private Option Available) lang: en type: tour city: Tokyo country: Japan price: 104 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.97 reviews: 209 duration_minutes: 150 languages: [en] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 4 of 7 (Night & Photography Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-11-07 data_updated: 2026-11-08 canonical: https://guidekin.com/japan/tokyo/tours/tokyo-by-night-photography-tour-private-option-available/ --- # Tokyo by Night Photography Tour (Private Option Available) **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 (table below). ## 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. ## Before you book - Meeting point: Lion Statue (Right in front of the East… - Starts 17:30: one departure a day - Food included: 1 Drink **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €104 per person - Duration: 2h 30m - Rating: 4.97/5 from 209 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: MagicalTrip Inc. - Group: Shared tour · private option available - Guide languages: English - Start times: 17:30 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-11-07 ## Reviews 4.97 from 209 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 208 of 209. - 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 (2026-03-25 to 2026-11-07); last checked 2026-11-08. ## Tour options Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page. | Option | Price | Guide languages | Details | |---|---|---|---| | Group Tour | €104 / person | English | Mix of multiple groups in one tour | | Private Tour | €104 / person (for 2+ people) | English | Private tour only for your group | ## What's 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 ## Itinerary 1. **Shinjuku** (pass by, no stop) - Start Tokyo by Night Photography Tour in Shinjuku 2. **Shinjuku** (pass by, no stop) - Start Tokyo by Night Photography Tour in Shinjuku 3. **Nishishinjuku** (pass by, no stop) - Start Tokyo by Night Photography Tour in Shinjuku 4. **Shinjuku Golden Gai** (15m) - 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... 5. **Shibuya 109** (pass by, no stop) - 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. 6. **Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building Observation Decks** (pass by, no stop) - 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.... 7. **Kabukicho District** (30m) - take photos at some photogenic spots in Kabukicho 8. **Shibuya** (pass by, no stop) - Move to Shibuya 9. **Shibuya Crossing** (40m) - 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. 10. **Hachiko** (pass by, no stop) - Pass by Hachiko in Shibuya Bronze statue of Hachiko, Akita dog famous as a loyal dog. A popular meeting place in Shibuya. 11. **Shibuya Center-gai** (pass by, no stop) - 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. 12. **Tokyo Metropolitan Government Buildings** (pass by, no stop) - Take Photos on the street nearby the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Buildings Temple → Pedestrian Bridge → Love Sculpture → Metropolitan Govermental Build. → Yodobashi Camera ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 17:30 - Schedule last checked: 2026-11-07 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting point Lion Statue (Right in front of the East exit of Shinjuku Station) 1 minute walk from JR Shinjuku station East Exit Ends: West Shinjuku → Temple → Pedestrian Bridge → Love Sculpture → Metropolitan Govermental Build. → Yodobashi Camera, Scramble Crossing in Shibuya and other photo spots ## 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! ## Compared with other Night & Photography Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #4 of 7** | €104 | 2h 30m | 4.97 (209) | shared | | [Shinjuku Neon Night Photoshoot with Pro Photographer](/japan/tokyo/tours/shinjuku-neon-night-photoshoot-with-pro-photographer/?format=md) | €91 | 1h | 5.0 (93) | private | | [Travel Tokyo with Your Own Personal Photographer](/japan/tokyo/tours/travel-tokyo-with-your-own-personal-photographer/?format=md) | €137 | 1h | 5.0 (44) | private | | [Asakusa Kimono Photography Tour (Private Option Available)](/japan/tokyo/tours/asakusa-kimono-photography-tour-private-option-available/?format=md) | €110 | 2h 30m | 5.0 (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. Full list: https://guidekin.com/japan/tokyo/tokyo-night-photo-tours/?format=md ## More in Tokyo - All Tokyo tours: https://guidekin.com/japan/tokyo/?format=md - This page as HTML: https://guidekin.com/japan/tokyo/tours/tokyo-by-night-photography-tour-private-option-available/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/japan/tokyo/?format=md