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Tokyo Photography Masterclass - Private Photography Lesson

4.9 · 37 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor 97% of star-rated reviews are 4★ or 5★ Tokyo Operated by Aperture Tours Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before
Duration
3h
Group
Private tour, your party only
Guide languages
English
Start & pickup
14 start times between 10:00 and 20:00 · No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Booking
Instant confirmation · mobile ticket
Guidekin's take

Practise composition on a street or night shoot in Tokyo, with locations tailored to you on a private tour for your party.

A professional photographer leads the lesson; a camera is not included and tripod hire costs extra. 4.89 from 37 reviews at €173 per person for 3h.

In our comparison: #7 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
Street Photo TourThe page priceStreet Photo Tour€173 for 2+ people
Night Photo TourNight Photo Tour€173 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

  • Private Tour
  • Local Guide
  • Professional Photographer Guide
  • Camera
  • tripod (available to rent)
  • Gratuities

Reviews

4.9
37 ratings
Tripadvisor 36 · Viator 1

97% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 36 of 37

Star breakdown of all 37 ratings

5 stars
35 · 95%
4 stars
1 · 3%
3 stars
0 · 0%
2 stars
1 · 3%
1 star
0 · 0%

What reviewers say

Reviewers praise tailored teaching and photo locations; no recurring drawback emerges from the supplied reviews.

Praised

  • Patient, clear instruction that builds confidence with camera settings
  • Practical lessons in composition, movement and night photography
  • Photo locations and viewpoints travellers say they would not find alone
  • Teaching adapted to experience, equipment and photographic interests
  • A comfortable pace with time to work on shots

Complaints

  • No recurring complaint is supported by the supplied reviews

Written by Guidekin from the 36 most recent English reviews on Tripadvisor & Viator (19 June 2022 to 4 November 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 8 November 2026.

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Meeting point and route

Meeting point

Where
We will meet you at the Hachiko Memorial Statue in Shibuya. It is a bronze statue honoring Hachiko, the famously loyal Akita dog. Train : If you're coming by train, get off at "Shibuya" station and exit the station via the "Hachiko" exit.
Departure
14 start times between 10:00 and 20:00 daily; scheduled year-round (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)
Return
This activity ends back at the meeting point
Pickup
No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Operator
Aperture Tours; booking and payment are completed on Viator

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

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Accessibility

  • Public transportation options are available nearby

Good to know

  • Min. 2 to book not for solo travellers

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 · #7 of 7€1733h4.89 (37)private
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 #7 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 €173 per adult · Street Photo Tour