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title: Tokyo Photography Masterclass - Private Photography Lesson
lang: en
type: tour
city: Tokyo
country: Japan
price: 173
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.89
reviews: 37
duration_minutes: 180
languages: [en]
free_cancellation: "true"
rank_in_category: 7 of 7 (Night & Photography Tours)
schedule_checked: 2026-11-07
data_updated: 2026-11-08
canonical: https://guidekin.com/japan/tokyo/tours/tokyo-photography-masterclass-private-photography-lesson/
---

# Tokyo Photography Masterclass - Private Photography Lesson

**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 (table below).

## Overview

Suitable for all levels of photographers, from people just picking up a camera for the first time, to semi-professionals, we always make sure to find something new to teach you. With our one-on-one tours, we can make sure to go to the spots that interest you most, be they hidden gems, or spending time to get the perfect shot of Hachiko Crossing.

We craft each tour to our guest. In addition to taking photos, you will go over:
Compositional techniques such as lines, repetition, texture, angles, etc.
Sharpening your eye: composition, subject and lighting.
Explore Tokyo with a local, who might show you something you wouldn't normally see.
Master the techniques. Aperture, Shutter Speed, ISO and focusing.
Reviewing your photography.

## Before you book

- Meeting point: We will meet you at the Hachiko Memorial…
- Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers
- 14 start times: between 10:00 and 20:00

**Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point

## Key facts

- Price: from €173 per person
- Duration: 3h
- Rating: 4.89/5 from 37 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: Aperture Tours
- Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price
- Group: Private tour, your party only
- Guide languages: English
- Start times: 14 start times between 10:00 and 20:00
- Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-11-07

## Reviews

4.89 from 37 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
97% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 36 of 37.

- 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 (2022-06-19 to 2026-11-04); 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Street Photo Tour | €173 / person (for 2+ people) | English | Street Photo Tour |
| Night Photo Tour | €173 / person (for 2+ people) | English | Night Photo Tour |

## What's included

- Private Tour
- Local Guide
- Professional Photographer Guide

## Not included

- Camera
- tripod (available to rent)
- Gratuities

## Schedule

- Runs: daily
- Departures: 14 start times between 10:00 and 20:00
- 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

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.

Ends: back at the meeting point

## Good to know

- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels

## Cost for your party

| People | Total | Per person |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | €346 | €173 |
| 4 | €548 | €137 |

Cheapest option for that party size from the operator's current price tiers; the calendar shows the exact figure for your date. Shared tours in Night & Photography Tours start at €104 per person.

## Compared with other Night & Photography Tours

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #7 of 7** | €173 | 3h | 4.89 (37) | private |
| [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 #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.

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