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Shinjuku and Shibuya Photo Shoot and Instant Photos in Tokyo

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Activity provider: TOMMY
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0.5-hour tour in Tokyo, taking in Omoide Yokocho, On foot and Kabukicho. Run by TOMMY, booked direct rather than through a reseller.

Highlights

  • Omoide Yokocho
  • Kabukicho
  • Runs 30 minutes
  • Private tour with a Tokyo-born and raised local photographer
  • Professional photography session in Shinjuku
  • Natural posing guidance for all experience levels

Shinjuku and Shibuya Photo Shoot and Instant Photos: Key Facts

PriceFrom $100.5 per person
Duration30 minutes
LanguagesEnglish
Tour typeGuided Tour
BookingDirect with the local operator — no OTA markup

Full description

This is a 30-minute experience from Tokyo, built around Omoide Yokocho and Kabukicho. It is run by TOMMY, an operator we book with directly rather than through a reseller, which is why we can hold your place with them before we treat your booking as final.

Tokyo is the largest city on earth by metropolitan population and it is best seen as a set of neighbourhoods on the Yamanote loop line rather than one place. Asakusa has Senso-ji, the city's oldest temple, and Nakamise's shopping lane; Shibuya has the scramble crossing and Shinjuku the bars of Golden Gai and Omoide Yokocho; Harajuku is Takeshita Street and Meiji Shrine's forest; Akihabara is electronics and anime; Ginza is department stores and sushi counters. Everything runs on time and the last trains are around midnight. Cash still matters in small restaurants, an IC card covers every train and bus, and tipping is not done anywhere.

The price covers Private tour with a Tokyo-born and raised local photographer, photography session in Shinjuku, Natural posing guidance for all experience levels, 20 professionally edited high-resolution photos and Private online gallery / download link. It does not cover Transportation costs, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Additional printed photos beyond the included memory board and RAW / unedited photo files, so budget for those separately. Everything included is listed in full on this page; if something is not on that list, assume it is not in the price.

松屋 新宿大ガード店. We need at least one day's notice, and we confirm the date with TOMMY before treating your booking as final. If they cannot take your date we tell you and refund you rather than leave you waiting.

Tour Itinerary

Itineraries are customisable as per your request

The schedule below is a suggested plan and can be adjusted to suit your preferences.

Starting location

松屋 新宿大ガード店

Omoide Yokocho

Photo stop (15 minutes)

On foot

(5 minutes)

Kabukicho

Photo stop, Visit, Guided tour, Sightseeing, Walk (50 minutes)

Shinjuku Station, Tokyo

Photo stop (15 minutes)

Detailed Itinerary

Starting location: 松屋 新宿大ガード店

Omoide Yokocho: Photo stop (15 minutes)

On foot: (5 minutes)

Kabukicho: Photo stop, Visit, Guided tour, Sightseeing, Walk (50 minutes)

Shinjuku Station, Tokyo: Photo stop (15 minutes)

Includes

  • Private tour with a Tokyo-born and raised local photographer
  • Professional photography session in Shinjuku
  • Natural posing guidance for all experience levels
  • 20 professionally edited high-resolution photos
  • Private online gallery / download link
  • Handcrafted Memory Board featuring 5 instant photos
  • Local recommendations and insider tips about Tokyo
  • Personalized experience tailored to your pace and style

Excludes

  • Transportation costs
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Additional printed photos beyond the included memory board
  • RAW / unedited photo files
  • Additional photo editing requests

Important information

Meeting point

松屋 新宿大ガード店

Know before you go

  • Free cancellation available up to 24 hours before the activity starts

About this activity

Free cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
Secure payment
Complete your booking safely with Razorpay. Full refund if you cancel 24h prior. Read more
Duration 30 minutes
Check availability to see starting times
Live tour guide
English
Wheelchair accessible

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$100.5
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Free cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
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Complete your booking safely with Razorpay. Full refund if you cancel 24h prior. Read more

Traveler Reviews

5/5
based on 34 reviews
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Value for money
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Verified reviews from travelers on this operator’s experience
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Ravina
September 7, 2026

Tommy did an amazing job! He knew the best photo spots and gave good posing directions. He was on time and very organized from finding the meeting point to delivering our favorite edited photos! I highly recommend booking this photography session with Tommy!

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Ian
August 11, 2026

Tommy arrived early and was totally ready to shoot. He took all of my artistic input and amplified it. Despite the rain he powered through and showed me some of the best spots in Shinjuku. He had a plan and plenty of equipment he went above and beyond and delivered an amazing product on time. I would recommend Tommy to anyone looking to capture the moment in Japan.

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Stevenson
August 3, 2026

Our activity was awesome. Tommy took some amazing pictures for us and couldn’t be more satisfied. Highly recommend 🙌🏾

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Louis
September 12, 2026

Tommy is a really good guide and good photographer. He explain all the things you want to know about the local culture. He also help you for posing for the photos and he speaks a good English. I really enjoy my first photoshoot with him and I recommend this activity for all people who wants good photos from Shinjuku 😊

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Viv
September 12, 2026

It was fun!! Tommy was amazing at showing the area and the photos turned out great :) Speaks good english!

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Shawna
September 10, 2026

I had sooo much fun! Tommy was an awesome person and guide as well as photographer. He was able to show me cool places and was very informative on things in the neighborhood as he has lived here for a long time! He spoke great English too! He was very accommodating to my schedule as I had been a few minutes late and overall, I just had a great experience. Would recommend Tommy to anybody! I can’t wait to see the pictures but the previews that he showed me looked amazing already!

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Hannah
September 4, 2026

Tommy was absolutely amazing ! I had a fantastic time. Having never done a photo shoot before I was very nervous, but Tommy made sure I knew what to do and brought great suggestions for locations and poses. He was very knowledgeable of the area as well ! Thank you Tommy. Highly recommend for anyone visiting Shinjuku

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Laura
August 7, 2026

Tommy was fantastic. We did a couples photoshoot, and he was very good with us. The quality of the shots are fantastic, and he has some great spots that are a very short distance from each other so there isn’t a lot of walking involved. Highly recommend for a solo or couples shoot.

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Miguel
August 6, 2026

The activity was awesome and an experience I would never forget!!! Tour guide knew the place really well, and he took incredible pictures in the most amazing and underrated spots in shinjuku!!!

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Mariela
July 15, 2026

I had an amazing experience with Tommy and can highly recommend this photoshoot! He was incredibly friendly, professional, and made me feel comfortable from the very beginning. It felt like more than just a photoshoot, he also showed me beautiful hidden spots around Shinjuku, shared interesting facts about Tokyo, and gave me great local recommendations. At the end, he even surprised me with a handmade photo frame featuring some of the pictures he had taken. It was such a thoughtful keepsake and showed how much care and effort he puts into his work. This was the perfect way to end my trip to To

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Anna
July 23, 2026

Tommy was an excellent photographer and very knowledgeable about where to take the best shots in Shinjuku. I don’t do photoshoots often and felt very comfortable with him. He gave good advice on how to pose and took excellent shots. He was also a very kind and fun person to talk to. I had a lot of fun and can highly recommend to book this experience!

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Noyra
July 14, 2026

Tommy was the absolute best! He went above and beyond, taking the most incredible pictures. He truly has a natural talent for capturing the perfect shot. :) I HIGHLY RECOMMEND him! Beyond the amazing photos and the awesome Shinjuku tour, he is a very sweet person and gave me fantastic recommendations for local food spots. I received 5 printed and 20 digital high-quality images much faster than expected! 10/10—I will definitely book with him again!

Frequently Asked Questions

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The price does not cover transportation costs, hotel pickup and drop-off, additional printed photos beyond the included memory board and raw / unedited photo files. Everything it does cover is listed in full on this page, so if something is not on that list, budget for it separately.
Unless the option says private, this runs as a small group. The operator caps it rather than filling a coach, and if you want it to yourselves the private option is priced separately on this page.
We confirm your booking with the operator before we treat it as final, and we need at least one day's notice. Once it is confirmed you get the meeting point, the time and a contact number for the day. If the operator cannot take your date we tell you and refund you rather than leave you waiting.
Private tour with a Tokyo-born and raised local photographer, Professional photography session in Shinjuku, Natural posing guidance for all experience levels, 20 professionally edited high-resolution photos, Private online gallery / download link, Handcrafted Memory Board featuring 5 instant photos, Local recommendations and insider tips about Tokyo, Personalized experience tailored to your pace and style
The duration of the Shinjuku and Shibuya Photo Shoot and Instant Photos is typically 30 minutes. We recommend arriving 15 minutes before the scheduled start time for a smooth check-in. Your guide will meet you at the designated meeting point and ensure the experience runs on schedule while remaining flexible to your pace.
For most experiences, we highly recommend an early morning start. This allows you to avoid the midday heat, bypass the largest crowds, and capture the best lighting for photography. Your guide can advise on the optimal timing based on the season and specific attractions included.
Yes, once your booking is completed via our secure payment gateway, you will receive an instant confirmation email with your tour details, meeting point address, guide's name, and direct contact information. You can also view and manage your booking through your AsiaByLocals account dashboard.
Yes! All our private tours are fully customizable. Whether you want to add extra stops, skip certain locations, change the pace, or adjust the start time — simply let your guide know in advance or on the day. We aim to create a personalized experience tailored to your interests and energy level.
We offer free cancellation up to 24 hours before the scheduled start time for a full refund. Cancellations within 24 hours may be subject to a partial charge depending on the tour type. Weather-related cancellations for outdoor and boat tours are handled on a case-by-case basis, with full refunds or free rebooking offered when safety is a concern.
Most of our experiences are family-friendly and suitable for children of all ages. However, some tours involving extensive walking, water activities, or early morning starts may be better suited for children aged 5 and above. Please check the specific tour description for age recommendations, or contact us for personalized family itinerary advice.
After booking, you will receive detailed meeting point instructions via email. Most tours include complimentary hotel pickup within the central area. For tours without pickup, your confirmation email will include the exact address, Google Maps pin, and your guide's phone number for easy coordination. Guides typically arrive 10 minutes early and will message you on WhatsApp.
We accept all major credit and debit cards (Visa, Mastercard, American Express), PayPal, Apple Pay, and Razorpay for Indian cards. All payments are processed through a PCI-compliant secure gateway with 256-bit encryption. You can also pay in multiple currencies — the price is automatically converted to your local currency at checkout.
Yes, all AsiaByLocals guides are licensed professionals who have been rigorously vetted through background checks, skill assessments, and customer reviews. Many hold government-issued tourism licenses, university degrees in history or cultural studies, and have years of experience leading tours for international travelers. Every guide maintains a minimum 4.5-star rating to remain active on our platform.
Late March to early April for cherry blossom, or late October to early December for autumn colour and the clearest skies. Contrary to most advice, October is Tokyo's wettest month (234.8 mm), not the June rainy season. Full month-by-month figures are in our best time to visit Tokyo guide.
Get a Suica or Pasmo IC card and budget ¥1,000–¥1,400 a day. Do not buy a JR Pass for a Tokyo-only trip — it costs ¥50,000 and excludes Tokyo Metro and Toei entirely. Note JR East raised Tokyo fares on 14 March 2026, so Metro is now cheaper than JR on several routes. See getting around Tokyo.
Shibuya Sky releases tickets only 14 days ahead at 00:00 JST — it cannot be booked months in advance. teamLab Borderless tickets drop at 12:00 JST on the 1st of each month. Our 3-day Tokyo itinerary lists every booking deadline.
Yes — a Japanese licence or an International Driving Permit issued under the 1949 Geneva Convention. 1968 Vienna Convention permits are not valid in Japan. Licences from Switzerland, Germany, France, Belgium, Monaco and Taiwan need an official JAF translation instead. Arrange it before you fly; see the Tokyo go-kart guide.
Yes — the highway bus from Busta Shinjuku to Kawaguchiko takes about 1h 45m for ¥2,200. But manage expectations: Fuji is visible on 84% of December mornings and only 23% of July mornings, and cloud builds through the day, so go early. Details in our Mount Fuji day trip guide.
Edomae sushi (the Tokyo Bay style, where curing began as a workaround for having no refrigeration), monjayaki — a runny griddle dish unique to Tokyo with 80+ specialists on Tsukishima's Monja Street — and soba. Also worth knowing: Tsukiji Outer Market never closed; only the wholesale auction moved to Toyosu. See the Tokyo food guide.
The crossing itself takes about ninety seconds. What makes it worth an evening is one street back — Nonbei Yokocho, a lantern-lit alley of tiny bars a minute away that almost nobody who photographs the scramble walks into. Note street drinking is banned in the area 18:00–05:00 year-round, though the ordinance carries no fine. See the Shibuya Crossing guide.
Yes, some. Japan's cashless ratio reached 58% in 2025, so over 40% of payments are still cash — and card refusal is most likely at small independent izakaya, ramen ticket machines and market stalls. Tipping is not expected anywhere.
Starting from$100.5