The 12 Best Photographers In Tokyo You Should Hire In 2025

What’s the best part about traveling? Taking photos, of course! Going all the way to a new country is so exciting that we bet you’re already thinking of the kind of photos you’ll be posting on your Instagram feeds. But instead of relying on your own photography skills, why not hire an actual professional photographer?

These vacation photographers in Tokyo won’t just give you the most incredible photos. They’ll also be able to tour you around the best and most photogenic parts of Tokyo! In fact, they’re not just photographers. They’re trusted cultural guides as well! So you will have a great experience with a local and you will get stunning pictures of you at the same time.

Without further ado, we present below our 12 best photographers in Tokyo that we highly recommend you to hire to capture your travel moments! Remember, memories fade but photos last forever!

1. Tokyo Streets By Night

We start this selection of photographers with one of our most popular artist! AR is a Tokyo-based photographer that is specialised in night photography. During his photoshoot, he will take you to the bustlings streets of Shibuya and Shinjuku for an epic 1h and half photo session. He knows all the best spots in these 2 areas in Tokyo and he will even introduce some hidden spots that are quite difficult to find.

His photography style is urban and cinematic and you will get stunning shots that will blow up your Instagram! As he is very requested, we recommend you to book a session with him as soon as possible in order to secure your spot!

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2. Urban & Neon Night Photoshoot

Our next photographer is KD, a young photographer that is becoming a rising star at Photo Trips. He also specialise in night photography in the photogenic streets of Tokyo. He covers one location during his photoshoot and he usually recommends Shinjuku. He will take pictures of you in popular alleys like Omoide Yokocho or with the neon lights of Kabukicho. He’s also open to go to Shibuya so it’s up to you where you want to go.

As you can see, his style of photography is edgy and futuristic which matches really well with Tokyo vibes.

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3. Couple Photoshoot In Tokyo

Are you visiting Tokyo with your partner? Then, why not book a photoshoot to celebrate your love? JC would be the perfect option for that! He knows a lot of romantic photo spots in the city so he can recommend you the right location for what the atmosphere you are looking for. He can capture the best moments of special couple events too like a proposal, an engagement or a pre-wedding for example. He will go the extra mile and help you to plan everything so you can enjoy your photoshoot stress-free!

Just let him know what you want to do and he will make it happen!

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4. Traditional Kimono Photographer In Tokyo

If you want a true cultural experience you’ll never forget, why not take photos in Tokyo while wearing kimonos? These traditional Japanese clothes will definitely add the perfect touch to the photos you take. Don’t worry, your photographer will help you get the perfect kimono as they know many kimono rental shops around the city.

One of the most popular location for this session is Asakusa, where you will find the oldest temple in Tokyo: Sensoji temple. Your photographer DF will take you to the most famous photo spots as well as a few hidden ones to get the most unique and stunning photos imaginable.

Wearing traditional kimonos add that cultural touch that will make your photos stand out even more so make sure you get one!

If you want to plan this photoshoot in another location, DF can recommend few other temples in Tokyo that are extremely photogenic and with less crowd. Check out for example this temple with the beautiful red torii gates.

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5. Discover Slow Tokyo: Authentic Local Life Photoshoot with a Japanese Photographer

For the next photo experience, we are going to slow down and explore the more local part of Tokyo city. Indeed, Tokyo has so many hidden spots that are really cute and authentic but they are often overlooked by travelers. But don’t worry, our Japanese photographer Nanami will unveil these secret gems and take you to underrated neighbourhoods that are super photogenic.

Get ready to be amazed and the cool thing is, you will also get guidance from a local resident and get to know what Tokyo daily life feels like. This photoshoot will last 1 hour and Nanami will provide 40 pictures within a week after the session. This experience is great if you are traveling solo but also for couples and families. Check out more details about the Tokyo local life photoshoot in the link below.

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6. Cinematic Videoshoot In Tokyo

We continue this list with a truly special way to capture your Tokyo memories. Instead of relying on mere photographs, why not go further and shoot a full-on cinematic travel video? Your photographer will film and produce a video around few minutes long that will capture all your travel moments. Even better, you can post it on your social media accounts!

Aside from the video, this package includes 5 high-quality professional photographs. You can shoot in the Shibuya, Shinjuku, and Asakusa areas–or you can ask your photographer to take you to another unique spot! We can hardly think of better ways to make your trip more memorable than by making a short film of your experiences.

Here’s an example of a video that he produced before:

If you prefer to create vertical videos to post as Instagram Reels for example, it’s totally possible! You can check out here one video YK have produced for Miss Belva, a popular influencer with 250k+ followers.

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7. Explore, Laugh, Capture: Family & Friends Photoshoot in Tokyo

Traveling with your family or with a group of friends? Join this fun photoshoot in Tokyo that is dedicated to groups! Your photographer will be Nanami and she will guide to some of the most photogenic places in the city. She has experience shooting groups and she will make sure you get a very good balance between groups shots and individual ones. She will guide you on how to pose and will make the whole experience really confortable.

You are travelling with kids? No problem! Nanami will know how to manage their energy and take pictures while they are running around. She will also make sure to choose locations that are kid friendly to make sure you are all confortable and safe during the session.

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8. Kabukicho Red Light District Photoshoot

Want something a little edgier? Then why not use one of Tokyo’s red-light districts as your backdrop! This is perfect if you want your photos to come out grittier and just a bit more exciting than the average Tokyo trip. Your photographer DD will guide you on some very unknown places in the Kabukicho area.

Don’t worry if you don’t know how to pose, DD has a lot of experience and he will teach you everything you need to know! Just relax and enjoy the thrill of the moment–we’re sure that excitement will show in the photos.

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9. Cyberpunk Night Photoshoot In Tokyo

Speaking of nighttime photoshoots, what better way to take advantage of Tokyo’s cityscapes than by going on a cyberpunk-themed night photoshoot! Our Japanese photographer HY knows the best locations to capture the cool neon vibes of the city. You’ll definitely feel like you’ve been transported straight into the world of Akira or Blade Runner!

From Shinjuku, Shibuya, Asakusa, and more, HY will make sure you’ll be able to explore the most vibrant and jaw-dropping neon scenes all around Tokyo. This is definitely a cool and unique way to capture your travel memories!

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10. A Journey to Motherhood: Beautiful Maternity Photoshoot in Tokyo

Expecting a new baby soon? Immortalise your maternity while you are in Tokyo with this special maternity photoshoot.

A babymoon is a beautiful way for expecting parents to take a moment for themselves before their little one arrives—a chance to relax, connect, and celebrate this incredible journey together. Beyond just a getaway, it’s also the perfect opportunity to capture this special time with a maternity photoshoot.

Imagine your child, years from now, looking at these photos and seeing how much love and excitement surrounded them before they were even born. These images become a timeless keepsake, a way for them to witness the bond you shared while they were still growing in the womb.

To make sure you capture those beautiful moments, hire Nanami, a local Japanese photographer based in Tokyo! She will take you to beautiful, photogenic and relaxing places in Tokyo for an unforgettable photo session. More details about this experience at the link below.

Let’s create meaningful, heartfelt photos that your future child will cherish as much as you do!

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11. Tokyo Cyberpunk Photoshoot In Futuristic Studio

You didn’t get enough of the Cyberpunk vibe with the previous street photoshoot? Join this unique studio photoshoot and step into a futuristic world! This studio is really different from your average photo studio! It features a dystopian atmosphere where machines took over the world and control all humans. You will find computers and wires everywhere with neon lights all over the studio.

This photoshoot is the opportunity for you to create epic shots and you are welcome to come with a costume and accessories.

At this point, this studio is available only during weekends and you need to book 2 weeks in advance to secure your spot. All the necessary details are available at the link below.

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12. Blade Runner Themed Photoshoot In Shibuya

Did you watch the movie Blade Runner? Are you a big fan? Then, you should definitely join this Blade Runner themed photoshoot in Shibuya with our award winning photographer LB. He knows all the secret photo spots in Shibuya that will remind you the aesthetics of the movie and he will even lend you some accessories like these futuristic glasses!

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We hope you found our article on the best Tokyo photographers helpful! Which one are you most excited to hire? Let us know in the comments!

Memories are so fleeting. One of the only ways we can truly capture our travel memories is through photos and videos–so why not let a professional handle it! These photographers are not just skilled professionals, they are seasoned cultural guides that will take you to hidden places most tourists never even visit.

If you want to enhance your look during your trip, feel free to also read our list of the best hair and make up artists in Tokyo!

Planning to hire other photographers in Japan? Make sure you read our selection of the best photographers in Osaka and the best photographers in Kyoto.