In addition to sightseeing, Tokyo also wants to take photos of city landmarks such as the Skytree, Tokyo Tower, and Shibuya Sky on social media. Tokyo is very convenient, whether you are already proficient in photography skills veterans, or just into the pit and want to practice the novice as long as you come to Tokyo will be able to take a lot of fun!
Read the article to learn about the latest Tokyo spots, shooting locations and strategies
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This time, we will start with the Rainbow Bridge Trail where you can take pictures of the Tokyo Skytree, and then pass through Tokyo Tower, Tokyo Station, Kaminarimon, Sacred Bridge, Shinjuku KABUKI HALL~ Kabuki Yokocho, and SHIBUYA SKY, to TOP OF, a popular spot for taking pictures of Tokyo's night view in recent years YEIBISU is connected to the extent that it loops around the core area of Tokyo, and you can visit all of them in one day, so you can decide which spot to start shooting with depending on where you stay and the schedule of your sightseeing trip.
In addition to the popular spots, the Tokyo cityscape is also one of the must-take scenes
Minato-ku: Photographing the Tokyo Skytree on the Rainbow Bridge promenade
If you want to shoot Tokyo Skytree from the Rainbow Bridge, it is recommended to use a telephoto lens (the photo shows you shooting with a 120mm focal length)
The Rainbow Bridge Trail (レインボーブリッジ游歩道) is located at Shibaura Pier Station, and you can see the yellow sign after exiting the station, as long as you walk all the way forward from the exit marked by the sign for about 5 minutes, you can see the Rainbow Bridge, and the free and open Rainbow Bridge Trail indication will also appear in the field of vision, continue to walk along the instructions, you will come to the place where the guard is standing, and then walk along the passage next to the guard for about 1 minute to reach the building leading to the Rainbow Bridge Trail.
The nearest station to the Rainbow Bridge is Shibaura Pier Station(芝浦ふ头駅)
Follow the white-fenced trail to the entrance to the building that leads to the Rainbow Bridge promenade
After entering the building, the elevators on the left and right sides can lead to the "North Trail" (ノースルート) and the "South Trail" (サウスルート) respectively, and the north and south trails are not interconnected and the scenery can be viewed is slightly different, so if you have time, it is recommended that you go to both sides.
The entrance to the building with access to the Rainbow Bridge promenade
If you want to photograph the Tokyo Skytree, be sure to head to the Kita Trail, so don't make a mistake
If you want to take pictures of the Tokyo Skytree, you need to head to the North Trail.
The scenery in the south is mainly in the style of an industrial port, and friends who like to shoot this type recommend going to the South Trail to visit
The walkable part and width of the Rainbow Bridge Promenade are very short, and the Rainbow Bridge is an artery road across the two urban areas, with a large traffic flow, so you need to pay attention to the surroundings when shooting here. In addition, since the trail is not spacious and there is no tripod to set up, and the surrounding area is surrounded by iron nets, it is recommended to bring a lens with a telephoto section (preferably 200mm or more) and shoot as close to the wire mesh as possible. In addition to avoiding the iron mesh entering the lens, this can also provide an additional fulcrum in the case of a tripod that can be used to reduce the tendency of long lenses to shake hands.
It is recommended to shoot as close to the iron mesh as possible to avoid the iron mesh in the camera
The Rainbow Bridge promenade is not spacious and has a lot of traffic, so you need to pay attention to your surroundings when shooting
Shooting strategy: Shoot as close to the wire mesh as possible and use a telephoto lens (Recommendation: Focal length above 200mm is preferred)
Rainbow Bridge Trail
・Address: 3-33-19 Kaigan, Minato-ku, Tokyo
・Operating Hours: [April~October] 9:00~21:00, [November~March] 10:00~18:00, Last admission: 30 minutes before closing
・Access: About a 10-minute walk from Shibaura Pier Station on the Rinkai Line Yurikamome
※ It is forbidden to shoot with a tripod, so please be careful of pedestrians around you when shooting.
Minato-ku: Tokyo Tashige Park
► Zojoji Temple
Tokyo Tower, which was built more than 65 years ago, is no longer the tallest building in Japan, but its history and uniqueness have always been regarded as Tokyo's most iconic landmark, and it is a must-visit place for photographers visiting Tokyo. Since Tokyo Tower is not very tall, even if you don't shoot from a high place, you can take beautiful photos from the ground without worrying about distortion!
If you are going to Shiba Park from the main gate station of the subway, it is recommended to take pictures of Tokyo Tower at Zojoji Temple
If you are traveling from Minato-ku to Tokyo to photograph Tokyo Tower, you can take pictures of Tokyo Tower at Zojoji Temple, which not only has a large range of movement and is convenient for composition, but also shows a clear contrast between traditional and modern styles when the historical Japanese building Zojoji Temple and Tokyo Tower are taken together.
Shooting strategy: There is a certain height difference between Zojoji Temple and Tokyo Tower, so it is recommended to choose a vertical composition and shoot with a wide-angle lens.
Zojoji Temple
・Address: 4-7-35 Shiba-Koen, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan
・Hours: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m
・Access: About a 10-minute walk from Daimon Station on the Toei Asakusa Line and Toei Oedo Line
※ It is forbidden to shoot with a tripod, so please be careful of pedestrians around you when shooting.
► Tokyo Tower underground parking stairwell
The stairwell in the underground parking lot of Tokyo Tower became a famous place for major Internet celebrities to take photos after it became popular (the model agreed to publish it)
Another great place to take photos of Tokyo Tower is the exit of the underground staircase at the Tokyo Tower Underground Parking Lot (Tokyo タワー Underground Parking Lot) located below Tokyo Tower. If the Tokyo Tower taken from the top of the staircase is taken together with the two towering walls of the staircase, it will have a visual focus effect and make the main body of the building stand out.
The towering walls on both sides of the parking lot exit staircase provide a visual compression effect on the shot
A huge photo of the Tokyo Tower hangs next to the shooting location
After becoming popular on the Internet, tourists and Internet celebrities from all over the world rushed to take photos here to commemorate the occasion. Compared to the shooting spots of Zojoji Temple, the popularity is even more than equal! In line with the trend, officials have also opened up photography without tripods, and a huge photo of Tokyo Tower has been hung next to the staircase at the photo spot, so you don't have to worry about finding the location.
Shooting strategy: There is a large difference in brightness between the Tokyo Tower part and the exit of the underground parking lot, so please make sure that Tokyo Tower is properly exposed before shooting with a camera. On the phone, turn on the built-in "HDR" mode, and you can take beautiful photos like what you see on IG!
Tokyo Tower Underground Parking Lot (Tokyo タワー Underground Parking Lot)
・Address: 4-5 Shiba-Koen, Minato-ku, Tokyo
・Business Hours: Open 24 hours a day, business hours are subject to change due to natural disasters and other factors
・Access: About a 20-minute walk from Daimon Station on the Toei Asakusa Line and Toei Oedo Line
※ It is forbidden to shoot with a tripod, so please be careful of pedestrians around you when shooting.
Chiyoda-ku: Tokyo Station
► Pedestrian crossing directly across from Tokyo Station
Tokyo Station, known as the gateway to Tokyo, is a striking place for its Western-style architecture
In addition to Tokyo Tower, another must-see attraction in Tokyo is Tokyo Station. Opened in 1914, Tokyo Station is one of the largest public buildings since the Meiji Restoration, with a design using the Japanese and Western architectural styles that were popular in Japan at the time. Tokyo Station is made of red bricks, and it is the heart of the station that houses most of Tokyo's railway system. Not only is it the largest number of passengers in Japan, but it is also described as a "Tokyo entrance".
The pedestrian crossing across the island from Tokyo Station divides the island into a wide hinterland, and events are held from time to time
Tokyo Station is also one of the must-see spots for foreign tourists
If you want to photograph such a large building that is not a tall building, the most important thing is to find a location that covers as much as possible the entire building. Directly opposite Tokyo Station, there is a pedestrian crossing island with a wide hinterland, so you can take a very imposing photo of the front of Tokyo Station. However, because it is a pedestrian circulation area and there is a large amount of traffic nearby, you need to have a certain amount of patience in shooting, and wait for pedestrians and traffic to pass through the neutral opportunity to shoot. In addition, care should be taken not to cause trouble to others.
Shooting strategy: Mainly horizontal composition, and use wide-angle or focal length lenses to get different effects, it is recommended to try it, and pay attention to the distortion of buildings at wide angles (you can rely on post-correction).
Tokyo Station is directly opposite the pedestrian crossing separating the island
・Address: 1-9-1 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
・Business Hours: Open 24 hours a day
・Access: Directly across from Tokyo Station
※ Due to the large flow of people, it is not recommended to shoot with a tripod.
► KITTE ROOFTOP GARDEN
The KITTE rooftop garden offers a glimpse of the dome and urban landscape of the Tokyo Station building
Located on the 6th floor of the KITTE Marunouchi Center, the KITTE Roof Garden is a 1,500-square-meter, free-of-charge viewing and resting facility that is not as impressive as shooting the front of Tokyo Station, but it is possible to combine Tokyo Station with the Tokyo cityscape to create a different look at Tokyo Station. That's why the KITTE rooftop garden is also very popular, and if you shoot Tokyo Station, it's sure to be on your bucket list.
KITTE Garden is located on the 6th floor of KITTE Marunouchi Shopping Center
The KITTE rooftop garden is quite spacious and suitable for composition, but it is forbidden to erect tripods
Another feature of KITTE's roof garden is that it has a wide hinterland, so you don't have to worry about others when taking photos, which greatly improves the flexibility of composition. In addition to Tokyo Station, you can also take photos of the dense railway facilities behind Tokyo Station, as well as the Shinkansen and JR trains, so it is also one of the mecca places for railway fans, and if you shoot in the sky at dusk when the weather is good, you will have the opportunity to take pictures of the most intense colors of the day in the sky, and the dazzling spectacle combined with the reflection of the tall buildings!
THE VIEW OF THE CITY TAKEN FROM THE KITTE GARDEN IS SPECTACULAR
KITTE Garden is a free Tokyo City Observation Deck
Shooting strategy: There are many subjects that can be photographed, it is recommended to try different compositions, pay attention to the roof garden is windy, and pay attention to safety when using cameras and mobile phones to shoot.
Occupations 屋顶花园(occupationガーデン)
・Address: 6F, 7-2-chome, Maru-nai, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
・Business hours: 11:00 a.m. ~ 10:00 p.m., business hours are subject to change due to natural disasters and other factors
・Access: About a 2-minute walk from Tokyo Station
※ It is forbidden to shoot with a tripod, so please be careful of pedestrians around you when shooting.
Taito Ward: Sidewalk diagonally opposite the Asakusa Kaminarimon Gate
If you want to shoot Kaminarimon with a sense of compression and low distortion, it is recommended to use a lens with a longer focal length
Kaminarimon, a must-photoshoot spot in Asakusa, is bustling with people for a long time except in the early morning hours, so it takes time and patience to take beautiful photos without other interference at the most popular photo spots, "directly in front of Kaminarimon" and "directly below". Here I recommend another way to shoot Kaminarimon, although this shooting method requires a lens with a relatively long focal length, but the building is also less prone to deformation, in addition to showing the different appearance of Kaminarimon, it is also suitable for novices to train the shooting skills of the building.
When you come to Asakusa, you can stop by and go to Azuma Bridge to shoot
A view of the Sumida River taken from Azuma Bridge
There are so many spots to choose from in Asakusa, but if you want to take photos that are close to everyday life in Japan, we recommend heading to nearby Azuma Bridge after taking a photo of Kaminarimon. Compared to Tokyo's fast-paced and modern urban style, the moment you step onto Azumabashi, you will feel the pace of life gradually slowing down, and watching the students walking on the road after school pass by, you will feel a sense of life that is not a tourist but a real life in Japan. The photos taken in such a state are also unique, so I highly recommend you to go and experience them!
Shooting strategy: Use the telephoto segment to minimize the distortion of buildings and add a sense of image compression.
Kaminarimon
・Address: 2-3-1 Asakusa, Taito-ku
・Business hours: 24 hours
・Access: About a 2-minute walk from Asakusa Station on the Toei Asakusa Line
Azuma
・Address: Kaminarimon-dori Street, Asakusa Tourist Area, Tokyo to Sumida River Channel
・Business hours: 24 hours
・Access: 10-minute walk from Asakusa Station on the Toei Asakusa Line
※ It is forbidden to shoot with a tripod, so please be careful of pedestrians around you when shooting.
Bunkyo District: Ochanomizu Sacred Bridge
Ochanomizu Sacred Bridge is a sacred place for Japanese railroad fans
Located in Bunkyo Ward, a well-known cultural and educational district in Tokyo, Japan, the "Ochanomizu Sacred Bridge" depicts a scenery unique to Ochanomizu with Western-style architecture, modern commercial office buildings, and students and office workers. Next to JR Ochanomizu Station is the "Sacred Bridge", which has been popular among railway fans for a long time, and you can take pictures of five or six trains at the same time. It's not hard to find a photo spot on the sacred bridge, and there are always fans from Japan and abroad who like to photograph trains stop in front of the filming location, waiting for the best time to shoot. If there really happens to be no one, just walk up to the Holy Bridge and look for the place where there is a red iron arch bridge in the distance from the bridge, which is the direction of shooting.
The photo spot on the Holy Bridge is always full of people who love to photograph the train
Shooting traffic subjects such as trains requires patience and waiting for the car to reach the best photo spot
Although there is no prohibition on the installation of tripods on the sacred bridge, it is a traffic artery for crowds, so it is better not to cause pedestrian trouble when shooting, and if you really want to use the tripod to capture the flow of the train, it is recommended to avoid commuting to school.
Students and office workers are the main elements that make up Ochanomizu
In front of Ochanomizu Station, you can often see Japanese students and society bustling with each other
In fact, the most important thing is to be able to shoot a staggered composition of multiple trams, as long as you grasp the right time, you don't necessarily need to use a tripod to take good photos under the general shooting, in terms of the choice of shooting focal length, there are enthusiasts in the wide-angle and telephoto segments, if you want to use the telephoto section and worry about not using the tripod is easy to shake your hands, you can slightly lean on the handrails on both sides of the holy bridge, the handrails of the holy bridge are made of stone, and have a certain thickness, and it is completely fine to lean on it slightly!
Shooting strategy: You need to be patient and wait for the staggered timing of the train, the wide-angle telephoto is recommended to try to take photos with different sensations, and you can use the telephoto to slightly lean on the handrails on both sides of the holy bridge for fear of hand tremors.
Ocha no Mizu Holy Bridge(御茶ノ水石桥)
・Address: 4-chome, Surugadai, Kanda, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
・Access: About a 2-minute walk from JR Ochanomizu Station
※ Please be aware of pedestrians around you when shooting.
新宿区:新宿 KABUKI hall~歌舞伎横丁
Located on the 2nd floor of the Tokyu Kabukicho Tower, which opened in April 2023, Shinjuku Kabuki Hall ~ Kabuki Yokocho is a fairly new filming location, so it is recommended for those who like to take pictures of life in Tokyo. The main attraction of the area on the second floor is the food court made of rich colors, and if you shoot it with a diffuser, you can show the dreamlike style of "cyberpunk", which has become quite popular in recent years.
The cyberpunk-style "Shinjuku KABUKI HALL ~ Kabuki Yokocho" is the newest check-in spot in Shinjuku
The décor is so special that you can take a great photo even if you shoot outside the food court, but if you want to enjoy one of Japan's most famous izakaya dishes, we recommend going straight to the food court after taking a photo, and on the 3rd floor, there is also Japan's latest claw machine, electronic attractions, and anime goods, so you can go to the Tokyu Kabukicho Tower The building itself is also very distinctive, but unfortunately there are no suitable shooting spots near Shinjuku Station due to the high level of the building. If you want to capture the unique atmosphere of Shinjuku, Tokyo, we recommend going to the rooftop next to the counter on the 8th floor of the Glasley Godzilla Hotel Shinjuku, where Shinjuku's famous Kabukicho spot "Godzillatou" is located.
Tokyu Kabuki Tower has become a gathering place for the trendy generation
Another Shinjuku landmark, the Glasry Gojira Hotel Shinjuku, which is located next to the Tokyu Kabuki Tower, is also here, so it is recommended to visit for photography
In addition, the Tokyu Kabukicho Tower has become a new meeting place for young people who are always walking through the streets of Shinjuku and walking on the cutting edge of trends, and those who are interested in trendy and subcultural photography can also hang out nearby!
Shooting guide: Although it is night, Kabukicho is brightly lit and not difficult to photograph, so just keep an eye out for pedestrians.
新宿 KABUKI hall~歌舞伎横丁
・Address: 29-1-1, Kabukicho, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 2F
・Business hours: 24 hours (food court area, please refer to the official website for other areas)
・Access: About a 7-minute walk from JR Shinjuku Station
Hotel Glasry Gorgila Shinjuku
・Address: 29-1-1, Kabukicho, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 2F
・Business hours: 24 hours
・Access: About a 7-minute walk from JR Shinjuku Station
涩谷区:SHIBUYA SKY
SHIBUYA SKY Rooftop "SKY STAGE" is not only a popular photo spot, but also a place to take a break and enjoy the scenery
SHIBUYA SKY IS LOCATED IN THE "SHIBUYA SCRAMBLE SQUARE", WHICH OPENED IN 2019, AND IS DIVIDED INTO THREE AREAS: "SKY GATE", "SKY STAGE", AND "SKY GALLERY" Ideal for portrait photography, "SKY STAGE" is perfect for both portraits and landscapes.
You can only enter the location where you can take a night view of Tokyo Tower, and you can only enter it for a fee (drinks included).
In response to the dim environment at night, the site is equipped with lighting
Since it is quite wide and suitable for horizontal symmetrical composition, placing the subject in the middle can make for photos with great visual tension, and in terms of landscape photography, the most recommended time to shoot is dusk, with certain light conditions. If you want to shoot night scenes, there is no glass blocking and no reflection problem, but compared to the low light source of night scenes, it is more difficult for photographers to master the camera, and it is recommended to use the "HDR" function on the mobile phone to shoot relatively easily.
The best shooting locations on SKY STAGE offer commemorative photo shoots
The top floor of "SKY STAGE" is windy, so you can store your luggage at the free lockers near the entrance before you go
Please note that the "SKY STAGE" and "SKY GATE" located on the top floor may be very windy in the evening and at night, so please be careful when shooting. In addition to prohibiting the use of a tripod to shoot, the camera needs to be equipped with a strap or a camera or mobile phone that can fit in your pocket before you are allowed to enter the venue for shooting, and there is also a free locker area (100 yen deposit) on site, where you can put your luggage, and it is recommended to put items that you will not use in the locker before going to shoot.
Shooting strategy: Photography with the "HDR" function on your phone.
Shibuya SKY
・Address: 2-24-12, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
・Hours: 7:00 a.m. ~ 11:30 p.m
・Access: About a 1-minute walk from JR Shibuya Station
※ The top floor is windy, so please pay attention to safety when shooting.
涩谷区：TOP OF YEBISU Sky Lounge
A night view of Tokyo from the TOP OF YEBISU Sky Lounge
TOP OF YEBISU is a new location for night scenes in Tokyo in recent years, and the most special thing is that there is a place called "TOP OF YEBISU SKY LOUNGE" on the 39th floor, which has an excellent view but is free for the public to take night scenes. It is also open from 11:00 a.m. to 11:30 p.m., so you can shoot early morning, dusk, or night scenes. In addition, the night view here is a great view of Tokyo Tower, and if you want to go to popular night spots such as SHIBUYA SKY but can't get a ticket, TOP OF YEBISU SKY Lounge is a great choice.
搭乘这边的电梯到39楼即可到达拍摄点TOP OF YEBISU Sky Lounge
There are some tips for shooting at the TOP OF YEBISU Sky Lounge, because the venue is a confined space, you have to shoot through the window, there will be glass mirror and reflection problems, especially at night, the easiest way to solve the problem is to shoot the lens close to the glass, although it cannot completely eliminate the reflection, but it can also get a good image. It is recommended that you carry a lens cloth with you to wipe off the glass handprints after the shoot so that the next photographer can take the frame.
TOP OF YEBISU is a great place for couples
WHEN YOU GET TO TOP OF YEBISU, YOU WILL PASS THROUGH SEVERAL FACILITIES THAT ARE LIKE FAST LANES AT THE AIRPORT
In addition to shooting, the high-end food court TOP OF YEBISU is also home to many famous restaurants such as Susuen (Susuen) and Eel House Shidaime Kikukawa (うなぎ四代目菊川), which is suitable for couples and families to dine together and then go to the Sky Lounge to enjoy the night view.
As long as you look closely, anyone can take enviable IG photos
Shooting strategy: Try to shoot as close to the glass as possible to reduce the chance of reflection.
TOP OF YEBISU Sky Lounge
・Address: 4-20-20 Ebisu, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo (39F)
・Business hours: 11:00 a.m. ~ 11:30 p.m. (Restaurant hours vary, please refer to the official website for details)
・Access: About a 7-minute walk from the East Exit of JR Ebisu Station
There are so many shooting spots in Tokyo that can be uploaded to the Internet to share, and the above has selected a few places that both novice and professional photographers can have fun, and the most important thing is that each shooting spot is very convenient and suitable for planning with sightseeing itineraries, and even if you don't carry special equipment such as tripods, as long as you pay attention to the shooting tips provided in the article, you can take very beautiful photos of the scenic spots with a little practice on the spot!
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