Tokyo truly feels like a city straight out of anime,
exuding an irresistible charm.
Having visited Tokyo four times a year, these 18 photo spots are absolutely unmissable.
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️ Navigate to “Ochanomizu” subway station.
After exiting, walk to “Hijiribashi” (Holy Bridge) to capture four trains in one frame—it’s incredibly anime-like.
️ Navigate to “Tofuya Ukai.”
Under Tokyo Tower, use the contours of the underground passage and stairs for composition. Be prepared to queue.
️ Navigate to the “Shinjuku New City Walkway Bridge.”
Standing on the overpass, the anime vibe is strong, with numerous trains passing neon signs.
️ Navigate to “Kabukicho.”
The neon signs at night make for stunning photos.
️ Navigate to “Kabukicho.”
A cool Godzilla statue on a street parallel to the Kabukicho neon signs.
️ Navigate to the “Satsunotsuji” pedestrian bridge.
Use the road’s outlines for composition—night shots are especially striking.
️ Navigate to “Roppongi LV.”
The Christmas lights turn on at 5 PM, creating a very romantic atmosphere.
️ Navigate to “Roppongi Station.”
A road leading to Tokyo Tower—nighttime shots are more photogenic.
️ Navigate to “Ebisu Garden Place.”
Take the elevator to the 38th floor for a free observation corridor with a beautiful night view.
Navigate to “Hikifune” subway station.
A spot where the SkyTree and an orange train can be captured together.
️️ Navigate to “Kappabashi Shopping Street.”
The entire street is photogenic, especially the crosswalks.
️️ Navigate to “JR Ueno Station.”
Cross the street and take the subway to the 4th floor (R level) for Ueno Park. The view is stunning, especially at night.
️️ Gotokuji Temple.
The birthplace of the lucky beckoning cat, filled with countless maneki-neko. It’s also gorgeous during cherry blossom and autumn foliage seasons.
️️ National Art Center.
Visit on a sunny day—the sunlight streaming into the hall is magical.
️️ Shibuya.
The world’s busiest crosswalk.
️️ Sensoji Temple.
️️ Azabudai Hills.
️️ Haneda Airport Terminal 2 Observation Deck.
Take the elevator to the 6th floor to capture planes framed with the SkyTree.
