There’s a ton of places to check out in Tokyo for photography, but here are a few popular places along the “Yamanote Train Line” that circles the Tokyo area. Each location is a station as well.
1. Shibuya Station – This is the young fashion center of Japan. Lots of gals, lights, people, cool buildings, etc. Has the famous all point crosswalk and big TVs.
2. Yoyogi Park Station – This is where all the street people, street bands, and “all walks of life” gather each day. This is probably THE street photo area of Tokyo.
3. Ginza Station – This is the area that really lights up at night. If you want some cool night photos, then this is THE place to go. It’s also the most expensive area. There’s not much there during the day however, but at night it’s the brightest for sure.
4. Shinjuku Station – This is where all the TV actors, actresses, and studios reside. Plus behind the stations is the “red light district” that is very famous for all the clubs and bars. Lots of action around there and plenty of interesting places to photograph.
5. Harajuku Station – This is the “Alternative” area where you’ll find a lot of the underground kids, colleges, and stuff that is not mainstream but very interesting. Also, this place is famous for Garage Bands and small club acts.
6. Roppongi – Off the Yamanote line a bit, this station area is the hang out for all the foreign folk, including military visitors. It’s expensive and there are lots of people from all over the world there.
7. Akasaka – This place is for the tourists and if you want some great shots of more “traditional” Japan, this is the place to go. You could spend hours with the camera in this area. It’s fabulous.
There are quite a few other areas as well, but you’ll probably run into them if traveling to the above areas. Just remember that the Yamanote Train runs in a circle and is what gets you to all of these places.
If you get extra time, Yokohama is also awesome. I lived there for quite a few years and there is so much to photograph there. Here are some of the best.
1. Sakuragicho – This place has an awesome waterfront park and lots of cool modern structures to shoot.
2. Ishikawacho – This place has Chinatown which has a ton of things to shoot. It’s a very large place.
3. Kamakura – This place has a great selection of temples and castle like structures.
4. Yokohama Station – This area has lots of places to photograph for street scenes and such. People shots are great here too.
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