Must-Visit Tokyo Photo Spots for First-Time Visitors: Ultimate Instagram Guide

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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1⃣️ Navigate to “Ochanomizu” subway station.
After exiting, walk to “Hijiribashi” (Holy Bridge) to capture four trains in one frame—it’s incredibly anime-like.

2⃣️ Navigate to “Tofuya Ukai.”
Under Tokyo Tower, use the contours of the underground passage and stairs for composition. Be prepared to queue.

3⃣️ Navigate to the “Shinjuku New City Walkway Bridge.”
Standing on the overpass, the anime vibe is strong, with numerous trains passing neon signs.

4⃣️ Navigate to “Kabukicho.”
The neon signs at night make for stunning photos.

5⃣️ Navigate to “Kabukicho.”
A cool Godzilla statue on a street parallel to the Kabukicho neon signs.

6⃣️ Navigate to the “Satsunotsuji” pedestrian bridge.
Use the road’s outlines for composition—night shots are especially striking.

7⃣️ Navigate to “Roppongi LV.”
The Christmas lights turn on at 5 PM, creating a very romantic atmosphere.

8⃣️ Navigate to “Roppongi Station.”
A road leading to Tokyo Tower—nighttime shots are more photogenic.

9⃣️ 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.

1⃣️1⃣️ Navigate to “Kappabashi Shopping Street.”
The entire street is photogenic, especially the crosswalks.

1⃣️2⃣️ 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.

1⃣️3⃣️ 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.

1⃣️4⃣️ National Art Center.
Visit on a sunny day—the sunlight streaming into the hall is magical.

1⃣️5⃣️ Shibuya.
The world’s busiest crosswalk.

1⃣️6⃣️ Sensoji Temple.

1⃣️7⃣️ Azabudai Hills.

1⃣️8⃣️ Haneda Airport Terminal 2 Observation Deck.
Take the elevator to the 6th floor to capture planes framed with the SkyTree.