Tokyo is endlessly surprising.
Where would you like
your story to begin?
No two corners of Tokyo feel the same. Ancient temple gates sit minutes from glass towers.
A quiet lantern-lit alley can be a ten-minute walk from the world’s busiest pedestrian crossing.
That variety is what makes shooting here so special — and why I never get tired of it.
Below are some of the spots I love most — but if you have somewhere in mind that isn’t on this
list, just tell me. That’s usually where the best shoots happen.
01 Shinjuku
In the same afternoon in Shinjuku, you can shoot portraits under neon signs, find a torii gate hidden between buildings, and catch the last golden light over Shinjuku Gyoen. It's one of the most layered areas in Tokyo — chaotic on the surface, deeply beautiful once you know where to look.
02 Shibuya
The crossing. The lights. The energy that you can physically feel. Shibuya is electric, and it shows in every frame. It's a great location if you want something bold and alive — shots that feel like the city itself is part of the story. It also has quieter pockets that most people walk right past.
03 Asakusa
Stone lanterns. Wooden shopfronts. The smell of incense drifting from Senso-ji. Asakusa is the area that surprises people most — they come expecting a tourist landmark and leave having felt something real. I know the quiet corners, the best light, and the back alleys that don't make it onto travel blogs. Early morning here is unlike anywhere else in the city.
04 Harajuku
Harajuku is unfiltered. Takeshita Street is colour and noise and complete commitment to personal style — there's nowhere else like it. But step one block off the main drag and it softens completely: tree-lined Omotesando, the quieter shrines, the tucked-away coffee shops. It's one of the most layered neighbourhoods to shoot in, because it contains so many different versions of Tokyo at once.
Either way, get in touch. I can suggest the perfect spot based on your vision, or we can plan it together.
Asakusa, Shinjuku, Shibuya and Harajuku are my go-to areas — but Tokyo has so much more.
If you have another location in mind, just ask.
