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2 TUNNELS TO PHOTOGRAPH IN TOKYO
2 TUNNELS TO PHOTOGRAPH IN TOKYO
Embark on a visual journey through Tokyo's mesmerizing photographic tunnels. Discover captivating perspectives and play with light and shadows in these unique urban passages.
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LensTokyo is your go-to travel guide for discovering unique travel spots in Japan, including both well-known locations and hidden gems. Check out the spots we recommend above and get ready for an unforgettable photo adventure in Japan.
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In a city like Tokyo where the urban planning is very organic and chaotic, with levels of paths connecting passages above and below ground you are bound to walk through countless tunnels during your stay here. With the sprawling mass that is Tokyo almost completely built up to its limit, it is no wonder that Tokyo has a sheer number of tunnels. Most areas of Tokyo were developed unplanned and so it has made Tokyo into a labyrinth of alleys, tunnels, bridges and hidden routes. While most tunnels are mundane and aren’t worth the mention there are some tunnels that just blow your mind. Here are some tunnels that are worth the visit purely for their unique ambience and for photo enthusiasts.
THE YAKITORI TUNNEL
This small tunnel under the train tracks houses a couple of really good yakitori restaurants. It is a short tunnel but the worn out retro posters on the walls give it a nostalgic feel of the 70s and 80s Japan. The tunnel becomes smokey at night when the yakitori restaurants start barbecuing the meat. The barbecue smoke filled in the tunnel creates a mystical space. It is an amazing spot to take pictures especially of people’s silhouettes and blurred out lights through the smoke.
Although, at this particular time of night, there was not a lot of smoke coming out of the restaurants, this spot is famous for the BBQ smoke flowing out of the shops. Making this a smokey mysterious picture.
A TUNNEL USED IN MANY JAPANESE DRAMAS
This tunnel, like the titles says, is a location used as a set in many of Japanese drama. Hence, if you’re lucky visiting here you may encounter a film crew already shooting a scene for television. But usually it is a deserted underpass that is apocalyptic and photogenic. The orange light at one side of the tunnel is unique and sets the mood.
The view and character of the underpass changes drastically when viewed from the two opposite ends of the tunnel. The texture on the walls and the lighting makes the ambience very different. So, we recommend shooting both views of the tunnel, experiment and then choose the best one that goes with your style.
Shooting here, we recommend using a wide angle lens to capture as much of the tunnel and it give it an elongated feel. Above pictures were taken with a 14mm lens and the below picture was taken with a mid-range focal lens.
This tunnel is in center of Tokyo so it is very accessible. The tunnel looks different depending on which side of the tunnel you look from.