LensTokyo Travel and Photography Spots in Japan: Embrace the beauty of Tokyo's gingko trees. Capture the vibrant colors of autumn or the serene ambiance of spring in these picturesque spots. Heading 6 Add paragraph text. Click “Edit Text” to update the font, size and more. To change and reuse text themes, go to Site Styles. Heading 6 Add paragraph text. Click “Edit Text” to update the font, size and more. To change and reuse text themes, go to Site Styles. Heading 6 Add paragraph text. Click “Edit Text” to update the font, size and more. To change and reuse text themes, go to Site Styles. Heading 6 Add paragraph text. Click “Edit Text” to update the font, size and more. To change and reuse text themes, go to Site Styles. Heading 6 Add paragraph text. Click “Edit Text” to update the font, size and more. To change and reuse text themes, go to Site Styles. Other Articles → THE PHOTOGENIC SPOT FOR GINKGO TREES THE PHOTOGENIC SPOT FOR GINKGO TREES Embrace the beauty of Tokyo's gingko trees. Capture the vibrant colors of autumn or the serene ambiance of spring in these picturesque spots. 00000 RELATED ARTICLES Heading 6 Add paragraph text. Click “Edit Text” to update the font, size and more. To change and reuse text themes, go to Site Styles. Heading 6 Add paragraph text. Click “Edit Text” to update the font, size and more. To change and reuse text themes, go to Site Styles. Heading 6 Add paragraph text. Click “Edit Text” to update the font, size and more. To change and reuse text themes, go to Site Styles. GET THE LOCATIONS OF ABOVE SPOTS Discover amazing photo spots in Japan. LensTokyo gives you all the information you will need to capture incredible pictures while in Japan. Become a member and browse all above spots and 100+ more unique locations. Get the location details Check all spots you'll have access to here All Spots 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. FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM Ginkgo trees have been used as the symbol of Tokyo due to the shape of the leaves which vaguely resemble the letter ‘‘T’’. The ginkgo leaf can be found in many places in Tokyo for example the logo for Tokyo Metro’s logo. Many of Tokyo’s parks are covered in ginkgo tree so they are not hard to find. But this particular spot is famous for its beauty aided by the golden foliage of ginkgo trees, and have been a spot many photographers flock to every fall. Ginkgo trees are called Ichou trees in Japanese and have been admired in Japan throughout history. Travelling about Tokyo and around Japan you will notice many of these Ichou trees in Shrines, public parks and roadways. In the above photography location, there are more than 146 ginkgo tress planted on both sides of the streets creating a tunnel like view. The leading lines towards the building at the back and the building itself create an awesome image worth your time.

LensTokyo Travel and Photography Spots in Japan: Capture the magic of motion with our guide to photographing blurred lines from a train window. Turn the passing landscape into stunning, dynamic shots that showcase the speed and beauty of travel. Heading 6 Add paragraph text. Click “Edit Text” to update the font, size and more. To change and reuse text themes, go to Site Styles. Heading 6 Add paragraph text. Click “Edit Text” to update the font, size and more. To change and reuse text themes, go to Site Styles. Heading 6 Add paragraph text. Click “Edit Text” to update the font, size and more. To change and reuse text themes, go to Site Styles. Heading 6 Add paragraph text. Click “Edit Text” to update the font, size and more. To change and reuse text themes, go to Site Styles. Heading 6 Add paragraph text. Click “Edit Text” to update the font, size and more. To change and reuse text themes, go to Site Styles. Other Articles → THE PICTURE OF LINES AND CURVES IN TOKYO THE PICTURE OF LINES AND CURVES IN TOKYO Capture the magic of motion with our guide to photographing blurred lines from a train window. Turn the passing landscape into stunning, dynamic shots that showcase the speed and beauty of travel. 00000 RELATED ARTICLES Heading 6 Add paragraph text. Click “Edit Text” to update the font, size and more. To change and reuse text themes, go to Site Styles. Heading 6 Add paragraph text. Click “Edit Text” to update the font, size and more. To change and reuse text themes, go to Site Styles. Heading 6 Add paragraph text. Click “Edit Text” to update the font, size and more. To change and reuse text themes, go to Site Styles. GET THE LOCATIONS OF ABOVE SPOTS Discover amazing photo spots in Japan. LensTokyo gives you all the information you will need to capture incredible pictures while in Japan. Become a member and browse all above spots and 100+ more unique locations. Get the location details Check all spots you'll have access to here All Spots 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. FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM This is one of the most photographed spots in Tokyo. The blurred lines, clean colors and the composition make this picture, and in turn this spot, a must if you like photography. The picture is taken on a train looking out of the window at the very end of the train. Because this train is automated train, there is no driver’s compartment at the front nor at the back of the train. Meaning you can either sit in the front of the train or and back of the train to take this picture. Depending on when you click the shutter on this train ride, the composition will change so you will have to ride the train a few times to nail the perfect shot. Away from the suffocating main road where you are constantly surrounded by people moving, this place can feel like an oasis in the middle of the city. Passing through the alleys, shown in above pictures, turning 3 or 4 corners you will reach the shrine. At a distance from the street noises of Ginza, in a tight space surrounded by buildings and in front of a shrine could be a perfect place to breathe, pray or space to spend moments of your trip with your partner. You will have to keep the camera steady either via a table tripod or a GorillaPod once you are on the train. The exposure is of less than two seconds. Depending on the time of the day and the direction of sunlight you will need to adjust the exposure settings. Both at night and during the day can result in epic pictures. It might help if you have some ND filters with you if you are going to shoot during the day. Like warping into a time hole, the images you get from this location are something out of this world. Reducing the shutter speed and letting the camera capture the blur while the train accelerates forward you can take a picture like above.

LensTokyo Travel and Photography Spots in Japan: Discover Tokyo Skytree from various angles. 10 unique angles of the Skytree to satisfy your curiosity and capture the perfect shot of this iconic landmark. Heading 6 Add paragraph text. Click “Edit Text” to update the font, size and more. To change and reuse text themes, go to Site Styles. Heading 6 Add paragraph text. Click “Edit Text” to update the font, size and more. To change and reuse text themes, go to Site Styles. Heading 6 Add paragraph text. Click “Edit Text” to update the font, size and more. To change and reuse text themes, go to Site Styles. Heading 6 Add paragraph text. Click “Edit Text” to update the font, size and more. To change and reuse text themes, go to Site Styles. Heading 6 Add paragraph text. Click “Edit Text” to update the font, size and more. To change and reuse text themes, go to Site Styles. Other Articles → TOKYO SKYTREE 10 BEST AND SECRET SPOTS TO TAKE A PICTURE TOKYO SKYTREE 10 BEST AND SECRET SPOTS TO TAKE A PICTURE Discover Tokyo Skytree from various angles. 10 unique angles of the Skytree to satisfy your curiosity and capture the perfect shot of this iconic landmark. 00000 RELATED ARTICLES Heading 6 Add paragraph text. Click “Edit Text” to update the font, size and more. To change and reuse text themes, go to Site Styles. Heading 6 Add paragraph text. Click “Edit Text” to update the font, size and more. To change and reuse text themes, go to Site Styles. Heading 6 Add paragraph text. Click “Edit Text” to update the font, size and more. To change and reuse text themes, go to Site Styles. GET THE LOCATIONS OF ABOVE SPOTS Discover amazing photo spots in Japan. LensTokyo gives you all the information you will need to capture incredible pictures while in Japan. Become a member and browse all above spots and 100+ more unique locations. Get the location details Check all spots you'll have access to here All Spots 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. FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM Tokyo Skytree was built in 2012 and is the second tallest structure after Burj Khalifa in Dubai. It is not considered a ‘‘building’’ because a percentage of the Skytree is not inhabitable, hence is not included in the list of ‘‘tallest buildings in the world’’. It was designed to be a broadcasting and telecommunications ‘‘tower’’. The Skytree is the centerpiece of an urban development called Tokyo Skytree Town, other attractions in this development are a shopping center, an aquarium and a planetarium. The Skytree is located in a comparatively suburban area and hence it stands out drastically in height when viewed together with its surrounding. At its base, the structure takes the shape of an equilateral triangle but as the tower tapers, the cross section gradually becomes circular, a shape that helps for wind loading. During the night it is illuminated by thousands of LEDs creating a spectacle to see. Here are some secret and well-known spots to take a picture of this magnificent tower. Pro Tip: We know how important color is for Instagrammers to build a consistent profile feed. When taking pictures of the Skytree one thing that will come in handy is the lighting schedule so you know what color it’ll light up on a specific day. Here you can check the schedule for the next three days so be sure to check the schedule before venturing out! THE COMPARISON SPOT We have named this spot the comparison spot because this spot allows you to see just how much the Skytree stands out compared to its surrounding. Hence, not just solely having the Skytree as the point of interest you can contextualize and compare the Skytree with its surrounding from this spot. As seen in the picture above, most of the buildings that surround the Skytree are less than 15 floors in height. The Skytree’s height is visually enhanced when put against the other buildings. The location is on top of a shopping mall. The rooftop of the shopping mall closes at 7pm everyday so make sure you arrive in time. This is probably the best spot to take a picture of the Skytree in its entirety. Tripods are allowed which makes it very easy to get an awesome shot. From this vantage point, it is clear just how much the Tokyo Skytree is bigger than its surrounding. The roof top where we took this picture has an unobstructed view of the Skytree from a close proximity. THE ARTISTIC ONE If you are looking for a unique way to take a picture of the Skytree, this spot is for you. Stand out against the hundreds of pictures of the tower. The picture is taken from inside a building not too far from the Skytree. The triangular opening of the building compliment the shape of the Skytree, pulling your focus to the outside and to the tower. You should have a telephoto lens or a mid-range lens for this picture. Tripods cannot be used inside this building. The reflections of the tower on the right via a mirror and the geometrical shapes in the picture make this an artistic way to take a picture of the Skytree. You will have to lower your camera below the waists to get the tower’s tip into the picture. We took this picture on a day with clear blue sky. THE SPEARS This location is also popular on Instagram. The location is located very close to the Skytree and can be accessed by foot. During the night, the poles in the foreground light up from below. During the day, the poles have the same color as the Skytree. An interesting location where the compositions of poles against the Skytree are countless. During the day the pole shines white like the Skytree. It is fun moving your camera to compose the poles and the tower as you like. During the night, the poles are lit up from below by a flood light. The colors change everyday according to the colors of the Skytree. THE SUNFLOWER SPOT This shot is taken from a pedestrian island right in the middle of a junction. The unique point about this location is not only does this spot has a good vantage of the Skytree but there are sunflowers on this island. Like seen in the below picture, having the sunflowers in the foreground can add a unique aspect in your pictures. Please note that the sunflowers are not there during the winters, but including some light trails into your picture rather than the sunflowers would work nice too. During the summers this spot has a bed of sunflowers. The unobstructed view of the Skytree from this spot would make you spend a couple of minutes taking pictures here. THE NUMBER ONE We have named this location number one because it is one of the only two streets where the Skytree is visible till its base from afar. The number two location is next on this list. The difference of the two streets is that number one is on the north side of Skytree while the number two is on the south side. Above picture was taken mid-way on this street. And the below pictures were taken at the end of the street. The number one street has a lot of electrical wiring giving it a chaotic look apt for the streets of Tokyo. The Skytree at the end covers the frame, perfectly depicting the scale and presence it shares in this area. The chaotic electrical wiring you see a lot in dense Asian cities are in Tokyo too. What’s different is the huge Skytree in the background. The color palette of Tokyo is infused in this picture. The below picture was taken half an hour before sunset. THE NUMBER TWO The number two location is on the south side of the Skytree. Compared to number one the location has less electrical wires blocking the view of the Skytree. The buildings are slightly taller and the road wider. The Skytree does not align perfectly with the street but if you go further down the street the difference is so minute that its not noticeable. Below picture was taken mid-way on the street while the below picture was take at the very end of the street. The numbers 30 on the road makes the above picture more dynamic and adds flavor to the picture. This spot is also great during sunsets as the sun sets in the direction the camera is facing. There is a stairs that goes up at the end of this street which if you climb can give you a better view of the street and the Skytree. Down the same road as the previous pictures, at the end of road you get a straight line view of the Skytree. At the end of the road there is a stairs that elevates you a few meters higher where the vantage is even better. The speed limit 30 stands out in this picture. Including the 30 makes this spot even more photogenic. The narrow roads around the Skytree are usually one way. OVER THE RIVER This is technically two different spots but because the two spots are very close by, we have summed them up into one spot. There are basically two different bridges that run over this river. The above picture was taken on the bridge that is closer to the Skytree while the below two pictures were taken on the bridge one road down. Both bridges run over the same river. This spot is famous for photographers and instagrammers, so whenever you go, especially before sunset, there are bound to be more photographers with set up tripods waiting for the perfect lighting. For this reason we recommended going here well before the sunset to get the best position. Taken during sunset on a day with clear blue sky. Because this is a popular spot, there are always people with tripods stationed at the best spot during sunset. Taken at the same time as the picture on the left but with different exposure. The above picture was exposed for the sky, creating a silhouette of the skyline. ON THE PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE This spot is a well hidden secret in Tokyo. While many locals might know the spot on the bridge mentioned earlier on the list, they do not know this spot. The shot was taken from a pedestrian bridge. Although the base of the Skytree might be blocked from this location, the location has a wider view of the environment so you can include some light trails of cars passing by. Capturing the reflection of the Skytree on the river is beautiful too. And because there are more greenery it ends up being a more vibrant picture. The river acts as a leading line towards the Skytree. The colors cast at this spot during sunset is mesmerizing. During a clear sky the colors cast at this spot are very beautiful. The purple sunset sky, the green and the blue from the streets lights create a great ambience for the perfect picture. THE SKYTREE LOOK UP This spot is very close to the Skytree hence you will be looking up to the Skytree when taking a picture. It is a nice spot if you want to take close up detailed shots of the Skytree. The location is on a rooftop of low height building. It is a very romantic space with no crowd. There are places to sit and relax too as shown in the picture below. The rooftop closes at 8pm so make sure to get there in time before it closes. Tripods are allowed. THE SPOT WITH THE BRIDGE This is a perfect spot of long exposure night photography with the Skytree. With the Skytree at a distant, the serenity of the water and spaced out buildings, it almost does not look like Tokyo. It shows Tokyo in a different perspective, proving just how vast and diverse the cityscape of this metropolitan city is. There are boats that pass through this area and under the bridge. A lot of creativity with the light trails can be experimented here. The shot was taken on another bridge but there is also a park next to it. Few different compositions of the Skytree is possible here and tripods are allowed. As the park where this picture was taken is located in the corner of two rivers, it has a great vantage point where you see the spread river in front and the Skytree in the background. One river flows to the left and the other to the right of this picture.

LensTokyo Travel and Photography Spots in Japan: Experience the thrill of speed with Tokyo's bullet trains. Snap breathtaking shots as these high-speed marvels rush by, capturing the essence of motion and modernity. Heading 6 Add paragraph text. Click “Edit Text” to update the font, size and more. To change and reuse text themes, go to Site Styles. Heading 6 Add paragraph text. Click “Edit Text” to update the font, size and more. To change and reuse text themes, go to Site Styles. Heading 6 Add paragraph text. Click “Edit Text” to update the font, size and more. To change and reuse text themes, go to Site Styles. Heading 6 Add paragraph text. Click “Edit Text” to update the font, size and more. To change and reuse text themes, go to Site Styles. Heading 6 Add paragraph text. Click “Edit Text” to update the font, size and more. To change and reuse text themes, go to Site Styles. Other Articles → 4 PERFECT SPOTS TO TAKE PICTURES OF THE BULLET TRAIN IN TOKYO 4 PERFECT SPOTS TO TAKE PICTURES OF THE BULLET TRAIN IN TOKYO Experience the thrill of speed with Tokyo's bullet trains. Snap breathtaking shots as these high-speed marvels rush by, capturing the essence of motion and modernity. 00000 RELATED ARTICLES Heading 6 Add paragraph text. Click “Edit Text” to update the font, size and more. To change and reuse text themes, go to Site Styles. Heading 6 Add paragraph text. Click “Edit Text” to update the font, size and more. To change and reuse text themes, go to Site Styles. Heading 6 Add paragraph text. Click “Edit Text” to update the font, size and more. To change and reuse text themes, go to Site Styles. GET THE LOCATIONS OF ABOVE SPOTS Discover amazing photo spots in Japan. LensTokyo gives you all the information you will need to capture incredible pictures while in Japan. Become a member and browse all above spots and 100+ more unique locations. Get the location details Check all spots you'll have access to here All Spots 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. FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM Bullet trains or ‘‘Shinkansen’’ in Japanese is one of the most iconic symbols of modern Japan. They were first made operational in 1964 during the start of the economic boom. Even to this day people, especially children, idolize Shinkansen as a symbol of modernization, technological development and speed. It is one of the safest means of transportation and proudly holds that title. Taking a picture of the bullet train while it is on stop, in big stations like Tokyo station or Shinagawa station, is easy. Just wait for the bullet train to halt at the beginning of the platform and take a picture. But taking a picture while the train is in action might come as a little bit more difficult. You will need a vantage point, clear of obstacles. And in a bustling city like Tokyo that vantage point does not come by easy. So, here are 4 spots for you to take a picture of the iconic Shinkansen. WHERE SHIKANSENS SLEEP AT NIGHT As the title suggests, this is where the bullet trains are run for maintenance and rest during the night. At least 5 or 6 bullet trains are in line like above picture at any given time of the day. But, we strongly recommend visiting this spot in the morning before 9am. There are more number of trains lined up in the morning, as they start to depart as the day progresses. You are not allowed to go inside the parking for trains, hence you will have to shoot the picture from a distance and through a fence. Using a mid-range lens is recommended. Both the above and below pictures were shot at f4 on a mid-range lens. On the picture above you can see vignetting occurring on the corners due to the fence.Due to the nature of the location and the subject, a dramatic looking picture will do justice. So try going here on a rainy or cloudy day like below picture. Lined up like soldiers off to battle, the bullet trains are ready to depart. This picture was taken on an early morning while it was slightly raining. Hence the picture is misty and foggy. EYE LEVEL AND UP CLOSE WITH SHINKANSEN This spot is famous for a lot of Japanese photographers who love the Shinkansen. It’s a perfect spot to practice your panning motion blur pictures. This technique is especially useful to give the picture a sense of motion. It lets you freeze the subject while blurring the background like above picture. This spot is on the 3rd floor of a building near a big terminal station. Which means you are on eye level with the bullet train and the number of trains that pass by is large in number. You will not have to wait long for a bullet train to pass by. Hold your camera in position and stand by.The above picture was taken with a 14mm lens and the below picture was taken with a mid-range lens. To take a picture like above, you will have to quickly move your camera in the direction the train is moving. Keeping the train in focus, but letting the background fade and blur. Make sure you are focused on the tip of the train or at least somewhere near it. This method of shooting is one of the best ways to learn photography and will give you a sense of accomplishment. FROM UP ABOVE This spot is also located near a big busy terminal station. The picture is taken by standing on the bridge while the trains run below it. This location is also called the ‘‘Mini Shinkansen Museum’’ by Japanese Shinkansen geeks as you get a chance to see a lot of trains run by. Because it is not a busy bridge you can easily use your tripod here. The above picture is a composite of several pictures creating a busy railroad with unique Shinkansen designs. It took an hour to shoot all the picture for above one image. AT HIGH SPEED There are some parts in Tokyo where the road’s altitude increases to the level of the railway the Shinkansen runs. Areas like this make it possible to have the Shinkansen at eye level. The the above picture is taken from a pedestrian bridge in one of these areas where the road’s altitude is higher. You will need a telephoto lens to take a picture like above. But the unique point of this spot is that because it is not near a big terminal station, the speed of the Shinkansen is faster than the other locations introduced in this article. It might be harder to keep the bullet train in focus due to its speed but it will make the background more blurry. Give it a few trys to perfect your shot.

LensTokyo Travel and Photography Spots in Japan: Ascend to Tokyo's free rooftops for breathtaking cityscapes. Capture the skyline's grandeur and dynamic energy from these elevated vantage points. Heading 6 Add paragraph text. Click “Edit Text” to update the font, size and more. To change and reuse text themes, go to Site Styles. Heading 6 Add paragraph text. Click “Edit Text” to update the font, size and more. To change and reuse text themes, go to Site Styles. Heading 6 Add paragraph text. Click “Edit Text” to update the font, size and more. To change and reuse text themes, go to Site Styles. Heading 6 Add paragraph text. Click “Edit Text” to update the font, size and more. To change and reuse text themes, go to Site Styles. Heading 6 Add paragraph text. Click “Edit Text” to update the font, size and more. To change and reuse text themes, go to Site Styles. Other Articles → 5 FREE ROOFTOPS FOR CITYSCAPE PHOTOGRAPHY IN TOKYO 5 FREE ROOFTOPS FOR CITYSCAPE PHOTOGRAPHY IN TOKYO Ascend to Tokyo's free rooftops for breathtaking cityscapes. Capture the skyline's grandeur and dynamic energy from these elevated vantage points. 00000 RELATED ARTICLES Heading 6 Add paragraph text. Click “Edit Text” to update the font, size and more. To change and reuse text themes, go to Site Styles. Heading 6 Add paragraph text. Click “Edit Text” to update the font, size and more. To change and reuse text themes, go to Site Styles. Heading 6 Add paragraph text. Click “Edit Text” to update the font, size and more. To change and reuse text themes, go to Site Styles. GET THE LOCATIONS OF ABOVE SPOTS Discover amazing photo spots in Japan. LensTokyo gives you all the information you will need to capture incredible pictures while in Japan. Become a member and browse all above spots and 100+ more unique locations. Get the location details Check all spots you'll have access to here All Spots 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. FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM There’s nothing quite like the energy, buzz and liveliness of a large city. In large cities you can capture such a diverse range of scenes and moods. Tokyo has a reputation of being a modern city, and it does not disappoint. Millions of lights shine after the sun goes down and give you the chance to capture stunning night cityscapes. The city has arguably one of the most beautiful cityscape and skyline in the world. One of the things we definitely recommend doing during their visit to Tokyo is to view the city from up above, especially at night. Standing a few hundred meters above ground you feel the scale of the city in essence. Unfortunately both the Skytree and Tokyo Tower, the two iconic landmarks for observations decks cost a hefty price. Here are some free rooftops or observations decks to take pictures at. THE ONE IN SHINJUKU This observation deck is located on the 45th floor in one of the busiest districts in Tokyo. Consisting of the South deck and the North deck. The South deck has a better view of the Mt.Fuji, so if you want that in your pictures visit the South deck. Both the observation decks are open till 11pm making it perfect for a quick stop after dinner. Tripods are not allowed but you can get away using a small table tripod or a GorillaPod. Although the Tokyo Tower is slightly hidden, it can be seen from this observation deck. A very touristy spot and a place that is usually packed with tourists. The view from each observation deck (north and south decks) is different. But either one you go to, the view is spectacular. THE ONE IN YEBISU One factor that makes the Tokyo Tower stand out against the myriad of buildings is the color. This particular shade of orange is called ‘‘international orange’’ and was painted to abide by aviation laws. The tower glows bright orange amidst the dark buildings surrounding it. It is repainted every five years by 4200 workers and by hand! This observation deck is perfect for taking a picture of the Tokyo Tower from a distance. The observation deck is located on the 38th and 39th floor along with some restaurants. The observation room itself is small but the good thing for photographers is that you can use a tripod here. You can see the Tokyo Tower at a distance for mounting your camera with a telephoto lens and a tripod would give you the perfect shot. THE ONE IN KORAKUEN This spot is famous for its view of Mt.Fuji. Especially during sunset you can juxtapose Tokyo’s skyline with Mt.Fuji in the background. But make sure the weather is clear on the day you go shoot. We cannot stress enough of the weather conditions if you are going there to shoot Mt.Fuji. Check the weather in Tokyo as well as Fujiyoshida where the mountain is located. If the forecast shows that there will be low lying grey blanket of clouds you might be better off re-planing your visit to another day. Instead, you can use that time to photograph something apt for the conditions. You can use a tripod here but make sure to eliminate as much reflection on the windows. Using a black towel to cover the window is recommended. This observation deck covers a large part of the top floor. Hence depending on where you stand on the deck, you can see the Tokyo Skytree too. At one view you can see the roller coaster of the theme park below. You will need a 300-400mm lens to take pictures of the people on these rides. THE ONE IN SANGENJAYA Tokyo offers endless creative possibilities, and locations you can come back to any time of year. Look out for wet evenings, immediately after the rain has stopped, for beautiful reflections on puddles, or shoot on crystal clear nights where light pollution is at its lowest. Usually for cityscape a focal length of 12-35mm works the best, but is not a necessity. But using wide angle lens enables you to capture as much of the skyline as possible without having to go too far from the city. This spot is located a little away from the city center. It is the tallest building in its suburban neighborhood hence creating an unobstructed view of the cityscape. Here too, you cannot use a tripod as the observation deck is located right next to a restaurant. But you could get away with using a small table tripod or a GorillaPod. THE ONE IN SHIODOME The 46th floor of this building has an observation deck, or better call it an observation room as it is small in size. The floor is mostly occupied with fashionable high end restaurants. The view is perfect for a shot of Tokyo Bay and the Rainbow Bridge. You can use a tripod as long as you are not blocking major paths. But because there is a sill below the window, a small tripod or GorillaPod works the best.Usually after golden hour, the sky starts turning blue while the city lights start illuminating. This immediate moment right after sunset or before sunrise is called the blue hour. It is when the sky turns blue before turning black. And arguably this is the best time to shoot cityscapes. Compare the above picture with the pictures below, all taken at the same spot. The above picture was taken at blue hour while the pictures below were taken before and after the blue hour respectively. When planning on going to this spot, or any other spot for that matter, remember to plan how you want your picture to be captured. As the area got darker, the lights lit up into various different shades. Compared to other areas in Tokyo, the colors of the night life are different here. This picture was taken on cloudy day, hence the sky is not as dramatic as the buildings. On a clear visible day the camera probably would capture more of the buildings at the back.

LensTokyo Travel and Photography Spots in Japan: Capture the allure of Tokyo's pink architectural wonder. Stand out with striking shots against this vibrant backdrop, adding a pop of color to your portfolio. Heading 6 Add paragraph text. Click “Edit Text” to update the font, size and more. To change and reuse text themes, go to Site Styles. Heading 6 Add paragraph text. Click “Edit Text” to update the font, size and more. To change and reuse text themes, go to Site Styles. Heading 6 Add paragraph text. Click “Edit Text” to update the font, size and more. To change and reuse text themes, go to Site Styles. Heading 6 Add paragraph text. Click “Edit Text” to update the font, size and more. To change and reuse text themes, go to Site Styles. Heading 6 Add paragraph text. Click “Edit Text” to update the font, size and more. To change and reuse text themes, go to Site Styles. Other Articles → THE PINK INSTAGRAM WORTHY BUILDING IN TOKYO THE PINK INSTAGRAM WORTHY BUILDING IN TOKYO Capture the allure of Tokyo's pink architectural wonder. Stand out with striking shots against this vibrant backdrop, adding a pop of color to your portfolio. 00000 RELATED ARTICLES Heading 6 Add paragraph text. Click “Edit Text” to update the font, size and more. To change and reuse text themes, go to Site Styles. Heading 6 Add paragraph text. Click “Edit Text” to update the font, size and more. To change and reuse text themes, go to Site Styles. Heading 6 Add paragraph text. Click “Edit Text” to update the font, size and more. To change and reuse text themes, go to Site Styles. GET THE LOCATIONS OF ABOVE SPOTS Discover amazing photo spots in Japan. LensTokyo gives you all the information you will need to capture incredible pictures while in Japan. Become a member and browse all above spots and 100+ more unique locations. Get the location details Check all spots you'll have access to here All Spots 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. FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM Have you come across this building on Instagram? You probably have, but without any indication hinting the location it’s impossible to know exactly where it is. Surprisingly modern in design, this building was built in 80’s and currently is one of the most popular designer apartments in Tokyo. With a huge courtyard in the middle and a labyrinth like structure you can capture a lot of interesting shapes of shadows in this building. The pastel colors of the building enhances the beauty making it popular for Instagram too. The angles you can come up with to shoot are endless. Make sure to take a wide angle lens if you are solely going to take pictures of the building. You can also take portraiture here making use of the unique shadows and the vibrant colors. In that case take a zoom lens too! Note that you are not allowed to access the rooftop.

LensTokyo Travel and Photography Spots in Japan: Discover the beauty of Tokyo's intersecting highways and expressways. Capture stunning shots of these architectural marvels, showcasing the intricate web of urban connectivity and motion. Heading 6 Add paragraph text. Click “Edit Text” to update the font, size and more. To change and reuse text themes, go to Site Styles. Heading 6 Add paragraph text. Click “Edit Text” to update the font, size and more. To change and reuse text themes, go to Site Styles. Heading 6 Add paragraph text. Click “Edit Text” to update the font, size and more. To change and reuse text themes, go to Site Styles. Heading 6 Add paragraph text. Click “Edit Text” to update the font, size and more. To change and reuse text themes, go to Site Styles. Heading 6 Add paragraph text. Click “Edit Text” to update the font, size and more. To change and reuse text themes, go to Site Styles. Other Articles → DYNAMIC JUNCTIONS IN TOKYO AND WHERE TO PHOTOGRAPH THEM DYNAMIC JUNCTIONS IN TOKYO AND WHERE TO PHOTOGRAPH THEM Discover the beauty of Tokyo's intersecting highways and expressways. Capture stunning shots of these architectural marvels, showcasing the intricate web of urban connectivity and motion. 00000 RELATED ARTICLES Heading 6 Add paragraph text. Click “Edit Text” to update the font, size and more. To change and reuse text themes, go to Site Styles. Heading 6 Add paragraph text. Click “Edit Text” to update the font, size and more. To change and reuse text themes, go to Site Styles. Heading 6 Add paragraph text. Click “Edit Text” to update the font, size and more. To change and reuse text themes, go to Site Styles. GET THE LOCATIONS OF ABOVE SPOTS Discover amazing photo spots in Japan. LensTokyo gives you all the information you will need to capture incredible pictures while in Japan. Become a member and browse all above spots and 100+ more unique locations. Get the location details Check all spots you'll have access to here All Spots 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. FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM Tokyo has a network of roads that are very complicated and almost impossible to comprehend fully. This is not only true for tourists visiting Tokyo but also for some locals. Especially the metropolitan expressway inside the city that is made to run over the normal traffic, built on stilts and compromising of sharp turns, on-ramps, off-ramps, and multi-lane merges, are a structural marvel and a great subject to photograph. The intersection and junctions are where multiple of these expressways and road meet. Below are some spots where these expressways or roads intertwine for a dynamic picture. ROPPONGI SPLIT ROAD This is a junction where the expressway runs on the top while several normal roads run at the bottom and a couple of pedestrian bridges connects each sides of the road. The picture was taken standing on the pedestrian bridge which makes the expressway that spilts into two almost at eye level. You can capture the light trails of the cars at the bottom with the two expressways at the top for a dynamic picture. Make sure to take a wide angle lens and a tripod. Tokyo has an inter-city express way that elevates the traffic from the roads below. The splitting of these express ways can become an interesting subject to shoot. THE HYDRA We named this spot the Hydra after the dragon with multiple heads in Greek mythology. With so many cars and people congested into a small space, Tokyo has a system of chaotic highways that twist and twine with each other. This is one of the spots that can result in a dynamic image. It is a junction that intersects several roads coming into the city. The junction itself is within the city center so it has an easy access. Apart from the curving concrete lines, there are many lights in various colors under and around the roads which makes this picture so dynamic. Be careful when standing up your tripod because there is not a lot of space on the pedestrian footpath. It will be easier to use a Gorillapod or any other smaller tripods you can attach to the railing. This epic junction is best to see with your own eyes rather than reading about it. Try counting the number of lights placed in this junction. Mounting your Gorillapod onto the rails of the pedestrian path, tilt the camera upwards from the ground for a more dynamic shot.

LensTokyo Travel and Photography Spots in Japan: Explore Tokyo's most photogenic staircases and escalators with our guide to the best spots. Discover unique angles and striking designs that will make your architectural photos stand out. Heading 6 Add paragraph text. Click “Edit Text” to update the font, size and more. To change and reuse text themes, go to Site Styles. Heading 6 Add paragraph text. Click “Edit Text” to update the font, size and more. To change and reuse text themes, go to Site Styles. Heading 6 Add paragraph text. Click “Edit Text” to update the font, size and more. To change and reuse text themes, go to Site Styles. Heading 6 Add paragraph text. Click “Edit Text” to update the font, size and more. To change and reuse text themes, go to Site Styles. Heading 6 Add paragraph text. Click “Edit Text” to update the font, size and more. To change and reuse text themes, go to Site Styles. Other Articles → 6 MORE PHOTOGENIC STAIRWAYS AND ESCALATORS IN TOKYO 6 MORE PHOTOGENIC STAIRWAYS AND ESCALATORS IN TOKYO Explore Tokyo's most photogenic staircases and escalators with our guide to the best spots. Discover unique angles and striking designs that will make your architectural photos stand out. 00000 RELATED ARTICLES Heading 6 Add paragraph text. Click “Edit Text” to update the font, size and more. To change and reuse text themes, go to Site Styles. Heading 6 Add paragraph text. Click “Edit Text” to update the font, size and more. To change and reuse text themes, go to Site Styles. Heading 6 Add paragraph text. Click “Edit Text” to update the font, size and more. To change and reuse text themes, go to Site Styles. GET THE LOCATIONS OF ABOVE SPOTS Discover amazing photo spots in Japan. LensTokyo gives you all the information you will need to capture incredible pictures while in Japan. Become a member and browse all above spots and 100+ more unique locations. Get the location details Check all spots you'll have access to here All Spots 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. FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM Known as the stairs that move, escalators have been around for almost a hundred years. Their only purpose is to move pedestrians slowly and gradually up. But this seemingly mundane utility in our life can be designed very aesthetically. In a city like Tokyo there are millions of stairs, escalators and elevators working simultaneously in sync. Combined with the fact that Tokyo is style conscious and modern, these modes of vertical movements are designed rather stylishly. What makes pictures of these architectural elements so good is the cool leading lines they provide. The leading lines guides the viewer’s eyes into the picture and creates depth. We particularly recommend using these stairs or escalators to take portraits of your model, partner or spouse. The pictures will surely result in some cool memories you had in Tokyo. Here are 6 cool, stylish and photogenic stairs and escalators in Tokyo. It is recommended to use a widest angle lens you have possible to make the most out of these locations. This is because having wide angle lens enables you to capture the environment and context better, hence capturing the leading lines on the stairs. In another article we have covered 5 Photogenic Stairways and Escalators in Tokyo . Be sure to check it out too quench your thirst for photogenic locations in Tokyo! THE OVAL This escalator is not located in a very touristy area so it is unlikely that you would come across this place by just wandering around Tokyo. As mentioned earlier, Shiodome is not an area a tourist would normally go because the area houses offices mainly. The above escalator is built inside a station and is usually not very crowded. Because the spot is not crowded most of the times during the day, you can take your time taking pictures here of your model. The metallic structure contrasts nicely with the yellow lines of the steps which creates a cool ambience for a perfect picture. The metallic leading lines create depth in the picture, leading the eyes of the viewer towards the oval shaped sky light at the top. Using wide angle lenses are recommended but mid-ranged lenses work just as fine, depending on your style of photography and what emotions you want to show in your pictures or film. The oval aperture at the top acts not only as a design element but an opening to let light into the bottom levels of the building. The curvature makes this look almost like an object from out of space. Position yourself below the escalators and aim up while shooting. Capture the stark color contrast between the yellow and the metallic. THE GALAXY The escalator itself is short but the mirrors on the sides and the single lighting in the space makes it look very futuristic and cool. Although the escalator is small the mirrors on the top and sides make the space look more bigger. The pitch black space combined with the upward direction of the escalator make you feel like you’re venturing into space. The white florescent lights pushing you into outer space. This is a very fun and photogenic spot you definitely should visit if you have the time! It is also a spot that is used by many local Japanese Instagrammers and photographers. This is definitely one of the most fun spots in Harajuku, not to mention the most photogenic. The building has interactive displays and games on every floor of this multistory building. Two of these displays are the most photogenic and an experience you will not get else where. Like warping into space but slower. Ride this escalator which is located inside a building in the Harajuku area. No matter how you take a picture here, it will always turn out photogenic. The narrow space and the leading lines do the job for you! THE BLUE HAZE This spot is located in a one of the business districts of Tokyo. The white indirect lights installed on the escalator act as glowing leading lines which makes this picture so intriguing. The building in which which houses this location was constructed comparatively new in 2016. The design of the building is sleek and modern with a lot of glass and metal. In the above picture, the leading lines guide the viewer’s eye towards the futuristic design of the building. The blue color stands out in this monotone space. The escalator itself might not be very special but the space that surrounds it create many potential spots for photography. As you can see in the below pictures, you will find many reflections and mirrors in this space, combining that with the lights of the escalator will result in an amazing picture. The blue hue and the cool dude make up a great moody image. Love the lights and the ambience in this picture. Because the escalators and the shiny surfaces are kept super clean, taking picture of these objects can end up being more fun. The reflections and the metallic shines make up the essence of this picture. THE GLASS ENCLAVE Although this particular picture was taken during the day, we especially recommend going to this spot at night. This is because the lights on the escalator light up during the night making this space even more alluring. The light and the escalator reflect on all sides due to the glass creating leading line that covers the whole frame. Another cool escalator that is not used as much as you’d think, considering the location of the escalator. Perfect for a photo shoot cause you are less likely to get distracted. THE GREEN GEM Whats worth taking a picture at this spot are the colors you can capture here. The green color from the escalator and the gold from the interior of the building makes this spot a gem. Although the escalator is short so there are no prominent leading lines like the previous spots mentioned on this page, the colors are so rich and unique that this spot has made it to our list. This spot is located in a building in Shinjuku and is at a walking distance from the station. Because the spot is located in an atrium and under the skylight, it is better to go at night when the sunlight from the skylight is at its minimum. The colors on this escalator caught our eyes. The emerald green and the gold in the background give this location a luxurious feel. Lowering and changing the angle of the camera will change the amount of light entering the camera and is always worth experimenting. THE BROKEN REFLECTIONS Omotesando features many cutting edge buildings designed by renowned architects from around the world. There are tens and maybe hundreds of architectural gems in this area. One of those cutting edge buildings is this building shown in the picture. The most famous spot in the Harajuku area is this entrance to a shopping mall. Hence, whatever time you go it is most likely to be crowded. Except in the mornings right after the shopping mall opens at 11am. The only problem is that in the mornings the light is not as contrasty and pleasant compared to night. So if you value less people in your frame you should go in the morning, otherwise taking the picture at night is preferable. Because its a famous spot and there will likely be tourists already taking a picture here, you might have to wait for the perfect shot. Fragmented glass scattered on the ceiling. The glasses and angled in such a way that it reflects indirect light from outside towards the insides of the building. The chaotic background here is an image of Tokyo as a whole. Where everything seems chaotic but in a orderly manner. An epic spot to take portraits.

LensTokyo Travel and Photography Spots in Japan: Ascend to Tokyo's architectural wonders with cool stairways and escalators. Discover unique angles and sleek designs perfect for striking urban photography. Heading 6 Add paragraph text. Click “Edit Text” to update the font, size and more. To change and reuse text themes, go to Site Styles. Heading 6 Add paragraph text. Click “Edit Text” to update the font, size and more. To change and reuse text themes, go to Site Styles. Heading 6 Add paragraph text. Click “Edit Text” to update the font, size and more. To change and reuse text themes, go to Site Styles. Heading 6 Add paragraph text. Click “Edit Text” to update the font, size and more. To change and reuse text themes, go to Site Styles. Heading 6 Add paragraph text. Click “Edit Text” to update the font, size and more. To change and reuse text themes, go to Site Styles. Other Articles → 5 PHOTOGENIC COOL STAIRWAYS AND ESCALATORS IN TOKYO 5 PHOTOGENIC COOL STAIRWAYS AND ESCALATORS IN TOKYO Ascend to Tokyo's architectural wonders with cool stairways and escalators. Discover unique angles and sleek designs perfect for striking urban photography. 00000 RELATED ARTICLES Heading 6 Add paragraph text. Click “Edit Text” to update the font, size and more. To change and reuse text themes, go to Site Styles. Heading 6 Add paragraph text. Click “Edit Text” to update the font, size and more. To change and reuse text themes, go to Site Styles. Heading 6 Add paragraph text. Click “Edit Text” to update the font, size and more. To change and reuse text themes, go to Site Styles. GET THE LOCATIONS OF ABOVE SPOTS Discover amazing photo spots in Japan. LensTokyo gives you all the information you will need to capture incredible pictures while in Japan. Become a member and browse all above spots and 100+ more unique locations. Get the location details Check all spots you'll have access to here All Spots 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. FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM In a city like Tokyo where the population density is one of the highest in the world, it is only logical to build the city vertically. Hence there are millions of stairs, escalators and elevators working simultaneously in sync. Combined with the fact that Tokyo is stylish and neon lit, these modes of vertical movements are designed rather stylishly. What makes pictures of these architectural elements so good is the cool leading lines they provide. The leading lines guides the viewer’s eyes into the picture and creates depth. We particularly recommend using these stairs or escalators to take portraits of your model, partner or spouse. The pictures will surely result in some cool memories you had in Tokyo. Here are 5 cool, stylish and photogenic stairs and escalators in Tokyo. It is recommended to use a widest angle lens you have possible to make the most out of these locations. This is because having wide angle lens enables you to capture the environment and context better, hence capturing the leading lines on the stairs. Apart from this article, we have another article covering 6 MORE Photogenic Stairs and Escalators in Tokyo in which we introduce 6 more spots like these! THE SPIDER WEB This is an escalator located in a subway. The escalator itself has become a permanent art installation here. The green pipes resembling a spider web, florescent tubes installed irregularly, this art installation makes this spot worth taking a picture of. The subway itself is comparatively close to the city center. There are 2 escalators designed in this manner in this subway station, but the one located near the C2 and C3 exits is more photogenic as the escalator is longer here. The escalator near C1 exit has the same design but because the escalator is shorter it is not as photogenic. Using a wide angle lens, and getting as close and low to the escalator is the way to shoot this. Because the area is a little dark and you cannot use a tripod having a camera with good low light capabilities is recommended. THE TELEPORTATION With ceiling height as high as thirty meters this spot screams grandiosity. You can make use of this enormous space and its symmetry by getting on the middle escalator out of the three and positioning yourself at the line of symmetry. A simple photo can turn into an exciting one just by making it perfectly symmetrical. This is because humans find a sort of comfort in symmetry. But, like in the picture above, purposefully including a human or an irregularity into the symmetry is also a technique used by many photographers. This location is located in a subway station which is a little far from the city center. The above picture was taken with a 14mm lens, but having an ultra wide angle lens lower than 14mm can result in a more dynamic picture. We strongly recommend taking a wide angle lens here. Visit this place on a weekday and avoid rush hours like 7-9am and 6-8pm. THE SHINNY NEON LIT This location is located right in the city center. In an area famous for shopping. Although it is possible to take a picture here in the day time we strongly recommend going here at night time. This is because the lights are only turned on during the night and without the lighting here the picture is not as epic. The escalator is encased in a glass tube that shoots down towards the first floor. Inside, mirrored surfaces reflect and repeat the florescent lights that are piped along the frame, much to the delight of Instagram. This escalator’s unique points are not only the lights inside the escalator but also the city lights outside the escalator. Located near a junction in a busy area in Tokyo, the neon lights surrounding this escalator give it a flare to the picture. THE GOLDEN GEM By taking pictures that are symmetrical you can make a chaotic subject feel more orderly. In the above location, there are mirrors everywhere which makes the space seem a little chaotic. By aligning the leading line when you are composing your images and compose symmetrically, the resulting image is more balanced and orderly. This spot is famous for Instagrammers in Japan. The hundreds of ceiling lights illuminate the space with a warm golden light. The reflections of fluorescent lights unto the glass shine green. There are mirrors on all sides of the escalator. All these effects making this space an epic spot to photograph. It is located on the 11th floor of a shopping mall in the city center.It is especially fun to take a picture with a model or a partner here. Make them stand in front of a mirror or on the escalator. Furthermore, there are hardly any people here during all hours of the day so you can take a picture without interruptions. The sparkling clean interior coupled with hundreds of bright yellow light make this space shine like a gem. The escalators at the top floor are designed in a way that you can look down at them from above. Making it easier to create pictures with new angles. THE WHITE LEADING LINES Along the narrow streets that lead away from Omotesando, you will find many charming boutiques created by young artists, many of them really worth your time. These small alleys feature many places to sit back and relax over a good food or drink. This spot is located in one of those narrow alleys in the Harajuku area and is a stairs that leads up to a shop. The leading lines and white wood like texture give this spot as reason to come back to. Because there are only limited lights during the night, it is better to take a picture in the day time. Wide angle is recommended but not necessary. It is an apt spot to take a cool portraiture with your partner.

LensTokyo Travel and Photography Spots in Japan: Discover Tokyo's cube-shaped facades and capture their geometric beauty. These architectural wonders provide stunning visuals and unique angles, perfect for dynamic and modern photography. Heading 6 Add paragraph text. Click “Edit Text” to update the font, size and more. To change and reuse text themes, go to Site Styles. Heading 6 Add paragraph text. Click “Edit Text” to update the font, size and more. To change and reuse text themes, go to Site Styles. Heading 6 Add paragraph text. Click “Edit Text” to update the font, size and more. To change and reuse text themes, go to Site Styles. Heading 6 Add paragraph text. Click “Edit Text” to update the font, size and more. To change and reuse text themes, go to Site Styles. Heading 6 Add paragraph text. Click “Edit Text” to update the font, size and more. To change and reuse text themes, go to Site Styles. Other Articles → 4 COOL CUBE FACADES TO PHOTOGRAPH IN TOKYO 4 COOL CUBE FACADES TO PHOTOGRAPH IN TOKYO Discover Tokyo's cube-shaped facades and capture their geometric beauty. These architectural wonders provide stunning visuals and unique angles, perfect for dynamic and modern photography. 00000 RELATED ARTICLES Heading 6 Add paragraph text. Click “Edit Text” to update the font, size and more. To change and reuse text themes, go to Site Styles. Heading 6 Add paragraph text. Click “Edit Text” to update the font, size and more. To change and reuse text themes, go to Site Styles. Heading 6 Add paragraph text. Click “Edit Text” to update the font, size and more. To change and reuse text themes, go to Site Styles. GET THE LOCATIONS OF ABOVE SPOTS Discover amazing photo spots in Japan. LensTokyo gives you all the information you will need to capture incredible pictures while in Japan. Become a member and browse all above spots and 100+ more unique locations. Get the location details Check all spots you'll have access to here All Spots 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. FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM In a city like Tokyo where there a millions of buildings that all pretty much look the same, here are some unique buildings that you can use as a subject or as a background in your pictures. These locations work great on Instagram and were initially made famous by the Japanese urban photography enthusiasts on Instagram. Today we are solely focusing on cubes or cubicle facades in Tokyo. Depending on your style of photography and how you are going to use your photograph, there are a couple of ways to photograph these facades. You could include a model in your frame or just have the building. Here are some spots and sample pictures of cube facades in Tokyo. THE DIAGONAL CUBES This is a spot very famous for instagrammers who specialize their style in urban photography. The larger diagonal cubes are terraces between each apartment unit and are the unique point about this photo spot and building. We recommend going to this spot at night rather than the morning because the larger diagonal cubes stand out better at night. The dull concrete creates a stark contrast with the orange light from the larger cubes. The building is located on the southern east side of Tokyo and is slightly away from the city center. The building is away from the nearest train station too so you will need to either walk or take a bus. Remember to check the bus timings before you go. THE WOODEN TETRIS This building is owned by a company that manufactures wooden building materials, hence this apt facade. The building itself has won many architectural awards in Japan and is famous amongst enthusiasts. The interior and exterior are both designed with various different types of wood. The tetris like facade, the wooden materials and the orange light all compliment each other making it a great building to shoot. The picture below was taken on a summer evening. You can see how the lights accentuate the wood and how including humans into the picture gives the picture a sense of scale. GREY CUBES This spot is well known for the locals living in Tokyo, especially for the younger generation who love posting photogenic images on Instagram. It is located inside a building, the building has a huge courtyard from which you can view the other side. Standing in the middle of one side and aligning your camera with the verticals can result in a balanced image like above. The above picture was taken with a wide angle lens but you can also experiment with zoom lens and positioning your partner inside one of the cubes. On the top floors you can look down towards the courtyard and experiment taking pictures with the reflection like the image below. Overall this building and especially the courtyard here is always fun to shoot. There are tons of ways to utilize your creativity here, according to your photography style, and create something worth sharing. While here, you should also check the rooftop garden on the top floor where the view is amazing. SMALL OFFICE HOME OFFICE This is a building where they rent out small rooms which can be used for offices. It is one of the most popular and famous spots on Instagram, in Japan and abroad, guarantied to get you a lot of likes. Shooting vibrant colors like these is actually easier when the lighting of the subject is indirect, less powerful, or even subdued. Because there is not a lot of direct sunlight in this building, and the light comes indirectly through a courtyard, this spot really makes the colors of the doors pop. Which is another reason, why pictures taken at night in this building is more popular. It is because during the day time, the colors of the doors do not pop out as much comparatively. A popular way to take a picture of this location is by adjusting your exposure to the doors, so that everything other than the doors turn black, and making your model walk in one of the corridors like below picture. Adding a model like below breaks the continuity and rhythm of the picture making it more interesting. What other creative ways can you take a picture here?

LensTokyo Travel and Photography Spots in Japan: Capture the whimsy of Tokyo with the iconic Ghibli clock tower. Explore enchanting details and snap unforgettable moments in this magical corner of the city. Heading 6 Add paragraph text. Click “Edit Text” to update the font, size and more. To change and reuse text themes, go to Site Styles. Heading 6 Add paragraph text. Click “Edit Text” to update the font, size and more. To change and reuse text themes, go to Site Styles. Heading 6 Add paragraph text. Click “Edit Text” to update the font, size and more. To change and reuse text themes, go to Site Styles. Heading 6 Add paragraph text. Click “Edit Text” to update the font, size and more. To change and reuse text themes, go to Site Styles. Heading 6 Add paragraph text. Click “Edit Text” to update the font, size and more. To change and reuse text themes, go to Site Styles. Other Articles → THE GIANT GHIBLI CLOCK IN TOKYO THE GIANT GHIBLI CLOCK IN TOKYO Capture the whimsy of Tokyo with the iconic Ghibli clock tower. Explore enchanting details and snap unforgettable moments in this magical corner of the city. 00000 RELATED ARTICLES Heading 6 Add paragraph text. Click “Edit Text” to update the font, size and more. To change and reuse text themes, go to Site Styles. Heading 6 Add paragraph text. Click “Edit Text” to update the font, size and more. To change and reuse text themes, go to Site Styles. Heading 6 Add paragraph text. Click “Edit Text” to update the font, size and more. To change and reuse text themes, go to Site Styles. GET THE LOCATIONS OF ABOVE SPOTS Discover amazing photo spots in Japan. LensTokyo gives you all the information you will need to capture incredible pictures while in Japan. Become a member and browse all above spots and 100+ more unique locations. Get the location details Check all spots you'll have access to here All Spots 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. FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM If you want to enjoy and maybe take a picture with a piece of art that was actually designed by Hayao Miyazaki and are a fan of Ghibli’s animation you definitely have to check out this spot. If you want to enhance your Ghibli experience in Japan we highly recommend you visiting this spot. The clock was designed by Hayao Miyazaki and built by another famous Japanese sculptor. Due to the amount of detail Hayao put into the clock, they say it took 6 years to built this clock. The clock is said to have many similarities objects from Howl’s Moving Castle. Hayao’s craftsmanship is one of a kind, if you are a fan of Ghibli’s anime and have some time to spare in Tokyo we highly recommend this magnificent 10 meters high and 18 meters wide Cuckoo Clock. The clock comes to life every day at 12pm, 3pm, 6pm and 8pm. And during the weekends an extra show is added at 10am. So if you are planning to see this be sure to check out when the clock spins, dances, whirs and clanks.

LensTokyo Travel and Photography Spots in Japan: Immerse yourself in Tokyo's vibrant landscape with rainbow-colored buildings. Discover cheerful hues and capture the city's colorful spirit in every shot. Heading 6 Add paragraph text. Click “Edit Text” to update the font, size and more. To change and reuse text themes, go to Site Styles. Heading 6 Add paragraph text. Click “Edit Text” to update the font, size and more. To change and reuse text themes, go to Site Styles. Heading 6 Add paragraph text. Click “Edit Text” to update the font, size and more. To change and reuse text themes, go to Site Styles. Heading 6 Add paragraph text. Click “Edit Text” to update the font, size and more. To change and reuse text themes, go to Site Styles. Heading 6 Add paragraph text. Click “Edit Text” to update the font, size and more. To change and reuse text themes, go to Site Styles. Other Articles → 3 INSTA-GENIC RAINBOW BUILDINGS IN TOKYO 3 INSTA-GENIC RAINBOW BUILDINGS IN TOKYO Immerse yourself in Tokyo's vibrant landscape with rainbow-colored buildings. Discover cheerful hues and capture the city's colorful spirit in every shot. 00000 RELATED ARTICLES Heading 6 Add paragraph text. Click “Edit Text” to update the font, size and more. To change and reuse text themes, go to Site Styles. Heading 6 Add paragraph text. Click “Edit Text” to update the font, size and more. To change and reuse text themes, go to Site Styles. Heading 6 Add paragraph text. Click “Edit Text” to update the font, size and more. To change and reuse text themes, go to Site Styles. GET THE LOCATIONS OF ABOVE SPOTS Discover amazing photo spots in Japan. LensTokyo gives you all the information you will need to capture incredible pictures while in Japan. Become a member and browse all above spots and 100+ more unique locations. Get the location details Check all spots you'll have access to here All Spots 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. FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM Color plays a vital role in the world in which we live in and how we see the world. They can be used to add drama and life into an image. They make the picture pop up adding depth and vibrance. In an instagram news feed, pictures with vibrance and carefully saturated colors pop out from the rest, making sure the viewer stops the perpetual scrolling to ponder over the colorful image. In a city like Tokyo, where the cityscape is very monotonous in color, these buildings stand out exceptionally. And in turn, making them a perfect location to photograph or film. Here are 3 rainbow colored insta-genic locations in Tokyo. All located in the out-skirts of Tokyo, these buildings’ facades are designed to attract attention and stand out. The vibrant colors on these buildings contrast heavily with the color mute streets of Tokyo. THE PIXELATED CUBES Trees sprout out of the colored cubes that make up the facade of this beautiful building. This is a building located in the out-skirts of Tokyo and designed by a french architect who uses colors as her signature design. Positioning a model in one of the lower cubes with the colorful building at the back can result in a stunning image. The colored cubes are only constructed on the front facade, leaving the side facade of the building a plain white flat wall. The wooden floor marks the area designated for bicycle parking. You are allowed to take pictures in this area and of the building from outside as this is a public space. This building stands out in the neighborhood because of its architecture and should not be hard to find. Adding the plantations on the facade increases its beauty up a notch. We took this picture on a very sunny day during December. We were lucky that the sky was blue otherwise this picture might have had less impact. SMALL OFFICE HOME OFFICE This is a building where they rent out small rooms which can be used for offices. It is one of the most popular and famous spots on Instagram, in Japan and abroad, guarantied to get you a lot of likes. Shooting vibrant colors like these is actually easier when the lighting of the subject is indirect, less powerful, or even subdued. Because there is not a lot of direct sunlight in this building, and the light comes indirectly through a courtyard, this spot really makes the colors of the doors pop. Which is another reason, why pictures taken at night in this building is more popular. It is because during the day time, the colors of the doors do not pop out as much comparatively. A popular way to take a picture of this location is by adjusting your exposure to the doors, so that everything other than the doors turn black, and making your model walk in one of the corridors like below picture. Adding a model like below breaks the continuity and rhythm of the picture making it more interesting. What other creative ways can you take a picture here? THE RHYTHMIC SLABS The rhythmic selection of colors and placement of the rainbow slabs makes this building very photogenic. The building is designed by the same french architect earlier mentioned in this article. This location creates a perfect look up for any photographer who enjoys taking look up pictures of architecture on Instagram. Located somewhat with in the city center, this spot wont be too far from your hotel in Tokyo. The colored slabs extrude against each other on two sides of the facade. The height of the building is low compared to the buildings surrounding it. And the pastel colors, seemingly randomly place on the roof, make this a good building to photograph. It’s amazing how simple slabs placed rhythmically with complementing colors can result in a beautiful and unique architecture. These images were taken on an over cast day, but bringing back the highlights we managed to reveal some of the blues in the sky.