Introducing photogenic spots along lines where you can take stylish photos!
From the Akabanebashi area, you can take photos, from the street, of the lit-up Tokyo Tower. At present, there are ordinarily two types of illumination. A special pink-colored illumination is used on nights with a full moon.
| Pointers for taking great photos | The Diamond Veil illumination is basically turned on only for two hours, from 8:00 to 10:00 p.m., on Saturdays. Be sure to check the illumination schedule first. |
| Access |
E-21 2-min.walk from Akabanebashi Station on the Toei Oedo Line. |
| Address | 1-30 Higashi-Azabu, Minato Ward (Akabanebashi) |
| Link | TOKYO TOWER LIGHT UP |
| Inquiries | Tokyo Tower 03-3433-5111 |
There is an observation terrace on the eighth floor of the Asakusa Culture Tourist Information Center in front of Kaminarimon. This terrace is an excellent place for viewing the Asakusa townscape, and Tokyo Skytree® too.
| Pointers for taking great photos |
The best time for photography is about 20 - 30 minutes after sundown, just before it gets properly dark. N.B. Use of tripods is prohibited. |
| Access |
A-18 2-18-9 Kaminarimon, Taito Ward |
| Address | 2-18-9 Kaminarimon, Taito Ward |
| Hours | 9:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. (observation terrace open until 10:00 p.m.) |
| Inquiries | Asakusa Culture Tourist Information Center 03-3842-5566 |
Founded in 1913, Athénée Français is the oldest French school still in operation in Japan. Its pink walls were designed by the architect Takamasa Yoshizaka, and are a favorite as subjects for cute, stylish photos.
| Pointers for taking great photos | Your photos will have more flair if you include street signs instead of just shooting the walls. |
| Access |
I-11 5-min.walk from Suidobashi Station on the Toei Mita Line.I-10 12-min.walk from Jimbocho Station on the Toei Mita Line.S-06 12-min.walk from Jimbocho Station on the Toei Shinjuku Line. |
| Address | 2-11 Kanda Surugadai, Chiyoda Ward |
A dead-end line and streetcar stop in a shopping district that stirs the urge to explore. Old signs made of enamel plate are affixed to the fence beside the platform, and make for photos with real flavor.
| Pointers for taking great photos | We recommend the afternoon for photographing trains and the morning for photographing enamel signs and the rose gate. |
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SA-01 Minowabashi Station on the Tokyo Sakura Tram（Toden Arakawa Line）. |
| Address | 1-12 Minami-Senju, Arakawa Ward |
Kohoku Junction is reputed to be one of the most beautiful spots on the Shuto Expressway for nighttime scenery. Try taking photos of the illuminated Goshiki Zakura Big Bridge over the Arakawa River and the streaks of light from car headlights and taillights on the Junction.
| Pointers for taking great photos | Choose a day without wind to get good photos of the reflection of the bridge on the surface of the river. (Flash will only spoil the shot.) |
| Access |
NT-06 13-min.walk from Ogi-ohashi Station on the Nippori-toneri Liner. |
| Address | 2 Kohoku, Adachi Ward |
The art on the walls was made as part of the Tokyo Street Painting Project. "Zipper," one of the five works, has a great sense of fun.
| Pointers for taking great photos | Photograph either in the morning or at night. In the afternoon, the incident rays of sunlight make the paintings harder to see. |
| Access |
E-23 10-min.walk from Roppongi Station on the Toei Oedo Line. |
| Address | 7-23 Roppongi, Minato Ward |
