Shibamata Photo Shoot Guide | Taishakuten and Retro Approach Street

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Shibamata Taishakuten (location reference photo)

Location reference photo, not client work · Aimaimyi, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons

Wooden shopfronts, dango shops and the temple approach carry the feel of everyday old Tokyo, good for Showa-style kimono street photos.

Client photos from this location

Nitenmon Gate, Shibamata Taishakuten · Tokyo solo portrait, client photo — Solo · Nitenmon Gate, Shibamata Taishakuten

Old dango shops on the Taishakuten approach · Tokyo solo portrait, client photo — Solo · Old dango shops on the Taishakuten approach

Old dango shops on the Taishakuten approach · Tokyo couple portrait, client photo — Couple · Old dango shops on the Taishakuten approach

Shared with our clients' permission. The photos are retouched.

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At a glance

StyleOld downtown (shitamachi)

SuitsShowa-style street photos

Suggested packageStandard (60 min): the approach street and Taishakuten

Meeting pointThe meeting point depends on the route. We agree on it after the booking is confirmed, or by message on the day.

What to shoot

Wooden shopfronts
Dango shops
The temple approach
Showa-style street photos

In Tokyo we offer photography only. Bring your own kimono or rent one from a kimono rental shop; rental, dressing, makeup and hair are not included.

For session lengths and prices, see Tokyo packages. Two people pay the same price as one.

Official guides

Shibamata guide (GO TOKYO) ↗

More Tokyo locations

Senso-ji + Sumida Park, Yanaka Ginza + Nezu Shrine, Kiyosumi Gardens, Koishikawa Korakuen

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FAQ

What style suits Shibamata?

Wooden shopfronts, dango shops and the temple approach carry the feel of old Tokyo, good for Showa-style street photos.

Can we shoot inside the temple grounds?

The notices at Shibamata Taishakuten apply. The photographer confirms them when you book.

Meeting point?

The meeting point depends on the route. We agree on it after the booking is confirmed, or by message on the day.

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Please note: photo rules at temples, shrines and gardens can change. The notices at each site apply, and the photographer confirms them when you book. Entry fees, transport and any photo permit fees are not included in the packages.

Shibamata Taishakuten + approach street photo guide