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Yanaka Ginza shopping street (location reference photo)

Location reference photo, not client work · User:Kentin, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons

Yanaka's old shops, slopes and narrow lanes suit easy walking shots, and the vermilion torii of Nezu Shrine suit portraits with more of a sense of occasion. The two make one walking route.

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At a glance

StyleRetro street
RouteYanaka and Nezu make one walking route
Suggested packageStandard (60 min): Yanaka Ginza and Nezu Shrine, two neighboring spots
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

Vermilion torii at Nezu Shrine (location reference photo)

Location reference photo, not client work · Myshkin., CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons

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

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FAQ

Can we do Yanaka and Nezu in one session?

Yes. They make one walking route, and the Standard package (60 min) covers two neighboring spots.

What style suits this area?

Yanaka suits retro walking shots; Nezu Shrine's vermilion torii suit more formal portraits.

Can we shoot inside the shrine?

The notices and official guidance of Nezu Shrine 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.

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