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Instagrammable Tokyo: Top photo spots

Explore the vibrant heart of Tokyo, Japan through its most photogenic locations. This curated collection captures a blend of modernity and tradition, featuring iconic landmarks, serene gardens, and hidden gems that offer the perfect backdrop for that quintessential Tokyo shot. Whether you’re looking to snap dazzling cityscapes or peaceful cultural sites, each spot in this list is sure to add a touch of magic to your feed.

Shibuya Crossing
Shibuya Crossing

Shibuya, Japan

The world's busiest pedestrian scramble

Meiji Shrine
Meiji Shrine

Shibuya, Japan

A serene Shinto shrine surrounded by forest

Senso-ji Temple
Senso-ji Temple

Taito, Japan

An ancient Buddhist temple with a vibrant shopping street

Tokyo Tower
Tokyo Tower

Minato, Japan

A red-and-white lattice tower offering panoramic views

Omoide Yokocho
Omoide Yokocho

Shinjuku, Japan

A cozy alleyway filled with nostalgic izakayas

Nezu Shrine
Nezu Shrine

Bunkyo, Japan

A traditional shrine known for its azalea festival

Harajuku
Harajuku

Shibuya, Japan

The epicenter of Tokyo's kawaii culture and fashion

Chidorigafuchi Park
Chidorigafuchi Park

Chiyoda, Japan

A picturesque park known for cherry blossom viewing

Tokyo Skytree
Tokyo Skytree

Sumida, Japan

The tallest structure in Japan with observation decks

Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden
Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden

Shinjuku, Japan

A large park blending three distinct garden styles

Akihabara Electric Town
Akihabara Electric Town

Chiyoda, Japan

A district famed for electronics, anime, and otaku culture

Roppongi Hills Mori Tower
Roppongi Hills Mori Tower

Minato, Japan

A skyscraper complex with an art museum and observation deck

Tsukiji Outer Market
Tsukiji Outer Market

Chuo, Japan

A food market famous for fresh seafood and street food stalls

Ginza Shopping District
Ginza Shopping District

Chuo, Japan

A high-end shopping area with luxury boutiques and galleries

Asakusa Culture and Tourism Center
Asakusa Culture and Tourism Center

Taito, Japan

A unique building with a view of Senso-ji and Nakamise-dori

Gotokuji Temple
Gotokuji Temple

Setagaya, Japan

A temple famed for its hundreds of beckoning cat statues

Rainbow Bridge
Rainbow Bridge

Minato, Japan

An iconic suspension bridge with spectacular night views

Yoyogi Park
Yoyogi Park

Shibuya, Japan

A spacious city park featuring wide lawns, ponds, and forested areas

Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building
Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building

Shinjuku, Japan

Twin towers with free observation decks for panoramic city views

Nakameguro Canal
Nakameguro Canal

Meguro, Japan

Scenic canal lined with cherry blossom trees, quaint shops, and cafes

Zojoji Temple
Zojoji Temple

Minato, Japan

A historic Buddhist temple with stunning views of Tokyo Tower

Inokashira Park
Inokashira Park

Mitaka, Japan

A charming park with a pond, popular for boat rides and cherry blossoms

Ueno Park
Ueno Park

Taito, Japan

A large public park featuring museums, a zoo, and cherry blossoms

Kabukicho
Kabukicho

Shinjuku, Japan

Japan's most famous red-light district offering endless entertainment

Takeshita Street
Takeshita Street

Shibuya, Japan

A lively pedestrian street at the heart of Harajuku's trendy teen fashion scene

Imperial Palace East Gardens
Imperial Palace East Gardens

Chiyoda, Japan

The publicly accessible gardens of the Imperial Palace, rich in history

Sumida River
Sumida River

Sumida, Japan

A river flowing through Tokyo, popular for riverside activities and cruises

Ebisu Garden Place
Ebisu Garden Place

Shibuya, Japan

An elegant complex with dining, shopping, and the Yebisu Beer Museum

Hamarikyu Gardens
Hamarikyu Gardens

Chuo, Japan

Traditional Japanese gardens with teahouses and seawater ponds

Daikanyama T-Site
Daikanyama T-Site

Shibuya, Japan

Stylish complex with a renowned bookstore, boutiques, and cafes

The National Art Center
The National Art Center

Minato, Japan

A unique, wavy-glass facade museum hosting various art exhibitions

Odaiba Marine Park
Odaiba Marine Park

Minato, Japan

A waterfront park on Tokyo Bay known for its views of the Rainbow Bridge

Shibuya Crossing The world's busiest pedestrian scramble

Shibuya Crossing
Shibuya Crossing The world's busiest pedestrian scramble
Meiji Shrine A serene Shinto shrine surrounded by forest

Meiji Shrine
Meiji Shrine A serene Shinto shrine surrounded by forest
Senso-ji Temple An ancient Buddhist temple with a vibrant shopping street

Senso-ji Temple
Senso-ji Temple An ancient Buddhist temple with a vibrant shopping street
Tokyo Tower A red-and-white lattice tower offering panoramic views

Tokyo Tower
Tokyo Tower A red-and-white lattice tower offering panoramic views
Omoide Yokocho A cozy alleyway filled with nostalgic izakayas

Omoide Yokocho
Omoide Yokocho A cozy alleyway filled with nostalgic izakayas
Nezu Shrine A traditional shrine known for its azalea festival

Nezu Shrine
Nezu Shrine A traditional shrine known for its azalea festival
Harajuku The epicenter of Tokyo's kawaii culture and fashion

Harajuku
Harajuku The epicenter of Tokyo's kawaii culture and fashion
Chidorigafuchi Park A picturesque park known for cherry blossom viewing

Chidorigafuchi Park
Chidorigafuchi Park A picturesque park known for cherry blossom viewing
Tokyo Skytree The tallest structure in Japan with observation decks

Tokyo Skytree
Tokyo Skytree The tallest structure in Japan with observation decks
Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden A large park blending three distinct garden styles

Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden
Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden A large park blending three distinct garden styles
Akihabara Electric Town A district famed for electronics, anime, and otaku culture

Akihabara Electric Town
Akihabara Electric Town A district famed for electronics, anime, and otaku culture
Roppongi Hills Mori Tower A skyscraper complex with an art museum and observation deck

Roppongi Hills Mori Tower
Roppongi Hills Mori Tower A skyscraper complex with an art museum and observation deck
Tsukiji Outer Market A food market famous for fresh seafood and street food stalls

Tsukiji Outer Market
Tsukiji Outer Market A food market famous for fresh seafood and street food stalls
Ginza Shopping District A high-end shopping area with luxury boutiques and galleries

Ginza Shopping District
Ginza Shopping District A high-end shopping area with luxury boutiques and galleries
Asakusa Culture and Tourism Center A unique building with a view of Senso-ji and Nakamise-dori

Asakusa Culture and Tourism Center
Asakusa Culture and Tourism Center A unique building with a view of Senso-ji and Nakamise-dori
Gotokuji Temple A temple famed for its hundreds of beckoning cat statues

Gotokuji Temple
Gotokuji Temple A temple famed for its hundreds of beckoning cat statues
Rainbow Bridge An iconic suspension bridge with spectacular night views

Rainbow Bridge
Rainbow Bridge An iconic suspension bridge with spectacular night views
Yoyogi Park A spacious city park featuring wide lawns, ponds, and forested areas

Yoyogi Park
Yoyogi Park A spacious city park featuring wide lawns, ponds, and forested areas
Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building Twin towers with free observation decks for panoramic city views

Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building
Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building Twin towers with free observation decks for panoramic city views
Nakameguro Canal Scenic canal lined with cherry blossom trees, quaint shops, and cafes

Nakameguro Canal
Nakameguro Canal Scenic canal lined with cherry blossom trees, quaint shops, and cafes
Zojoji Temple A historic Buddhist temple with stunning views of Tokyo Tower

Zojoji Temple
Zojoji Temple A historic Buddhist temple with stunning views of Tokyo Tower
Inokashira Park A charming park with a pond, popular for boat rides and cherry blossoms

Inokashira Park
Inokashira Park A charming park with a pond, popular for boat rides and cherry blossoms
Ueno Park A large public park featuring museums, a zoo, and cherry blossoms

Ueno Park
Ueno Park A large public park featuring museums, a zoo, and cherry blossoms
Kabukicho Japan's most famous red-light district offering endless entertainment

Kabukicho
Kabukicho Japan's most famous red-light district offering endless entertainment
Takeshita Street A lively pedestrian street at the heart of Harajuku's trendy teen fashion scene

Takeshita Street
Takeshita Street A lively pedestrian street at the heart of Harajuku's trendy teen fashion scene
Imperial Palace East Gardens The publicly accessible gardens of the Imperial Palace, rich in history

Imperial Palace East Gardens
Imperial Palace East Gardens The publicly accessible gardens of the Imperial Palace, rich in history
Sumida River A river flowing through Tokyo, popular for riverside activities and cruises

Sumida River
Sumida River A river flowing through Tokyo, popular for riverside activities and cruises
Ebisu Garden Place An elegant complex with dining, shopping, and the Yebisu Beer Museum

Ebisu Garden Place
Ebisu Garden Place An elegant complex with dining, shopping, and the Yebisu Beer Museum
Hamarikyu Gardens Traditional Japanese gardens with teahouses and seawater ponds

Hamarikyu Gardens
Hamarikyu Gardens Traditional Japanese gardens with teahouses and seawater ponds
Daikanyama T-Site Stylish complex with a renowned bookstore, boutiques, and cafes

Daikanyama T-Site
Daikanyama T-Site Stylish complex with a renowned bookstore, boutiques, and cafes
The National Art Center A unique, wavy-glass facade museum hosting various art exhibitions

The National Art Center
The National Art Center A unique, wavy-glass facade museum hosting various art exhibitions
Odaiba Marine Park A waterfront park on Tokyo Bay known for its views of the Rainbow Bridge

Odaiba Marine Park
Odaiba Marine Park A waterfront park on Tokyo Bay known for its views of the Rainbow Bridge