Photography-related destinations in Tokyo?

[kxl]

My wife and I are leaving for Japan next week. We'll be spending a few days in Tokyo (Shinjuku area), then off to Hokkaido.

While it won't be our first time to Tokyo, I've never really explored photography-related destinations, other than visiting the Robert Doisneau exhibit at Fujifilm Square (Minato) last year. This time, I'll have a day or two to explore. Other than the large camera stores (Yodobashi, Kitamura, BIC, etc...), I'm considering the Leica Gallery Tokyo (Ginza) and the Nikon Museum (Shinagawa). Are there other destinations that I should add to my list?

 

[Joerg]

The photography museum one stop from Shinjuku.

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[kxl]

The photography museum one stop from Shinjuku.

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Near Ebisu station? I had forgotten about the photography art museum (getting forgetful in my old age).

 

[peterm1]

If you are into the history of Japan and wish to combine this with photography you might want to visit Sengaku-ji Temple, the site of the internment of the famous 47 Ronin. I can't say it looks very glitzy or exciting. But it is the one place that leaps to my mind and is on my bucket list because of the deep connection it has to an important event in Japanese culture.

Sengaku-ji Temple and the 47 Ronin - Samurai Tours

Just one stop from Shinagawa on the Toei Asakusa subway line (Sengakuji Station), Sengaku-ji is one of Tokyo’s most famous temples. Although it isn’t big or particularly impressive, it is charged with history. This is where the 47 Ronin (Ronin are masterless samurai) are buried. The tale of the...

www.samuraitours.com

And of course, there a bunch of other temples and shrines in Tokyo that perhaps are even more visually exciting.

https://www.alwayspacktissues.com/post/tokyo-temples-and-shrines

 

[kxl]

If you are into the history of Japan and wish to combine this with photography you might want to visit Sengaku-ji Temple, the site of the interment of the famous 47 Ronin. I can't say it looks very glitzy or exciting. But it is the one place that leaps to my mind and is on my bucket list because of the deep connection it has to an important event in Japanese culture.

Sengaku-ji Temple and the 47 Ronin - Samurai Tours

Just one stop from Shinagawa on the Toei Asakusa subway line (Sengakuji Station), Sengaku-ji is one of Tokyo’s most famous temples. Although it isn’t big or particularly impressive, it is charged with history. This is where the 47 Ronin (Ronin are masterless samurai) are buried. The tale of the...

www.samuraitours.com

And of course, there a bunch of other temples and shrines in Tokyo that perhaps are even more visually exciting.

https://www.alwayspacktissues.com/post/tokyo-temples-and-shrines

Thanks - added it to my list.

 

[jonmanjiro]

There’s a bunch of photo galleries mostly on the east side of Shinjuku station that you could easily spend the best part of a day checking out. Map linked below. Sokyusha, number 7 on the map, also has an excellent photography book store attached (they also have a big map on the wall that shows where the other galleries are). Monday everything will be most likely closed but other days they should be open.

https://www.photo-sirius.net/gallerymap/

 

[bucs]

I enjoyed browsing bookstores (photobooks!) in Jimbocho last time.

Heading to Tokyo again in November so following this thread

 

[Freakscene]

Everywhere?

 

[peterm1]

If I had the chance I would hunt these guys down for some photo ops. They sing old Japanese popular songs from the early Showa era (Between the wars.). They are a hoot and usually dress in period clothing performing often in Tokyo and sometimes elsewhere in Japan. Their fan base is pretty old though. Basically they are a street band that has picked up a following and they also perform at festivals etc. I kind of enjoy listening to them for fun, and they would make some interesting photos.

 

[Joerg]

Near Ebisu station? I had forgotten about the photography art museum (getting forgetful in my old age).

Yes.
I the mall with the brewery.
Forgot the name of the station.

 

[Freakscene]

Near Ebisu station? I had forgotten about the photography art museum (getting forgetful in my old age).

東京都写真美術館

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topmuseum.jp

Tokyo Photographic Art Museum · Meguro City, Tokyo

maps.app.goo.gl

It’s always amazing.

And after you can go to the Meguro Parasitological Museum.

公益財団法人目黒寄生虫館 (研究博物館：日本)

目黒寄生虫館は、「寄生虫」を専門に扱う研究博物館です。 設置運営：公益財団法人目黒寄生虫館 開館時間：午前10時～午後5時 休館日：月曜日・火曜日（祝日の場合は翌平日）/年末年始

www.kiseichu.org

Meguro Parasitological Museum · Meguro City, Tokyo

maps.app.goo.gl

 

[Prest_400]

Not yet headed to Japan, but I have always perceived John Sypal's @Tokyocamerastyle as an authentic and very useful project.
I've saved his Tokyo Photo map, and has some related photobook and gallery recommendations!

Tokyo Camera Style: A Map - Google My Maps

This is a map of my recommended Tokyo Photo World locations. It is an expression of over twenty years of experience in- and love for- this wonderful city. This map includes photo galleries, camera shops, photobook shops, museums, places to visit, places to get your film processed and a bunch...

maps.app.goo.gl

https://www.instagram.com/tokyocamerastyle?igsh=NHg4ZXR4N2tqYXYx

 

[Rayt]

On a business trip to visit Japanese Customs Office I saw a really cool looking structure from the light rail. It was the Big Sight, a huge convention center. Some years later I went back with a 4x5 camera just to photograph it. I don’t travel with large format anymore but I always say to myself “this would be a good shot.” Sometimes I get sick of street photography. I shot large format in Europe as well when Acros in Quickloads were available.

I was still pretty new to large format so was pretty proud of this shot but really it’s just a brochure photo nothing special. This is an iPhone shot of the negative on a light box. I really need to get it properly scanned and printed.