Photography guides

Where to point a camera, by region and season — written by the photographer behind Photo Maps. For exact coordinates, best time of day and field notes, each guide links to the matching map.

Nationwide

Best Photography Locations in Japan

A coastal shrine, a mountain waterfall, a village built for snow — five very different corners of Japan.

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City · Tokyo

Best Tokyo Photography Locations

Old Tokyo's temples and shrines by day, neon and skyline by night — five spots that show both sides.

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Winter · Hokkaido

Best Hokkaido Photography Locations

Minimalist snow landscapes and cold-season wildlife — a winter-only map, and a winter-only guide.

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Spring · Cherry blossom

Best Sakura Photography Spots in Japan

From a 30,000-tree mountain to a Nara hillside temple framed by torii gates — five real sakura spots.

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Autumn · Foliage

Best Autumn Photography Spots in Japan

Maple red against temple wood and still water, from a lakeside Fuji view to a castle above the clouds.

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