Great Tokyo Tower photo spots: Shiba Park

Tokyo Tower photo spots are something photographers are constantly looking for. As it is such an iconic place in the city, there is a constant search for the new or lesser-known. One of them is Shiba Park.

Shiba Park is a great place to photograph the tower. We only need to look at the photo to see why. There is a path with lamposts. At night its lights make a straight line to the tower. The location is stunning.

How did I take these Tokyo Tower photos?

  • Camera location: Shiba Park
  • Tripod used: Yes
  • Camera used: Fujifilm X-T2 and X-T3
  • Lens:  Fujifilm XF 16-55mm F/2.8
  • Photo type:  Long exposure

Notes on processing:

I only made basic edits in Lightroom. Photoshop wasn’t used.

Where is this Tokyo Tower photo spot?

It is in Shiba Park. Onarimon Station on the Mita Line is best for getting there. Leave it via Exit A6, and you’ll be right near the spot. Click here to see it on Google Maps.

Location photos

Shiba Park path
You can place your tripod in this area.
Tokyo Tower photo spot daylight
The Tokyo Tower view in daylight.

Notes on photos

  • The landscape-oriented photo was taken in January 2020 with a Fujifilm X-T2. I took the others with an X-T3 in December 2022.
  • The Eterna Film Simulation was applied to every photo.
  • I used a small aperture to get starbursts in the images.
  • The portrait-oriented photos were taken on December 22, 2022. One was taken from the end of the path, the other closer to the tower.

Commercial Photography at Shiba Park

Permission is needed for commerical and wedding photo shoots.

Shiba Park isn’t only about Tokyo Tower

  • In another part of the park, is a plum blossom grove. You can photograph that in spring.
  • Zojoji Temple is also in Shiba Park. It is a great place to photograph Tokyo Tower.

Wrapping up

Shiba Park is one of the great Tokyo Tower photo spots. I love how the lights along the path point to it. Again, it seems to be an underutilized place. Few photographers seem to go there. If I’m wrong, let me know. Maybe you have photographed there? If you have, let me know. You can also leave any other questions and comments below.

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