Popsugar Living Instagram Best Instagram Spots in Tokyo These Instagram-Worthy Spots in Tokyo Will Make Your Followers Insanely Envious 9 April 2019 by Corinne Sullivan View this post on Instagram A post shared by Laura (@lesparisdelaura) on Mar 16, 2019 at 6:25am PDT The capital of Japan is eclectic, colorful, and anything but conventional, making it a treasure trove of photo opportunities. There's hundreds of things to do and see (as well as eat) when you visit Tokyo, but for those seeking the best Instagram shot possible, a few spots stand out from the rest. From gardens to temples to massive shopping centres, Tokyo offers a wild mix of history and modernity, and we're here to help you capture it all. Read on to see the most Instagram-worthy visitor spots for a 'gram that's worth a thousand likes (and memories!). 1 Gotokuji Temple View this post on Instagram A post shared by Tutta (@ttutski) on Apr 3, 2018 at 6:55am PDT Located deep in Setagaya, the Buddhist Gotokuji Temple is also known as the cat temple for the hundreds of adorable maneki nekos figures (or beckoning cats) that can be found throughout the area, making it a super kawaii picture spot. 1 / 24 2 Shinjuku Omoide Yokocho View this post on Instagram A post shared by @antoniusardhito on Sep 25, 2018 at 7:21am PDT As well as awesome counter-serve drinks and snacks, this maze of narrow alleys close to the West Exit of Shinjuku Station is a popular pick for Instagramers trying to get an authentic shot of Tokyo. 2 / 24 3 The Soho Odaiba View this post on Instagram A post shared by なおきち / naokichi (@naokichi_pic) on Jan 26, 2019 at 4:32pm PST This collaborative workspace on Odaiba Island is an unexpectedly awesome photo spot, as it features 13 floors of fun, colorful doors (which are especially pretty when they're lit up at night). 3 / 24 4 Tokyu Plaza Omotesando Harajuku View this post on Instagram A post shared by Julia S (@worldbyjulia_s) on Dec 23, 2018 at 8:04am PST This mall entrance in the heart of Harajuku offers an insane puzzle of mirrors that make for some totally trippy photo opportunities. 4 / 24 5 Meiji Jingu View this post on Instagram A post shared by @_rayamm_ on May 6, 2018 at 8:41am PDT The towering gates of the Shinto Meiji Shrine in Shibuya are unarguably beautiful, but even cooler are the rows of kazaridaru (or decorate sake barels) lining all of the walkways. 5 / 24 6 Rikugien Park View this post on Instagram A post shared by mel valdez (@_mvldz) on Jun 29, 2018 at 2:24pm PDT This Tokyo metropolitan park in Bunkyō-ku (located just a few minutes from Komagome Station) is best known for its weeping cherry sakura in the Spring and its colorful foliage in the Fall, but the garden is great for photo ops in all seasons. 6 / 24 7 Meguro Shinbashi Bridge View this post on Instagram A post shared by Phakorn Sripayak (@phakorn_s) on May 7, 2017 at 8:00am PDT Located between Nakameguro Station and Meguro Station, this walk is enjoyable anytime of year, but the part of the Meguro River that goes through Nakameguro is a must-visit spot for Instagram hunters during cherry blossom season. 7 / 24 8 Totti Candy Factory View this post on Instagram A post shared by もも-姫 🌸 (@mermadly) on Apr 28, 2018 at 4:48pm PDT For a shop full of pretty pastel candies and decor (as well as rainbow cotton candy bigger than your head), be sure to visit Totti Candy Factory in Harajuku. 8 / 24 9 Hie Shrine View this post on Instagram A post shared by Sam is Home | Content Creator (@samishome) on Dec 19, 2018 at 5:59am PST If you don't have time to make it to Kyoto's Fushimi Inari Shrine to see the beautiful Torii gates, this miniature version is located right by the Akasaka subway station and makes for a particularly eye-catching shot in the mornings when it isn't super crowded. 9 / 24 10 Akihabara View this post on Instagram A post shared by ASYA 👗 TRAVELING IN A DRESS (@asyen_k) on Dec 19, 2018 at 1:43am PST The shopping hub of Akihabara is filled with arcades, anime shops, and maid cafes (or cosplay restaurants), making for a colorful and totally Instagramable background. 10 / 24 11 Shibuya Crossing View this post on Instagram A post shared by Emma | Fitness 🇦🇺 (@em_wizzfit) on Mar 17, 2019 at 3:09pm PDT The famously busy intersection outside Shibuya Station — where pedestrians scramble into the intersection from all sides — is a shot that can be captured from the window of the Starbucks in front of the crossing, but the best way to get a shot is by diving right into the action. 11 / 24 12 Tokyo Vending Machines View this post on Instagram A post shared by Hieu 🎥Culinary Host/Producer (@lapetitebelle_eats) on May 20, 2018 at 11:14am PDT Colorful vending machines filled with unique drinks and snacks can be found literally on every corner in Tokyo, so it won't be difficult to find one for a cute pic. 12 / 24 13 MORI Building DIGITAL ART MUSEUM: teamLab Borderless View this post on Instagram A post shared by Dilara Kumral (@dilarakumr) on Mar 18, 2019 at 7:14am PDT This interactive digital art museum — located right near the Tokyo Teleport Station on the JR Rinkai Line or at Aomi Station on the Yurikamome Line — is an Instagramer's dream, offering computer-generated artwork shifting in real time. 13 / 24 14 Kawaii Monster Café Bathroom View this post on Instagram A post shared by Nathalie Odzierejko (@natoogram) on Mar 12, 2019 at 7:54am PDT The eccentric Kawaii Monster Café in Harajuku is filled with Instagramable oddities, but the colorful restroom — complete with chandeliers, multi-coloured stall doors, and a plastic ball-filled countertop — is the stuff of dreams. 14 / 24 15 The Zoo (Doubutsuen) View this post on Instagram A post shared by miss lisa frankenstein™ (@misslisafrankenstein) on Jan 6, 2019 at 2:45am PST Disguised as a bright pink ice cream vending machine, this adorably tiny Harajuku ice cream stand features Instagram-worthy animal ice cream creations. 15 / 24 16 Sensō-ji Temple View this post on Instagram A post shared by Laura (@lesparisdelaura) on Mar 16, 2019 at 6:25am PDT This Buddhist temple in Asakusa is the oldest and one of Tokyo's most colorful, and its imposing gates and five-story pagoda are practically begging to be photographed. 16 / 24 17 Ueno Park View this post on Instagram A post shared by Lucky - #whywhiteworks (@luckyoetama) on Mar 17, 2019 at 6:13am PDT Next to Ueno Station in central Tokyo, this large public park offers a zoo, multiple museums, and the must-see lotus-filled Shinobazu Pond. 17 / 24 18 Tokyo City View Observation Deck View this post on Instagram A post shared by Jeremy Thaddeus How (@howjeremy) on Mar 17, 2019 at 4:38pm PDT Located on the 52nd floor of the Mori Tower building in Roppongi, this observation gallery offers a 360-degree panoramic view of the city, especially awesome on clear days. 18 / 24 19 Golden Gai View this post on Instagram A post shared by Kyoko Ueda (@kyoko1903) on Jan 22, 2019 at 4:14am PST This strange collection of mismatched taverns and bars — found in the dark, narrow alleyways of Shinjuku — only appears run-down, but it is actually one of the coolest nightlife spots and photo locations in the city. 19 / 24 20 Todouroki Valley View this post on Instagram A post shared by 高島みほ (@jazzmiho) on May 7, 2017 at 12:27am PDT The Todouroki Valley Park can be found right in the middle of the busy Setagaya city ward (just a few steps from Todouroki Station on the Tokyu Oimachi Line), offering beautiful wooded walking trails and plenty of greenery. 20 / 24 21 Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building View this post on Instagram A post shared by Alexandra Kostadinova (@alkesandra2) on Mar 17, 2019 at 7:30am PDT The Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building in Shinjuku is pretty cool from the outside, but one of its best features is the totally free observation decks that tourists can take advantage of for gorgeous views (and even better pics). 21 / 24 22 Tokyo Station View this post on Instagram A post shared by ✨ (@abbiejsng) on Mar 18, 2019 at 5:06am PDT This central station in Chiyoda's Marunouchi business district is way more than just a train station, offering an enormous shopping centre as well as a beautiful brick-built facade. 22 / 24 23 Imperial Palace East Gardens View this post on Instagram A post shared by Marie Haddad (@addsomejoyy) on Sep 4, 2018 at 8:42am PDT Part of the Imperial Palace area in the centre of Tokyo and publicly accessible, the East Gardens offer seasonal flowers, Japanese gardens, and Edo castle ruins. 23 / 24 24 Hitachino Brewing Lab View this post on Instagram A post shared by Katie Graves (@katiegraves_) on Oct 20, 2018 at 11:31am PDT Located in the old Manseibashi Station near Akihabara, this unique microbrewery offers great beer, a rustic taproom, and an awesome outdoor photo spot. 24 / 24 InstagramPhotography TipsTravel DestinationsTravel TipsJapanTravelTokyo