Traveling to exciting new places is always a fun and thrilling experience. When you’re in a new place, it can be overwhelming to take in the sights and take plenty of pictures of the beautiful scenery around you. Because of this, it can sometimes be best to outsource the talent, local know-how and eye for detail needed to capture the highlights of your trip.
What better place to hire a personal photographer than Osaka, one of Japan’s most popular port cities?
Many people know Osaka as the nation’s kitchen or pantry because of its history as a food center during the Edo period and an agricultural trading hub for many unique ingredients both domestically and internationally, but this Kansai city has also retained this nickname for its surviving spirit. Food culture and culinary excellence. This has resulted in many must-try dishes in Osaka, including takoyaki, kushikatsu, udon suki, and Osaka-style okonomiyaki.
But this famous port city has much more to offer than delicious food. There are also many iconic landmarks and retro neighbourhoods, as well as a thriving nightlife with many locals and tourists drawn to the city’s fun lifestyle, especially after dark.
Photo Trip lets you explore Kansai’s jewel city and record memories along the way!
Here are some of our favorite shoots in the English-speaking world. Osaka photographers provided by Photo Trips.
1. Explore the neon jungle of Dotonbori with neon photography
Did you think dazzling neon signs were limited to Tokyo? The Dotonbori district is filled with bright neon signs advertising every product under the sun and Osaka’s famous delicious food. English-speaking Osaka photographer Tom Kitano has been living in Osaka since 2010 and is the perfect guide to finding the city’s great photo opportunities as well as the best places to sample its iconic food.
An Osaka photoshoot with Tom will give you 30 high-resolution photos with professional photo editing, and you’ll have an hour and a half to work with Tom to find the best locations to take the photos of your dreams. In addition to taking you to all the iconic locations in Dotonbori, Tom can also take you to hidden gems in the area to take exclusive and unique photos.
Wear your best clothes to suit the lively Dotonbori nightlife. Osaka photographer Tom can expertly create photos and poses for this Neon Dotonbori photo shoot. You will receive your photos within 7 business days after they are taken.
Book here: Neon photography at night in Dotonbori, Osaka
2. Travel back in time to Osaka with retro photography
When you want to feel a blast from the past, Osaka isn’t the city that comes to mind for tourists. If you want to truly experience the rich history Japan has to offer, many visitors head to the neighboring city of Kyoto.
While it may be true that Kyoto offers the richest glimpse of Japan’s feudal era, Osaka offers historic charm with a more retro vibe. Osaka photographer Chris takes you through some of his favorite photo spots in Osaka. First, you can visit Nakazakicho, a small neighborhood with narrow alleys and old houses. Second, you can visit Tenma, the city’s famous izakaya hub, and explore a wide range of old and new bars. The area itself has a perfect vintage vibe, especially at night, allowing for unique photos that embody a more vintage noir vibe.
The total duration of this Osaka photo shoot is approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes, and you will receive 30 fully edited photos within 7 business days from the date of reservation. Remember to communicate with Chris about your vision for the shoot. This will allow Chris to fully understand the exact style of photography you want!
Book here: Retro photo shoot in Osaka | Explore the hidden neighborhoods of Nakazakicho and Tenma
3. Explore the vibrant Osaka nightlife with local photo shoots.
It’s no secret that Dotonbori is the most vibrant place in all of Osaka, but seeing it at night gives it a unique charm that no other area in the city can match! Trilingual Osaka photographer Mina has been living in the city since 2018, and his local knowledge is the perfect addition to your Osaka photography tour.
This shoot lasts a total of 1 hour and 30 minutes, and you get your money’s worth with a total of 50 high quality photos expertly edited by Mina for posting on various social media platforms.
This Osaka photo shoot spans five interesting areas, including the iconic Glico sign, the famous Dotonbori Street, the historic Hozenji Temple, the young Americamura area, and finally Mina’s secret ‘hidden spot’ that only his clients can discover. It’s going on. If you love a mystical atmosphere and want to take photos amidst Osaka’s vibrant nightlife after dark, this would be the perfect Osaka photo shoot.
Book here: Osaka’s lively night photo shoot with a local photographer
Capture memories in a Japanese kitchen with an Osaka photo shoot
Whether you’re visiting Osaka to sample its delicious food or want to experience the amazing nightlife this city is famous for, booking a photography tour in Osaka is a great way to immortalize these memories as souvenirs that you can look back on fondly.
Whether you opt for the retro scenery that Osaka’s small alleys and quiet neighborhoods offer, or prefer the rich neon colors that the city’s iconic Dotonbori district shows off at night, there’s sure to be a photo op in Osaka to suit your needs. The style you think of.
If you’re heading to Japan and Osaka is on your itinerary list, consider investing in professional photography to document your visit to one of Japan’s most colorful cities. While the pleasure of tasting Osaka’s wide range of delicious food will be short-lived, the professional photos taken in this dazzling port city will be a happy memory of your trip.
