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Passport Photos in Tokyo
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Where to Get Passport Photos in Tokyo
Photo booths (証明写真機) at 7-Eleven, FamilyMart, and Lawson convenience stores. ¥800-1,000 per set.
Yodobashi Camera, Bic Camera, and Kitamura offer professional passport photo services. Higher quality, ¥1,500-2,000.
Passport Offices in Tokyo
Tokyo Metropolitan Government Passport Center
3-5-1 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku (Tokyo Station area)
Main passport office for Tokyo residents. Also has a branch in Shinjuku.
Shinjuku Passport Center
Shinjuku NS Building, Shinjuku-ku
Branch office with shorter wait times than the Marunouchi main office.
Passport Photos in Tokyo — What to Know
Tokyo has one of the highest densities of passport photo machines in the world. The 証明写真機 (shōmei shashin-ki, or "ID photo machine") is found at virtually every convenience store, train station, and shopping centre — there are over 10,000 across the Tokyo metropolitan area.
Japan has notably strict passport photo requirements compared to most countries. The 600 DPI minimum resolution is double what most countries require, and the head size must be precisely between 34-40mm from chin to crown in the 35×45mm frame. Since 2023, glasses are generally not permitted in Japanese passport photos.
For Tokyo residents, the convenience store photo machine is the fastest option at ¥800-1,000 per set. For higher quality, camera shops like Yodobashi and Bic Camera offer professional services with retouching for ¥1,500-2,000. Our free online tool outputs at 600 DPI when Japan is selected, matching the strict resolution requirement.
Local Tips for Tokyo
- Japan requires 600 DPI minimum for passport photos — higher than most countries. Our tool auto-upgrades to this resolution when you select Japan
- Convenience store photo machines (証明写真機) are the fastest option — available 24/7 at almost every konbini
- Japanese passport photos are 35×45mm but have strict requirements about head size (34-40mm from chin to crown)
- Glasses are generally not allowed in Japanese passport photos since 2023
Tokyo Passport Photo FAQ
Where can I get passport photos in Tokyo?
Photo machines (証明写真機) at convenience stores are the most common option with 10,000+ across Tokyo. Camera shops like Yodobashi and Bic Camera offer professional services. Prices range from ¥800-2,000.
Why does Japan require 600 DPI for passport photos?
Japan has stricter resolution requirements than most countries to ensure high-quality biometric data. Our tool automatically outputs at 600 DPI when Japan is selected, matching this requirement.
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