Stay off private land, and ask before photographing children or people
Do
- Ask parents' permission before photographing their children
- Ask geiko, maiko, and other working people before photographing them
- Check for 撮影禁止 (no photography) signs, and ask staff if there are none
- Photograph trains and stations themselves without disrupting operations
Don’t
- Do not enter private homes or land for a shot
- Do not photograph the inside of homes
- Do not aim your camera at individual passengers on trains or buses
- Do not step into rice paddies, flower beds, or along railway tracks for photos
- Do not use selfie sticks or tripods in crowds or dangerous spots
- Do not chase or stop geiko or maiko
Trespassing on private land is illegal and can get you told to leave or to delete your photos. Shooting in no-photo areas will be stopped, and photographing children is seen as an invasion of privacy.
Verified Oct 19, 2026Source: Aichi Now: Sightseeing Manners