[Emergency Help!] A Roundup of Websites to Find ID Photo Booths Near You

ID photo booths are set up all over Japan, and the convenience of being able to use one at any time is a big part of their appeal.
Still, most people never think to check where the nearest booth is ahead of time.

You might also find yourself out and about when you suddenly need an ID photo and want one taken right away!
For exactly those moments, we've put together a list of websites where you can quickly look up ID photo booth locations.

Sites That Search All Models and Manufacturers

•Shomei Shashin Map (ID Photo Map)

This site lets you search for booths from the major ID photo booth makers: DNP Photo Imaging Japan, Fujifilm, and Japan Autophoto.

You can search by your current location, prefecture, station name or address, or booth model or store name.

https://idphoto-map.info/

Manufacturer Websites Offer More Detailed Filters

Searching on a manufacturer's official website is great because, besides the area, you can filter by details such as the features you want and the payment methods accepted.

•DNP Photo Imaging Japan

The company behind the Ki-Re-i ID photo booths.
You can also include payment methods such as transit IC cards and mobile payments in your search conditions.

https://www.dnpphoto.jp/search/top.html

•Japan Autophoto

The company behind the Photo.me ID photo booths. It now also operates Fujifilm's ID photo booths.
You can use your current location to find the nearest booth.
When searching by station name, you can even specify the train line.

https://photo-me.jp/

•ID VOX

The website for the "ID VOX" booth, a model that lets you download your ID photo data or reprint your photos through a dedicated app.
Locations are listed by prefecture.

https://www.id-vox.jp/list/

If You Want to Find Stations with ID Photo Booths

•Tokyo Metro

You can search for stations that have ID photo booths, sorted by Tokyo Metro line.

https://www.tokyometro.jp/station/search_shop/repair/result_shomeishashin.html

Map Apps Don't Always Work Well

Even if you search Google Maps for terms like "ID photo booth" or "ID photo," it seems that not every booth location shows up in the results.

When you need a quick answer while you're out, it's best to start with a booth locator site rather than a map app.

Some Studios Offer Same-Day Booking

The quality of ID photo booths varies a lot by model. Older ones may have weak lighting that makes your face look dark, or may not let you receive your photo as digital data. If you want consistently high-quality ID photos, we recommend having them taken at a photo studio.
At 19Studio in Shinjuku, you can book on the same day. Suit compositing (digitally adding a suit to your photo) is also available as an option, which makes it a great fit for busy people!

Summary

In this article, we introduced ways to find ID photo booths near you.
Booths that let you get a photo taken quickly and easily are really handy to have.

When you have time to spare, please also consider having your photo taken at a photo studio!