Your wedding photos in Japan, planned with care
Cherry blossoms in Kyoto, snowfields in Hokkaido, Mount Fuji at dawn, the sea in Okinawa. We read the Japanese price lists, rules and fine print so you can choose a studio or venue with confidence.
Where couples shoot in Japan
Each place has its own season and its own kind of light.
KyotoTemples, old streets and kimono
HokkaidoOpen snowfields in winter
Mount FujiLakeside views of the mountain
OkinawaBeaches and chapels by the seaWhat we help you plan
Pre-wedding photoshoots
Studios compared by what's included: outfits, hair and makeup, locations, number of photos and the costs that come on top.
Weddings in Japan
Chapel and shrine ceremonies that accept couples from overseas, and what to ask before you book.
Elopements for two
Small ceremonies with just the two of you, and how a symbolic ceremony differs from getting legally married.
Getting married in Japan as a foreigner: legal steps, documents and ceremonies
How to elope in Japan: legal rules, costs, places and permits
Japanese wedding kimono: types, meaning and what renting one costsHow we compare
Official sources
Prices and plan details come from each provider's own website, with the date we checked.
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Book direct
You book with the studio or venue yourself, under their terms. How we earn money.