Reveries of Wedded Bliss: Japanese Wedding Photoshoot and Tour at Traditional Town Takayama
Draw ever closer to your beloved and deepen your mutual connection with a kimono wedding photoshoot far beyond the typical, here in the Japanese traditional town of timeless charms, Hida Takayama. Welcome the concept of "musubi", a profound and essential part of Japanese culture. With multiple meanings such as to tie, to bind, and to link, it also includes the act of bringing forth new creations from the connection between formerly separate entities. From the joining of two households through ceremonial vows in marriage, to the fated meeting between two individuals, and even in the visible representation shown in the tying the obi (sash) of a wedding kimono, “musubi” is ever-present in Japan. We warmly invite you to partake in a day of commemorating and celebrating your love in the context of “musubi” clad in resplendent wedding kimono with photos taken of your time in Hida Takayama – a town of historical, wooden architecture and traditional streetscapes preserved for centuries. Throughout the photo shoot, an accompanying guide will introduce to you the picturesque scenery of Hida Takayama along with captivating stories of the local people, culture, and more. Create new, eternal memories of romantic bliss, linking the present to the future as you experience the essence of the traditional Japanese weddings through this exceptional photo shoot.
Recommended points
● Engage with the essentials of traditional Japanese weddings in the heart of the Northern Japanese Alps: Go far beyond a typical wedding photo shoot. Immerse yourself in the culture and traditions behind Japanese weddings and marriage as cherished memories of one of life's milestones are made tangible through photos taken amongst the vast elegance in the traditional town of mountainous Takayama.
● Visit and be photographed at iconic Hida Takayama locations: Sites featured in this photo package include the Hida Folk Village, with their famous thatched-roof houses reminiscent of the ones at Shirakawa-go, the emblematic shrines of Hida Takayama, and historical buildings with architecture deeply preserved from centuries before.
● Customize your wedding outfit combinations: In addition to traditional Japanese wedding kimonos, you can also have your wedding photo shoot dressed in Western wedding outfits, or traditional clothing. We are delighted to make adjustments according to your preferences.
● Connect with the locals of Hida Takayama: Spend time getting to know the area through its people! Our staff, from beauticians in charged of outfits, kimono dressing, makeup and hair styling, to the photographer, tour guide and more, are all Hida Takayama residents who will be working with you to help you look and feel your best during your photo shoot.
● Discover the culture and folk tales of Hida Takayama: Your accompanying personal guide will introduce you to the fascinating history and local practices of the area, further elevating your visit beyond only "seeing", to "knowing" and "feeling", ensuring no shortage of everlasting moments throughout the shoot.
Overview
- Season
- 2026/4/1～2027/3/31
*Please note that there may be cancellations due to hot or inclement weather.
- Activity Time
- 5 hours
- Place
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※ Please contact us for further details.
Nishinoisshikimachi, Takayama City, Gifu Prefecture. 506-0031
- Number of Participants
- 2 people
- Reference Price
- ※ Please contact us for further details.
※ Guide interpreters, pick up and drop off transportation as well as other custom arrangements can be made. Please inquire for further details.
- Starting Point
- Accommodation or within Takayama City
- Ending Point
- Accommodation or within Takayama City
- Meeting Time
- 7:45
- Schedule
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(The day before) Dress fitting at Marie Couture (Time required: 60 - 90 minutes)
(The day of) - Time required: About 5 hours
7:45 - Pick up
8:00 - Preparations at Marie Couture start
10:00 - Photo shoot starts
13:00 - Photo shoot ends
13:15 - Change out of outfits at Marie Couture
13:30 - End of activities
*This itinerary is an example
- Important Information
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・ A dress fitting for wedding kimonos is required the day before the photo shoot as prior adjustments called "itoire" are needed for the outfits. Fittings for Western and other wedding attires are also required on the day before for adjustments.
・ Please make arrangements to stay at a Hida Takayama accommodation as the dress fitting on the day before the photo shoot will be done at Marie Couture, located at Hida Takayama. If your accommodation is within a 15-minute drive from Marie Couture, you will be provided with transportation before and after the dress fitting.
・ Transportation to and from your accommodation before and after the photo shoot will also be provided if your accommodation is within a 15-minute drive from Marie Couture.
・ We can customize this wedding photo package to your preferences, from outfit combinations like Japanese and Western wedding attires, traditional clothing, and other choices.
・ Total costs may vary depending on the contents of the photo package.
・ The photo shoot will be moved to an indoor venue in the case of bad weather such as rain.
・ Please send inquiries as soon as possible (ideally, from 3 months to 6 months prior) especially for high-demand dates and to allow for advance preparation.
- Contact Information
- For personal bookings and inquiries: Please click on the "List of affiliated DMC partners" on the upper right corner of the website, and contact the relevant affiliated DMC partners listed with your booking or inquiry.
