Location
Kyoto
Location
Kyoto
Location
Kyoto
We offer locations unique to Kyoto, where history and timeless charm quietly endure.
In atmospheric settings filled with tranquility and traditional Japanese elegance,
we carefully propose the most suitable location to match your vision and the mood you wish to create.
Temple
Daikakuji
Founded in the Heian period, Daikakuji is a temple with deep ties to the Imperial family.
The beautiful scenery centered around Osawa Pond and Shinsen-en Pond,
along with its refined gardens and tranquil halls, provides a distinguished setting that enhances the elegance of traditional attire.
Here, the colors of the four seasons and the richness of history are captured in every photograph.
Permit & transportation fee: ¥65,000
Manpukuji
Founded in the Edo period, Manpukuji preserves the spirit of its origins to this day.
As the head temple of the Obaku Zen sect, it features nationally designated Important Cultural Properties, expansive grounds, and serene tatami rooms. Photography is possible even on rainy days, ensuring refined and graceful images in any weather.
Permit & transportation fee: ¥45,000
Ninnaji
Ninnaji is a UNESCO World Heritage site with over 1,000 years of history.
With its five-storied pagoda and beautifully maintained gardens, Ninnaji is an ideal location for traditional pre-wedding photography.
In a space where history and nature exist in harmony, you can create photographs with a refined and timeless atmosphere.
Application & Transportation Fee: ¥70,000
Myokenji
Myokenji was founded in the late Kamakura period and is known as a temple associated with Toyotomi Hideyoshi.
Its scenic hillside gardens, lush grounds, and dignified main hall provide a variety of beautiful settings.
Located away from the busy tourist areas, Myokenji offers a rare and tranquil environment in Kyoto for traditional pre-wedding photography.
Application & Transportation Fee: ¥55,000
Zuishinin
Zuishinin is a temple associated with Ono no Komachi and one of the eighteen head temples of the Shingon sect.
It is a monzeki temple where successive heads of the Konoe family entered the priesthood.
The pink sliding door painting “Gokusaishiki Ume Komachi Ezu,” depicting the life of Ono no Komachi, is especially popular.
Application & Transportation Fee: ¥40,000
Kurodani Konkaikomyoji
Konkaikomyoji, known as the birthplace of the Shinsengumi, is a historic temple.
Its dignified mountain gate, beautiful gardens, and the golden sliding door paintings of tigers offer a variety of scenes for traditional pre-wedding photography.
It is also conveniently located close to the studio, making transportation easy.
Application & Transportation Fee: ¥55,000
Ryosokuin
Ryosokuin is a Tatto temple of Kenninji, one of Kyoto's most famous landmarks.
Among its gardens dating back to the Muromachi period, the "Shoin-zentai" garden—a Chisen kaiyu-shiki style created by Joshin Sochi, the 6th head of the Yabunouchi school—is a designated Place of Scenic Beauty in Kyoto. In early summer, Hangesho bloom beautifully, and the temple is widely known as "Hangesho no Tera."
It is a highly recommended location for Waso pre-wedding photos that capture the essence of the season.
Application Fee & Transportation: ¥55,000
Ryuhonji
A historic temple associated with Nichiren Shonin.
The spacious grounds, affectionately called "Hiyoku no Kishimojin-san," offer numerous ideal locations for Waso pre-wedding photos, including the Hondo and Kishimojin-do, which are designated Cultural Properties of Kyoto City. Indoor photography is also available, allowing for a relaxed photo shoot even on rainy days.
Application Fee & Transportation: ¥36,000
Bishamondo
The elegant Shinden decorated with Kano school Shoheiga, and the beautiful gardens with Shidare-zakura and Momiji, make this an ideal location for Waso pre-wedding photos. Especially in autumn, the Momiji that vibrantly color the Sando stone steps are truly impressive. Capture a beautiful, once-in-a-lifetime moment in this graceful temple precinct where history and nature harmonize.
Application Fee & Transportation: ¥40,000
Street
Gion
Kyoto's iconic Gion and Tatsumi-bashi area is a location filled with atmosphere, featuring stone-paved paths and rows of Machiya with Bengara-koshi. In spring, Someiyoshino and Shidare-zakura bloom beautifully, and the scenic beauty of Kyoto further enhances your Waso appearance. Please enjoy a glamorous, Kyoto-style photo shoot at this famous spot, well-known from TV and movies.
Application Fee & Transportation: ¥5,000
An additional early morning fee of ¥20,000 is required.
Tetsugaku no Michi
Tetsugaku no Michi is a location that boasts beautiful scenery throughout the four seasons: cherry blossoms in spring, fresh greenery in early summer, and Momiji in autumn. Near the quiet Sando, Ootoji Jinja stands peacefully, providing the perfect stage for brides who wish to have their Waso pre-wedding photos taken in the midst of nature.
Application Fee & Transportation: ¥10,000
Shrine
Umenomiya Taisha
Umenomiya Taisha features a prestigious Honden rebuilt in the mid-Edo period and a beautiful Kaiyu style garden that changes with the seasons. This atmospheric location perfectly complements Waso attire, making your seasonal pre-wedding photo shoot a reality. Photography in a Washitsu room is also available upon request.
Application Fee & Transportation:
Outdoor only: ¥12,400 / Outdoor + Indoor: ¥20,000
Kyoto Kokuritsu Hakubutsukan
Kyoto Kokuritsu Hakubutsukan is a sophisticated location perfect for Waso pre-wedding photos.
The grand Meiji-era Honkan and the orderly gardens elegantly highlight traditional beauty, creating a special photo shoot experience colored by the world of wabi.
Application Fee & Transportation:
Outdoor only (1 hour):
Weekdays: ¥22,000
Weekends & Holidays: ¥27,000
Outdoor + Indoor (1.5 hours):
Weekdays: ¥48,000
Weekends & Holidays: ¥56,000
Studio
Kyoto Machiya Studio
A studio created by renovating a Machiya with over 120 years of history, unique to Kyoto.
You can enjoy a private pre-wedding photo shoot in an atmosphere where history and modern style blend, without worrying about public eyes. The studio is fully air-conditioned, allowing for a comfortable session even during the peak of summer.
Application Fee & Transportation: ¥35,000