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Bride and groom walking along the Yokohama waterfront with the Landmark Tower and Minato Mirai skyline behind them, a pre-wedding photoshoot in Yokohama Couple in silhouette at twilight as the Cosmo Clock Ferris wheel lights up the Minato Mirai skyline, a Yokohama wedding photo Groom in montsuki and bride in shiromuku holding paper umbrellas in front of a thatched-roof house at Sankeien Garden, Yokohama

Outdoor Pre-Wedding Photoshoot Plans in Yokohama

Combine a port-city night view with a classic Japanese garden. In Yokohama you can shoot by the sea at Minato Mirai and Osanbashi Pier, among the Western-style houses of Yamate, or in kimono at Sankeien Garden. Outfits, hair and makeup, a professional photographer and retouched photo data are all included, and we support you in English throughout.

Campaign prices valid until Nov. Weekend and holiday surcharge applies. Facility usage fees at some locations and taxi fares are not included.

  • 1 studio3 min from Nihon-odori Station
  • 20+ locationsHarbour, mansions and gardens
  • About 5 hours1.5–2 hours of shooting
  • English supportInterpreter at consultation
Bride and groom dancing at dusk with the Yokohama Ferris wheel and Minato Mirai skyline glowing behind them, a Western-style pre-wedding photoshoot in Yokohama

Modern Pre-Wedding Experience
City & Nature

Nature

Western Outdoor Pre-Wedding Photoshoot in Yokohama

On sale till Nov.

Standard ¥162,580 ➔ 28%OFF
¥107,800 (In Tax ¥118,580)

Weekends and holidays: additional ¥22,000

Yokohama is a harbour city, so many of our Western-style photos are taken by the water: the Minato Mirai skyline and its Ferris wheel, Osanbashi Pier and the red-brick Port Opening Memorial Hall. For a quieter, classic look, the Western-style residences of Yamate such as Berrick Hall have elegant interiors, and further south the beaches of Shichirigahama and the cliffs of Jogashima are popular for sunset shots.

Included in the plan

Wedding dress or Colored dress / Tuxedo
Bride Hair and makeup / Hair and Makeup Artist Escort for the Bride
Art bouquet & Boutonniere / Accessories
Professional photographer's shoot with over 400 shots / Delivery of 200 photo data
Retouch (color correction) / Shooting location arrangement

Accessories
Groom: Tie, Cufflinks, Suspenders
Bride: Petticoat, Pearl Necklace & Earrings

YOKOHAMA

Western-Style Photo Locations in Yokohama- Iconic Photo Spots -

Harbour views, Western-style mansions and the coast of Shonan — every spot below can be chosen with the Western Outdoor plan. Tap a photo for more pictures of each location.

Groom in a montsuki and bride in a white kimono standing beneath the grand wooden gate of Sankeien Garden, a kimono pre-wedding photo in Yokohama

Modern Pre-Wedding Experience
Japanese Garden

Traditional

Kimono Outdoor Pre-Wedding Photoshoot in Yokohama

On sale till Nov.

Standard ¥170,280 ➔ 26%OFF
¥114,800 (In Tax ¥126,280)

Weekends and holidays: additional ¥22,000

The main stage for kimono photos in Yokohama is Sankeien Garden, where historic wooden buildings, a three-storied pagoda and seasonal flowers surround a large pond. Shomyoji Temple and the Former Yokomizo Residence are also on our list, and if you would like a Tokyo garden instead, you can choose spots such as Mejiro Garden or Koishikawa Korakuen with this plan.

Included in the plan

Groom Kimono / Bride Kimono
Bride Hair and makeup / Hair and Makeup Artist Escort for the Bride
Art bouquet / Accessories
Professional photographer's shoot with over 400 shots / Delivery of 200 photo data
Retouch (color correction) / Shooting location arrangement

Kimono Accessories
Groom: Zori(Kimono shoes), Suehiro, NagaJuban, Koshihimo x 5, Himo for Haori, Kaku obi
Bride: Zori(Kimono shoes), Suehiro, Nagajuban, Kakeshita, Kakeshita obi, Obiage, Obiage himo, Obijime, Han'eri, Koshihimo x 5, Okarage himo x 2, Maemakura

YOKOHAMA

Kimono Photo Locations in Yokohama- Iconic Photo Spots -

Sankeien Garden and other traditional spots around Yokohama, plus famous Japanese gardens in Tokyo, can all be chosen with the Kimono Outdoor plan. Tap a photo for more pictures of each location.

The groom kneels to propose on a rooftop at dusk, with the Yokohama Landmark Tower and Minato Mirai skyline behind the couple

Modern Pre-Wedding Experience
All-in-One

Modish

Western & Kimono Outdoor Pre-Wedding Photoshoot in Yokohama

On sale till Nov.

Standard ¥332,860 → 37%OFF
¥192,600 (In Tax ¥211,860)

Weekends and holidays: additional ¥44,000

A popular combination in Yokohama is a wedding dress by the harbour and a kimono at Sankeien Garden — two completely different atmospheres in one day. Choose one spot from each list above, and enjoy the photo data for your second outfit at 50% off.

Included in the Plan

Wedding dress or Colored dress / Tuxedo
Groom Kimono / Bride Kimono
Hairstyling and Makeup (2 styles) / Hair and Makeup Artist Escort for the Bride
Art bouquet & Boutonniere / Accessories
Professional photographer's shoot with over 800 shots / Delivery of 400 photo data
Retouching (color correction) / Arrangement of shooting locations

Accessories
Groom: Tie, Cufflinks, Suspenders
Bride: Petticoat, Pearl Necklace & Earrings
Kimono Accessories
Groom: Zori(Kimono shoes), Suehiro, NagaJuban, Koshihimo x 5, Himo for Haori, Kaku obi
Bride: Zori(Kimono shoes), Suehiro, Nagajuban, Kakeshita, Kakeshita obi, Obiage, Obiage himo, Obijime, Han'eri, Koshihimo x 5, Okarage himo x 2, Maemakura
Bride in a floral iro-uchikake and groom facing each other in a sunlit doorway between shoji screens, a kimono pre-wedding photo in Yokohama

Location
KIMONO 2Style

2Stlye

'Include Plan' handwritten title graphic.

LOCATION

Two Kimono Experience Plan in Yokohama
(Iro-uchikake & Shiromuku)

On sale till Nov.

Standard ¥202,840 ➔ 22%OFF
¥144,400 (In Tax ¥158,840)

Weekends and holidays: additional ¥22,000
※The base price may vary slightly due to the discount campaign on the outfits.

     

Change from a pure white shiromuku into a colourful iro-uchikake during one shoot in a traditional Yokohama garden. Both classic bridal kimono looks are captured in a single day, at a lower price than booking each one on its own.

Included in the plan

Kimono(Iro-uchikake & Shiromuku) / Montsuki / Hairstyling and Makeup / Attendant
Art Bouquet / Assistance with Dressing / Dress Accessories
Japanese-style Accessories
Professional photographer's shoot with over 300 shots / Delivery of 150 photo data
Photo Selection / Retouching (Color Correction) / Arrangement of Shooting Location

Kimono Accessories
Groom: Zori(Kimono shoes), Suehiro, NagaJuban, Koshihimo x 5, Himo for Haori, Kaku obi
Bride: Zori(Kimono shoes), Suehiro, Nagajuban, Kakeshita, Kakeshita obi, Obiage, Obiage himo, Obijime, Han'eri, Koshihimo x 5, Okarage himo x 2, Maemakura

FEATURE

Groom in montsuki and bride in a white kimono facing each other between shoji screens in a historic house at Sankeien Garden, Yokohama
Couple in kimono kneeling formally on tatami inside a historic wooden residence at Sankeien Garden in Yokohama
Bride in shiromuku and groom in montsuki seated on the veranda of a tiled-roof residence at Sankeien Garden
Black-and-white kimono portrait framed by an open shoji doorway at Sankeien Garden, Yokohama
Couple in kimono posing before a painted pine screen inside a historic teahouse in Yokohama
Bride and groom in kimono pressing their palms together in prayer beside a shrine pillar at Sankeien Garden

HOW IT WORKSFrom Consultation to Your Yokohama Shoot

  1. Free online consultation

    Meet one of our wedding planners online, joined by an English-speaking interpreter. Share your travel dates and ideas, and we will help you choose between harbour, mansion and garden locations. Email is also fine if you prefer.

  2. Booking

    Secure your date with a ¥50,000 deposit by credit card, using a payment link sent by email. The deposit becomes part of your total.

  3. Fitting at our Yokohama studio

    Come to WEDDING AVENUE YOKOHAMA the day before or two days before the shoot to try on your outfits and have them adjusted.

  4. Photoshoot day

    Hair, makeup and dressing are done at our Yokohama studio, then we travel to your location. Plan for about 5 hours in total, including 1.5–2 hours of photography.

  5. Photo delivery

    Colour-corrected photo data is sent online around 3 weeks after the shoot, so it reaches you even after you return home. Express delivery is available at extra cost.

SEASONSWhen to Take Pre-Wedding Photos in Yokohama

Spring

Plum and cherry blossoms bloom at Sankeien Garden from late winter into spring — a beautiful time for kimono photos. Book early for cherry blossom season.

Summer

Long evenings are perfect for sunset photos on the beaches of Shichirigahama and the cliffs of Jogashima.

Autumn

Colourful leaves around the old buildings of Sankeien and pleasant weather for walking between harbour locations.

Winter

Early sunsets bring out the Minato Mirai night view and seasonal illuminations, ideal for romantic night photos.

STUDIOOur Studio in Yokohama

  • Bride and groom by tall arched windows inside WEDDING AVENUE YOKOHAMA, a resort-style wedding photo studio in Yokohama
    3 min walk from Nihon-odori Station

    WEDDING AVENUE YOKOHAMA

    Resort Studio
    1F GATE TERRACE YOKOHAMA, 17 Nihon-odori, Naka-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa 231-0021

    3 minutes on foot from Exit 3 of Nihon-odori Station (Minatomirai Line), or 7 minutes from the south exit of Kannai Station (JR and Blue Line). The studio is close to the waterfront, so harbour locations such as Osanbashi Pier and the Port Opening Memorial Hall are easy to reach.

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FAQYokohama Pre-Wedding Photoshoot FAQ

Q1 What does a pre-wedding photoshoot in Yokohama cost?
The Western Outdoor plan is ¥107,800 (¥118,580 incl. tax) and the Kimono Outdoor plan is ¥114,800 (¥126,280 incl. tax). If you want two looks, the Two Kimono plan is ¥144,400 (¥158,840 incl. tax) and the Western & Kimono plan is ¥192,600 (¥211,860 incl. tax). Campaign prices apply until Nov.
Q2 Do we pay extra for the location or travel in Yokohama?
Yes, some locations charge a facility usage fee, and taxi fares between our Yokohama studio and the location are paid separately. We confirm these costs for your chosen spot before you book.
Q3 Can we shoot at night in Minato Mirai?
Yes. Night photos with the Minato Mirai skyline and the Ferris wheel are one of the most popular styles in Yokohama. Let us know at your consultation and we will plan the timing with you.
Q4 Can we choose a Tokyo garden with the Yokohama plan?
Yes. Along with Sankeien Garden, Tokyo gardens such as Mejiro Garden, Koishikawa Korakuen and Higo-Hosokawa Garden are on our kimono location list for Yokohama.
Q5 What if the weather is bad?
You can move your shoot to another day free of charge, as many times as you need. Just contact us by 12:00 p.m. on the day before.
Q6 Is there a weekend surcharge?
Location shoots on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays have a ¥22,000 surcharge, or ¥44,000 for the Western & Kimono plan.
Q7 How many hours should we set aside?
Allow about 5 hours, from hair and makeup at the studio to the end of shooting. The photography itself takes around 1.5–2 hours.
Q8 Will someone speak English with us?
Yes. Your free online consultation is held with one of our planners and an English-speaking interpreter, and our team answers emails in English.
Q9 How soon should we reserve?
One to two months ahead is usually enough. For spring blossoms or autumn leaves, try to book 3–6 months before your trip.
Q10 How do we get our photos?
You receive the photo data online about 3 weeks after the shoot. A faster delivery option is available for an additional fee.

FREE ONLINE CONSULTATION

Book an Online Consultation with a Planner and an Interpreter

Plan your Yokohama pre-wedding photoshoot from home. One of our wedding planners will talk with you online, with an English-speaking interpreter joining the call, to help you choose your plan, locations and outfits. The consultation is free, and booking it does not commit you to a photoshoot.

BOOK ONLINE CONSULTATION

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