Pre-Wedding Photography at the Historic “Kiyosu Castle”

Couple with purple and red umbrellas walking on the bridge below the towering keep of Kiyosu Castle between red lanterns, a classic pre-wedding photoshoot

With the Castle of Owari

Kiyosu Castle, once said to be a crucial base for samurai warlords.

Within the castle grounds, you’ll find statues of Lord Nobunaga and Princess Nōhime.
Known as the “Place of Beginnings”—where both the unification of Japan and their marriage journey began the site is now regarded as a “Power Spot of Love.”

In spring, the cherry blossoms bloom in magnificent splendor, making it the perfect photo spot.
Why not capture your pre-wedding memories together with this castle rich in history?

Top 6 Popular Photo Locations at Kiyosu Castle

Couple in black montsuki and red uchikake gazing at each other under pink early cherry blossoms on a grassy bank, spring Japan wedding photography in Kiyosu

Groom in black hakama and bride in a red uchikake spreading gold folding fans in front of a gold folding screen, a festive kimono wedding photos pose

Silhouette of the groom and bride in kimono touching foreheads against glowing blue shoji windows, a cinematic and minimal pre-wedding photoshoot

Bride in a red crane-patterned uchikake tossing a temari ball toward the kneeling groom in a tea room with a scroll, a playful Japan wedding photography idea

Couple sharing a red wagasa umbrella on the path below the black and white keep of Kiyosu Castle framed by the gate, kimono wedding photos

Couple in kimono standing among hedges and bare cherry trees with an old turret behind, a calm pre-wedding photoshoot in Kiyosu

But the best photo spots at Kiyosu Castle aren’t just in front of the keep!

Inside the Kuroki Shoin (a traditional Japanese reception hall), you can also take photos—
allowing you to fully experience the depth of Japanese history while enjoying your shoot.

The illuminated night cherry blossoms are especially enchanting, so even after your photoshoot, it’s worth a visit together.
It just might become a new special place filled with memories for you both.