Capture Your Wedding Moments in Nagoya’s Largest Japanese Garden

Back view of the bride in a white kimono and groom in black montsuki sitting on a veranda framed by a shaped wooden doorway at Shirotori Garden, a classic kimono wedding photos pose

A serene photo shoot at a tea house surrounded by timeless beauty.

A Luxurious Moment, Just for the Two of You

Soak in the slow, gentle passage of time.

Smile naturally as you face each other, savoring blissful moments.

Only a garden of such historical prestige can offer a setting so perfect for a pre-wedding photo shoot.

At Shirotori Garden, your location shoot is elevated to the next level —
every spot beautifully complements your traditional wedding attire, enhancing the elegance of your photos.

Top 6 Popular Photo Spots in Shirotori Garden

Long covered wooden walkway with lanterns overlooking a Japanese garden pond, a serene setting for wedding photography in Nagoya

Tatami room with a hanging scroll in the alcove and soft ceiling lights, a refined Japanese tea house setting for pre-wedding photoshoot portraits

Calm pond surrounded by pine trees with a traditional tea house on the shore of Shirotori Garden, a scenic Japanese garden location for a pre-wedding photoshoot

Mossy stone path winding through a sunlit Japanese garden with trees and a wooden gate, a quiet backdrop for kimono wedding photos

Tatami room with a paper lantern and wide windows looking out on a garden pond at Shirotori Garden in Nagoya, an elegant indoor spot for wedding photography

Brilliant red and orange autumn maples along a stepping-stone path to a garden gate at Shirotori Garden, a seasonal Japanese garden spot for wedding photos

Covering 3.7 hectares, Shirotori Garden is the largest Japanese garden in Nagoya.

With around 1,500 trees, it offers a breathtaking natural setting.

Centered around Seiutei and Shioiritei tea houses, the garden transforms with the seasons, providing stunning backdrops all year round.

The inner and outer roji (garden paths) around Seiutei are lush with greenery and boast spectacular autumn foliage.

Near Shioiritei is the grand Deai-bashi Bridge, a perfect spot for cinematic scenes.

You can also take romantic strolls through the garden, capturing shots against beautiful backdrops like the waterfall, winter snow ropes (yukitsuri), or the main building’s charming covered walkways.

The Remarkable Tea Houses of Shirotori Garden

Spacious tatami hall with shoji screens and a low window framing the garden view, a traditional Japanese interior for a kimono wedding photos session

Shirotori Garden features two tea houses and a large hall inside the main building.

The photo above shows the “Ichinoma”, an open and airy room where you can enjoy sweeping views of the garden.

Right next to Ichinoma is “Ninoma”, perfect for seated, side-by-side shots and for capturing the intimate ambiance unique to traditional tea rooms.

Crossing the covered bridge to the long main house, you’ll find a larger tea room with Western-style seating called “Ryuurei-seki” —
shooting here against the historic backdrop is also very popular.

You can even sit on the bridge for a romantic shot, with the tranquil pond flowing gently behind you.

Shirotori Garden – Quick Overview

Located in Atsuta Ward, Nagoya City,
Shirotori Garden is:

One of the Top 3 most popular locations for traditional Japanese pre-wedding shoots
A luxurious and high-quality location for your special photos
Tea houses available only for private shoots (limited to 2–3 couples per day)
Offering both indoor tea house photography and outdoor seasonal landscape shots
Extremely popular during peak seasons — advance booking is essential!