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“Sosetsuan” Tea House in Higashiyama Botanical Gardens

Couple in kimono embracing by a lattice window beneath strings of colorful paper cranes, a dreamy backlit pre-wedding photoshoot in Nagoya

Extremely Popular! Traditional Japanese Photo Shoot at Sosetsuan

Did you know there’s a tea house inside Higashiyama Zoo and Botanical Gardens?
You can actually have your wedding pre-shoot at this charming location!♡

In autumn, it becomes a hidden spot for beautiful fall foliage.
In spring, you’ll be surrounded by stunning cherry blossoms.
We invite you to experience a traditional Japanese-style location shoot at Sosetsuan inside Higashiyama Zoo and Botanical Gardens♪

This is a photo spot you can enjoy all year round!

Top 6 Photo Spots at Sosetsuan

Smiling groom in montsuki hakama and bride in a white kimono kneeling on a veranda framed by pampas grass, a seasonal autumn pre-wedding photoshoot
Bride in a colorful uchikake and groom in montsuki standing on stepping stones under a canopy of fresh green maple leaves, a natural kimono wedding photos scene
Couple in kimono standing small before a thatched-roof farmhouse under a bright blue sky at Higashiyama Botanical Gardens, a scenic Japan wedding photography shot
Groom bowing to the bride in a red uchikake under the tiled roof gate of a traditional tea house at Sosetsuan, a graceful kimono wedding photos moment
Groom in black montsuki hakama holding a folding fan beside the bride in a white kimono inside the Sosetsuan tea house at Higashiyama Botanical Gardens, a kimono wedding photos portrait
Sunlight bursting through red and green autumn maple trees in a Japanese garden, a glowing seasonal backdrop for kimono wedding photos in Nagoya

Inside Higashiyama Zoo, you’ll not only find Sosetsuan, but also a Gassho-zukuri style house (a traditional steep-roofed farmhouse)!

Capture stunning shots with the blue sky and the historic architecture — it feels like stepping right into a storybook.♡

  • Spring: Cherry blossoms in full bloom

  • Summer: Surrounded by lush greenery

  • Autumn: Vibrant autumn leaves and silver grass

  • Winter: Magical snowy landscapes

You can truly feel and celebrate Japan’s four seasons while capturing beautiful memories.

Sosetsuan – Quick Info

Address: Higashiyama Zoo and Botanical Gardens, Tashiro-cho, Chikusa-ku, Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture, 464-0000

Closed: Mondays (If Monday is a national holiday or substitute holiday, the next weekday will be the closed day.)

Application Fee: ¥2,900
Admission Fee: ¥500 per person

Gallery of "Sosetsuan"

Bride in a vivid orange uchikake with cranes sitting on tatami beside the groom in a sunlit tea room, an elegant kimono wedding photos portrait
Close-up of the bride and groom's hands with wedding rings against a white kimono sleeve and black montsuki, a delicate ring detail for Japan wedding photography
Couple in kimono lying on tatami with red and purple wagasa umbrellas, the bride in a floral uchikake and groom in montsuki, a creative overhead pose for kimono wedding photos
Bride and groom touching foreheads under a red wagasa umbrella with pink plum blossoms around them, a romantic spring pre-wedding photoshoot at Higashiyama Botanical Gardens
Bride in a green uchikake standing as the groom sits in the doorway of a wooden tea room with shoji screens at Sosetsuan, a serene kimono wedding photos composition
Couple in kimono sitting on a red mat on the veranda framed by autumn leaves and pampas grass, a seasonal Japan wedding photography portrait
Bride in a colorful uchikake and groom walking through a bright green forest seen through soft blurred leaves, a natural pre-wedding photoshoot
Silhouettes of the bride and groom in kimono facing each other at the end of a dark wooden corridor with bright doorway light, an artistic kimono wedding photos frame
Silhouette of the couple in kimono touching foreheads against brilliant red autumn maple leaves in Nagoya, a dramatic seasonal wedding photography shot
Groom in montsuki with his hand on the shoulder of the bride in a white kimono as she reaches toward autumn leaves, a gentle pre-wedding photoshoot moment
Couple in kimono framed inside a wedding ring held up to the camera on a garden path at Sosetsuan, a creative ring shot for kimono wedding photos