Thank you for 2024! Presenting our best shots of the year! | Pre-Wedding Photography in Japan | WEDDING AVENUE

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Thank you for 2024! Presenting our best shots of the year!

Hello, this is Wedding Avenue.
We would like to express our heartfelt thanks for your continued support this year.
It brings us great joy to have been a part of such an important day for both you and your families.

This year, we had the privilege of meeting many wonderful clients and sharing countless moments of joy.
We had the special experience of reconnecting after 10 years to capture anniversary photos.
We also had the honor of working with overseas clients who were visiting Japan, creating lasting memories through their photoshoots.

There were too many happy moments to count, and it was truly a year filled with joy and love.
This happiness was made possible by the support of our clients and everyone involved, and we are deeply grateful.
Once again, thank you very much for your support this year.

As a small gift from Wedding Avenue, we would like to share our “Best Shots Collection.”
In this, we highlight some recommended locations and dream photoshoots.
We hope these will be helpful and inspiring for future couples we will meet.
Please enjoy the collection to the end.

Tokyo station

When it comes to pre-wedding photo shoots in Western attire, there’s one location that stands out. It is one of the most popular and admired spots among couples across the country, offering an unparalleled atmosphere.

The historic design of the station building, the refined landscape of the Marunouchi area, which is considered the heart of Tokyo, and a variety of photo opportunities make this location unique and perfect for memorable photos.

From the timeless beauty of the “Wadakuramon” gate, to the stunning greenery at “Brick Square,” and the historic weight felt at the “Mitsubishi Ichigokan Museum,” this location offers a perfect mix of history and elegance.
Explore the stylish streets of “Marunouchi Naka-dori” and the grand presence of the cultural heritage site “Meiji Seimei Kan.”

This spot perfectly blends modern Tokyo charm with historical significance, providing the ideal backdrop for your special day. Experience a photogenic moment that will stay with you forever!

Kasai Rinkai/Seaside Park

Kasai Rinkai Park and Kasai Seaside Park offer a vast and beautiful landscape, combining two parks into one expansive location. Here, you can enjoy both beachside photoshoots with an open, airy atmosphere and relaxing photos surrounded by lush greenery.

Capture mood-filled sunset shots as you bathe in the golden glow of the beach, or take bright, cheerful photos among the sunflowers in full bloom during the summer. The dynamic photo opportunities with the towering giant Ferris wheel as your backdrop are also popular.

One of the highlights of this location is the Crystal View, a glass-walled observation space offering breathtaking views of the scenic coastline, recognized as one of Japan’s “Top 100 Beaches.” The stunning vista creates the perfect romantic shot that will become a cherished memory for years to come.

Immerse yourself in the beauty of nature and indulge in a luxurious and extraordinary photography experience as you feel the tranquil flow of time around you.

Tokyo National Museum

Now regarded as a “highly sought-after” location, the Tokyo National Museum offers a dreamlike bridal experience. The magnificent grand staircase and the stunning stained-glass windows, which change their appearance depending on the time of day, create a breathtaking atmosphere at every spot.

This iconic location has been used as the backdrop for numerous national television dramas, captivating people with its grandeur and historical significance. The experience of blending into history itself provides a unique and unforgettable photoshoot.

At this world-class location, you can enjoy an extraordinary, once-in-a-lifetime moment as you lose yourself in a fairytale setting. Embark on a dramatic wedding photoshoot and feel like the protagonist of your own story.

Shonai Ryokuchi Park

Set in the vast beauty of nature, “Shonai Ryokuchi Park” offers the perfect backdrop to capture natural moments that reflect your unique bond. The clear skies, vibrant shades of fresh greenery, and soft sunlight filtering through the trees bring out the best in your smiles.

While the charm of urban landscapes is undeniable, a photoshoot at Shonai Ryokuchi Park allows you to escape the hustle and bustle of daily life, reminding you of the serene moments when you feel connected to nature. Whether it’s a picnic, playing with bubbles, capturing an active sports scene, or even a shot with your beloved car, the park offers a variety of scenes that suit every style.

As one of the most popular locations for western-style photography in Nagoya, this park is highly recommended for a warm, relaxed, and unforgettable experience.

City administration museum

The “City Hall Archives,” once serving as a courthouse, exudes a majestic atmosphere that highlights its historical significance. This important cultural property, rich in the charm of the Taisho era, offers an elegant setting that resonates with the weight of history.

Recently gaining widespread attention from being featured in a popular drama, this location has become a highly sought-after spot, with filming taking place almost daily. The grand staircase, the beautiful glow of the stained glass, and the rich carpet tones combine to create a space of classic beauty. Outside, the park surrounding the building offers seasonal vistas, from the cherry blossoms in spring to the vibrant fall foliage.

For couples, the venue also accommodates outdoor ceremonies, allowing you to capture the special moment as you begin your new life together in an unforgettable setting.

Utsumi

Capture the perfect smile and refreshing moments at Nagoya’s largest beach, Utsumi, known for its vast stretch of sand and beautiful surroundings. As the largest beach in the Tokai region, it boasts a stunning 2-kilometer-long and 80-meter-wide coastline, famous for its fine sand grains, some of the finest in the world.

Utsumi is also home to the Noma Lighthouse, a romantic landmark tied to a legend that says if you lock a padlock together, you will be forever bound. This beach attracts visitors from outside Aichi Prefecture and offers an unforgettable location for your special photo shoot.

The dramatic rocky landscape and breathtaking views, including Japan’s “Top 100 Beaches,” make it the perfect spot for capturing epic moments. At sunset, the sky transforms into a picturesque scene, allowing you to document breathtaking views that you won’t find anywhere else.

Central Public Hall

Create a stylish and unforgettable memory like a scene from a movie at the Osaka Central Public Hall. With timeless beauty, this location radiates an enduring charm that offers an unparalleled experience of elegance.

Inside, the special rooms feature grand chandeliers, artistic paintings, and intricately carved walls, all exuding a sense of luxury and warmth. The light filtering through the stained glass creates a dreamy and romantic atmosphere, making your photo shoot even more extraordinary.

In the evening, the exterior of the building is illuminated, shining beautifully as an iconic symbol of Osaka, offering a different charm compared to the daytime. With a serene, date-like ambiance, this location can accommodate any concept, making it the perfect setting for a once-in-a-lifetime moment. Why not create a special memory in this unique space?

Marble Beach

Osaka’s officially recognized romantic “Marble Beach” offers stunning views and a romantic atmosphere, making it the first beach in Osaka to be designated as a “Lovers’ Sanctuary.” The beach is adorned with blue and white marble, and during sunset, the sand turns a beautiful orange hue, creating a breathtaking scene that has earned a spot on the “Top 100 Japanese Sunsets.”

A popular photo spot, the heart-shaped monument adds a charming touch to the setting, and many people say, “If you’re going to take beach photos in Osaka, this is the place!” As you stroll across the vast sandy shore together, why not capture a wonderful summer memory, just like a scene from a movie?

Senjojiki

In the vast nature of Wakayama’s Shirahama town, the renowned “Senjojiki” offers a breathtaking, cinematic view. Its name, which comes from the area being as large as 1,000 tatami mats, truly reflects the massive scale of the landscape. The coastline, shaped by waves over thousands of years, is unbelievably beautiful, like a grand piece of natural art.

The layers of rock, formed over hundreds of millions of years, give off a sense of weight and mystery that is impossible to experience anywhere else. Featured in many movies and dramas, this place has a special and unforgettable presence.

Especially at sunset, when the sun dips into the vast Pacific Ocean, capturing a moment together in this golden light creates the most romantic, unforgettable memory—a perfect location to cherish.

Chapel

A once-in-a-lifetime moment, beautifully captured to be cherished forever.

Experience a special moment that evokes the feeling of a wedding ceremony, surrounded by the overwhelming weight and sanctity of an authentic chapel setting. Create breathtaking wedding photos in a venue that everyone dreams of.

Choose from 16 different chapels, each offering unique styles. From a chapel with stunning night views, a warm wood-themed interior, and a spacious, glass-walled chapel in Kobe, to a natural chapel embraced by nature, you can select the perfect atmosphere and concept that suits you.

This location is highly recommended, especially for couples who do not have a wedding ceremony planned or those in a hurry, as it allows for beautiful shots without worrying about the weather.

Mejiro Garden

A garden of tranquility and harmony, where traditional Japanese beauty thrives.

Mejiro Garden, a top choice for pre-wedding photos in traditional Japanese attire, offers a peaceful atmosphere despite being located in the heart of Tokyo. The garden features a charming tea house, providing a wide range of indoor photography options, making it a unique and highly attractive location.

With a variety of scenes to capture, every shot becomes dramatic and beautiful. The “Rokkaku Ukimido,” a pavilion overlooking the entire garden, is a peaceful spot offering a perfect backdrop.

The compact yet sophisticated design of the garden makes it an ideal location for both indoor and outdoor shoots, allowing couples to enjoy a seamless experience with minimal movement. Immerse yourself in this luxurious, condensed world of Japanese tradition.

Heisei garden

A Japanese garden where tranquility and elegance merge, offering the beauty of wabi-sabi.

The traditional tea rooms and charming bamboo groves enhance the allure of the kimono, with every corner providing a picturesque background. The quiet beauty of the karesansui (dry landscape garden) and the serene presence of moss-covered rocks allow for moments of clarity, deepening the appreciation for the subtle charm of Japanese culture.

As you experience the changing seasons and connect with nature in this garden, you create unforgettable memories in a timeless setting. This location feels as though time has paused, offering a unique and deeply memorable experience.

Arisugawa Memorial Park

A series of breathtaking views that will captivate your heart.

At “Arisugawa-no-Miya Memorial Park,” where the beauty of the changing seasons harmonizes, time seems to flow slowly, allowing for a peaceful and enjoyable photoshoot in nature. The picturesque stone bridge, accompanied by the sound of flowing water, offers a setting where you can capture stunning photos, whether surrounded by the cherry blossoms of spring or the vibrant autumn leaves, as if a scene from a story.

Immerse yourself in the beauty that nature creates and savor the deeply memorable and emotional moments.

Shirotori Garden

Experience luxurious traditional attire photography in one of the largest Japanese gardens in the Tokai region.

Located just a few minutes’ walk from Atsuta Shrine in Nagoya, the “Shiratori Garden” offers a serene space with a vast expanse of greenery. This peaceful garden allows for natural, elegant photography surrounded by the fresh, vibrant greenery of spring. With bamboo groves that resemble those of Kyoto, a heartwarming tea room, and unique connecting corridors, every corner of the garden presents a picturesque backdrop for your photoshoot.

Enjoy top-tier traditional attire photography in the Tokai area at this stunning location.

Tokugawaen

Representing the Tokai region with its high prestige, “Tokugawaen” is a Japanese garden with over 300 years of history, embodying the grandeur of the Tokugawa family.

The garden showcases stunning features like the Ryumon waterfall, stepping stones that offer views resembling a traditional landscape painting, and the historic Kuro-mon gate, which has been passed down since the Meiji era. These elements perfectly blend Japan’s natural beauty and historical culture, creating a harmonious and breathtaking environment.

The garden’s masterful use of terrain offers spectacular scenery, drawing visitors even from outside the region. Enjoy traditional attire photography amidst the changing seasons of Tokai, with cherry blossoms in spring, lush greenery in summer, and vibrant autumn leaves.

Tozanso

A luxurious photography experience spent in a quiet villa, creating secret moments just for the two of you.

“Tozan-so” is a hidden gem, traditionally used for Japanese dance performances and tea ceremonies. With tatami rooms adorned with hanging scrolls, the soothing fragrance of tatami, and a peaceful garden that invites relaxation, you can enjoy undisturbed, intimate photography. It feels like spending time in a grandmother’s home, where time flows slowly, and you’re enveloped in nostalgia and warmth—a truly special experience reserved for the two of you.

As a hidden gem, this location is gradually gaining popularity and is highly recommended by our staff.

Daisen Park

A place where history and nature harmonize, allowing you to feel the breath of the beautiful seasons.

This vast kofun (ancient burial mound) park is renowned and has been selected as one of Japan’s top 100 historical parks. It offers an ideal location for traditional Japanese attire photoshoots, where the timeless landscape blends with the natural beauty that has endured through the ages.

With a spacious tea room, you can capture beautiful moments, whether through the snow-view window offering a scenic view, the fish swimming in the pond, or the delicate shoji screens and hanging scrolls adorning the wide hall. Surrounded by the essence of Japan, you can enjoy a calm atmosphere while capturing stunning photographs, with every corner offering a picturesque moment.

Osaka Castle

A location where history and nature intertwine, exuding elegance—Osaka Castle.

With the majestic main tower as a backdrop, you can capture the beauty of the seasons—cherry blossoms in spring, plum blossoms in winter, and the vibrant colors of autumn foliage—creating a perfect blend of historical charm and natural grace. This location is ideal for traditional Japanese attire photoshoots, offering a scene full of tradition and beauty.

The meticulously maintained paths and the scenic beauty shaped by Japanese aesthetics provide countless picturesque spots, making it a perfect setting for photography. Here, on the stage of history that was once watched over by the samurai of the Sengoku period, you can enjoy a variety of memorable photoshoots.

Kuanji Temple

Kuan-ji Temple, a beautiful and historically significant site once visited by Toyotomi Hideyoshi, is renowned for its autumn foliage and seasonal flowers that bloom throughout the year, including hydrangeas. With its stunning scenery, it offers a chance to enjoy photography amidst the changing beauty of each season.

The temple’s entrance features a gate built during the Nara period. Its distinct roof design, crafted with exceptional skill, is considered “the most beautiful gate” and is designated as an Important Cultural Asset of Japan. Beyond the main hall lies the solemn and tranquil Kokuen Garden, which leads to the “Ryo-ka-no-Michi” and is home to a mystical garden with symbolic names like “A-ji Mountain” and “Ban-ji Pond,” often referred to as the “Mandala Garden.”

Take a stroll through the expansive grounds and enjoy capturing a variety of memorable moments in this sacred and serene setting.

Bishamondo Temple

Bishamon-do is a temple that transcends time, preserving its beautiful ambiance while overcoming trials such as wars and fires. It remains a precious cultural asset and is deeply revered by many. The temple offers over 20 captivating spots for photography, each providing a breathtaking backdrop.

In spring, the temple is graced by the blooming cherry blossoms, including the cherished weeping cherry trees passed down through generations. Summer brings a tranquil space filled with lush greenery, while autumn paints the grounds with vibrant red and orange leaves, creating a stunning scene akin to a crimson carpet. In winter, snowfall transforms the temple into a dreamlike world, with the serene beauty of a white, silver landscape.

With its seasonal charm, Bishamon-do promises beautiful photography moments all year round.

Last

Did you find any photos that match the atmosphere you’re looking for, or any that caught your attention? We hope this information has been helpful for those considering pre-wedding or wedding photos.

Starting with Wedding Avenue Nagoya, we have expanded to sister locations including The Sky Wedding, Wedding Avenue Omotesando Minami Aoyama, and Wedding Avenue Shinsaibashi, with plans to open a new store in Yokohama next January. We will continue to support your most radiant moments with our unwavering dedication, and we hope you’ll continue to support not only our existing four locations but also our new Yokohama store.

Thank you so much for reading until the end. We look forward to serving you in the coming year.

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