Elope in Kyoto
Embark on a romantic journey with an elopement in Kyoto, Japan, where timeless tradition meets intimate celebration. Choose from enchanting settings like serene gardens, historic temples, UNESCO World Heritage sites, or indulge in the luxury of a premium villa that doubles as your accommodation. Whether you envision exchanging vows surrounded by cherry blossoms in a traditional garden, feeling the spiritual ambiance of a historic temple, or basking in the elegance of a world heritage site, Kyoto offers diverse and magical backdrops.
Elevate your experience by considering a photoshoot in the charming old town of Ninenzaka, capturing the essence of Kyoto's rich culture and architecture. Our elopement plans ensure an unforgettable fusion of cultural authenticity, natural beauty, and private celebration, promising cherished memories for a lifetime. Explore our offerings to curate the perfect Kyoto elopement tailored to your dreams.
Secret Mountain Garden
A Slice of Heaven in the Mountains
This mountain garden offers complete privacy for your ceremony and photo-shoot. Set in the side of a mountain outside Kyoto city centre it has everything you can think of in a Japanese garden: tori gate, red bridge, green moss, lanterns, cherry blossom in the spring and changing leaves in the autumn.
It is a little slice of heaven! You can check out an information pack we have here: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/2t00pg6vo0tftc2/AADKd9xHZWW2C5yV8sdwZBPsa?dl=0
Estimated total costs: ¥750,000 ~ ¥1,150,000
Cost variables include: season, choice of photographer; kimono; videography; hair and makeup; tea ceremony
Private Temple + Garden
Intimacy in the Heart of Kyoto
A gorgeous private temple and beautiful garden, part of the world famous Nanzenji Temple complex, which can be hired for two to three hours for a ceremony and photo-shoot, and comes with rain back up incase of inclement weather.
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/yrf17yesbjn37dd/AAAisF6o-rE7JYvbqYf8tY8ca?dl=0
Estimated total costs: ¥750,000 ~ ¥1,000,000+
Variables include: choice of photographer; kimono; videography; hair and makeup;
World Heritage Temple
Experience 1300 years of history on your big day!
How many people can say they got married at a world heritage tempe in Kyoto!? This is a one-of-a-kind experience that so few people will be able to experience. And, the options are varied enough to have something for everyone, from a full Buddhist wedding experience right down to an intimate, secular ceremony for two in the private gardens of the Temple grounds: https://www.dropbox.com/s/0q2wjbxrbzf1aex/Ninnaji%20Elopement%20Brochure.pdf?dl=0
Estimated total costs: ¥850,000 ~ ¥1,500,000
Variables include: choice of photographer; kimono; videography; hair and makeup; buddhist monk; buddhist ceremony
Premium Villa + Stay
Luxurious Romance
Nestled in a quiet, upmarket neighbourhood in the vicinity of the famous Nanzenji Temple, Kyoto is a villa that is simply out of this world. And, with immediate access to the well know philosopher’s path, this villa is the perfect wedding venue and accommodation solution: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/eqk0x65fs0q5jjr/AAAgRZv7IB-uhvsvPV3S0CiBa?dl=0
Official Website Pages:
https://www.kyoto-stay.jp/en/rooms/kangetsutei/
https://www.kyoto-stay.jp/en/rooms/kanunan/
Estimated total costs: ¥1,070,000 ~ ¥1,500,000
Variables include: choice of photographer; kimono; videography; hair and makeup;