Autumn Maples kimono photoshoots in Kyoto
Autumn maples — koyo in Japanese — is the second-most-coveted bridal photography season in Japan after cherry blossoms. From mid-November to early December, Kyoto's temple gardens, Nara's ancient parks, and the maple-lined paths around Tokyo turn vivid red, orange, and gold. Vermilion shrine architecture and traditional kimono read most powerfully against these autumn colors, making koyo the photographer's favorite season for dramatic, painterly portraits.
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Voyage Kyoto
One couple per day, 180-minute relaxed shoots. Authentic Yumi Katsura kimono.
From $1,161–$2,258
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Atelier Casha
Location shoots in Gion, Higashiyama, Kamogawa, the Philosopher's Path and more. Over 50 kimono.
From $581–$1,613
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Editor’s pickHanayome Wakon
Diverse locations: Gion stone pavements, Kamogawa, Kyoto Prefectural Botanical Garden, and permitted shrines and temples.
From $1,135–$2,697
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Sanzakudo
Kimono pre-wedding specialists based in Gion. New kimono, hair accessories and undergarments all included with no upcharge.
From $632–$1,613
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Koto Photo
Salon in a Kyoto machiya on Shinmonzen-dori. Over 100 authentic kimono with location shoots across Kyoto.
From $445–$1,419
Free to enquireStudio 8 Nagoya
Part of the Decollte Group. English and Chinese sites available.
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Free to enquireWedding Avenue Nagoya
Separate English site. Atelier studio with a sophisticated atmosphere.
From $566–$815
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Wedding Avenue Shinsaibashi
Over 400 kimono, English site, 3-min walk from Nagahoribashi.
From $566
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Studio Zero Osaka
Over 10,000 couples served. Western + kimono combo plans, full English site.
From $503
Free to enquireWatabe Wedding Kyoto
Studio in front of the Kyoto Imperial Palace. 150+ outfits with shoots at To-ji, Ninna-ji and Daikaku-ji.
From $58–$986
Free to enquireKYOKANE
Full English site. A 100-year-old kimono merchant with over 1,000 high-quality kimono.
From $1,135–$1,547
Free to enquireTAKAMI BRIDAL
EN/JP toggleable site. Founded 1923, with 30+ shrine and temple locations including World Heritage sites.
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Bell Heart
Salon in central Karasuma. English/Chinese interpreters, with hotel and Kyoto Station pickup.
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Kyoto Bridal Photo Works
Popular locations including Gion, Yasaka Pagoda and Shoju-in. No upcharge from the in-house dress shop.
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Free to enquireKyoto Jinja Kon
Ceremony specialists at UNESCO sites like Shimogamo and Toyokuni shrines. Transparent pricing.
From $1,277–$1,405
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WAKON STYLE Kyoto
Multilingual site available. Over 100,000 Shinto-style ceremonies completed.
From $319–$1,355
Free to enquireElle Pupa
English site available. 40+ locations, 7-time consecutive Photo Award winner.
From $742–$1,677
Free to enquireYumeyakata
Run by a 160+ year-old kimono shop. English staff on-site, dedicated English site, 200 photos delivered.
From $979
Free to enquireKyoto Kojitsu
English-speaking photographers with international experience. Winner of 5 Wedding Photo Awards gold medals.
From $639–$1,668
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Kyoto Machiya Photo Studio
200+ year-old machiya studio. Shoots possible at UNESCO sites like Kamigamo Shrine.
From $581–$1,348
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Kyoto Bishouen
Over 1,000 couples a year, 100+ outfits, free transfers to locations.
From $710–$1,774
Free to enquireENISHI PHOTO WEDDING
English landing page. Hawaii-trained photographers on staff, 100+ outfits.
From $710–$1,135
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Editor’s pickKoto no Hanayome
Lead photographer speaks English. Exclusive contracts with 5 temples, transparent no-upcharge pricing.
From $768–$1,277
Free to enquireStudio Zero Kyoto
Dedicated English site. 30+ shrine/temple locations; over 10,000 couples served.
From $116–$1,471
Free to enquireHeart Art Studio
WhatsApp/WeChat support. Shoots also available in Kamakura, Yokohama and Mt. Fuji.
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