Kyoto · Shiromuku

Koto no Hanayome

Lead photographer speaks English. Exclusive contracts with 5 temples, transparent no-upcharge pricing.

English
From ￥119,000 ≈ $768
Kimono & dressing included

From

$768–$1,277

Languages spoken

English

Shooting areas

Kyoto

Styles offered

Shiromuku · Iro-uchikake (red)

Editor's pickLast updated July 2026Active on Instagram

Editor's note

Koto no Hanayome is the Kyoto studio that has built shooting permissions inside several historically significant but non-tourist Buddhist temples — Chorakuji and Kaikoji in Higashiyama, Myorenji in the north of the city, Guzeiji, and a private temple (Jusyoin) accessible only through their booking channel.

Their published menu starts at ¥119,000 for a one-kimono shoot at Chorakuji or Kaikoji, ¥134,000 for the private Jusyoin tier, and ¥198,000 for the two-location package that lets a couple combine temple settings in one day. Kimono, dressing, hair and makeup, and full edited data are included across every plan — no per-cut surcharges.

We list Koto no Hanayome because the temple-specific permissions are uncommon in the area, the private-temple tier is genuinely a route an overseas couple cannot replicate by walking up, and the single-kimono/two-kimono pricing structure makes the budget decision transparent. Site is in Japanese; Wasou Wedding bridges English and Korean correspondence.

— Wasou Wedding editorial team

Koto no Hanayome is a kimono wedding photography studio based in Kyoto Higashiyama, Japan. Lead photographer speaks English. Exclusive contracts with 5 temples, transparent no-upcharge pricing.

Service summary

Shooting areas: Kyoto Higashiyama, Kyoto
Styles available: Shiromuku, Iro Uchikake
Languages spoken: English

Plans, availability and the latest pricing should be confirmed on the photographer's official website.

Packages

Packages · 01
Chorakuji Temple Plan (1 Kimono)
￥119,000≈ $768
Higashiyama-district temple shoot at Chorakuji. Kimono, dressing, hair and makeup, full edited data — all included. Entry tier to the studio's temple-permission roster.
- ⏱ 3 hrs
- ✓ Kimono & dressing included
- ✓ Hair & makeup included
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Packages · 02
Jusyoin Plan (Private Temple, 1 Kimono)
￥134,000≈ $865
Shoot at Jusyoin, a private (non-public-access) temple this studio holds a dedicated photo permit for — a route an overseas couple cannot replicate by walking up.
- ⏱ 3 hrs
- ✓ Kimono & dressing included
- ✓ Hair & makeup included
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Packages · 03
2 Locations Plan (2 Kimonos)
￥198,000≈ $1,277
Combine two of the studio's permitted temples (Chorakuji, Kaikoji, Myorenji, Guzeiji) in a single day with two kimono changes. The studio handles all permit logistics.
- ⏱ 5 hrs
- ✓ Kimono & dressing included
- ✓ Hair & makeup included
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What's included in a kimono pre-wedding shoot

Session length: Usually 1.5–3 hours on location; half-day and multi-location packages run longer.
Kimono & outfits: One outfit is normally included. A second change — for example a white shiromuku plus a colourful iro-uchikake — is a common add-on.
Hair, make-up & dressing: Traditional styling, professional dressing (kitsuke) and, where needed, a wig (katsura). Included in most full packages, an add-on in lighter ones.
Delivered photos: Commonly 20–100+ retouched images depending on the plan; some studios also offer all the raw data.
Location & permits: The studio arranges the shoot location. Shrine, temple or garden permit fees are frequently billed separately.

These are typical ranges across the studios listed on Wasou Wedding Japan — not fixed figures. Confirm exact inclusions, outfit counts and delivered-photo numbers with each photographer before booking.

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