Vow Renewal in Japan
Renewing Your Wedding Vows in Japan: A Celebration of Love, Memory, and New Beginnings
There’s something deeply moving about standing together years after your wedding day — hands entwined, hearts and heads a little wiser — and saying “I still choose you.”
For many couples, renewing wedding vows isn’t about recreating the past; it’s about celebrating how far they’ve come, recognising the challenges they may have had to overcome and looking ahead to the next chapter. And in Japan, where every season tells its own story — cherry blossoms for renewal, autumn leaves for gratitude, winter stillness for reflection — a vow renewal is somehow much more meaningful.
Whether it’s a simple exchange of words in a hidden Tokyo garden or a private ceremony at a shrine, Japan offers the perfect setting for reaffirming your love.
Why Renew Your Vows in Japan
Japan invites intimacy. It encourages people to slow down, to be mindful. In other words it encourages people to be present, which is indeed the very essence of a vow renewal: a reminder to be present in the marriage, to notice the small things and to express gratitude.
Japan is also a destination where tradition and modern life blend effortlessly: beautiful temples beside city lights, kimonos beside couture, and deeply personal rituals that bring a whole new meaning to the word “timeless”.
A vow renewal here is not just symbolic; it’s immersive. You might begin with a quiet tea ceremony, exchange rings in an old Japanese villa, or share a moment of reflection in a moss garden.
A Collaboration with Elope in Japan
To help couples bring their vow renewal vision to life, I partner with Elope in Japan, where planning is rooted in cultural understanding and quiet attention to detail.
Together, we take care of everything:
Planning & coordination — venue selection, ceremony flow, and on-the-day guidance by Ayako Harrison.
Photography — cinematic, heartfelt imagery that tells the story of your renewed commitment.
Cultural and seasonal touches — kimono dressing, tea ceremonies, or symbolic rituals like san-san-ku-do (the three shared sips of sake).
Our Vow Renewal Experiences
Every love story is different, so your renewal should be too. Together with Elope in Japan, we offer three ways to celebrate — from quiet simplicity to fully tailored experiences that honour your shared journey.
Standard Package: ¥200,000
For couples who prefer intimacy and ease, this plan offers a peaceful one-hour celebration in a private house and garden. Exchange heartfelt words without an officiant — just the two of you — while I quietly capture the moment. Simple, warm, and deeply personal — a beautiful way to say, “I still choose you.”
Includes: one-hour venue hire and photography
Optional extra: post-venue city shoot
Standard Plus Package: ¥250,000
A perfectly balanced renewal — elegant, unhurried, and meaningful. Held at a private house and garden reserved for two hours, an officiant will guide you through a 10–15-minute ceremony, followed by a traditional sake toast and photos around the venue. It’s a moment to slow down, reflect, and celebrate how far you’ve come together.
Includes: two-hour venue hire, officiated ceremony, photography, and sake toast
Optional extras: post-venue city shoot; videography; tea ceremony
Deluxe Bespoke Option: From ¥350,000
For couples who want a completely personalized celebration, the Deluxe plan offers the full Elope in Japan experience. Choose your own venue — from tranquil shrines to private mountain gardens — and enjoy dedicated planning support, with photography, videography, professional hair and makeup, and the option of traditional wedding kimono. Every detail is curated to reflect your story — an unforgettable renewal designed just for you.
Includes: choice of venue and vendors, hair & makeup, officiation
Optional extras: post-venue city shoot; kimono rental; videography; tea ceremony and more!
(For full details, visit Elope in Japan’s Vow Renewal Packages.)
Photography That Tells Your Story
As a photographer, my role is to create images that feel true to you — honest, cinematic, and filled with emotion.
I approach each renewal not as a photoshoot, but as a story unfolding in real time. The laughter, the tears, the quiet in-between moments — these are the threads that make your story unique.
Whether we’re exploring hidden corners of Tokyo or standing together in the quiet of a private garden, my goal is to capture what this moment means to you both — not just how it looks.
A Vow Renewal Designed Around You
Some couples come to Japan to mark ten years together; others, twenty-five or more. Some bring family, others come alone. Some want ritual; others, simplicity.
Whatever your story, our aim is to craft a renewal that feels deeply you. A quiet promise. A moment between worlds. A memory that will stay with you long after you’ve returned home.
Reach Out Today!
If Japan has been part of your story or if you want it to be a part of your story, a vow renewal here is the perfect way to celebrate your journey. If this speaks to you, we would love to help you shape what comes next.