Elopements & Vow Renewals
For couples who want a moment that feels as real as it looks — intimate, intentional, and beautifully photographed.
Your Love Story, Told in Japan
There’s something powerful about exchanging vows in a place that feels worlds away from everything familiar.
Japan offers quiet gardens, mountain vistas, hidden shrines, and stunning architecture — spaces where love feels both personal and profound.
Elopements
The Ceremony Story – ¥150,000
Coverage: Up to 4 hours (ceremony, pre- & post-ceremony portraits)
Tokyo Signature – ¥195,000
Coverage: Up to 6 hours (ceremony + an additional portrait session in the city)
The Full Journey – ¥250,000
Coverage: Full day (up to 8 hours, multiple locations)
All collections include professional editing, high-resolution digital delivery, and personal guidance throughout your session. Custom packages available upon request.
Note on travel: If booked through Elope in Japan, travel costs are included on the planning side, so you won't see duplicate charges. Otherwise travel costs to locations outside of Tokyo will be added.
Please note: The above costs are for photography only. Planning costs are a separate consideration. See below…
Elope In Japan
For those wanting full Elopement planning, I work with Serendipity Flower and Wedding at Elope in Japan, where we help couples plan and capture elopements that blend cultural authenticity with effortless storytelling.
From intimate ceremonies beneath cherry blossoms to shinto shrines and buddhist temples, every detail is shaped around you — your story, your style, your connection.
Vow Renewals
For couples returning to Japan or celebrating a milestone. Revisit your vows or renew them in a beautiful, meaningful location — with or without formal planning.
Vow Renewals are planned with Ayako Harrison over at Elope in Japan. We have three packages to choose from:
Standard: a simple, intimate way to celebrate your love in a beautiful setting. You'll enjoy a one-hour rental of a charming private house and garden—perfect for a peaceful, romantic moment together.
Standard Plus: a beautifully balanced celebration of your enduring love. Set in a private house and garden reserved for two hours, you’ll enjoy a peaceful, romantic atmosphere perfect for reconnecting.
Deluxe: a fully personalized celebration that brings all the elegance and care of our signature elopements to your vow renewal experience.
For full details and pricing please visit Elope in Japan.
How it Works
1. Reach Out: Tell us about yourselves, your ideal date or season, and how you imagine your day unfolding.
2. Set up a virtual call: Meet on a video call to discuss vision and options.
2. Plan Together: Ayako will guide you through the planning process — helping with venue selection, logistics, and ceremony coordination — while I craft a photography plan that captures the emotion and flow of your day.
3. Your Day in Japan: Whether it’s a simple two-person ceremony or an intimate celebration with a handful of guests, we’ll be by your side every step of the way, keeping the day calm, natural, and entirely about the two of you.
4. After the Day : Your curated online gallery will be delivered within 4–6 weeks, ready to share with loved ones or print as a timeless keepsake.
Where to Elope
Some of our most requested locations include:
Tokyo — Urban chic meets quiet temple serenity.
Kyoto — Timeless elegance and heritage beauty.
Nara — Peaceful gardens and deer-filled parks.
Mount Fuji Region — Mountain views and lakeside vows.
Private Villas & Gardens — Secluded, luxury experiences away from the crowds.
Each location has its own rhythm, light, and seasonal story. We’ll help you choose the one that best reflects yours.
Our Promise
Planning a ceremony overseas can feel daunting — but you don’t have to navigate it alone.
We’ve spent years curating relationships with trusted local vendors, venues, and cultural specialists who understand both Japanese traditions and international expectations.
Our approach is calm, transparent, and deeply personal. Every couple we work with becomes part of our story, and it’s our privilege to help you tell yours.
Let’s Begin
If you’re dreaming of an intimate elopement or vow renewal in Japan, we’d love to help bring it to life.
Tell us what you envision, and we’ll begin shaping a day that feels like you — quietly beautiful, deeply personal, and entirely your own.