Questions about a Mt. Fuji photoshoot

A one-day pre-wedding photoshoot that visits two locations at the foot of Mt. Fuji: Lake Yamanaka, where the mountain reflects on the water, and Hana no Miyako Flower Park with its seasonal flower fields. You get dressed at our Yokohama or Nagoya studio, we drive you to both spots, and you receive 200 edited photos.

At WEDDING AVENUE Yokohama (3 minutes from Nihon-odori Station, about 40 minutes from Tokyo Station) or WEDDING AVENUE Nagoya (5 minutes from Shinsakae-machi Station). Couples staying in Tokyo normally depart from Yokohama. Hair, makeup and dressing are done at the studio before we leave together. If you would prefer to meet at the location, ask us.

From Yokohama, about 7.5 hours: 11:00 at the studio, 12:30 departure, shooting from 14:30 to 16:15, back at the studio around 18:15. From Nagoya, about 9 hours: 9:00 at the studio, 10:30 departure, shooting from 13:30, back around 18:15.

About 45 minutes at each location, 90 minutes in total, during which your photographer takes 400 or more frames. The combination plans add a studio, chapel or third-location session.

Yes. Tell us how many people (or pets) will join when you enquire so we can arrange suitable transport. The lawns of Hana no Miyako Park are ideal for family photos.

Yes. Your photographer and attendant travel with you from the studio, handle all the logistics at the locations and bring you back to the studio.

Three to six months ahead is comfortable, especially for autumn colour, spring flowers and weekends. We can sometimes fit shorter notice; just ask.

Yes. We offer online video consultations in which we go through plans, the schedule of the day and outfit options. We also correspond in English by email at any stage.

No. Many couples shoot without a wedding planned, or long after their wedding. The tour is open to anyone.

Only your preferred date, the departure studio and whether you lean towards a dress or a kimono. Everything else, including the exact outfits, can be decided later.

Yes, up to the shoot date. Tell us as early as you can and we will adjust the quote.

Yes, 10:00 to 20:00 Japan time, every day except over the New Year holidays.

The Two-Location Tour is ¥162,580 in a dress or ¥170,280 in a kimono, tax included, departing from Yokohama on a weekday. Departing from Nagoya adds ¥22,000; a Saturday, Sunday or Japanese public holiday adds ¥22,000. Combination plans with two outfits start at ¥229,460.

Outfits, hair and makeup, dressing, an attendant, bouquet and boutonnière, accessories, the photographer, colour retouching, photo selection, location arrangements, transport from the studio, travel fees, the Mt. Fuji Special Retouch for 10 photos and free rescheduling for rain. Nothing is added on the day.

By credit card. A ¥50,000 deposit secures your date; we email you a secure payment link. The deposit is deducted from the plan price, and the balance is paid by card within 3 days of confirming your outfits.

More than 30 days before the shoot, no fee other than the deposit. 29–15 days before: 30% of the quote. 14–8 days: 50%. 7 days to the day before: 80%. On the day: 100%. Rescheduling because of rain is free and is not a cancellation.

No. Overseas couples pay the same prices as couples in Japan. Prices are in Japanese yen and charged in yen; your card issuer converts at its own rate.

Weekdays avoid the weekend surcharge, so they are ¥22,000 to ¥44,000 cheaper depending on the plan, and both locations are much quieter.

Yes. The kimono plan includes a shiromuku (white kimono) or iro-uchikake (coloured kimono) for the bride and a montsuki hakama for the groom. On the combination plans you can wear a kimono at Mt. Fuji and a dress in the studio or chapel.

Most dresses have a lace-up back and adjust across Japanese sizes 5–15 (about US 2–12, UK 6–16). Kimono fit a wide range of sizes. If we do not have your size, you are welcome to bring your own outfit at no charge.

At the studio, normally on a day before the shoot; it takes about an hour. If your schedule is tight we can advise online beforehand and arrange the fitting on the morning of the shoot.

Yes, for the bride, at the departure studio on the morning of the shoot. Bring reference photos if you have a style in mind, and tell us about allergies. The groom's hair styling can be added for ¥6,600.

Head accessories, veils, gloves, necklaces and earrings are available for both Western and Japanese outfits. Pearl necklace and earrings, petticoat, tie, cufflinks and suspenders are already included.

The shoot goes ahead. Both locations have beautiful backdrops even without the mountain: the boardwalk, the willow path, the lawns and the flower fields. Afterwards, with the Mt. Fuji Special Retouch, we edit your favourite 10 photos so the mountain appears as it would have on a clear day, free of charge.

You can reschedule for free as many times as needed. Please contact us by noon the day before. If your travel dates do not allow another day, we can discuss shooting in light rain.

From November to February. A long-term record from Fuji City shows the whole mountain visible at 8 a.m. on about 60% of days in December and January, but only about 10% of days in July. Mornings are clearer than afternoons in every season.

Lake Yamanaka is at about 1,000 m and roughly 5°C cooler than Tokyo. Bring a front-opening layer you can put on between shots without disturbing your hair, comfortable shoes for walking, and in winter, warm socks and heat packs.

At the studio before departure and again on return. The locations have toilets, and we show you where they are at each stop.

Nobody is at first. Your photographer guides every pose and glance, and most couples say the day felt like a relaxed outing rather than a photoshoot.

We correspond in English by email, and online consultations are held in English. Our photographers and hair and makeup artists are not fluent English speakers, but they have looked after many couples from overseas and guide you with simple English, gestures and a translation device. Couples tell us it works smoothly.

200 edited photos on the Two-Location Tour, 300 on the studio and location plans and 350 on the chapel plan, from 400 to 700 frames shot.

About 3 weeks after the shoot, as digital files sent online. Express delivery in 2 weeks (¥6,600) or 1 week (¥11,000) per style is available if you are leaving Japan soon.

Yes. After the shoot we explain the selection process, and you choose your favourites, including the 10 photos for the Mt. Fuji Special Retouch.

Yes. We make albums in ten designs, leather and art mounts and welcome panels. They are produced in Japan and ship within Japan only, so we can deliver to your hotel if your stay allows, or to a friend or family member in Japan.

Of course. Mt. Fuji photos are very popular on social media, and we would love to see them.