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Takaragaike Pond Wedding Photos in Kimono

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Takaragaike Pond Wedding Photos in Kimono

Bridal Salon Pure — Kyoto Wedding Photos (English) › Takaragaike Pond

Takaragaike Pond is one of the photo locations for our location plans. A wide pond with mountains behind it, pine trees and autumn trees — spacious, natural photos.

Here are real photos from our shoots. Tap a photo to see it larger and swipe to browse.

Wedding photos at Takaragaike Pond

What you can shoot at Takaragaike Pond

  • The pond and mountains – wide shots with your full figures and the scenery.
  • Autumn trees – yellow and orange leaves match a colorful iro-uchikake.
  • Pine trees by the water – green pines and shining water make a white shiromuku glow softly.

Seasons

SeasonHighlights
Autumn (usually mid-November to early December)Trees around the pond turn yellow and orange. The photos above were taken in autumn.
Spring to summerGreen pines and shining water.
All yearThe pond with mountains behind it.

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Plans and prices

All prices are in Japanese yen and include tax. Kimono dressing, hair and makeup for the bride and costume accessories are included.

PlanPrice (tax incl.)Includes
Kimono Location Planfrom ¥154,000Shiromuku, iro-uchikake or hikifurisode for the bride, black montsuki for the groom
Wedding Dress Location Planfrom ¥154,000Wedding dress and tuxedo
Kimono & Dress Location Planfrom ¥253,000Both kimono and dress on location
  • There is an additional location fee for Takaragaike (from ¥3,800).
  • Saturdays, Sundays and Japanese national holidays: +¥33,000.
  • See all plans in English on our English page.

A sample day (location plan)

Time
10:00The bride arrives at our salon in The Westin Miyako Kyoto. After checking the costume, we start kimono dressing, hair and makeup.
11:00The groom arrives and gets ready.
11:30Move to Takaragaike Pond.
12:15Photo session starts. We choose spots as we go, following your plan.
15:00Back at the salon: change clothes, payment and finish.

FAQ about wedding photos at Takaragaike Pond

When is the best season for wedding photos at Takaragaike Pond?

Autumn (usually mid-November to early December): Trees around the pond turn yellow and orange. The photos above were taken in autumn. Spring to summer: Green pines and shining water. Peak seasons vary a little each year.

How much does a wedding photo session at Takaragaike Pond cost?

Kimono or wedding dress location plans start from ¥154,000, and the kimono & dress plan starts from ¥253,000 (tax included). Saturdays, Sundays and Japanese national holidays have an additional charge of ¥33,000. There is an additional location fee for Takaragaike (from ¥3,800).

How long does it take and how many photos do we get?

The plan takes 5 hours including kimono dressing, hair and makeup, with 150+ photos (250+ for the kimono & dress plan). Photos are delivered as JPEG files.

What happens if it rains?

If rain or a storm is forecast, you can postpone for free up to 2 days before your photo day. If you still want to shoot and our photographer thinks it is possible, we can take photos using umbrellas.

How far in advance should we book?

Many couples book 1–2 months ahead. You can request a date from 1 week to 180 days ahead, but photographers may not be available in busy seasons, so we recommend booking early.

Can we book from abroad in English?

Yes. Please send an inquiry through our contact form in English with your preferred date and plan. We will reply by email and can also arrange an online consultation.

How do we pay?

Payment is by credit card (VISA, Mastercard, JCB, AMEX or Diners) by the day before your photo day.

When and how do we receive our photos?

About 2–3 weeks after your photo day, your photos are uploaded to an online gallery. We send you the URL and login details by email, and you can download the JPEG files.

Do we need to bring anything?

Please bring tabi socks, undergarments and a towel. We can also prepare them for a fee — please tell us in advance.

Other photo locations: Arashiyama · Higashiyama · Gion Shirakawa · Keage Incline · Kamo River · Konkai Komyoji Temple · Zuishin-in Temple · Kyoto Botanical Garden · Gensoan (Kyoto townhouse)

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