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Kyoto Machiya (Townhouse) Wedding Photos at Gensoan
Bridal Salon Pure — Kyoto Wedding Photos (English) › Gensoan (Kyoto townhouse)
Gensoan is a traditional Kyoto townhouse (kyo-machiya) and one of our photo locations. Tatami rooms with a tokonoma alcove, wooden verandas, and a small courtyard garden with a stone lantern.
Here are real photos from our shoots. Tap a photo to see it larger and swipe to browse.
Wedding photos at Gensoan (Kyoto townhouse)
What you can shoot at Gensoan (Kyoto townhouse)
- Tatami room with a tokonoma alcove – sitting side by side in front of a hanging scroll makes a formal portrait.
- Wooden veranda – sitting on the veranda looking at the garden, or with a Japanese umbrella.
- Courtyard garden with a stone lantern – green and stone make the red and gold of an iro-uchikake shine.
- Lattice and bamboo blinds – depth and atmosphere unique to a Kyoto townhouse.
Seasons
| Season | Highlights |
|---|---|
| All year | Mostly indoors and in the courtyard garden, so it is less affected by season or weather. |
| Each season | The green of the garden and the light change, giving each season a different look. |
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.
| Plan | Price (tax incl.) | Includes |
|---|---|---|
| Kyoto Townhouse (Kyo-machiya) with Garden Plan | ¥154,000 | Kimono photos at a traditional townhouse with a garden; location fee included |
- At Gensoan, the location fee is included in the plan price.
- Saturdays, Sundays and Japanese national holidays: +¥33,000.
- See all plans in English on our English page.
A sample day (location plan)
| Time | |
|---|---|
| 10:00 | The bride arrives at our salon in The Westin Miyako Kyoto. After checking the costume, we start kimono dressing, hair and makeup. |
| 11:00 | The groom arrives and gets ready. |
| 11:30 | Move to Gensoan (Kyoto townhouse). |
| 12:15 | Photo session starts. We choose spots as we go, following your plan. |
| 15:00 | Back at the salon: change clothes, payment and finish. |
FAQ about wedding photos at Gensoan (Kyoto townhouse)
All year: Mostly indoors and in the courtyard garden, so it is less affected by season or weather. Each season: The green of the garden and the light change, giving each season a different look. Peak seasons vary a little each year.
Gensoan is mostly indoors and in the courtyard garden, so it is less affected by the weather.
Photos at Gensoan are available with the Kyoto Townhouse with Garden Plan (¥154,000, tax included); the location fee is included. Saturdays, Sundays and Japanese national holidays have an additional charge of ¥33,000.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Payment is by credit card (VISA, Mastercard, JCB, AMEX or Diners) by the day before your photo day.
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.
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 · Takaragaike Pond · Kyoto Botanical Garden
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